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To ensure safe operation and service of the meter, follow these instructions.
Klein Tools ET140 is designed to non-invasively detect moisture based on a material's capacitance. The mode selection is setup to maximize moisture readings for up to 3/4" of the depth of the surface of drywall, cement board, hardwood, and softwood.
Specifications subject to change.
Warning or Caution | Risk of electrical shock | ||
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METER FEATURES
LCD FEATURES
NOTE: There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
POWER ON/OFF BUTTON
Press the Power On/Off Button to turn the meter on or off. Press and hold the Power On/Off Button for 2 seconds to turn the meter off.
NOTE: To conserve battery life, the meter will automatically power off after 10 minutes of inactivity.
MODE BUTTON
Repeated presses of the MODE button will toggle through the available material types: Drywall, Masonry, Hardwood, Softwood, in that order. Select the desired material prior to testing.
HOLD BUTTON
Press the HOLD button to lock the current reading. The reading will remain on the display until the HOLD button is pressed again, or until the meter automatically powers off.
NOTE: "OL" will appear on the display if the moisture content detected lies outside the meter's measurement range.
NOTE: "ER" will appear on the display if the material type is not supported by the meter.
BAR GRAPH MOISTURE INDICATORS | |||
MATERIAL | GREEN LEDs | YELLOW LEDs | RED LEDs |
DRYWALL | 0 to 40% | 40 to 70% | 70% + |
MASONRY | 0 to 36% | 36 to 63% | 63% + |
HARDWOOD | 0 to 14% | 14 to 24.5% | 24.5% + |
SOFTWOOD | 0 to 21% | 21 to 39% | 39% + |
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the Low Battery indicator is displayed on the LCD, the batteries must be replaced to avoid inaccurate measurements.
To avoid risk of electric shock, do not operate meter while battery door is removed.
Be sure meter is turned off and wipe sensor with a clean, dry lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
Remove the batteries when meter is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Do not expose to high temperatures or humidity. After a period of storage in extreme conditions exceeding the limits mentioned in the General Specifications section, allow the meter to return to normal operating conditions before using.
KLEIN TOOLS, INC.
450 Bond Street Lincolnshire, IL 60069 1-800-553-4676
customerservice@kleintools.com www.kleintools.com
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