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MOISTURE ENCOUNTER 5 USER GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction.......................................................................................3-4
Shallow-Depth Functionality.....................................................5-6
Instrument Features.....................................................................7-8
Operating Instructions..............................................................9-12
Scales and Sensitivity.....................................................................10
Working With your Moisture Encounter ME5:
SCALES..........................................................................................13-21
• Scale 1: Wood - Timber.......................................15
• Scale 2 : Shallow Depth.
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• Scale 3 : Drywall (Comparative)....................17
• Scale 3 : Roofing (Comparative)....................17
• Scale 4 : Plaster (Comparative) .....................18
• Scale 4 : Tile (Comparative)..............................19
• Scale 5 : Masonry (Comparative) .................20
Working with your Moisture Encounter ME5:
MATERIALS.........................................................................................22
• Wood and wood products
Scales 1 & 2 ....................................................................22-24
• Wood Flooring
Scales 1 & 2....................................................................25-26
• Drywall (Comparative) Scale 3......................27
• Carpet, Vinyl & Low Density Coverings
(Comparative) Scale 3......................................................27
• Roofing (Comparative) Scale 3....................28
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