TRAMEX Moisture Encounter Plus User Manual

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MEP USER GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................2
Instrument Features.....................................................................3-4
Operating Instructions.................................................................5-7
Working With your Moisture Encounter: Scale 1........7-15
Testing wood and wood products......................................7-9
Relative humidity and moisture content.........................10
Wood Flooring............... ...............................................................11
Notes on Specific Gravity (SG).............................................12
How to use the Wood SG Tables...........................................13
Wood SG Table, 5% to 17% meter reading...................14
Wood SG Table, 18% to 30% meter reading................15
Working With your Moisture Encounter: Scale 2.....16-18
Testing built-up roofing ..........................................................16
Testing drywall.............................................................................17
Testing on ceramic tiles, wall & floor coverings..17-18
Working With your Moisture Encounter: Scale 3....19-20
Testing plaster and brick................................................19-20
Limitations..........................................................................................20
Calibration...................................................................................20-21
Warranty.......................................................................................21-22
Product Development...................................................................23
Safety....................................................................................................23

TRAMEX Moisture Encounter Plus Specifications

General

Brand	TRAMEX
Model	Moisture Encounter Plus
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English