CONCRETE MOISTURE ENCOUNTER X5 USER GUIDE
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Use of artificial aids for accelerated drying of concrete
is not recommended. If they are being used it is
recommended they should be turned off at least four
days before taking final readings.
Guideline non-destructive test procedures as per
International Standards
1. Remove any dust or foreign matter from the
Concrete Moisture Encounter X5 electrodes
before commencing tests. Make sure that the floor
slab being tested is clean and bare and free from
dust, dirt or standing water.
2. Push the button and press the instrument
directly onto the surface of the material being
tested ensuring that all of the electrode spring
loaded pins are fully compressed. Read the
moisture measurement from the appropriate scale
of the display.
3. On a rough surface, take a number of readings
in close proximity to one another such as 3 to 5
readings within an area of 1 ft
2
(929cm
2
) at each
location. If the readings vary, always use the one
with the highest value.
4. Perform at least eight tests for the first 1000ft
2
(100m
2
) and at least five additional tests for each
additional 1000ft
2
(100m
2
). Include test locations
in the centre of the floor and within 3ft (1m) of
each exterior wall.
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