CONCRETE MOISTURE ENCOUNTER X5 USER GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction......................................................................................3-4
How it works.....................................................................................5-8
Instrument Features..................................................................9-10
Operating Instructions....................................................................11
Non-Destructive Measurement Mode .........................12-18
Concrete MC Scale......................................................................12
CM (Carbide Method) Scale ..................................................13
CM Anhydrite/Gypsum Scale................................................13
Gypsum Ref 0-12 Scale...........................................................13
Reference Scale...........................................................................13
Calibration ....................................................................................14
Typical Concrete Moisture Encounter X5 Displays..15
Drying time for concrete floors and screeds...............16
Testing moisture content in a floor slab.........................17
Pre-testing guidelines..............................................................17
Guideline non-destructive test procedures as per
International Standards........................................................18
Hygrometer Mode & Ambient RH ...................................19-29
Equilibrium / Ambient Relative Humidity Mode ......19-20
Relative Humidity Measurement........................................21
Moisture Testing Guidelines..........................................22-23
Hole Liner/Hood Instructions.....................................24-27
Calibration Check Salts...................................................28-29
Pin Probe Mode.........................................................................30-42
Pin Probe Menu Selections...................................................31
Factors Affecting Moisture Readings.....................32-33
Wood Flooring .....................................................................34-36
Temperature Adjustment Chart..........................................37
Humidity and Moisture Content Relationship.............38
Species Correction Charts.............................................39-50
Limitations .............................................................................................51
Calibration ...........................................................................................51
Warranty ...................................................................................................52
Product Development....................................................................53
Safety...........................................................................................53
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