QuickNav MOISTURE METER Owner’s Manual Version 2.01 For Meters starting with Serial # 12545 Delmhorst Instrument Co.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE GENERAL DESCRIPTION & FEATURES 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 INSTALLING THE BATTERY 4 LOW BATTERY 4 TO POWER THE METER ON 5 TO TAKE WOOD READINGS 5-6 TO TAKE DRYWALL READINGS 6 TO TAKE SCAN READINGS 7 TO TAKE TEMP/RH READINGS 7 TO SET THE ALARM IN WOOD, DRYWALL, SCAN MODE 8 MAIN MENU OPTIONS 8 TAKING A READING – PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS 9 TESTING WOOD 9 PAINT FAILURE AND MOISTURE 9 EIFS 9-10 TESTING CONCRETE 10-11 TESTING INSULATION 11 TESTING DRYWALL 12
GENERAL DESCRIPTION & FEATURES Thank you for your purchase of Delmhorst Instrument Co’s newly designed QuickNav handheld moisture meter. The QuickNav offers the latest in features and functionality, and is intuitive and easy to operate. We recommend that you read the following pages in detail to take full advantage of all that the QuickNav has to offer. Outstanding Features: Pin mode 6%-60% MC range on wood (Douglas Fir) 0.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS -User Guide- NAVIGATION: The meter uses an on-screen, menu-driven approach to navigate through the meter features, allowing for an intuitive understanding of keypad functions. Each screen presents the user with a number of selectable options. One of the options is always selected and the user can move (navigate) the selection to any other available option. The keypad is aimed at providing navigational control, and not at accessing specific features.
TO POWER THE METER ON: To turn the meter on, press and hold the SELECT button for approx. 2 seconds. The first screen will temporarily display the meter name and the software revision level. Refer to this revision level whenever you call Customer Service. The next screen is the MAIN MENU. Use the keys to select the desired function/mode and then press SELECT to activate the function. Keypad Layout METER USE TO TAKE WOOD READINGS: 1. From the Main Menu, use the key to highlight WOOD.
4. The unit will read %MC on a wood scale between 6% and 60%. 5. To hold a reading on-screen, press the HOLD (SELECT) KEY. Press the HOLD (SELECT) KEY again to return to measuring mode. 6. Use the key to highlight EXIT. Then, use the SELECT key to return to the MAIN MENU when finished. NOTE: The QuickNav is calibrated to give %MC readings on Douglas Fir. If you are taking readings on other species of wood, refer to the species correction table on page 16. TO TAKE DRYWALL READINGS: 1.
3. You may begin taking readings by firmly pressing the back of the meter onto the material to be tested. This will display a relative reading that ranges between 0 and 300. 4. To hold a reading on-screen, press the HOLD (SELECT) KEY. Press the HOLD (SELECT) KEY again to return to measuring mode. NOTE: The SCAN mode will give relative readings only, not %MC. The numbers displayed represent the relative dryness or wetness of the material on a scale of 0 to 300.
3. After the alarm is turned on, use the key to increase the alarm value, and the key to decrease alarm value. 4. After you have selected the alarm value, use the key to highlight EXIT. Press the center HOLD (SELECT) key to return to MAIN MENU. 5. The chosen alarm value will be displayed on the WOOD, DRYWALL, or SCAN mode screen and an audible alarm will sound if that value is reached. Note: Default alarm settings are: WOOD - 15% DRYWALL – 1%, SCAN - 300.
TAKING A READING – PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS The following application notes are intended for use with the meter in PIN MODE except where otherwise indicated. TESTING WOOD: The contact pins on the 2-E electrode are best for materials up to approximately 1” in thickness. On materials over 1”, we recommend using a probe such as the 26-ES ram-type electrode. Mount the 26-ES directly to the external connector.
represent the relative dryness or wetness of the material on a scale of 5 to 60. In order to accurately interpret your readings, first establish a baseline reading by taking a reading in an area you know to be unaffected, then take a reading in the affected area and compare the two readings.
Taking a surface reading: USING PIN MODE Drive two hardened-steel masonry nails about 3/4" apart into the finish coat of concrete floor. Drive them about 1/8" deep so they make firm contact with the concrete and do not move when touched. Touch the nails with the contact pins. Remember that when used on materials other than wood, the meter’s PIN mode will give relative readings only.
TESTING DRYWALL USING PIN MODE To take a reading, set the meter scale for drywall and push the contact pins on the 2-E electrode into their full penetration, if possible. Press the SELECT button and read the moisture content on the meter scale. The meter displays the %MC for two seconds. USING SCAN MODE You can also take a reference reading on drywall using the meter’s SCAN mode. To take a reading, firmly press the back of the meter onto the material to be tested while in SCAN mode.
CARE OF YOUR METER Store your meter in a clean, dry place. The protective carrying case provided is an ideal storage place when the meter is not in use. If the meter has been left in a hot or cold environment overnight or for an extended period, the calibration of the pinless mode may be adversely affected. Under these conditions, allow the meter to acclimate to the temperature conditions in which it will be used for minimum of 1–2 hours, or as long as possible. Change contact pins as needed.
SERVICE FOR YOUR METER If your meter is not working properly, replace the battery with a new one and check the calibration. If this does not resolve the problem, go to www.delmhorst.com and follow the instructions under the Product Support tab. If you require further assistance please call 877-DELMHORST (334-6467) or 973-334-2557. Copyright 2014, Delmhorst Instrument Co.
WARRANTY Delmhorst Instrument Co., referred to hereafter as Delmhorst, guarantees the QuickNav meter for one year from date of purchase and any optional electrodes against defects in material or workmanship for 90 days. If, within the warranty period of the Model QuickNav, you find any defect in material or workmanship, return the meter following the instructions in the “Service for Your Meter” section.
SPECIES CORRECTION TABLE SPECIES ALDER APITONG ASPEN ASH, WHITE BASSWOOD 7 8 8 7 6.5 7 METER READINGS WITH NON-INSULATED PINS 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 9 10 11 13 15 17.5 19.5 21.5 9 10 11 13 15 17 20 22 8 9 10 11.5 13 15 16.5 18 7.5 8 9 11 13 14.5 16 18 8 8 9 10.5 13 15 17 19 22 24 24 20 19.5 20.5 24 27 27 21 21 22 BIRCH CEDAR, EAST. RED CEDAR, INCENSE CHERRY COTTONWOOD 8 8 7 8 6 9 9.5 8 9 7.5 10 10.5 9.5 10 8.5 11 12 10.5 11 9.5 13 14 12.5 13.5 12 15 17 15 15.
SPECIES POPLAR, YELLOW RAMIN SPECIES RADIATA PINE REDWOOD SPRUCE, SITKA SPF** SPF/COFI 7 8 7 7 10 7 7 9 8 TEAK VIROLA WALNUT, BLACK 7 6.5 7.5 METER READINGS WITH NON-INSULATED PINS 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 8.5 10 11 13 15.5 17.5 19.5 22 8 9 10 11 13 15 16 18 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 11 11 12 14 16 18 20 23 8 9 10 12 13.5 15 17 19 8 9 10 12.5 14.5 17 19 21 10 11.5 13 15.5 18 20.5 23 25 9 10 11 13 15 17 19 21 8 7 8.5 8.5 8 9.5 9 9 10.5 11 11 12.5 12 12.5 14.
