MOISTURE TESTING PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: If the temperature of the grain sample is 20˚F (11˚C) more or less
than the temperature of the tester, then follow the preheat testing procedure,
otherwise follow the normal testing procedure.
PREHEAT TESTING PROCEDURE
1.
Remove cap (A) and inspect test cell (B) to be sure that it is clean and
empty.
2.
Press and release the "POWER" button (C) to turn on tester. The display (D)
will first show, "PROPERTY OF:" then display the GRAIN menu with the last
grain tested selected.
3.
When the grain to be tested has been selected, by using the "UP OR DOWN"
buttons (E), fill the test cell (B) even to the top of the cell with the desired sample.
4.
Replace cap loosely. DO N OT TIGHTEN.
5.
After 30 seconds, empty test cell and immediately refill with fresh grain.
6.
Replace cap (A) and tighten until pressure-indicator screw (F) is flush with the
top of cap (A). Use finger to level grain and remove excess from the test cell.
7.
Immediately press the "ENTER" button (G). The words "TESTING", the grain
being tested, and a moving gear will be displayed for about 5 seconds while
the tester measures the grain. Once the test is complete the moisture %,
temperature and the average moisture will be displayed.
8.
The results will stay on the screen and not return to the GRAIN menu until
the "BACK ARROW" or "ENTER BUTTON" is pressed.
B
D
C
Operation
E
G G
E
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A - Cap
A - Cap
B - Test Cell
B - Test Cell
C - Power Button
C - Power Button
D - Display
D - Display
E - Up or Down Buttons
E - Up or Down Buttons
F - Pressure-indicator Screw
F - Pressure-indicator Screw
G - Enter Button
G - Enter Button
F
A