OPERaTING PROCEduRE – PREHEaTING
IMPORTaNT: If the temperature of the grain sample is 20˚F (11˚C)
more or less than the temperature of the unit, preheat the tester and
test as follows:
PREHEaTING PROCEduRE
1. Remove cap (A) and inspect test cell (B) to be sure that it is clean
and empty.
2. Press ON-OFF button (C) to turn on tester. The display (D) will show
ALWAYS AVERAGE 3 TESTS for approximately 7 seconds, then will
show ALFALFA (initial operation) or the name of the last grain tested.
3. When the grain to be tested has been selected using the SELECT
arrows (E), fill the test cell (B) even to the top of the cell with sample
to be tested.
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-flush" test as illustrated)
7. Immediately press TEST button (G). The words TESTING will be
displayed for about 10 seconds, while the tester compensates
for temperature. The moisture % and temperature will then be
displayed for about 10 seconds.
Operation
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A - Cap
B - Test Cell
C - ON-OFF Button
D - Display
E - Select Arrows
F - Pressure-Indicator Screw
G - Test Button