User Manual Contents

Scope of delivery .................................................... 4

Device parts ............................................................ 5
Scope of delivery / Device parts ............................ 6
General information ............................................... 7
Reading and storing the user manual ..................... 7
Explanation of symbols .......................................... 8

ALDI guarantees that our exclusive brand products are developed to our
MOISTURE METER Safety ...................................................................... 9
Proper use ....................................................................9
stringent quality specifications. If you are not entirely satisfied with this Safety notes ................................................................ 10
product, please return it to the nearest ALDI store within 60 days from the
date of purchase, for a full refund or replacement, or take advantage of our Checking the moisture meter and product
after sales support by calling the supplier’s Customer Service Hotline. contents .................................................................14
Operation ...............................................................15
Inserting the battery ..................................................15
Before taking the measurement ..............................15
AU Taking a measurement ..............................................16
Made in China Changing the battery ................................................20
FERREX® is a registered trademark of ALDI Stores
Cleaning and storage ........................................... 20
DISTRIBUTED BY:
ALDI STORES Troubleshooting ....................................................22
1 SARGENTS ROAD
Technical data ........................................................23
MINCHINBURY NSW 2770
www.aldi.com.au Disposal ................................................................. 24
Disposing of the packaging ..................................... 24

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AFTER SALES SUPPORT Disposing of old devices ........................................... 24
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Scope of delivery Device parts Scope of delivery / Device parts

Scope of delivery Device parts Product contents⁄device parts

A B
1 Protective cap
1 2 Probe

2 3 Display

4 Mode button

3 5 Lock button ( )

6 On/Off button ( )

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C 7 Battery (9 V, Typ 6F22/6LR61)

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8 Battery compartment cover

9 9 Battery compartment
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MODUS - User Manual / Warranty card

9 V (6F22/6LR61) The product contents include a

9 V type 6F22/6LR61 battery.

4 5 6
 General information

General information
Reading and storing the user manual
This user manual accompanies this moisture
meter. It contains important information on start-
up and handling.
Before using the moisture meter, read the user manual
carefully. This particularly applies for the safety notes. Non-
observance of this user manual may cause personal injury
or damage to the moisture meter.
The user manual is based on the valid standards and rules
in the European Union. Please also note the country-spe-
cific directives and laws abroad.
Store the user manual for future use. If you pass the mois-
ture meter on to third parties, please be absolutely sure to
include this user manual.

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Explanation of symbols

Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in this
user manual, on the moisture meter or on the packaging.

WARNING!
This signal symbol/word designates a hazard with moder-
ate degree of risk which may lead to death or severe injury
if not avoided.

CAUTION!
This signal symbol/word designates a hazard with low risk
that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE!
This signal word warns against potential damages to
property.

One 9 V battery (type:

6F22/6LR61) is included in the
product contents.

Be careful with the probes which are very

sharp and may lead to personal injury.

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 Safety

Safety
Proper use
The moisture meter is only designed for use as a mul-
tifunction instrument with materials like wood, stone,
concrete etc. It measures the water content of the ma-
terial based on conductivity associated with the pres-
ence of water in the material. The moisture meter is
only intended for private use and not suitable for com-
mercial purposes.
Only use the moisture meter as described in this user
manual. Any other use is considered improper and may
result in personal injury or damage to property.
Only use the moisture meter as recommended by the
manufacturer. Failing to do so may negatively affect the
safety protection features.
The manufacturer or vendor accepts no liability for
damage caused by improper or incorrect use.

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Safety

Safety notes

WARNING!
Danger for children and persons with
impaired physical, sensory or mental ca-
pacities (e.g. partially disabled persons,
older persons with reduced physical and
mental capacities) or lack of experience
and knowledge (e.g. older children).
− This moisture meter may be used by chil-
dren ages eight and over as well as per-
sons with impaired physical, sensory or
mental capacities or those lacking experi-
ence and knowledge if they are supervised
or have been instructed in how to safely
use the sensor and have understood the
risks associated with operating it.
− Children must not play with the moisture
meter. Cleaning and user maintenance
must not be performed by unsupervised
children.
− Keep children under eight years of age
away from the moisture meter and the
batteries.
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 Safety

− Do not leave the moisture meter unat-

tended while in operation.
− The probes are pointy. Protect yourself
against injury and the moisture meter
against damage by putting the protec-
tive cap on immediately after measuring.
− Do not let children play with the packag-
ing wrapper. Children may get caught in
it when playing and suffocate.

WARNING!
Risk of explosion and chemical burns!
Handling batteries improperly may result in
explosion or chemical burns.
− Only use batteries of the same type:
6F22/6LR61.
− Do not recharge the batteries or reactivate
them with other means.
− Make sure that the polarity is correct when
inserting the batteries.
− Do not take the batteries apart.
− Store the batteries in a cool, dry place. Do
not subject the batteries to excessive heat
(e.g. from direct sunlight) and do not dis-
pose of them in fire.
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Safety

− Do not short circuit the batteries.

− Do not allow batteries to come into contact
with your eyes or mucus membranes. In the
event of contact with battery acid, immedi-
ately flush the applicable areas with plenty
of clean water and consult a physician.
− If someone has swallowed a battery, he/
she must immediately contact a physician.
− Clean the battery and the device contacts
before inserting it.
− Take the empty battery out of the moisture
meter. There is a risk of battery acid leaking.
− Take the battery out of the moisture meter
if you do not use it for a prolonged period of
time.
− Remove the battery before disposing of the
moisture meter.

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 Safety

NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the moisture meter
may result in damage to the moisture meter.
− Protect the moisture meter from dust, severe
heat, cold and severe vibrations and shocks.
− Do not expose the moisture meter to drip-
ping water or splashes.
− Do not submerge the moisture meter in wa-
ter or other liquids.
− Do not use the moisture meter if it is dam-
aged.
− Do not make any modifications to the mois-
ture meter.
− Never attempt to open the moisture meter
or insert metallic objects inside it.
− Only have qualified personnel perform re-
pairs. Observe the warranty conditions.

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Checking the moisture meter and product contents

Checking the sensor and product

contents
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you are not cautious when opening the
packaging with a sharp knife or other pointy
object, you may quickly damage the mois-
ture meter.
− Be very careful when opening.
1. Take the moisture meter and the battery out of the
packaging.
2. Check whether the moisture meter or the battery ex-
hibit damage. If this is the case, do not use the moisture
meter. Contact the manufacturer at the service address
specified on the warranty card.
3. Check to make sure that the delivery is complete (see
fig. A).

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 Operation

Operation
Inserting the battery
1. Open the battery compartment cover 8 on the back of
the moisture meter (see fig. B).
2. Insert the battery in the battery compartment. Make
sure the terminals are aligned correctly (see Fig. C).
3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Before taking the measurement

1. Use a dry cloth to get rid of wet residue on the surface of
the material.
2. Remove any salt on the surface of the material. Salts
increase the conductivity of water and falsify the meas-
urement result.
3. Remove the bark from firewood if applicable and split it
in the middle.
4. Push the probe 2 perpendicular to the direction of
fibre in the wood and measure at multiple points. For
example, 5 – 10 cm away from the saw edges and in the
middle.
If the probes are inserted in the direction of the fibre,
slightly elevated measurements can result.

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Operation

Taking a measurement
CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
The probes of the moisture meters are pointy.
You could prick and injure yourself.
− Never point the probes at other persons
and animals.
− After use, put the protective cap on the
probes.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
The probes are pointy. You can damage the
material and leave holes.
− With sensitive materials, take measure-
ments in an inconspicuous area. The softer
the material, the more likely it is that the
probes will leave behind holes.
The moisture meter only measures up to the depth you
insert the probes in the material. The probes 2 must be
firmly pressed into the material to be measured and pen-
etrate the wood, the plaster etc.

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 Operation

1. Switch the moisture meter on with the On/Off button ( )

6 .
The display 3 shows 0.0 %, the ambient temperature
in °C and the selected material (1 – 6). See the table at
the end of this chapter.
The temperature display can be switched between °C
and °F. To do so, press and hold the lock button ( ) 5
for about 3 seconds.
2. To set the moisture meter to the material you intend to
measure, push the mode button 4 repeatedly until the
correct number is shown on the display. See the table at
the end of this chapter.
3. Take the protective cap off 1 .
4. Push the both probes into the surface of the material at
the same time.
After 1 – 2 seconds, the percentage will be shown.
With rough surfaces, you apply more pressure to the
probes if necessary. You do not have to apply excessive
force to get a correct result.
For measurements below the measurement range, 0.0
% or LO will appear on the display. HI is displayed for
measurements above the measurement range.
5. Take measurements on various areas of the surface and
determine a mean value. Add all measurements to-
gether and divide the result by the number of measure-
ments.
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Operation

If you are measuring a natural product, the same mate-

rials from different batches may return different results.
6. If you take a measurement in one area where the dis-
play cannot be read, press the lock button ( ) 5 .
The reading is saved and the lock symbol ( ) appears.
7. To take a new measurement, push the lock button ( )
again.
8. To switch the moisture meter off, push the On/Off button
( ) and put the protective cap back on the probes.
Automatic switch-off: The moisture meter will also auto-
matically switch off after being inactive for 60 seconds.

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 Reference values for humidity
expressed in per cent by weight
Number Material Measurement dry borderline too
range humid
1 Birch, beech, 6 - 44 % < 12 % 12 - 15 % > 15 %
spruce, cherry,
larch, nut tree
1 Oak, pine, 6 - 44 % < 15 % 15 - 20 % > 20 %
maple, ash,
douglas fir
2 Cement screed, 1.4 - 7.4 % <2% 2-4% >4%
concrete,
gypsum
3 Anhydride 0.0 - 4.1 % < 0.5 % 0.5 - 1 % >1%
screed
4 Cement mortar 0.8 - 5.1 % <2% 2-5% >5%
5 Lime mortar 0.4 - 3.7 % <2% 2 - 3.5 % > 3.5 %
6 Brick 0.0 - 8.5 % <1% 1-3% >3%

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Operation
Cleaning and storage

Changing the battery

If the battery symbol ( ) appears on the display 3 , the
battery 7 must be changed.
1. Open the battery compartment cover 8 on the back of
the moisture meter.
2. Replace the old battery with a new one. Make sure the
terminals are aligned correctly (see Fig. C).
3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Cleaning and storage

NOTICE!
Risk of short circuit!
Water that has penetrated the housing may
cause a short circuit.
− Never immerse the moisture meter in wa-
ter.
− Make sure that no water penetrates the
housing.

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 Cleaning and storage

NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
Improper handling of the moisture meter
may result in damage.
− Do not use any aggressive cleaners, brush-
es with metal or nylon bristles, as well as
sharp or metallic cleaning utensils such
as knives, hard scrapers and the like. They
could damage the surfaces.
− Do not in any case place the sensor in the
dishwasher. It would be destroyed as a
result.
1. Always keep the probes 2 free from material residue of
any kind.
2. Only wipe the moisture meter off with a damp cloth and
a small amount of detergent.
3. Carefully dry all wet areas. Then let all parts dry com-
pletely.
4. Remove the battery 7 during longer periods of non-
use.
5. Store the moisture meter in a dry, frost-free location
indoors out of the reach of children.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Fault Possible cause and solution
The measurement The correct material has not
taken is clearly too been selected.
high or too low. − Select the correct material with
the mode button 4 .
The probe 2 has not been
correctly pressed against the
material.
− Repeat the measurement and
if applicable, push it more firm-
ly into the material.
LO or HI will The measurement range is un-
appear on the derrun or exceeded.
display.
The display The lock function is activated.
doesn‘t respond. − Push the lock button 5 and
take the measurement again.
The display is The battery 7 is depleted.
difficult to read. − Change the battery (chapter
“Changing the battery”).

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 Technical data

Technical data
Model: GT-FM-05
Power supply: 9V (direct current) block
/15 mA
1× 6F22 / 6LR61 /
9 V block battery
Resolution: 0.1 %
Measurement range: see chapter “Taking a
measurement”
Protection class: IP20
Maximum operating height: 2000 m
Pollution degree: 2
Humidity: up to max. 80 % (relative)
Dimensions
(length × width × height): approx. 52 × 139 × 31 mm
Ambient temperatures: 0 °C to 40 °C

This user manual can be downloaded via our homepage

www.gt-support.de as a PDF.

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Disposal

Disposal
Disposing of the packaging
Dispose of the packaging separated into single type mate-
rials. Dispose of cardboard and carton as waste paper and
foils via the recyclable material collection service.

Disposing of old devices

Old devices must not be disposed of with
household waste!

Should the device no longer be capable of being used at

some point in time, dispose of it in accordance with the
regulations in force in your city or state.
Please ensure your recycling information applies to the
local regulations.

Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not

permitted to be disposed of with household
waste!
As a consumer, you are legally obligated to submit all bat-
teries and rechargeable batteries to a collection centre for
your local municipality/district or to retailers, regardless of
whether they contain toxins or not, so that they can be dis-
posed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

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 Moisture Meter

Warranty Details
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The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period
of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under
normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The benefits
conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that
the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory
laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any
other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major
failure.

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Repair and Refurbished Goods

or Parts Notice
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Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to
the Supplier for repair.
Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files
stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored
on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory
stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost.
We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair.
You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with refurbished
goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process.
Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they
meet ALDI’s stringent quality specifications.
If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your
complaint. Please telephone us on 1800 269 981 or write to us at:

Wunsche (Australia) Pty Ltd

c/o Install and Fix Solutions Pty Ltd
Unit 1, 9 Kingsbury Street Brendale, Queensland 4500
AUSTRALIA
Hotline: 1800 269 981
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