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- Page 1 Skipper Plus MOISTURE METER FOR THE MARINE INDUSTRY Non-Destructive Moisture Detection Instrument for GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) and Wooden Boats User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Skipper Plus User Guide Introduction ............4 Fig. 1 Skipper Plus Non-Destructive Testing ..4 Instrument Features ..........5 Diagnosis ..............6 Osmosis in GRP............7 Wooden Boats ............7 Important ..............8 Operating Instructions ..........8 Fig 2. Skipper Plus Features ......9 Working With Your Skipper Plus ......11 RANGE 1 ..............11... - Page 3 Skipper Plus User Guide TRAMEX MOISTURE/HUMIDITY INSTRUMENTS SURVEY ENCOUNTER: The intelligent moisture meter. “State of the art” non-destructive moisture meter for measurement and data logging of moisture in building materials. MOISTURE ENCOUNTER PLUS General purpose non-destructive moisture meter employing advanced analog and digital technology.
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Page 4: Introduction
Skipper Plus User Guide Introduction The Skipper Plus is a moisture detection instrument that uses the latest in electronic technology to take non-destructive moisture readings in GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) and wooden boats. It enables you to quickly check hulls and decks both inside and out- side for trapped moisture. -
Page 5: Instrument Features
(1) Hardwood, (2) GRP and (3) Surface Moisture. Instrument Features Your Skipper Plus employs advanced analog and digital technology to enable the incorporation of many useful features, which greatly extend the capa- bility of the instrument. -
Page 6: Diagnosis
HOLD selected and provide warning of battery nearing end of useful life. Diagnosis Your Skipper Plus can be used to diagnose trapped moisture which can contribute to osmosis in GRP boats and rot and decay in wooden boats and wood- en components. -
Page 7: Osmosis In Grp
Osmosis is most often found on the underwater area of the hull or immediately above the waterline. If the Skipper Plus gives a high reading, it may indicate osmosis. It is recommended that the immediate area is thoroughly examined for blistering or other evi- dence of osmosis. -
Page 8: Important
As with a GRP boat, your Skipper Plus is a useful preventative maintainance tool which can be used for the annual examination of the hull above and below the waterline, decks, cabin and inside and out- side the boat. -
Page 9: Fig 2. Skipper Plus Features
2. To change range, press/release the RANGE but- ton until the LED opposite the required range lights. 3. Press and hold your Skipper Plus directly on the material being tested, ensuring both conductive rubber electrodes are fully in contact with the sur-... - Page 10 Skipper Plus User Guide face. (Partial contact will give reduced readings). 4. Select RANGE 1 when measuring moisture con- tent in Wood and read the upper line (% H2O Wood) of the meter dial which is marked from 5% to 30%. The audio signal will sound when meter indicates a reading above mid scale.
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Page 11: Working With Your Skipper Plus
Read the moisture content percentage from the top line of the analog dial which is marked from 5% to 30%. The Skipper Plus has been cal- ibrated for a hardwood specific gravity of 0.6 S.G. b) If switched on, the audio signal will sound when readings are above mid-scale. -
Page 12: Wood Decking
30mm (1.25 inches) below the surface. Your Skipper Plus can be used to measure the ele- vated moisture of all the wooden parts in your boat, even those encased in GRP. Likewise it can be used to check elevated moisture in other electrically non- conductive materials. -
Page 13: Humidity And Moisture Content
25 + Notes on Specific Gravity (S.G.) The S.G. of Hardwood used in boat building varies between species and this has an effect on moisture meter readings. The Skipper Plus calibration is based on Wood hav- ing an SG of 0.60. -
Page 14: Fig 4. Wood Density Categorisation
Skipper Plus User Guide Wood is normally categorised as follows: - Fig 4. Wood Density Categorisation. Density SG @ 12% MC Exceptionally Light 0.30 or less Light 0.30 to 0.45 Medium 0.45 to 0.65 Heavy 0.65 to 0.90 Exceptionally Heavy 0.90 or more... -
Page 15: Range 2
RANGE 3. Testing for Elevated Surface Moisture The Skipper Plus can be used in RANGE 3 to detect moisture on or just below the surface. This can be of great benefit in verifying if high moisture readings on Range 1 or 2 are as a result of deep set moisture, surface moisture or conductive coatings. -
Page 16: Notes
Skipper Plus across the surface where it will read through most thinly applied paints and coatings. d) The rubber electrodes of the Skipper Plus do not scratch the protective coverings of the hull. e) The Skipper Plus will help identify the different levels of moisture even if not apparent on the sur- face. -
Page 17: Warranty
User Guide f) Always consult coating or treatment manufactur- ers recommendations for acceptably dry levels. g) The Skipper Plus will not detect or measure mois- ture through any electrically conductive materials or coatings including fuel tanks or through bulk heads or wet surfaces. -
Page 18: Warranty Claims
A defective product should be returned shipping pre- paid, with full description of the defect to your sup- plier or Tramex at address shown on the back page. Product Development It is the policy of Tramex to continually improve and update all its products.
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