MOISTURE TESTING PROCEDURE (CON'T)
NORMAL TESTING PROCEDURE
1.
Remove cap (A) and inspect test cell (B) to be sure that it is clean and empty.
2.
Press 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
sample to be tested.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
The results will stay on the screen and not return to the GRAIN menu until
the "BACK ARROW" or "ENTER BUTTON" is pressed.
7.
Once a test has been taken empty the test cell if another test is needed
refill with a fresh grain sample.
NOTE: For best results always take at least three tests of the grain being
sampled and use the average of the results as the grain samples moisture.
Operation
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