Attaching the Measuring Tool
The measuring tool can be attached to walls or other vertical surfaces. Depending on the type of substrate, either the gel pad (16) or the pin pad (8) can be used.
As a general rule: The gel pad (16) is suitable for smooth surfaces. The pin pad (8) is suitable for coarse or rough surfaces and wallpaper on drywalls. The pin pad cannot be attached to concrete (regardless of the surface).
Substrate for attaching with the | |
|---|---|
Gel pad | Pin pad |
(Ceramic) tiles | Wallpaper (woodchip, paper and fleece) |
Smooth wooden surfaces | Plastered surfaces (up to a roughness of around 2 mm) |
Natural stone, marble, concrete | |
Gloss-coated surfaces (depending on the age and condition of the substrate) | |
To change the gel pad, turn the gel pad holder (15) anticlockwise and take the gel pad (16) and holder off the measuring tool. Attach the pin pad (8) and turn it clockwise as far as it will go. The same procedure should also be followed when switching from the pin pad to the gel pad.
Requirements:
The substrate must be dry and firm.
The gel pad is not guaranteed to stick to damp, particularly dusty, sharp-edged or highly textured surfaces. If attached to unsuitable surfaces such as these, the measuring tool can fall off and become damaged or damage the substrate.
If the gel pad becomes dirty or does not stick to smooth surfaces any more, it must be cleaned or replaced see Cleaning the Gel Pad.
Before every use, select an inconspicuous area lower down on the desired surface to check whether the gel pad will stick to this substrate, and that it can be safely removed without damaging the substrate.
Always remove the measuring tool once you have finished taking a measurement, or if the substrate is being worked on in some manner (e.g. drilling, screwdriving, or hammering).
Positioning the measuring tool on the substrate:
Turn the protective cap (17) of the gel pad anticlockwise and remove it. Remove the protective film from the gel pad before using it for the first time.
Gently press the measuring tool against the substrate until it is firmly affixed. Applying excessive pressure may damage the measuring tool.
Removing the measuring tool from the substrate:
Push the measuring tool carefully away from the substrate. Removing the measuring tool from a delicate surface too quickly can damage the substrate.
Place the protective cap (17) on the gel pad (16) so that the locking markings (18) on the protective cap and gel pad are pointing towards each other. Then turn the protective cap clockwise all the way.
The measuring tool should only ever be transported and stored with the protective cap attached. If the gel pad becomes dirty, it will lose its adhesive strength.
The substrate must be dry and firm.
Insert the pins into the recesses on the pin pad. Ensure that the pins are securely affixed to the substrate.
Always remove the measuring tool once you have finished taking a measurement, or if the substrate is being worked on in some manner (e.g. drilling, screwdriving, or hammering).