AccuMed AC-AT2108 User manual

Instruction Manual
Infrared Forehead & Ear Thermometer
AC-AT2108
V.1
October 27, 2017
www.AccuMed.com

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Contents
Introduction........................................................................................... 2
Unpacking Check ................................................................................. 2
Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 3
Warning ................................................................................................. 4
Symbols.................................................................................................. 5
Body Temperature Basics.................................................................... 6
Product Description ............................................................................. 7
Features ................................................................................................. 8
Product Structure.................................................................................. 8
Display Description .............................................................................. 9
Sounds and Backlight Instructions ..................................................... 9
Display and Operating Instructions..................................................10
Measuring Ear Temperature .............................................................16
Measuring Forehead Temperature ..................................................17
Measuring Object Temperature .......................................................18
Replacing Batteries.............................................................................19
Cleaning and Disinfection .................................................................20
Maintenance........................................................................................21
Troubleshooting .................................................................................22
Specifications ......................................................................................23
Security Class ......................................................................................24
Storage and Transportation ..............................................................24
EMC Information-Guidance and Manufacture’s Declaration........25
Warranty and After-Sale Service.......................................................25

Introduction
Unpacking Check
The AccuMed Infrared Ear and Forehead Thermometer is the latest
development in care products that offers efficient, hygienic, and a
safe solution to temperature measuring. We hope this product is
useful to you. We recommend reading this user manual in its
entirety for instructions on how to take temperature reading for
most accurate results, best use of product and maintenance.
Please keep this instruction manual for reference.
Please open the package and check that all items are included.
 AccuMed Infrared Ear and Forehead Thermometer
 1 Pouch
 2 AAA Batteries
 Instruction Manual
Examine product and all accessories to check that nothing is
damaged. Perform installation and operation following this user
manual. If any damage or operation problem is observed, please
contact AccuMed immediately.
To contact AccuMed support, please do one of the following:
 Visit http://accumed.com/contacts/ and use the email form
 Call AccuMed Support at 1(713) 904-1955
 Email AccuMed Customer Support [email protected]
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Safety Precautions
Read the following precautions carefully before using the
thermometer.
Handle temperature probe lens with care. Lens is fragile.
Dispose used batteries with care. To protect the environment,
we recommend sending used batteries to a designated
collection point.
Remove batteries if thermometer will not be used for more
than two months.
Do not immerse the thermometer in water or expose it to
direct sunlight for a long period of time.
Do not subject the thermometer to vibration or impact.
The normal body temperature varies from person to person.
Tracking a person's body temperature will help determine
whether they have a fever.
Wait at least an hour after hard exercise or a hot bath to take
body temperature. Wait at least 20 minutes after light
exercise, you smoke, eat, drink hot or cold liquid.
Clean the thermometer probe after each use.
Do not use the thermometer on newborns or for continuous
temperature monitoring purposes.
Do not use the thermometer for any other purpose not
specified in this instruction manual. Follow instructions in the
"Measurement Process" section and carefully operate the
thermometer when measuring temperature.
Do not immerse the thermometer in water or other liquid, as
it is not waterproof. Clean and disinfect the thermometer as
described in the "Cleaning and Disinfection" section of this
user manual.
Attention
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Warning
Do not touch the tip of the temperature probe, on which a
precise temperature sensor resides.
Keep the temperature probe clean to ensure accurate
readings.
Before measuring the temperature from the ear canal, clean
any excessive earwax.
The ambient temperature must not be too high or low. To
ensure accurate readings, keep the thermometer at room
temperature for more than 30 minutes before use.
Do not use the thermometer under an ambient temperature
higher than 40°C (104°F) or lower than 10°C (50°F), which is
beyond the operating temperature range of the thermometer.
Risk of pollution! We recommend disposing thermometer at
local garbage site or send it back to us.
2 AAA batteries of 1.5V are the only replaceable accessories
of the thermometer. Please do not use the batteries of other
voltages or specifications.
Warning
Do not force the temperature probe of the thermometer into
an ear canal. Otherwise, the ear canal may get injured.
Keep the thermometer out of the reach of children.
The thermometer is not intended to diagnose or treat any
health problem or disease. The measurement results are for
reference only.
It is dangerous to self-diagnose or self-treat based on
measurement results. Please consult a doctor.
Do not charge an alkaline dry-cell battery or throw it in fire.
Otherwise, the battery may explode.
Do not disassemble attempt to repair thermometer.
Otherwise, permanent damage may occur.
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Symbols
Do not take temperature measurements on body parts other
than forehead and ears. Otherwise, temperature readings
may be inaccurate.
During measurement, do not use a phone or any other device
that may cause electromagnetic interference.
Do not use the thermometer in an environment where
flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or
nitrous oxide is available.
Attention must be paid.
Type BF applied part.
The action is prohibited.
Information about the manufacturer.
Date of manufacture.
Consult the instructions for use.
Inaccurate reading or damage to the thermometer
may occur if the thermometer is not used correctly.
A personal injury or damage to the thermometer
may occur if the thermometer is not used correctly.
This product complies with the
MDD93/42/EEC requirements.
Waste electrical materials should be
sent to a dedicated recycling site.
Symbol Description
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Body Temperature Basics
Generally, you can take a body temperature on the forehead, in ear
canal, under armpit, in mouth, or in anus. The temperature
measured at different parts of the body may differ slightly.
The normal body temperature range slightly varies with age and
gender. Generally, newborns or children have higher body
temperature than adults, and adults have higher body temperature
than the elderly. Women's body temperature are appropriately
0.3°C higher than men's.
Normal body temperature varies by the time of day and is also affected
by external factors.
The body temperature of an individual is the lowest between 2:00 a.m.
and 4:00 a.m. and the highest between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. An
individual's body temperature typically changes by less than 1°C each
day.
Body Part
Forehead
Ear canal
Mouth
Armpit
Anus
Variation in body temperature
Normal Temperature Range
36.1°C–37.5°C / 97.0°F–99.5°F
35.8°C–38.0°C / 96.44°F–100.40°F
35.5°C–37.5°C / 95.9°F–99.5°F
34.7°C–37.3°C / 94.46°F–99.14°F
36.6°C–38.0°C / 97.88°F–100.40°F
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Product Description
Overview
Infrared Thermometer measures body temperature based on the
infrared energy emitted from the eardrum or the forehead. Users
can quickly get measurement results after properly positioning the
temperature probe in the ear canal or forehead.
Structure
The thermometer consists of a shell, an LCD, a measure button, a
beeper, an infrared temperature sensor, and a Microprocessor.
Operating principle
The infrared temperature sensor collects infrared energy emitted
by the eardrum or the skin surface. After being focused by a lens,
the energy is converted into a temperature reading by the
thermopiles and measurement circuits.
Intended use
The AccuMed Dual Mode Digital Infrared Thermometer is
intended for the measurement of human body temperatures. The
forehead mode is indicated for use by people of all ages and the
eardrum mode is indicated for use by people above three months
old.
Contraindications
Do not use the thermometer if the ear is infected with otitis or
suppuration.
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Features
Product Structure
Hygienic
o Gentle infrared receiving
technology
o Easy to clean
Easy operation
o Ergonomic design
o One button measurement
Quick measurement
o 1-second measurement
Very accuracy
o Advanced infrared
temperature sensor, with
high sensitivity
o High accuracy with automatic
temperature calibration
Diverse functions
o 20 memory readings recall
o Fever alert
o Switch between ºC and ºF
o Automatic power-off, power
saving
Extensive application scopes
o Forehead temperature
measurement applicable to
all age groups
o Ear temperature
measurement applicable to
children older than three
months, adults, and the
elderly.
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Display Description
Sounds and Backlight Instructions
(1) Power button / Measure button
(2) LCD display screen
(3) Probe cover (use cover when measuring forehead temperature)
(4) Memory button / Unit switch button
(5) Probe (take off cover when measuring the ear temperature)
(6) Battery cover
(7) Mode button (Forehead / Ear / Object)
(8) Sound switch
1. Object temperature mode
2. Forehead temperature mode
3. Ear temperature mode
4. Low battery
5. Mute / un-mute
6. Fahrenheit / Celsius degrees
7. Memory recall
8. Temperature value
Range Sounds Backlight
Forehead temperature
Ear temperature
Object temperature
35.0ºC-37.5ºC/95.0ºF-99.5ºF
37.6ºC-42.2ºC/99.6ºF-108.0ºF
32.0ºC-37.5ºC/89.6ºF-99.5ºF
37.6ºC-42.2ºC/99.6ºF-108.0ºF
0ºC-100ºC/32.0ºF-212ºF
A long beep
3 short double beeps
Green
Red
A long beep
3 short double beeps
A long beep
Green
Red
White
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Display and Operating Instructions
Note: When the forehead temperature is between 35.0°C/95.0℉
and 37.5°C/99.5℉, and the ear temperature is between
32.0°C/89.6℉and 37.5°C/99.5℉, there will be a long beep and a
green backlight.
When the forehead and the ear temperature is between
37.6°C/99.6℉and 42.2°C/108.0℉, there will be 3 short double
beeps and a red backlight. This indicates that the body
temperature is a little high. You may have a fever. Please consult
your doctor if you are not sure.
Screen Display Operating Instructions
Displayed State
Sound and
backlight
Measuring Ear temperature
Take off the probe cover,
press and release the Power
button for 1 second to power
on the thermometer. Press the
Mode button, the
thermometer enters the Ear
mode. The symbol “Ear” is
displayed on the screen.
Insert the temperature probe
into a proper position in the
ear canal. Press the Measure
button to start a
measurement.
See the table
in the
“Sounds and
backlight
instructions”
section
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Screen Display Operating Instructions
Displayed State
Sound and
backlight
Measuring Forehead temperature
Measuring Object temperature
Put the cover on the probe,
press and release the Power
button for 1 second to power
on the thermometer. Press the
Mode button, the
thermometer enters the
Forehead mode. The “Head”
symbol is displayed on the
screen.
Point the thermometer at the
temple of the forehead.about
½” to 2” (1-5cm) away from
the skin surface. Press and
release the Measure button.
The temperature will be
displayed on the screen.
Press and release the Power
button for 1 second to power
on the thermometer. Then
press the Mode button. The
thermometer enters the
Object mode. The “House”
symbol is displayed on the
screen.
Point the thermometer to the
center of the object. Press and
release the Measure button.
The temperature will be
displayed on the screen.
See the table
in the
“Sounds and
backlight
instructions”
section
See the table
in the
“Sounds and
backlight
instructions”
section
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Screen Display Operating Instructions
Displayed State
Sound and
backlight
Out of the measuring range display
In Ear mode, a temperature
reading of more than 42.2ºC
(108.0ºF)
In Forehead mode, a
temperature reading of more
than 42.2ºC (108.0ºF)
In Object mode, a
temperature reading of more
than 100ºC (212.0ºF)
In Ear mode, a temperature
reading of less than 32.0ºC
(89.6ºF)
In Forehead mode, a
temperature reading of less
than 35.0ºC (95.0ºF)
In Object mode, a
temperature reading of less
than 0ºC (32.0ºF)
3 short beeps
3 short beeps
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Screen Display Operating Instructions
Displayed State
Sound and
backlight
Recall 20 memories
In a power-on state, press the
Memory button enter the
memory mode.
When the Memory button is
released, 1 will be shown,
followed by the recorded
reading.
Press the Memory button
again for the next recorded
data. 2 will be shown,
followed by the recorded
reading.
A maximum of 20 temperature
readings can be recalled.
Note:
1 represents the newest data.
Silent
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Screen Display Operating Instructions
Displayed State
Sound and
backlight
Switching between object temperature and body temperature
Switching between ºF/ºC
Press the Mode button to
switch between object
temperature and body
temperature.
Body temperature contains
the Forehead temperature
and Ear temperature.
In a power-on state, press and
hold the Unit switch button
for more than 4 seconds to
enter the temperature
switching mode. ºC or ºF are
flashing. Press the Unit switch
button to switch between ºC
and ºF. The thermometer
shuts down after 10 seconds,
the set-up is successful.
Silent
Silent
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Switching between mute and un-mute
Error information & low battery
Screen Display Operating Instructions
Displayed State
Sound and
backlight
Toggle the Sound switch to
switch between mute and
un-mute
The symbol is displayed in
Mute mode and disappears in
Un-mute mode.
The ambient temperature is
higher than 40.0ºC (104.0ºF)
or lower than 10.0ºC (50.0ºF).
An error occurs when data is
being read from or written to
the memory, or the
temperature correction is not
complete.
When the battery voltage is
lower than 2.5V ± 0.1V, the
low battery symbol will appear
on the display. Please replace
the batteries.
Silent
Silent
3 short beeps
3 short beeps
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Measuring Ear Temperature
1. When using the thermometer for the first time, move the
battery’s insulating piece away.
2. Take the probe cover off from the thermometer before
measuring the ear temperature.
3. Press the Power button to power on the thermometer.
4. Press the Mode button, the thermometer enters the Ear mode.
The “Ear” symbol is displayed on the screen.
5. Insert the temperature probe into the ear canal.
6. Press and release the Measure button. The ear temperature
reading will be display on the screen instantly.
Note: Children under 1 year: Pull the ear straight back.
Children aged 1 year to adult: Pull the ear up and back.
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1. Put the cover on the probe of thermometer.
2. Press the Power button to power on the thermometer.
3. Press the Mode button, the thermometer enters the Forehead
mode. The “Head” symbol is displayed on the screen.
4. Point the thermometer probe to the temple of the forehead,
about ½” to 2” (1-5cm) away from the skin surface.
5. Press and release the Measure button for 1 second. The
temperature reading will be displayed on the screen instantly.
6. If no activity is detected, the thermometer will power off
automatically in 10 seconds.
Do not force the thermometer into the ear canal. Otherwise,
the ear canal may get injured.
When taking the temperature on an adult, gently pull the ear
up and back to make sure the ear canal is straight, so that the
temperature probe can receive an infrared ray from the
eardrum.
Be careful when taking temperature on a child, whose ear
canal is small.
Measuring Forehead Temperature
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1. Put the cover on the probe of thermometer.
2. Press the Power button to power on the thermometer.
3. Press the Mode button, the thermometer enters the Object
mode. The “House” symbol is displayed on the screen.
4. Point the thermometer probe at the center of the object, about
½” to 2” (1-5cm) away from the object surface.
5. Press and release the Measure button for 1 second. The
temperature reading will be displayed on the screen instantly.
6. If no activity is detected, the thermometer will power off
automatically in 10 seconds.
After a measurement
(1) After each measurement, you can enter the recall mode and
query earlier temperature readings. For more details, see
"Recall 20 memories" in the preceding table.
(2) After each measurement, clean the temperature probe with a
soft cloth, and put the thermometer in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
Notes:
(1) The thermometer is suitable for an indoor environment without
strong air convection (for example, winds from a fan, an
air-conditioner, or a heater) between the thermometer and the
person.
(2) Make sure that the ear canal is clean and dry before starting a
measurement. It is recommended to clean the ear canal with a
cotton swab if any dirt exists. Otherwise, the temperature probe
may be polluted, and temperature readings may be inaccurate.
Measuring Object Temperature
It is dangerous to self-diagnosese or self-treat based on the
obtained measurement results. For such purposes, please
consult a doctor.
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