ADTEMP 419 User manual

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ADTEMPTM Hypotherm a
Thermometer
With Fahrenheit
or Celsius

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Congratulations on your purchase o the ADTEMPTM Hypothermia Thermometer. This ther-
mometer con orms to all requirements stated in EN 12470-3 and ASTM E1112. Please
read the instructions care ully to ensure accurate temperatures and sa e operation. When
used properly, this high quality product will give you years o accurate, dependable service.
CARE AND SAFETY INFORMATION:
Sensor Tip
Battery Cover
Multi-Function Button
LCD Display
❑Use o probe covers is recommended to help avoid spreading germs, and to keep
the thermometer clean.
Clean the thermometer tip and probe only using isopropyl alcohol or soap and
water a ter each use.
High, prolonged ever requires medical attention especially or young children.
Please contact your physician.
Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
Do not boil, bite, bend, drop or disassemble this thermometer.
Do not dispose o this thermometer or its battery in ire. Please recycle the used
battery
Avoid taking temperature or 30 minutes a ter physical exercise, bathing, dining, and
drinking hot or cold beverages.
Always keep this thermometer away rom direct sunlight, moisture, extreme tem-
perature, and dirt while in use, storage, or transport.
Store the unit in the protective case while not in use.
When the ambient temperature is greater than 35°C or 95°F, immerse the probe
head in cold water or approximately 5-10 seconds be ore normal temperature
taking.
Do not open the thermometer except to replace the battery.
Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature taking. The rigid probe
could present a hazard.
Oral, underarm, and rectal temperatures vary by approximately 1°F (0.5°C).
The manu acturer recommends veri ying the accuracy by an authorized laboratory
every two years.
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HOW TO OPERATE:
❑Press down the control button to start the thermometer. A ull display
ensures that the LCD window is in good unction.
❑ The next display signals normal operation a ter internal sa e testing is
complete. Otherwise, alerts o a mal unction.
❑ The ambient temperature or displays on window with °C or °F blinking.
The thermometer is now ready or use. The thermometer will automatically shut-o in
three minutes.
❑Put the probe head under the tongue, under the arm, or in the rectum; according
to the methods provided. (See Methods o Use).
❑When the thermometer completes its temperature reading, °C or °F stops blinking
and the measured temperature displays on the LCD window with one series o beeps.
❑The thermometer prolongs its process o temperature taking or the next minute.
A ter that, the measured temperature is ixed and shown on the LCD window until auto
shut-o in 9 minutes
❑When the measured temperature is above or below the measuring range, the LCD
window displays or .
HOW TO RECALL THE LAST TEMPERATURE:
❑Keep pressing the control button down or approximately 1.5 seconds. The last
temperature will be recalled on the LCD window with “M” lag appearing at the bottom
right corner. i.e. .
26.0 °C - 43.9 °C or 78.0 °F - 111.9 °F
±0.1 °C or ± 0.2 °F
1 Button Battery 1.5 V LR41, AG3 or similar
approx. 10.6g / 130mm x 15mm x 8mm
10 °C - 45 °C or 50 °F - 113 °F
37.0 °C
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98.6 °F
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Measuring range:
Accuracy:
Power supply:
Weight/Dimensions:
Ambient operating
temperature:
Safe-Test Alarm / Memory / Beeper
HOW TO SWITCH BETWEEN °C and °F:
Press the control button 2 times, one right a ter another.
Hold the second press down or more than 1.5 seconds.
Symbol or appears in window display with beep.
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METHODS OF USE:
NOTE: Before each usage, carefully cover
thermometer probe w th sheath. (Figure 1)
❑AXILLARY MEASUREMENT: (approximately 15-25
seconds). Dry the armpit with a towel. Place probe head under
the armpit, close arm irmly. (Figure 2)
❑ORAL USE: (approximately 10-20 seconds). Place the
probe head under the tongue. To assure the proper contact in
mouth, (as indicated by the “✔“, Figure 3), close mouth and
breathe normally. Opening the mouth or improper placement o
the probe tip could result in a longer time or a reading. Instruct
children not to bite down on the probe.
❑RECTAL USE: (approximately 10-15 seconds).Lubricate the
probe head with water-soluble jelly or petroleum jelly or an easier
insertion. Then, so tly insert the probe head no more than a 1/2
inch or 1.3 cm into the rectum. Do not orce i resistance is en-
countered.
CHANGING THE BATTERY:
When the battery lag appears and blinks, it is time to
change the battery. Turn thermometer over, with the label side acing
the user. Pull o end cover as shown (Figure 4). Remove the used
battery by using a non-metallic pointed object. Replace with a new
1.5V LR41, AG3 battery Cathode side (-) up. Close cover securely.
WARNING: KEEP BATTERY OUT OF CHILD’S REACH. SWAL-
LOWING BATTERY COULD BE HARMFUL. DO NOT RECHARGE
OR PLACE INTO EXTREME HEAT AS IT MAY EXPLODE.
HOW TO CLEAN / DISINFECT:
For household use, always clean and disin ect the probe head be ore and a ter each use.
Mild soapy water and 70% isopropyl alcohol is recommended. Do not boil or clean in a
washing machine.
WARRANTY:
This thermometer is guaranteed or a period o 24 months rom date o purchase. This war-
ranty does not cover batteries, or damage resulting rom improper handling or use. Speci ic
legal rights stipulated in your state may guide this warranty. I you have a legitimate claim
under this warranty, please return the product to the address below, Attn: Service Dept. Be
sure to include a note describing the problem, your return address, and $2.00 to cover
shipping and handling.
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