ALCO AL-82955 Manual

AL-82955 &
AL-82956
AL-82955 &
AL-82956
ThermoScan
®
Ear thermometer
Directions for use

2
English
15 16
AL-82955, AL-82956
1
12
11
13
14
2
3
4
10
6
7
9
8
5
18
18
19
18 a
17

3
English
2. Package components
AL-82955 or AL-82956 thermometer
Cradle
Probe covers (1 or 2 probe cover boxes, depending on model)
CD containing Directions for use, Quick reference guide, Service Tool software and Service
Tool installation guide.
2 (AA) Duracell® alkaline batteries
3. Product description (See 1. PRO 6000)
1Probe lens window
2Probe
3ExacTemp light
4Measure button
5Measure light
6Display
7C/F button
8Memory button
9Timer button
10 Tether mount (Tether sold separately)
11 Probe cover detect switch
12 Probe cover ejector
13 Battery door latch
14 Battery door
15 Small cradle—one storage box
16 Large cradle—two storage boxes
17 Probe cover
18 Probe cover box
18 a Probe cover box carrier
19 GTIN code

4
English
4. Screen elements
1Battery
Full battery - indicates battery is
between 100% and 70% of usable
battery capacity
Partial battery - indicates battery is
between 70% and 30% of usable
battery capacity
Low battery - indicates battery is
between 30% and 10% of usable
battery capacity
Critically low battery - battery is
between 10% and 1% of usable
battery capacity. When final
segment flashes, batteries have low
power. The thermometer will take a
proper measurement but batteries
must be replaced soon. If
rechargeable batteries are in use,
batteries should be recharged.
Empty battery - battery has 1% or
less of usable battery capacity.
When battery outline flashes, the
thermometer will not operate.
Replace the batteries. If
rechargeable batteries are in use,
batteries should be recharged.
See 14.7 Maintenance and
service, Replacing the batteries
2Probe cover icon
The icon animates in an upward motion to
remove probe cover. The icon animates in
a downward motion to apply a probe
cover.
3Timer icon
The PRO 6000 includes a 60 second timer
that features an audible notification and
visual indicator at 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60
seconds. The first quadrant begins flashing
when timer starts and becomes solid at 15
seconds. This repeats for each 15 second
interval. The timer turns off automatically 5
seconds after 60 seconds is completed.
See 10.3 Controls, Manual timer
4Alert icon
Icon that appears with error message.
See 12. Errors and notifications
5Memory indicator
Indicates the reading shown on the display
is the reading in memory.
See 10.1 Controls, Memory
6C/F scale
Indicates default temperature scale. Either
°C or °F will display, depending on setting.
See 10.2 Controls, C/F Celsius/Fahrenheit
7Security unlock icon and
countdown time
(Requires charging station or compatible
Vital Signs device, sold separately.) If the
security function is enabled, it requires the
thermometer be returned to the charging
station within a pre-selected time interval.
Countdown time indicates the amount of
time remaining until the thermometer will
be locked if not returned to the charging
station. See 11.2 Settings, Advanced
functions
8Security lock icon
(Requires charging station or
compatible Vital Signs device, sold
separately.) Indicates the thermometer
is locked. Return the thermometer to the
charging station to reset the countdown
and resume normal operation. See 11.2
Settings, Advanced functions
1
2
7
8
6
5
43

5
English
5. About the AL-82955 & AL-82956
This thermometer is a clinical grade ear thermometer indicated for the intermittent
measurement of human body temperature in patients of all ages in a professional use
environment.
Please read all instructions carefully and thoroughly before using this product.
5.1 How does it work?
The ThermoScan technology reads the infrared energy emitted
by the tympanic membrane and surrounding tissues to determine
the patient’s temperature. To help ensure accurate temperature
measurements, the sensor itself is warmed to a temperature close to
that of the human body. When the thermometer is placed in the
ear, it continuously monitors the infrared energy until a temperature
equilibrium has been reached and an accurate measurement can be
taken. The thermometer displays an actual measured ear temperature
or clinically accurate, oral equivalent temperature that has been
validated in clinical studies by comparing IR measurements with
the oral readings from afebrile and febrile patients of various ages.
Unadjusted operating mode ear temperature readings are available via unadjusted mode,
which can be accessed using the Service Tool.
5.2 PerfecTemp™ technology
Speed and ease of access are two key advantages of ear thermometry.
Concerns regarding accuracy and reliability have hindered adoption
of this technology. In clinical studies, the precision of ear temperature
measurement has been shown to be influenced by ear canal anatomy
and variability in user technique. Proper probe placement can also be
a challenge, particularly with young patients that move around during
measurement. Shallow probe placement, coupled with anatomical
variabilities such as ear canals with a small circumference and poor
visibility of the tympanic membrane, can result in readings that are
low compared to core temperature because the thermometer could
be focused on the cooler outer ear canal.
The PRO 6000 thermometer incorporates a new proprietary technology, PerfecTemp™
technology, that overcomes the challenges presented by ear canal anatomy and variations
in technique among clinicians. The thermometer collects information about the direction and
depth of ear probe placement as it is placed into the ear canal and automatically incorporates
this information into the temperature calculation. Incorporating information related to patient
specific anatomy and exact ear probe placement in the ear canal increases the accuracy of the
measurement as compared to core temperature, especially when probe positioning is not ideal.
5.3 ExacTemp™technology
The thermometer also features ExacTemp™ technology which supports temperature
measurement reliability by detecting the stability of the probe placement during the
measurement. The ExacTemp light flashes during the measuring process and remains illuminated
when the measurement is complete, indicating consistent placement of the probe during the
measurement process. Consistent probe placement helps support accurate
temperature measurement.
Table 1: Ear canal
temperature gradient

6
English
5.4 Why measure in the ear?
Clinical studies have shown that the ear is an excellent site for
temperature measurement because temperatures taken in the ear
reflect the body’s core temperature1. Body temperature is regulated
by the hypothalamus2, which shares the same blood supply as the
tympanic membrane3. Changes in core body temperature are usually
seen sooner at the tympanic membrane than at other sites, such as the
rectum, mouth or under the arm. Advantages of taking temperatures at
the ear versus traditional sites:
• Axillary temperature measurements reflect skin temperature which
may not reliably indicate the internal body temperature.
• Rectal temperatures often lag significantly behind internal body temperature changes, especially
at times of rapidly changing temperatures. Also, there is a risk of cross contamination.
• Oral temperatures are often influenced by eating, drinking, thermometer placement, breathing
through the mouth, or the inability of the person to close their mouth completely.
1. GUYTON A C, TEXTBOOK OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY, W.B. SAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA, 1996, P 919
2. GUYTON A C, TEXTBOOK OF MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY, W.B. SAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA, 1996, P 754-5
3. NETTER H F, ATLAS OF HUMAN ANATOMY, NOVARTIS MEDICAL EDUCATION, EAST HANOVER, NJ, 1997, PP 63, 95.

7
English
5.5 Body temperature
Normal body temperature is a range. The following table shows that this
normal range also varies by site. Therefore, measurements from different
sites, even if taken at the same time, should not be directly compared.
Normal ranges by site1:
Axillary1, 2: 95.6 - 99.4°F 35.3 - 37.4°C
Oral1, 2: 95.7 - 99.9 °F 35.4 - 37.7 °C
Rectal1, 2: 96.6 - 100.8 °F 35.9 - 38.2 °C
ThermoScan1, 2: 95.7 - 99.9 °F 35.4 - 37.7 °C
A person’s normal temperature range tends to decrease with age.
The following table shows normal ThermoScan ranges by age.
Normal ThermoScan ranges by age1, 2:
< 3 months 96.4 - 99.4 °F 35.8 - 37.4 °C
3 - 36 months 95.7 - 99.6 °F 35.4 - 37.6 °C
> 36 months 95.7 - 99.9 °F 35.4 - 37.7 °C
The range of normal varies from person to person and can be influenced by many factors such as
time of day, level of activity, medications and gender.
1. Sund-Levander M, Forsberg C, Wahren LK. Normal oral, rectal, tympanic and axillary body temperature in adult men and
women: a systematic literature review. Scand J Caring Sci 2002 June;16(2):122-8.
2. Herzog L, Phillips SG. Addressing concerns about fever. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2011 May;50(5):383-90.

8
English
6. Contraindications
C linical studies have shown the thermometer can obtain accurate temperature measurements on full term
newborn, pediatric and adult patients. However, there are special situations when an ear thermometer
should not be used. These include, but may not be limited to the following situations:
• Do not use an ear thermometer if there is blood or drainage in the external ear canal.
• An ear thermometer should not be used on a patient who exhibits symptoms of an acute or chronic
inflammatory condition of the external ear canal.
• Common situations like the presence of moderate amounts of cerumen (ear wax) in the ear canal, otitis
media and tympanostomy tubes do not significantly impact temperature readings. However, complete ear
canal occlusion due to cerumen (ear wax) can result in lower temperature readings.
• Use the untreated ear if prescription ear drops or other ear medications have been placed in the ear canal.
• Patients who have deformities of the face and/or ear may not be able to have a temperature taken with an
ear thermometer.
• This thermometer is not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational age babies.
6.1 What affects accuracy
Always use a new disposable probe cover for each measurement to maintain accuracy and hygiene.
The right ear measurement may differ from the measurement taken in the left ear. Therefore, always
take the temperature in the same ear. The ear must be free from obstructions or excess earwax
build-up to take an accurate reading.
External factors may influence ear temperatures, including:
Factor Affected Not affected
Used probe cover
Ambient temperature
Wet / dirty / damaged lens
Hearing aid
Lying on pillow
Moderate cerumen (ear wax)
Otitis media (ear infections)
Tympanostomy tubes
In the event of lying on a pillow, ear plugs or hearing aid, remove the individual from the situation
and wait 30 minutes prior to taking a temperature.

9
English
7. Warnings and precautions
This thermometer is for professional use only.
This thermometer must only be used with genuine ThermoScan probe covers.
Do not use any cleaning agent other than isopropyl or ethyl alcohol for cleaning the probe
lens window and probe as specified in the cleaning section of this manual.
Do not use any cleaning agent other than the approved list of cleaners for cleaning the
body of the thermometer.
To avoid inaccurate measurements, always attach a new, clean probe cover for each
temperature measurement.
The probe lens window must be kept clean, dry and undamaged at all times to ensure
accurate measurements. To protect the probe lens window, always keep the thermometer
in the storage cradle while transporting or when not in use.
This thermometer is not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational age babies.
Do not modify this equipment without authorization of manufacturer.
Never use the thermometer for purposes other than those it has been intended for. Please
follow the general safety precautions.
Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below –4ºF / – 25ºC or over
122ºF / 55ºC) nor excessive humidity (> 95 % RH).
This thermometer complies with current required standards for electromagnetic
interference and should not present a problem to other equipment nor is it effected
by other devices. As a precaution, avoid using this device in close proximity to
other equipment.
8. Setup
8.1 Battery installation
Your thermometer ships with two (AA) alkaline batteries.
See 14.7 Maintenance and service, Replacing the batteries.
The Charging station (sold separately) ships with one rechargeable battery pack.

10
English
8.2 Mounting instructions (Large cradle only)
Mounting hardware not included.
The large cradle (2 box storage) can be mounted as an easily removable wall hanger or a permanent wall
mount. All mounting must be done into a wall stud. To mount the cradle the following items are needed:
• 2 #8 wood or sheet metal, pan head screws, 3.2 cm (1.25”) long
• Ruler (or tape measure could be substituted)
• Screwdriver to match drive of screws
1Remove probe cover box carrier from
the cradle by rotating the probe cover box
carrier forward.
2Mount to wall:
• Removable wall hanger:
Locate the stud on the wall. Mount the 1st screw
in position 1and the 2nd screw in position 2a.
• Permanent wall mounting:
Locate the stud on the wall. Mount the 1st screw in position
1and the 2nd screw in position 2b. Tighten screws.
Note: Permanent mounting is not recommended if using
the charging station to access the security function, other
advanced functions or charge the rechargeable battery.
3Place probe cover box carrier back in cradle
by lining up the brackets and pushing down.
Note: For a mounting template please
reference the thermometer CD.
8.3 Tether installation
A kit to tether the thermometer to the cradle is available separately.
Installation instructions are provided with the tethering kit.
107mm (4.21")
126 mm (4.95")
1
2a
2b