FOR-A IR21 User manual

Owner’s Manual / Benutzerhandbuch /
Manuel de l’utilisateur /
Manuale del Proprietario
Ear/Forehead Thermometer /
Ohr-/Stirnthermometer /
Thermomètre Auriculaire/Frontal /
Termometro Auricolare/Frontale
IR21

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS BEFORE USING
The following basic safety precautions
should always be taken.
1. Close supervision is necessary when the thermometer
is used by, on, or near children, handicapped persons or
invalids.
2. Use the thermometer only for the intended use described in
this manual.
3. Do not use the thermometer if it is not working properly, or if it
has suffered any damage.
4. Do not use accessories which are not supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
311-0000000-024 Version 3.0 2015/10
English

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TABLE OF CONTENT
Cautions and Warnings 06
Restrictions of Use 07
Introduction 08
Package Contents 09
Thermometer Parts 10
LCD Screen 11
Replacing the Battery 12
About Normal Body Temperature & Fever 14
Using the Device 15
As an Ear Thermometer 15
Hints on Taking Ear Temperature 17
As a Skin/Surface Scan Thermometer 18
Recalling the Memory 20
Viewing Results on a Personal Computer 22

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Care & Cleaning 26
Fever Indicator 26
Troubleshooting 27
Specications 28
Symbol Information 29
Disposal 30
Reference Standards 31

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Cautions and Warnings
As with any thermometer, proper technique is crucial to
getting accurate temperature readings. Please read this
manual thoroughly and carefully before using.
Always store the thermometer in a cool and dry place:
temperatures between -20℃to 60℃(-4℉to 140℉) relative
humidity less than 95%. Avoid direct sunlight.
Avoid dropping the thermometer from a height or strongly
hitting it with a hard object.
Do not touch the probe lens.
Do not disassemble the thermometer.
Basic safety precautions should always be observed,
especially when the thermometer is used on or near children
and disabled persons.
This thermometer is not intended to be a substitution for
consultation with your physician.
The skin/surface scan temperature serves as a reference
only. It cannot be a judgment on fever.
Temperature of left and right ear may differ. Always measure
using same ear.

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Restrictions of Use
This thermometer is clinically proven to produce accurate
temperature measurements. However, please be advised if you
have the following situations:
The accuracy cannot be ensured for a person who has
deformity in the ear such that the thermometer probe can not
be properly inserted into the ear canal.
The accuracy cannot be ensured when blood or drainage is
found in the ear canal.
Take temperature from the other ear if ear drops or
medications have been placed in an ear.
For a person who wears ear plug or hearing aid, remove the
device and wait for 15 minutes before taking temperature.
NOTE
Never try to clean inside the ears. You may accidentally damage the
eardrum or its surrounding tissues. Remove excess earwax only when
you can reach it with a clean cloth. Consult a physician if you suspect the
presence of excess earwax.

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing FORA IR21 ear thermometer. This
innovative medical device relies on advanced infrared (IR)
technology to measure temperature instantly and accurately
through two convenient sites: the ear canal and the surface of
the skin over the temple. FORA IR21 ear thermometer is an
elegantly designed infrared thermometer meant for your family.
Intended use
FORA IR21 ear thermometer is intended for the intermittent
measurement and monitoring of human body temperature from
ear canal or skin/surface scan. The device is intended for use
by people of all ages in the home.
How does it work
The thermometer measures the infrared heat generated by the
eardrum and its surrounding tissue, or by the surface of the
skin over the temporal artery. The thermometer then converts it
into a temperature value shown on LCD.
NOTE
The thermometer does not emit any infrared signal.

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Package Contents
Warranty Card
FORA IR21
Ear/Forehead
Thermometer
Two 1.5V AAA
Batteries
Owner’s Manual

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Thermometer Parts
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
5
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
5
Probe cover
Night light
On/Memory button
Sticker
Battery cover
Data port
Probe lens
Probe
Scan button

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LCD Screen
1 9
7
2
6
3
5
4
8
1
2
3
4
5
Ear temperature indicator
Skin/Surface temperature
indicator
Temperature scanning in
progress
Temperature display
Memory mode
6
7
8
9
Record numbers
Low bettery indicator
Temperature unit
Communication symbol

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Step 1
Remove the battery cover.
Step 2
Place the new battery in the
battery compartment and press
it in until the battery is rmly secured.
Replacing the Battery
The thermometer comes with two 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries.
Replace it when “ ” appears. Please follow the steps to
replace new batteries.

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Step 3
Reattach the battery cover.
NOTE
Although the thermometer works when “ ” appears, we still
recommend that you change the batteries to obtain an accurate result.
Remove the batteries if stored for a long period of time.
The batteries should be kept out of reach of children. If they are
swallowed, promptly see a doctor for help.

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About Normal Body
Temperature & Fever
Body temperature can vary from one individual/person to next.
It also varies by location on the body and different time of the
day. Below shows the statistical normal ranges from different
sites. Please keep in mind that temperatures measured from
different sites, even at the same time, should not be directly
compared.
Fever indicates that the body temperature is higher than
normal. This symptom may be potentially caused by infection,
overdressing or immunization. Some people may not
experience fever even when they are ill. These include, but
are not limited to, infants younger than 3 months old, persons
with compromised immune systems, persons taking antibiotics,
steroids or antipyretics (aspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen), or
persons with certain chronic illnesses. Please consult your
physician when you feel ill even if you do not have fever.
Oral 0.6℃ (1℉) or more above or below 37℃(98.6℉)
0.3℃to 0.6℃(0.5℉to 1℉) higher than oral temperature
0.3℃to 0.6℃(0.5℉to 1℉) lower than oral temperature
Rectal/ear
Axillary
(underarm)
Table 1*1 Body Site Normal Temperature Range
*1. Body Temperature at WebMD;
website: http://rstaid.webmd.com/body-temperature retrieved at 2010
Jan 7.

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Using the Device
As an Ear Thermometer
Step 2
Turn on the thermometer.
Press and release the On / Memory
button. When ready, the thermometer
displays the last measurement.
Step 1
Remove the probe cover rst.
Step 3
Gently t the probe into the ear canal.

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Step 4
Press and release the Scan button.
Do not remove the thermometer until it
beeps.
Step 5
Read the result.
“ ” is shown together with a
temperature value.
NOTE
The thermometer does not require any costly lens lters.
Turn off the thermometer by pressing On / Memory button twice. It will
automatically turn off if left idle for 3 minutes.
If you need to take another reading, wait “ ” ashing before taking
another measurement.

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Hints on Taking Ear Temperture
As with any other thermometer, you may observe slight
variations in consecutive measurements. It is recommended
that you take 3 temperature readings and use the highest
one for the following situations:
Infants younger than 3 months old.
Children younger than 3 years old who have a compromised
immune system and the presence / absence of fever is critical.
When you are learning to use the thermometer.
Do not take a reading while eating and /or talking. Wait 30
minutes after any of the following situations before taking
a measurement:
When you have your ear covered.
After exercising, swimming, or taking a bath. When expose to
extreme temperature.
To take accurate readings, the ear must be free from excess
earwax build-up.

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Step 1
Make sure the probe cover is capped.
As a Skin/Surface Scan Thermometer
Step 2
Turn on the thermometer.
Press and release the On / Memory
button. The thermometer displays the
last measurement.
Step 3
Put the probe on the temple.
Press and hold the Scan button. Make
sure the probe is at on the temple, not
at an angle.

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Step 4
Read the result.
Release the button and read the
result. “ ” is shown together with
a temperature value and beeps.
NOTE
As the skin/surface scan temperature is likely to be affected by sweat,
oil and the surroundings, the reading shall be taken as a reference only.
If the probe is placed at an angle on the skin/surface scan, the reading
will be affected by surrounding temperature.
You can perform a skin/surface scan from 3 cm away.
Turn off the thermometer by pressing On / Memory button twice. Or
leave for 3 minutes after a temperature measurement, the thermometer
will automatically turn off.
If you need to take another reading, for the ashing “ ” ashing
before taking another measurement.

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Recalling the Memory
Your thermometer stores 10 recent readings in the memory.
Step 1
Be sure the thermometer is OFF
before recalling this memory.
Step 2
Press the On / Memory button to
turn on the thermometer.
Step 3
Press the On / Memory button for 3
seconds to enter memory mode.
Each time you press the On / Memory
button, a result will be displayed in
the order of dates (latest result shown
rst), together with “ ” and number
( from 1 to 10 ).
When the memory is full, the oldest
result is deleted as the new one
added. When the last record is
displayed in the LCD, press On /
Memory button again to return the rst
record.
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