Harbor Freight Tools 97696 User manual

DIGITAL EAR THERMOMETER
Model 97696
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety
warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and
cleaning procedures. Write the product’s
serial number in the back of the manual near
the assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry
place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information
provided with this product:
General Safety Instructions
Stay alert, watch what you are doing1.
and use common sense when using
the thermometer. Do not use it while
you are tired or under the inuence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating
this product may result in serious
personal injury.
Maintain labels and nameplates2.
on the thermometer. These carry
important safety information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out3.
of reach of children.
The warnings, precautions, and4.
instructions discussed in this
instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that
may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.
Do not place or store in the sun or5.
adjacent to a heat source.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Requirements Two 1.5V AAA Batteries
(included)
Temperature Range
Measured
93.2°F ~ 111.2°F +/- 4°
34.0°C ~ 44°C +/- 2°
Accuracy Range ± 0.4°F from 96° - 107.6°F
± 0.2°C from 35.5° - 42°C
This product is FDA approved.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make
sure that the item is intact and undamaged.
If any parts are missing or broken, please
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon
as possible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual
including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Remove the Probe Cap.1.
Push the “On/Recall” Button. A2.
number of symbols will ash along
the top of the Display. The battery
symbol will display the charge level.
The Cover symbol will ash to remind
the operator to use a disposable cap,
and the ear symbol will appear.
Place a Disposable Probe Cover over3.
the Probe and push it down until it

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clicks. Use a new Probe Cover each
time a temperature is taken.
Warning. The probe can permanently
damage the eardrum if applied too
deep. Take great care and be very
gentle when taking temperatures.
Never take a temperature in the ear if
it is inamed or infected.
For children younger than 12 months,4.
pull the earlobe down and back. For
anyone older than 12 months, pull
the earlobe up and back. Center
the probe tip in the ear, push gently
inward toward the eardrum, and push
the Scan Button.
Hold the Scan Button down until5.
the unit beeps, and check the
temperature displayed on the LCD.
This Thermometer only measures6.
temperatures between 96°F and
107.6°F (35.5°C to 42°C). If the
temperature this range, the LED
will display an “L” for low. If the
temperature reading is above this
range, the LED will display an “H” for
high.
Normal human body temperature is7.
about 98.6° +/- 1°. The temperature
taken in the ear will usually be
about 0.5° to 1° higher than the
core temperature of the body. Any
temperature higher than 101°F is
considered a fever; the advice of
a medical professional should be
sought.
Using the Recall Button
Pushing the ON/RECALL button will8.
display the last nine temperatures
taken. This is useful when taking the
temperature of the same person over
the course of several hours. Wait at
least one minute, before taking the
temperature of an individual again.
After each use, discard the disposable9.
probe cover. Wipe the probe with a
cloth dipped in mild detergent, or use
an alcohol pad. Store in a dry and
cool location that is out of reach of
children.
USER-MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualied
technician.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the
general condition of the unit. Check
for loose screws, cracked or broken
parts, and any other condition that
may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. sanitize with 70%
isopropyl alcohol. Do not use with
water, Thermometer is not waterproof.
Have the Thermometer calibrated3.
every two years by a qualied
technician.
Changing the Batteries
When the low battery symbol ashes 4.
the battery should be changed. Use
a screwdriver to remove the screw
holding the Battery Cover. Remove
the old batteries and dispose of them
properly, according to type, following
all State, local and Federal laws
and regulations. Paying attention
to polarity, place two new 1.5V
AAA batteries in the compartment.
Replace and secure cover.

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