MABIS 18-102-000 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Instant
Ear Thermometer
Model 18-102-000
Please read this detailed guidebook
completely before operating this unit.
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Limited Five-Year Warranty
Your Ear Thermometer is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for a
period of five years from the date of purchase under normal use.This limited
warranty does not apply to use in any clinical or commercial applications. If the
unit fails to operate during the warranty period, return it postage prepaid along
with $5.00 for return shipping and insurance to: MABIS Healthcare Inc., Attn:
Repair Department, 28690 N. Ballard Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045. If MABIS
Healthcare determines that the unit failed to operate due to a manufacturing
defect, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of MABIS Healthcare.
Repair or replacement of the unit is the sole remedy under this limited warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which vary from state to state. As a
condition of this warranty, the enclosed warranty registration card must be com-
pleted and sent to us within 10 days of the purchase date.
This Limited Warranty constitutes MABIS Healthcare’s only responsibility and
obligation to repair and/or replace materials or components.We make no other
express or implied warranties, arising by operation of law or otherwise, or any
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose whether or
not the use or purpose has been disclosed to MABIS Healthcare in specifica-
tions, drawings or otherwise, and whether or not MABIS Healthcare’s products
are specifically designed and/or manufactured by MABIS Healthcare for the
buyer’s use or purposes, except for the limited warranty stated above. MABIS will
not be responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive
damages or other loss, including, but not limited to, damage to or loss of other
property or equipment and personal injuries, whether to purchaser or others.
MABIS shall in no event be liable to the purchaser for any amount in excess of
the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit.
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Index
Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Care & Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cleaning & Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Taking a Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Changing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recalling Measurements in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Helpful Hints
• For infants, it is best to position child laying flat with the ear facing upwards.
• For children and adults, it is best to stand behind and slightly to the side.
• Always take measurements in the same ear since temperature readings may
differ from ear to ear.
• Readings taken while a child is sleeping should not be compared to readings
taken while awake.
• It is recommended to take three readings in the same ear with the highest
interpreted as the reading for:
- newborn infants in the first 100 days,
- children under three years of age with comprised immune systems or with
conditions where the absence of fever is critical,
- a new user of an Instant Ear Thermometer until proper technique is estab-
lished.
3

Probe
Storage case
Battery cover
MEMORY
button
Digital display
window
POWER/SCAN
button
Probe lens
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Instant Ear Thermometer. Please read the following
instructions to achieve the most accurate temperatures and safe operation.With
proper care and use, your thermometer will provide you with many years of
reliable readings.
Your Instant Ear Thermometer is intended for monitoring human body tempera-
ture in the home and is appropriate for all ages. It is less threatening than a rec-
tal thermometer, is easier and faster than standard oral measurements and can
even be used while a child is sleeping.
In one second, 512 readings are taken.These readings are converted into a sin-
gle temperature with the peak temperature displayed on the screen.
NOTE: Measurements taken with an Instant Ear Thermometer are comparable to
oral readings.
Product Features

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General Care & Important Information
• Never use for purposes other than body temperature measurement.
• Only use under the supervision of an adult. Never leave the thermometer with
unattended infants or children.
• Earwax in the ear canal may cause an inaccurate reading. Consult with your
healthcare professional for proper removal and ear cleaning procedures.
• Do not use if there are signs of damage to the thermometer. Do not attempt
to disassemble it, except to replace the battery.
• Protect the thermometer from severe impact or shocks. Keep stored in the
protective storage case.
Your Instant Ear Thermometer measures the heat radiated from the eardrum and
the surrounding tissue.This energy is transferred through the probe and convert-
ed into a single temperature value. Although readings taken from the eardrum
(tympanic membrane) can provide the most accurate readings, improper tech-
nique can generate lower readings, resulting in a misdiagnosed fever.
To avoid inaccurate measurements:
1) Practice proper ear insertion technique (see “Taking a Reading” section)
when family members are healthy. This will give you the added confidence
when they are ill.
2)
Ear measurements are comparable to oral measurements. Remember temper-
atures can vary from 97.0oF to 99.0oF (36.1oC to 37.2oC) and still may be con-
sidered “normal”. Time of day, level of activity, exercise and other activities can
attribute to variations in temperature. However, unlike oral temperatures, fac-
tors such as smoking, talking and drinking do not affect ear measurements
.
Cleaning and Storage
To ensure accurate measurements, keep the probe lens clean and free of
scratches. Fingerprints and earwax can cause inaccurate readings.
To Clean:
• Use an alcohol swab or a soft cotton swab
moistened with alcohol (70% Isopropyl) to the
thermometer casing and probe lens. Do not use
paper towels -the fibers may scratch the lens.
• Make sure that liquid does not enter the interior
of the thermometer.
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents, thinners or gasoline for cleaning.
• Do not immerse into water or other cleaning liquids.
To Store:
• Remove the battery if the thermometer will not be used for an extended peri-
od of time.
• Store in a sun-free and dust-free, dry area at a temperature between 68oF -
122oF (20oC - 50oC).
• Protect the thermometer from severe impact or shocks. Keep stored in the
protective storage case.

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Taking a Reading
1) Press and hold the POWER/SCAN button for one second,
then release.The system will perform a self-test, Fig 1.
2) After performing the self-test, the display will show the
last temperature taken, Fig. 2.The thermometer will beep
indicating that the unit is ready for measurement.
3) Straighten the ear canal to give a clear view of the
eardrum.
* For children under 1 year, pull the ear straight
back, Fig. 3.
* For ages 1 year to adult, pull the ear up and back,
Fig. 4.
NOTE: Many pediatricians recommend the use of ear ther-
mometers for children older than 6 months.
4) While pulling on the ear, insert the probe snugly into the
ear canal and press the SCAN button, Fig. 5. Release the
button.
5) If the measurement is below 100.4oF (38oC), the ther-
mometer will beep once and the measurement will be
shown on the display with a happy face symbol, Fig. 6.
6) If the temperature is 100.4oF (38oC) or above, the ther-
mometer will sound one long beep followed by two short
beeps.The measurement will be shown on the display
with a sad face symbol to indicate fever, Fig. 7.
NOTE:
To ensure accuracy, please wait at least 5 seconds between successive
readings.
Changing Modes
Temperature readings can be displayed in either Fahrenheit
or Celsius.To switch between Foor oC, press and hold the
POWER/SCAN button.Without releasing, also press the
MEM button and toggle between the modes, Fig. 1 and 2. Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 2

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Recalling Measurements in Memory
The last 10 measurements taken are automatically stored
into memory.To recall measurements, press the MEM
button. Continue to press the MEM button to view the next
previously stored measurement, Fig. 1.
Replacing the battery
Your Instant Ear Thermometer requires one lithium battery, type CR2032.
The battery needs to be replaced when the low
battery symbol appears on the display.
To replace the battery:
1) Slide the battery cover off.
2) Using a non-metal pointed tool, carefully
remove the battery and insert the new battery
with the positive (+) side facing up.
3) Replace the battery cover.
Note: Please properly dispose the battery away from small children and heat.
Symbols and Troubleshooting
Display Symbol Condition/Cause Corrective action
Measurement is below
Retake temperature following
normal temperature range. steps in “Take a Reading.”
Measurement is above
Retake temperature following
normal temperature range. steps in “Take a Reading.”
Operating temperature is Take thermometer to a
outside of the permissible room where the temperature
range (60.8oF – 104.0oF; is within the permissible
16.0oC – 40.0oC) range. Wait 45 minutes to
stabilize thermometer.
Retake temperature
following steps in
“Taking a Reading”.
Blank display Check battery polarity or
voltage. May need to
replace battery.
Low battery Replace battery
immediately.
Memory
Symbol Index Fig. 1

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Product specifications
Name and model number Instant Ear Thermometer, 18-102-000
Display system Liquid Crystal Display with 0.1oF (0.1oC)
resolution
Accuracy ±0.4oF, 96.8oF – 102.2oF
(±0.2oC, 36.0oC – 39oC)
±0.6oF, <96.8oF or >102.2oF
(±0.3oC, <36.0oC or >39oC)
Measuring range 93.2oF - 109.4oF (34.0oC - 43.0oC)
Memory Automatically stores up to 10 readings.
Tone One short beep sounds when the unit is turned
ON. After the measurement is complete, one beep
sounds for temperatures under 100.4oF (38.0oC).
One long beep followed by two short beeps sound
for temperatures over 100.4oF (38.0oC). One short
beep sounds for temperatures <93.2oF (34oC) Lo
or >109.4oF (43oC) Hi.Thermometer beeps once
for each memory recall and when unit automatical-
ly turns off. Short rapid continual beeps indicate
battery is low.
Operating temperature 60.8oF to 104.0 oF (16.0oC to 40.0oC) at relative
air humidity (not condensing) of up to 95%
Storage temperature -4.0oF to 122.0oF (-20.0oC to 50.0oC)
Automatic power-off Automatic shut off after approximately 1 minute of
non-use.
Battery 1 each, CR2032 battery
Dimensions 5-1/8” (L) x 1-1/4” (W) x 5/8” (H)
(13.0 cm x 3.2 cm x 1.6 cm)
Weight With battery, 1.8 ounces (51 grams)
Accessories Storage case, Instruction Guidebook, one CR2032
battery
Standards Complies with US ASTM E-1965-98, EN60601-1,
EN60601-1-2 and FDA approval.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.