nubeca RT-1261A User manual

311-1261000-009 Version 1.0 April, 2009
Owner’s Manual
RT-1261A Ear and Forehead Thermometer

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.
KEEP THESE INSTRUIONS
nu-beca RT-1261A Ear and Forehead Thermometer

TABLE OF CONTENT
06 Cautions and Warnings
07 Restrictions of Use
08 Introduction
09 Highlighted Features
10 Package Contents
11 Thermometer Parts
12 LCD Screen
14 Replacing the Battery
16 About Normal Body Temperature & Fever

17 Using the Device
17 As an Ear Thermometer
19 Hints on Taking Ear Temperature
20 As a Skin/Surface Scan Thermometer
22 Recalling the Memory
24 Viewing Results on a Personal Computer
27 Care & Cleaning
27 Fever Indicator
28 Troubleshooting
29 Specifications
30 Symbol Information
31 Warranty
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Cautions and Warnings
As with any thermometer, proper technique is crucial to
obtaining accurate temperature readings. Please read this
manual thoroughly and carefully before using.
Always store the thermometer in a cool and dry place
-20 ℃to 60℃(-4℉to 140℉)and relative humidity less than 95%.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Avoid dropping the thermometer.
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 subsitute for a
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 the same ear.

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Restrictions of Use
This thermometer is clinically proven to produce accurate
temperature measurements. However, please be advised of the
following:
Accuracy cannot be ensured for a person who has deformity
in the ear such that the thermometer probe cannot be
properly inserted into the ear canal.
Accuracy cannot be ensured when blood or drainage is found
in the ear canal.
If ear drops or medications have been placed in one ear, take
temperature from the other ear.
If you wear 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 nu-beca RT-1261A ear and forehead
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.
nu-beca RT-1261A ear and forehead thermometer is an elegantly
designed infrared thermometer meant for your family.
Intended use
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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Highlighted Features
Provide two body temperatures: ear or skin/surface scan.
Fast and accurate: meets the accuracy requirement specified
in ASTM E1965-98 and the EC directive 93/42/EEC.
Non-contact measurement does not require lens filter, there
by saving cost of replacement.
Automatically power down if left unused over 3 minutes.
Memory function allows you to recall previous results up to
10 previous results.
Easy to read LCD with backlight (green light for normal body
temperature and red light for fever indicator) and the night
light for dark environment or night.
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Package Contents
nu-beca RT-1261A
Ear and Forehead
Thermometer
Two 1.5V AAA
Batteries
User’s Manual Storage Case
Warranty Card

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

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1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
5
Ear temperature indicator
Skin/Surface temperature indicator
Temperature scanning in progress
Temperature reading
Memory mode
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 them 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 battery to obtain an accurate result.
Remove the battery if stored for a long period of time.
The battery should be kept out of reach of children. If batteries are
swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
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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 time of 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 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.
Body Site Normal Temperature Range
35.5℃- 37.5℃(95.9℉- 99.5℉)
34.7℃- 37.3℃(94.5℉- 99.1℉)
36.6℃- 38.0℃(97.9℉- 100.4℉)
35.8℃- 38.0℃(96.4℉- 100.4℉)
Oral
Rectal
Ear
Axillary
(underarm)
Table 1*1
*1. Chamberlain, J. M. Terndrup, T. E., New Light on Thermometer
Readings,Contemporary Pediatrics, March 1994.

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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 first.
Step 3
Gently fit 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.