Omega DX 6635 User manual

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USER MANUAL
DX6635
Version 4, March 2009
FOREHEAD- AND-EAR THERMOMETER DX 6635
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• Precisemeasurementofbodytemperatureintheear
andonforehead
• AudiooutputofreadingsinGermanandEnglish
• Integratedlightfornighttimeusage
• Digitaldisplaywithbluebacklighting
• Additionalfunction:Displayshowstimeandroom
temperature(instandbymode)
• Date,monthandyeardisplay
• Previousbodytemperaturemeasurementssaved
• Practicalstandforstorageandsafekeeping
• Includes2x1.5VAAAbatteries
• Withusermanual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 What the symbols mean.............................................................3
2.0 Usage and function of the forehead-and-ear thermometer ..3
3.0 Safety Information .......................................................................4
3.1 General Safety Information.......................................................4
3.2 The uses and environs for which the forehead-and-ear
thermometer is suitable .............................................................5
3.3 The uses and environs for which the forehead-and-ear
thermometer is not suitable......................................................5
3.4 The types of measurement for which the forehead-and
-ear thermometer is suitable.....................................................5
3.5 The types of measurement for which the forehead-and
-ear thermometer is not suitable.............................................6
3.6 Usage by children and young persons ....................................6
3.7 Storage/maintenance of the instrument...............................6
3.8 Cleaning and care of the instrumenta....................................7
3.9 Disposal of the instrument ........................................................7
4.0 Questions regarding aural (ear) temperature ......................8
4.1 What is aural temperature?.......................................................8
4.2 How is aural temperature measured correctly? ..................8
4.3 Why is the ear the best place to measure body
temperature? .................................................................................8
4.4 The important concept of estimating body temperature 8
4.5 Differing body temperatures at differing temperature
reading points................................................................................9
5.0 Product contents and description of instrument parts.. 10
6.0 LCD display indication............................................................... 11
7.0 Basic functions............................................................................ 12
8.0 Time mode ................................................................................... 13
9.0 Memory mode - recall of previous readings ...................... 14
10.0 Set-up mode ................................................................................ 15
11.0 Measuring temperature in the ear........................................ 16
12.0 Measuring temperature on the forehead........................... 16
13.0 Changing the battery................................................................ 17
14.0 Technical malfunctions............................................................ 18
15.0 Disposal of the batteries.......................................................... 19
16.0 Disposal of the instrument ..................................................... 19
17.0 Technical data and specifications......................................... 20
18.0 Warranty....................................................................................... 27
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SYMBOLS AND FUNCTIONS
1.0 Whatthesymbolsmean
The safety symbols shown in this manual are indications for
the proper usage of the instrument and for the protection of
your safety.
The symbols stand for the following contents:
Always read and respect the user manual.
Caution/Risk: If used improperly, there is a
risk of serious injury/damage.
These directions must absolutely be
adhered to.
DevicewithapplicationparttypeB
Protection against electric shock through standard
observance of the leakage current.
2.0Applicationandfunctionofthethermometer
The DX 6635 is an infrared thermometer allowing easy and
uncomplicated precise measuring of the body temperature.
With the two measuring options for the measuring tip, you
can measure the temperature on the forehead or in the ear.
An acoustic signal indicates the end of body temperature
measuring. You can read the measured body temperature on
the display. The last 20 measurements are saved together with
date and time. This allows you to read the last 20 measuring
values prior to measuring again.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
3.0 SafetyInformation
3.1 GeneralSafetyInformation
3.1.1 The forehead and ear thermometer DX 6635 is
a sensitive medical products. It may not be subjected
to shocks, blows or falls as these may cause a defect or
destroy the product altogether.
If such interference occurs, the measuring results may be
faulty. If this is the case, contact our service center. (See
page 27)
3.1.2 In the event of a defect, you must not attempt to repair,
use, or modify (alter) the instrument yourself.
3.1.3 If irregularities should arise during usage of the forehead-
and-ear thermometer, stop using immediately, and
consult your doctor.
3.1.4 Do not perform any other activity during the
measurement process.
3.1.5 If you should have any sort of doubt regarding the usage
of the forehead-and-ear thermometer, you should first
consult your doctor.
3.1.6 Keep and store these instructions for use in case of
future query, and hand them over with the instrument,
should you pass it on to a third party. Make the manual
accessible for third parties, as it is a constituent part of
the instrument as a whole.
3.1.7 Abusive and/or not application-oriented use of the
instrument must be avoided.
3.1.8 No other accessory from another instrument may be
used.
3.1.9 Caution: It is dangerous for the user to make a self-
diagnosis or to carry out any self-treatment based on
the reading results from this instrument. A doctor‘s
directions and recommendations are to be followed.
Self-diagnosis can lead to a worsening of an illness or
complaint.
3.1.10Do not take readings in the ear if you are suffering from
an illness in or related to the ear, or if there is water in the
ear (from showering, swimming...)
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3.2 Theusesandenvironsforwhichtheforehead-
and-earthermometerissuitable
3.2.1 Only use the forehead-and-ear thermometer for
the designated intended purpose - the measuring
of human body temperature.
3.3 Theusesandenvironsforwhichtheforehead-and-
earthermometerisnotsuitable
3.3.1 This instrument is not suitable or appropriate
for medical or commercial use. It is intended for
household/domestic use.
3.4 Thetypesofmeasurementforwhichthe
forehead-and-earthermometerissuitable
3.4.1 The forehead-and-ear thermometer DX 6635
is only suitable for taking body temperature
measurements on the forehead or in the ear.
3.4.2 In the event of temperature differences between the
storage location of the instrument and the room in
which the measurement is to be taken, you must leave
the thermometer to let it acclimatise to the room
temperature for around 30 minutes. If you neglect to do
this, inaccuracies in the readings taken can arise.
3.4.3 The body temperature can differ between right and left
ear, and you should therefore always use the same ear
when taking a temperature reading.
3.4.4 Before taking each reading, make sure that the ear canal
is clean, because otherwise an inaccurate reading will
arise.
3.4.5 Given that body temperature rises rapidly due to physical
activity, and due to bathing/showering, you should
always take readings during a quiet rest period.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
3.5 Thetypesofmeasurementforwhichthe
forehead-and-earthermometerisnot
suitable
3.5.1 The forehead-and-ear thermometer DX 6635 is not
suitable for the following types of measurement:
- Axillary measurements (under the arm)
- Oral measurements (in the mouth)
- Rectal measurement (in the anus)
3.6 Usagebychildrenandyoungpersons
3.6.1 Keep the forehead-and-ear thermometer out of reach
of children. Children can hurt themselves by using the
forehead-and-ear thermometer. Children can swallow
small parts and this can lead to asphyxiation. Children
can cause themselves injury by using the forehead-and-
ear thermometer.
3.7 Storage/maintenanceoftheinstrument
3.7.1 The instrument is maintenance-free.
3.7.2 If the device is not used for longer periods of time, remove
the inserted batteries and observe the temperature
and air humidity values listed on page 21. Exceeding
or undercutting these values may impair measuring
accuracy.
3.7.3 Do not disassemble or repair the instrument yourself
as this can lead to technical malfunctions or injuries.
The forehead-and-ear thermometer is calibrated at
manufacture.
3.7.4 If the instrument is used according to the instructions for
use, no new calibration is necessary.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
3.8 Cleaningandcareoftheinstrument
3.8.1 The forehead-and-ear thermometer will not
tolerate humidity/damp, vibration or being struck.
Do not hold the forehead-and-ear thermometer
under running water; do not immerse it in water or other
fluids.
3.8.2 The forehead-and-ear thermometer is sensitive to heat,
and must not be exposed to direct sunlight. Do not place
the forehead-and-ear thermometer on any hot surfaces.
3.8.3 Clean the forehead-and-ear thermometer with a soft,
slightly damp cloth. In the event of more serious dirt, a
mild detergent may be used.
3.8.4 Carefully clean the measuring probe with a cotton
swab. Do not touch or blow on the measuring sensor.
A contaminated infrared sensor leads to inaccurate
measuring results. Please use a standard disinfectant for
plastic surfaces.
3.8.5 The instrument must not be turned on during cleaning
and care.
3.8.6 Clean the measuring point before and after each body
temperature reading with a commercially available
disinfectant for plastic surfaces, in order avoid infection
from pathogens.
3.9 Disposaloftheinstrument
3.9.1 If the forehead-and-ear thermometer should at some
point be recycled, the disposal of it for this should be
carried out in accordance with the legal requirements.
You should ask your municipal authorities or waste
management services provider.
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QUESTIONS REGARDING BODY TEMPERATURE
4.0 Questionsregardingaural(ear)temperature
4.1 Whatisauraltemperature?
The body temperature relates to the internal temperature
of the body (core temperature). Because of this, the
inner ear area can accurately reflect fluctuations in body
temperature.
4.2 Howisauraltemperaturemeasuredcorrectly?
Infants under one year old: Gently pull the ear diagonally
backwards, in order to align the ear canal straight, and
insert the measuring probe. Children aged over one year
and adults: Pull the ear gently backwards, and insert the
measuring probe along the ear canal. Pay attention that
the measuring sensor points at the eardrum.
4.3 Whyistheearthebestplacetomeasurebody
temperature?
If body temperature rises or falls, the body regulates its
temperature beginning with the brain. The ear is the only
place on the body near the brain which can be used to
measure body temperature.
4.4 Theimportantconceptforestimatingbody
temperature.
The normal value for body temperature is a range, and
not one fixed value. Each individual has his or her own
personal range of body temperature. Body temperature
varies with age, sex, time, activity and mood. People of
differing ages will have different body temperatures; and
even from one time of the day to another, an individual’s
body temperature can vary.
For example, the body temperature of children is 0.5°C
higher than that of adults; most people have a lower
body temperature when sleeping, and then the body
temperature will go up over the course of the day.
Different parts of the body give different readings for
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body temperature measurements. Normally, rectally
measured body temperatures will be 0.3°C higher than
body temperatures taken orally, while this area in turn
gives values 0.3°C higher than those taken from readings
in the armpit. In order to establish your personal normal
body temperature, and obtain readings for family
members, too, you can take body temperature readings
at differing times of the day, over the course of 3 or 4
days, when you are in good health. After establishing the
normal body temperature, you can note this down and
then compare it with a reading taken in the event of a
future case of fever.
4.5 Differingbodytemperaturesatdiffering
temperaturereadingpoints
QUESTIONS REGARDING BODY TEMPERATURE
Position & Normal Range Range during fever
Forehead 35 – 38°C 0.6 – 0.8°C higher than
normal
Ear 35.7 – 37.5°C 37.6°C or higher
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PRODUCT CONTENTS/DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
5.0 Productcontentsanddescriptionofinstrumentparts
1. Plug-in attachment for forehead temperature measurement
2. Button [))))] for starting body temperature measurements
3. LCD-Display
4. LED light for search light function
5. Location of nameplate
6. Button for selection method of measurement; selecting
whether measuring forehead or ear
7. [TALK/OK] Button for setting and playing back the audio
output
8. [MEM/SET] ] Button for setting the time, date... and for
recalling the last 20 measurement readings
9. Measurement tip without attachment, for measuring aural
(ear) temperature
10. Button [] for turning on the blue display background light.
When held down longer, for 2 seconds, the light will come on
and then stay illuminated for around 5 seconds.
11. Measurement sensor for measuring body temperature.
Caution: Before the first usage of the instrument, you must
remove the protective foil which is in place to interrupt the
electric current. (See page 17).
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