Syner-Med VeraTemp User manual

Syner-Med VeraTemp
Non-Contact Thermometer
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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DESCRIPTION
The Syner-Med VeraTemp™ Non-Contact Thermometer
held, battery powered device that is intended to be used for
the intermittent measurement and monitoring of human
body temperature of people of all ages. It measures the
infrared energy emitted form the skin surface of the
forehead. There is no need for contact with the skin. It can
be used by consumers in the household environment.
INTENDED USE
The Syner-Med VeraTemp™ Non-Contact
Thermometer is an
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed.
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Read instructions before use and use thermometer only
as described in this manual.
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infrared thermometer for body surface and forehead
temperature measurement for infants and adults without
contact to human body. It can be used by consumers in
household environment and doctor in clinical as reference. It
is manufactured in accordance with ASTM E1965-98 standard
Determination of Patient Temperature
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• Do not drop or expose to electric shocks.
• Ambient temperature range for the thermometer is
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• Use in a clean and dry area where it will not become
excessively cold or hot i.e. temperatures less than ¡$ or
greater than ¡$ (less than¡' or greater than ¡'.
• Do not use outdoors or near a replace or stove.
• Do not attempt to sterilize the thermometer. It is not
intended to be used sterile.
• The lens of the infrared sensor is the most fragile part.
Do not touch the glass of the infrared sensor with your
ngers.
• If necessary, clean the glass surface of infrared sensor
with a Q-tip dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol.
• Do not use this thermometer if it is not functioning
properly, or if it has been exposed to extreme
conditions, damaged, immersed in water, or exposed to
electrical shocks.
• The only part of the device that you can service is
to change the batteries. When doing so follow the

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instruction in this manual. Do not attempt to repair
this device yourself. DO NOT dismantle the device. If a
problem occurs with your device, call [phone]
or visit www.syner-med-direct.com.
tRemove batteries if a long period will occur between uses.
tDisposePGbatteries properly. Batteries may explode if
overheated.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the Syner-Med VeraTemp™
The Syner-Med VeraTemp™
Non-Contact Thermometer has been developed using the
allows a forehead
of about 5-8 cm
(2–3 inches). The Syner-Med VeraTemp™ provides a no risk,
instantaneous and accurate temperature measurement.
As with all types of thermometers it is essential to use the
Syner-Med VeraTemp™ Non-Contact Thermometer properly
to obtain reliable results. You are advised to read this
instruction manual and follow directions carefully.
Non-Contact Thermometer.
latest infrared technology. This technology
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temperature, allow the thermometer to adjust to the “new”
temperature for at least 15 minutes before use in order to
obtain a reliable result.
It is important to allow at least 5 seconds before repeating,
or taking a new temperature measurement. This is the
approximate time that the result remains on the display
after a reading is taken.
Body Temperature and Where It’s Measured
Body temperature is the measure of the body’s ability to
generate and get rid of heat. In spite of large temperature
variations in the environment, the body is able to control its
temperature within a narrow range.
The Syner-Med VeraTemp™Non-Contact
Thermometer is calibrated at the factory before
shipping. No calibration is necessary.

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When one is hot, the blood vessels in the skin dilate and
carry the excess heat to the skin surface. You begin to
sweat and as the sweat evaporates it helps to cool the
body. Conversely, when the body is cold, the blood ow to
the skin is decreased allowing conservation of body heat.
The involuntary act of shivering causes the muscles to
generate more heat that can be conserved. Under normal
conditions, these reactions of the body to heat and cold
keep body temperature within a narrow safe range.
Body temperature can be measured in many locations of
the body. Most commonly temperature measurements are
taken in the mouth, ear, armpit or rectum. An ideal place
to measure temperature is the forehead.
Normal Body Temperature
Most people think that an oral temperature of ¡$
is the “normal” body temperature. It is considered to
be the average normal oral body temperature. Your
individual body temperature can be 1°$ or more above,
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Examples of Body Temperature Measurement Ranges
Celsius Fahrenheit
Rectal 36.1°C – 38.0°C 97.9°F – 100.4°F
Tympanic (inner ear) 35.8°C – 38.0°C 96.4°F – 100.4°F
Oral 35.5°C – 37.5°C 95.9°F – 99.5°F
Axillary (Armpit) 34.7°C – 37.3°C 94.5°F – 99.1°F
Forehead 35.0°C – 38.0°C 95.0°F – 100.4°F
Normal Body Temperatures and Age
Age Celsius Fahrenheit
0 to 2 years 36.4°C – 38.0°C 97.5°F – 100.4°F
3 to 10 years 36.1°C – 37.8°C 97.0°F – 100.0°F
11 to 65 years 35.9°C – 37.6°C 96.6°F – 99.7°F
65 years and older 35.8°C – 37.5°C 96.4°F – 99.5°F
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many things such as time of day, activity level, ambient
temperature, and external factors.
Because of heat loss from various parts of the body that
are not covered by clothing, the normal temperature
measured on a person’s forehead is usually lower than
covered parts of the body. The Syner-Med VeraTemp™
Non-Contact Thermometer’s internal
software automatically
adjusts the temperature to provide a reading which
approximates to the body temperature.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) accuracy
requirements in the display range of 98°F–102°F (37°C–39°C)
for infrared thermometers is +/- 0.4 °F (+/-0.2 °C), whereas
for mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometers, the
requirement per ASTM Standards E667–86 and E1112–86
This infrared thermometer meets requirements established
in ASTM Standard (E1965-98). Full responsibility for the
37ºC.
is +/- 0.2°F (+/-0.1 °C).
conformance of this product to the standard is assumed by
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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
All objects radiate infrared energy. The intensity of this
infrared energy depends on the temperature of the
object. The Syner-Med VeraTemp™ Non-Contact
Thermometer measures the temperature of a person based
on the energy they radiate. This measurement is taken by
the external temperature probe on the device which
constantly analyse and registers the ambient temperature.
When the operator holds the thermometer about 5–8 cm
(2–3 inches) from the forehead and activates the radiation
sensor, the measurement is instantaneously taken.
Before using, familiarise yourself with the device.
tTo measure a temperature, push the scan button
tThe temperature will instantly be displayed on the screen
tThe screen will be green when the measured
temperature is between 36.3°C and 37.3°C
(97.3°F to 99.1°F )

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tThe screen will be orange when the measured
temperature is between 37.4°C and 37.9°C
(99.3°F to 100.2°F)
tThe screen will be red when the measured temperature
is greater than 38°C (100.4°F )
tThe temperature display will remain lit for about 5
seconds after the button is released. After the display
Features
tSpecially designed to take the body temperature of a
person regardless of the room temperature.
tScreen color changes related to temperature.
tLast 32 readings are automatically stored in memory.
tBacklit LCD screen, easy to read in a dark room.
tTemperature displayed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
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tSmall and convenient to use.
tBody mode: human body temperature measurement
32°C to 42.9°C. (90°F to 109°F )