Vicks V977C-AUS User manual

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Forehead Thermometer
Model V977C-AUS

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QUICK START GUIDE
for Forehead Thermometer Model V977C-AUS
First time use:
• Pullplasticstripfrombatterycompartmentanddiscard.
• Remove37.0°ClabelfromtheLCDdisplayanddiscard.
• Removeprotectivesensorcap.
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Turn unit ON
by pressing the
“Start”button.
Wait for lines
to appear and
°C to ash.
Press the“Start”button again.
Place the ComfortTouch tip
gently onto the skin approximately
1.25cm above the center of the
eyebrow. Sweep skin from above
eyebrow to temple until you
hear a beep.
NOTE: Clean the area
beforehand to ensure an
accurate reading.
The ComfortTouch tip makes
it easy and gentle enough
to use while your child is
sleeping.
Hold the“Start”button again
for approximately 6 seconds
to turn the unit o.
Somehelpfulinformationonfever
• Callyourdoctorifyourchildhasdiarrhea,vomitingorchangesinappetite,lethargy(sluggishness)orisunusuallysleepy.
• Itisimportanttoknoweachindividual’snormaltemperaturewhentheyarewell.Achild’snormaltemperaturecanbeashighas37.7°C
or as low as 36.1°C. Take multiple readings when healthy to determine normal temperature. This is the only way to accurately diagnose a
fever.
• Besuretonotethisunitreads2°Clowerthanarectaldigitalmeasurement.
Forehead Thermometer
Instructionmanual
ThankyouforpurchasingtheForeheadThermometer(V977C-AUS).
The Forehead Thermometer is a high quality product incorporating the latest technology and it has been tested in accordance with
internationalstandards.Withitsuniquetechnology,theForeheadThermometercanprovideareliablereadingwitheachmeasurement.
The instrument performs a self-test every time it is switched on to always ensure the accuracy of measurements.The Forehead Thermometer is
intendedforthemonitoringofhumanbodytemperatureinthehome.Itisintendedforuseonpeopleofallages.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this instrument and keep the instructions and the thermometer in a safe place.
Tableofcontents     
1. Advantages of your ForeheadThermometer
 2. Importantsafetyinstructions
3. Product description
4. How the Forehead Thermometer measures body temperature
5. Control displays and symbols
6. Directions for use
7. Error messages
8. How to recall 12 readings in the memory mode
9. Cleaning and storage
10. Replacing the battery
11. Warranty
12. Technical specications
1. Advantagesofyourforeheadthermometer
Measurementin3seconds
The innovative infrared technology allows measurement of forehead temperature in only 3 seconds.
Accurateandreliable
Duetotheuniqueprobeassemblyconstruction,theadvancedinfraredsensorandthecompletecalibrationprocess,thisunitoersavery
accurate and reliable temperature measurement.
Gentleandeasytouse
• TheForeheadThermometerisnon-invasive.Ameasurementcanbetakenevenwhileachildissleeping.
• DesignmakestheForeheadThermometereasytoholdanduse.
• TheForeheadThermometerislessthreateningtoachildthanarectalthermometer.
NOTE:The unit will shut o
automatically after
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Auto-Displaymemory
The last reading is automatically displayed for 3 seconds when the unit is switched ON.
Multiplereadingrecalls
Userscanrecallthelast12readingswhenenteringtheMemoryTracker™recallmode,enablingecienttrackingoftemperaturehistoryand
variations.
Safeandhygienic
• Noriskofbrokenglassormercuryingestion.
• Completelysafeforuseonchildren.
FeverInSight®feature
FeverInSight®helps you better explain to your child the meaning of their temperature thanks to the colour indicated on the display.
The screen displays Greenifnofever,Yellow when the temperature is slightly elevated and a Red alert for fever.
10 audible beeps indicate temperatures above 37.5°C.
2. Importantsafetyinstructions
• Neverusethethermometerforpurposesotherthanthoseithasbeenintendedfor.Pleasefollowthegeneralsafetyprecautionswhen
using on children.
• NeverimmersetheForeheadThermometerintowaterorotherliquids(notwaterproof).Forcleaninganddisinfecting
pleasefollowtheinstructionsinthe“CleaningandStorage”section.
• Keeptheinstrumentawayfromdirectexposuretothesunandkeepitinadust-free,dryareaatatemperaturebetween16°-40°C.
• Donotusethethermometeriftherearesignsofdamageonthemeasuringsensororontheinstrumentitself.Ifdamaged,donotattempt
to repair the instrument!
• ThisForeheadThermometerconsistsofhigh-qualityprecisionparts.Donotdroptheinstrument.Protectitfromsevereimpactandshock.
Do not twist the instrument or the measuring sensor.
• Thethermometerisonlysuitableforthemeasurementofbodytemperature.Theuseofthisthermometerisnotintendedasasubstitutefor
consultationwithyourdoctor.Thethermometerisinitiallycalibratedatthetimeofmanufacture.Ifthisthermometerisusedaccordingto
theuseinstructions,theaccuracyofmeasurementswillnotbeaected.
WARNING:
• UseofthisForeheadThermometerisnotintendedasasubstituteforconsultationwithyourphysicianorpediatrician.
• Thermometerisnotwaterproof!PleaseNEVERimmerseintoliquids!
 Colour Range Meaning
˚C
Green 36.1-37.5 Normal
Yellow 37.6-38.2 Slightly elevated
Red above 38.3 Possible high fever
3. Productdescription
 (1) Startbutton
 (2) Sensor
 (3) LCDdisplay
 (4) Memorybutton
 (5) Batterycover
 (6) Protectivesensorcap
4. HowtheForeheadThermometermeasuresbodytemperature
The Forehead Thermometer measures infrared energy emitted from the skin above the eyebrow area and the surrounding tissue.This energy
is collected through the lens and converted to a temperature value. Temperature readings obtained by scanning the skin above the eyebrow
area will provide the greatest accuracy.
TheForeheadThermometerhasbeenclinicallytestedandproventobesafeandaccuratewhenusedinaccordancewithits
operatinginstructionmanual.
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 LCDdisplay Displaymeaning Description
Self check ensures
proper functioning
Recall of last reading
Ready to measure
Measurement complete
Low battery indication
Press the Start button to turn on the
unit,allsegmentswillbeshownfor
2 seconds.
The last reading will be shown on the
display automatically for 3 seconds.
The unit is ready for the measurement,
the °C icon will keep ashing.
The reading will be shown on the
LCDdisplaywiththe°Ciconashing,
the unit is ready again for the next
measurement.
Whentheunitisturnedon,thebattery
icon will keep ashing to remind the
user to replace the batteries.
5. Controldisplaysandsymbols 6. Directionsforuse
1. Press the button on front of unit. The LCD display is activated to show all segments for 2 seconds.
2. The last measurement reading will be shown on the display automatically for 3 seconds with the «M» icon.
3. Whenthe°Ciconisashing,abeepsoundisheardandthethermometerisreadyforthemeasurement.
4. PlacetheComfortTouchtipgentlyontotheskinapproximately1.25cmabovethecenteroftheeyebrow.Ifthe 
 eyebrowareaiscoveredwithhair,sweatordirt,pleasecleantheareabeforehandtoensureaccuratereadings.
5. Press the button once and release it. Start to move the thermometer steadily from 1cm above the center of the
eyebrow to 1.25cm above the tail of the eyebrow area and back up again. A long beep will sound after 3 seconds to
signaltheendofthemeasurement.Ifthemovementistooslowtoreachthetailoftheeyebrowbeforethelongbeep
soundisheard,repeatthemeasurementasabovefromstep4,andmovethethermometeralittlequickerthistime.
6. Read the measured temperature from the LCD display.
Toavoidaninaccuratemeasurement,notethefollowing:
• Patientsshouldstayinsteady-stateroomconditionforatleast30minutes.
• Don’tremovethemeasurementdevicefromthemeasuringareabeforehearingthenalbeep.
• Don’ttakeameasurementwhileorimmediatelyafternursingababy.
• Don’tusetheForeheadThermometerinhighhumidityenvironments.
• Patientsshouldnotdrink,eat,orbephysicallyactivebefore/whiletakingthemeasurement.
• Beforeplacingthethermometersensorontothemeasurementarea,removehair,sweat,ordirt.
• Useanalcoholswabtocarefullycleanthesensorandwaitfor5minutesbeforetakingameasurementonanotherpatient.
• 10shortbeepswillsoundwhenthetemperatureishigherthan37.5°Cinordertoalertthepatientthathe/shemay
have a fever.
• Alwaystakethetemperatureinthesamelocation,sincethetemperaturereadingsmayvaryfromdierentlocations.
• Inthefollowingsituationsitisrecommendedthatthreetemperaturesinthesamelocationbetakenandthehighestonetakenas
the reading:
1)Newborninfantsintherst100days.
2)Childrenunderthreeyearsofagewithacompromisedimmunesystemandforwhomthepresenceorabsenceoffeveriscritical.
3)Whentheuserislearninghowtousethethermometerforthersttimeuntilhe/shehasfamiliarizedhimself/herselfwiththe
instrument and obtains consistent readings.
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7. ErrorMessages
 Display/Problem Displaymeaning Possiblecauseandremedy
Measured temperature too high
CAUTION:
High fever requires immediate medical
attention!
Measured temperature too low
Room temperature too high
Room temperature too low
Error function display
Blankdisplay
Dead battery indication
Displays «H» when measured temperature higher
than 42.2 °C.
Displays «L» when measured temperature lower
than 34 °C.
Displays «H» in conjunction with the «s» when
room temperature is higher than 40.0°C. Lower the
room temperature to below 40°C.
Displays «L» in conjunction with the «t»when
roomtemperatureislowerthan16.0°C.Increasethe
room temperature to above 16.0°C or alternatively
hold the thermometer tip in your hands for up to 30
seconds to warm.
When system has a malfunction.Turn o and restart
thethermometer.Ifproblemcontinues,please
contact our customer service.
Please check if the battery has been loaded
correctly.Alsocheckpolarity(<+>and<–>)
of batteries.
Ifthesteadybatteryiconistheonlysymbolshown
onthedisplay,thebatteryshouldbereplaced
immediately.
Display Display meaning Description
Recall Mode
Reading 1
(thelastreading)
Reading 2
(thesecondlatestreading)
Reading 12
(thelast12readings)
Press the button to enter Recall Mode when
power is o.The memory icon «M» ashes.
Press and release the button to recall the last
reading.The number 1 will appear showing the
last saved reading.
Press and release the button to recall the second
latest reading.
Press and release the button consecutively to
recallreadingsinsuccession,uptothelast12
readings.
This product conforms to the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical
Device Directive). This device conforms to the following Standards:
•EN60601-1Medicalelectricalequipment-Part1:Generalrequirementsforsafety
•EN60601-1-2Medicalelectricalequipment-Part1-2:Generalrequirementsforsafety-
Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
•ASTM1965-98StandardSpecicationforInfraredThermometersforIntermittent
Determination of PatientTemperature
   BFTypeappliedpart. ConsultInstructionsforUse
ThestipulationsofEU-Directive93/42/EECforMedicalDevicesClassIIahavebeenfullled.
8. MemoryTracker™mode
Use the following steps to recall the last 12 temperature measurements.
Pressing and releasing the Start button after the last 12 readings have been recalled will resume the above sequence from reading 1.The
oldestreadingwillautomaticallybereplacedbythelatestreading.Itisnotnecessarytodeleteoldreadings.
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9. Cleaningandstorage
Useanalcoholswaborcottonswabmoistenedwithalcohol(70%Isopropyl)tocleanthethermometer
casing and the measuring probe. Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the thermometer. Never use
abrasivecleaningagents,thinnersorbenzeneforcleaningandneverimmersetheinstrumentin
waterorothercleaningliquids. After cleaning the unit should not be used until the cleaning agent
iscompletelyvaporizedasthecleaningagentmayaecttheaccuracyofmeasurements.Takecarenot
to scratch the surface of the LCD display by replacing the protective cap after each use.
10.Replacingthebattery
The Forehead Thermometer is supplied with 2 AAA batteries. Replace
with 2 new AAA batteries when the ashing battery symbol appears on
theLCDdisplay.Tochangethebatteries,slideopenthebatterycoveras
shown and remove batteries. Replace the batteries being sure to align
properly as indicated inside the battery compartment.
Remove the battery from the instrument if it is not required for extended
periods of time in order to avoid damage to the
thermometer resulting from a leaking battery.
Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end
of its useful life. Disposal can take place at appropriate collection points
provided in your country. 2 x AAA
11.Technicalspecications
Type: IRForeheadThermometer
Forehead measuring range: 34.0°C to 42.2°C.
0.1°C
Laboratory:±0.2°C,36.0~39.0°C
(Ambienttemperature:16°Cto40°C)
LiquidCrystalDisplay,4digitsplusspecialicons
a. The unit is turned ON and ready for the measurement: 1 short «beep» sound.
b. Complete the measurement: 1 long beep sound.
c. System error or malfunction: 3 short «beep» sounds.
d. Temperaturehigherthan37.5°C(YelloworRedscreendisplay):10beeps
a. Auto-Display the last measured temperature when switched on.
b. 12 readings recall in the memory mode.
a. The display will be lighted for 4 seconds when the unit is turned ON.
b. The display will be lighted again for 5 seconds when the measurement
has been completed.
16°C to 40°C
-20°Cto+50°C
Approx. 1 minute after last measurement has been taken
(2)AAABatteries-atleast1000measurements
106gwithbattery,84gw/obattery
ASTME-1965/IEC60601-1/IEC60601-1-2
Measuringrange:
Resolution:
Accuracy:
Display:
Acoustic:
Memory:
Backlight
Operatingtemperature:
Storage/transporttemperature:
Automaticswitch-o:
Battery:
Weight:
Devicestandards:

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P/N:31IMV977199
DATE: 02MAY12
Please do not dispose of the product and its batteries in the household waste at the end of its useful life
12.Warranty
Thisproducthasbeenproducedwiththegreatestcarefornormal,householduse.Followingdirectionscarefullywillensuredependable
operation.Ifforanyreason(otherthanmisuseornormalbatteryoperation)youaredissatisedwithyourVicksForeheadThermometer,we
willrepairorreplaceit,atouroption,atnochargeduringthe3yearwarrantyperiod.Modicationtotheproductbytheconsumerisnot
authorised and voids the warranty.
Ifthethermometerdoesnotfunctionproperly,rstcheckthebattery.Replaceifnecessary.Batteriesandpackagingareexcludedfromthe
warranty.
Ifyouexperienceunsatisfactoryoperation,pleasecontactFeltonGrimwade&Bosisto’s.Ifrepairisrequiredunderthewarrantyperiod,the
productshouldbereturnedwithproofofpurchasetoFeltonGrimwade&Bosisto’sservicecentre.
The purchaser assumes responsibility for the proper care and use of the product in accordance with the printed operating manual.The
purchaserorusermustmakehisorherjudgmentastowhentousetheproductandthelengthofuse.Keeptheoperationmanualavailableas
itisyourguidetosafe,ecientoperation.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Manufacturing Quality Healthcare Products for Over 75Years
ThisproductismanufacturedbyKazUSA,Inc.underlicense
fromTheProcter&GambleCompany.Vicksandotherassociated
trademarksareownedbyTheProcter&GambleCompany.
©2012KazUSA,Inc.
Made and printed in China
www.kaz.com/vicks
Distributedby:FeltonGrimwade&Bosisto’sPty.Ltd.
61-81ClarindaRoad(PoBox74),
OakleighSouth,Victoria3167,Australia
Free call: 1800 655 841
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.fgb.com.au