User guide
CHANGING THE BATTERY
When the “ ” appears and blinks, the battery needs to be replaced. Make sure
you
use the same type of battery and proceed as follows: Remove battery compart-
ment
lid. Use a non metal probe to remove battery. Insert new equivalent battery
type
(1.55V or LR41). Ensure battery is correctly positioned with the “+” facing up.
Ca
refully replace the battery compartment lid. Properly dispose of the battery, keep-
ing
it from small children and heat.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FAHRENHEIT & CELSIUS
1. Press START button.
2. Wait until “L” symbol appears and °F (°C) starts flashing.
3. Press and hold START button until °F (°C) symbol flashes five times.
4. Release the START button. The thermometer is now changed to °C (°F).
5. The thermometer is now ready for measurement.
PRECAUTIONS
■ Do not drop unit or subject to shock.
■ Do not boil the probe. Clean the probe with isopropyl alcohol.
■ Do not use solvents or thinners on the unit.
■ Do not store the unit in direct sunlight or at high temperature.
■ Do not attempt to disassemble the unit except to replace the battery.
RECTAL USE
■ Commonly used for babies, young children or when it is difficult to take an oral
or
underarm temperature.
■ After placing the probe cover on the thermometer, lubricate with a water-soluble
jelly
such as K-Y Jelly
®
.
■ Gently insert the probe tip no more than 1/2 inch or 1.3 cm into the rectum. Do
not
force the tip into the rectum if resistance is encountered.
■ Wash the thermometer as recommended.
■ Approximate measurement time is 60 seconds.
■ Once used rectally, the thermometer should not be used orally for sanitary reasons.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Wash the area extending about 2” from the tip with warm, soapy water after each
use
and dry thoroughly.
OR
Wipe the area extending about 2” from the tip with 70% isopropyl alcohol after
each
use.
NOTE: Do not submerse the thermometer in any liquid.
WARRANTY
A&D Medical warrants to the first retail purchaser that this digital thermometer
is
free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the original
owne
r. This warranty does not cover batteries or damage resulting from improper
handling
or use. To obtain replacement product, please return the product, freight
and
insurance prepaid, together with proof of purchase and applicable shipping
costs
to LifeSource at the address below. Call the toll-free LifeSource Health Line at
1-888-726-9966
for shipping costs and further information. At LifeSource’s option,
the
product will be replaced with a new or refurbished product of equal value. THE
WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU
OF
ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
A&D Medical
A division of A&D Engineering
1555 McCandless Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Toll-free LifeSource Health Line 1-888-726-9966
www.LifeSourceOnline.com
K-Y Jelly
®
is a registered trademark of Johnson & Johnson.
LifeSou
rce
®
is a registered trademark of A&D Medical.
© 2006 A&D Medical.
Made
in China
SPECIFICATIONS
RANGE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.0°C - 44.0°C
90.0°F
- 110.0°F
ACCURACY MEASUREMENT RANGE
. . . . . . . ± 0.3°F less than 95.0°F
± 0.2°F from 95.0°F to 107.6°F
± 0.3°F from 107.6°F to 109.4°F
± 0.2°C less than 35.0°C
± 0.1°C from 35.0°C to 42.0°C
± 0.2°C from 42.0°C to 43.0°C
DISPLAY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1°F (0.1°C)
BATTERY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One 1.55V button size battery
(LR41
type of equivalent)
POWER CONSUMPTION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than or equal to 0.09mW
BATTERY LIFE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 200 hours of
continuous
operation
DIMENSIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1 x 0.6 x 0.3”
(13.2
x 1.65 x 0.93 cm)
WEIGHT
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 13 grams
including
battery
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