Alaris Turbo-Temp 218X User manual

TURBO TEMP

™

ELECTRONIC

THERMOMETER

MODELS 218X

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

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TEXT

TEXTTEXT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTIONSETUP PROCEDUREFEATURES AND OPTIONS

MAINTENANCE

INTRODUCTION

About the Thermometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Controls/lndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SETUP PROCEDURE

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Home Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Calibration Self-Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

FEATURES AND OPTIONS

Normal Use Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Oral Temperature Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Rectal Temperature Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Monitor Mode Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Axillary Temperature Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pulse Timer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Problems/Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Inspection Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Sales and Service Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

List of Illustrations

Figure 1/1a Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,2

Figure 2 Instrument Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Figure 3 Installing Probe Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Figures 4/5/6 Oral Temperature Measurement . . . . . . . . . 9

Figure 7 Probe Ejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Figure 8 Axillary Temperature Measurement . . . . . . . . . . 11

Figure 9 Pulse Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Figure 10 Thermometer Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Figure 11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

INTRODUCTION 1

INTRODUCTION

Figure 1 - Features

The TURBO TEMP™Electronic Thermometer, Models 218X are
electronic thermometers which use a heat-sensing device
known as a thermistor to sense temperature. The thermistor is
part of the electrical circuit and is located at the tip of the
probe.

In Monitor mode, the display is continually updated in response
to changes in temperature.

In Normal mode, a final temperature is displayed with an
audible beep. To obtain this temperature, the probe tip
measures the rate of change in temperature when the
thermistor comes into contact with surrounding tissue. A final
temperature is calculated based on this rate of change.

ABOUT THE THERMOMETERS

About the Thermometers

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2 INTRODUCTION

Features

Figure 1a. - Features

The IVAC®TURBO TEMP™ Electronic Thermometer is a digital
thermometer capable of taking fast, accurate temperatures. Its
many features include:

• Digital-display of temperature readings in Celsius or
Fahrenheit

• Powered by readily-available disposable alkaline batteries
(size AA)

• Automatic turn-on and turn-off

• Two color coded probe wells to accommodate oral (blue)
and rectal (red) probes

• Recalls last available predictive temperature reading

• Audible tone signals final temperature reading (Normal
mode only)

• Internal timer to deter theft

• Broken probe indicator

• Large display panel with automatic backlight

• Sixty second clock display divided into five second
increments for timing pulse and respiration rates. Audible
tones at fifteen, thirty, and sixty seconds

• Tissue contact pinwheel display indicates tissue contact
(Normal mode only)

• Performs self-tests and auto calibration

• Uses disposable probe covers

• Rugged design and construction utilizing advanced
microprocessor technology

• Home base for storage

FEATURES

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NORMAL MODE 35.6°C to 41.1°C (96°F to 106°F)

MONITOR MODE 26.7°C to 41.1°C (80°F to 106°F)

PULSE TIMER 0 to 60 seconds

ACCURACY (When tested with the thermometer in the

Monitor Mode and using a Model 2885/2886/2887/2888
probe in a calibrated water bath);
±0.1°C* (±0.2°F)

POWER SOURCE 4.5 VDC, Type: Alkaline AA size x3

DIMENSIONS Length 17.50 cm; (6.88 in.)

Width 7.30 cm; (2.88 in.)
Depth 5.70 cm; (2.23 in.)

WEIGHT Approximately 410 grams (.9lb) with batteries

CASE Durable, lightweight, ABS plastic

TRANSPORT/STORAGE
TEMPERATURE -31°C to 48.9°C (-23.8°F to +120°F)

TRANSPORT/STORAGE
HUMIDITY 5-95% Relative Humidity Non Condensing

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Meets the range specified in the ASTM Specifications #E1112, Table 1, which is 98.0°F - 102.0°F.

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Sounds when measurement is completed, when pulse timer is activated or terminated, or when an
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INTRODUCTION 3

Specifications

°F/°C Select switch

Attention - refer to accompanying documentation.

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Pulse Timer

SPECIFICATIONS

Controls/Indicators