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THE PARTS OF THE UNIT
On button
(fore forehead use)
the eardrum or forehead
Storage
-20 - 50 °C (-4 - 122 °F),
Accuracy
other ranges +/- 2%
Automatic
switch-off
- 1 second
44 mm (h)
Weight
47 g (including battery)
The unit conforms to the Council
Thermometers, Part 5: Standards for
with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and DIN
2 - GB
The parts of the unit 1 - GB
What is body temperature? 4 - GB
Temperature measurement - Ear 5 - GB
Temperature measurement – Forehead 7 - GB
Warranty 13 - GB
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WHAT IS BODY TEMPERATURE?
of 24 hours. It tends to be lowest in the early
temperature also varies depending on the part of
the body where the temperature is measured and
ture measurement obtained depends on when
the patient is.
Axillary
2)
years
years
years
years
2) Chamberlain, J. M. Dr. med., and Temdrup, T. E. Dr.
an Infrared Emission Detection Thermometer”, Annals
4 - GB
of children’s temperatures must be conducted
under adult supervision!
may occur.
use. It can be cleaned by wiping it with a cloth
or cotton-wool ball soaked in rubbing alcohol.
medical treatment!
for the infl uence of the ambient temperature.
automatic self-testing procedure. Any faults are
shown on the display.
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TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT - EAR
34.
8 C
/94.64
8 C
/98.24
same room as the thermometer. Immediately
towards the eardrum.
wait until you hear a beep.
As soon as you hear the
from the auditory canal.
displayed on the LCD
same ear, since the values measured in the left
deviate owing to anatomical infl uences.
To switch from forehead mode back to ear
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TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT -
same room as the thermometer. Immediately
Always check that the
onto the thermometer.
forehead should be free of
forehead. The recommended
the opposite side if you choo-
se the right eyebrow). Press
the ON button (you will hear
down as you slide the thermo-
over the temporal artery. Then
the point of measurement.
value displayed on the
the heat emitted naturally through the
skin. If the thermometer is not moved
over the temporal artery, the tempera-
ture recorded may be lower.
times and to record the highest value, since
the position of the temporal artery varies from
person to person.
may differ as a result of environmental factors
and it is advisable to take and record your
forehead temperature when healthy.
an excellent point of reference for recognising
raised body temperature.
measured, please measure it again in the ear
and, for the sake of accuracy, record the high-
est value.
TEMPERATURE
mode only.
at least 1cm (± 0.5 cm) above the surface of
the water. The greater the distance from
the surface of the water, the less accurate the
measured values will be.
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The fi rst memory cell
show the stored tempera-
ture (the last reading).
The other values stored
viewed by pressing the
while the memory cell
When the symbol ap-
the battery needs to be
of the cover marked
the direction of the arrow
shown in the illustration.
Attention: Avoid using
to match the polarities (+)
tion indicated by the arrow
When disposing of the unit and/or batteries, be
sure to adhere to current regulations.
while the memory cell
ON
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ON
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SYMBOL
SCRIPTION
on the LCD
The battery
tery polarity.
The (+) side
of the battery
displayed)
The thermo-
Wait until the
displayed.
An abnormal
temperatu-
displayed.
The probe
tip is dirty or
damaged. Did
you hear the
get it repaired.
Wait until
you hear the
thermometer
from the ear or
forehead.
symbol is
displayed
The tempera-
ture measured
or
temperature
too low
temperature
too high
the thermome-
ter is properly
the ear or
forehead.
symbol is
displayed
The battery
symbol is
displayed
The thermo-
yet ready for
The ON but-
ton was not
Wait until the
displayed on
the panel.
Then press
the ON button
you begin
symbol is
displayed
The ambient
temperature
the operating
temperature
fast.
To ensure
temperature
for 20 minutes
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This thermometer is guaranteed for 2 years from
the date of purchase against any manufacturing
defect, conditional upon normal household use.
or assembly, we undertake to repair it without
this warranty. We recommend that the accuracy
of the unit be checked annually by an authorised
der the warranty. Use of the unit under operating
The period of manufacture is indicated by the
the year of manufacture.
®
guarantees the infra-red dual
thermometer against any manufacturing defect
for two years from the date of purchase if it is re-
turned to the dealer from whom it was purchased.
tive design or assembly.
This guarantee does not cover any damage or
defect caused by improper handling resulting
from use that is not in compliance with these
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duotemp
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