Harbor Freight Tools 97696 Operating Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL EAR THERMOMETER
Model
97696
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL.
Copyright© 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precaut ions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product:
General Safety Instructions
Stay alert, watch what you are doing 1. and use common sense when using the thermometer. Do not use it while
you are tired or under the inuence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating this product may result in serious personal injury.
Maintain labels and nameplates 2. on the thermometer. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out 3. of reach of children.
The warnings, precautions, and 4. instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Do not place or store in the sun or 5. adjacent to a heat source.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Requirements
Two 1.5V AAA Batteries (included)
Temperature Range Measured
93.2°F ~ 111.2°F +/- 4°
34.0°C ~ 44°C +/- 2°
Accuracy Range
± 0.4°F from 96° - 107.6°F ± 0.2°C from 35.5° - 42°C
This product is FDA approved.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Remove the Probe Cap.1.
Push the “On/Recall” Button. A 2.
number of symbols will ash along
the top of the Display. The battery symbol will display the charge level.
The Cover symbol will ash to remind
the operator to use a disposable cap, and the ear symbol will appear.
Place a Disposable Probe Cover over 3. the Probe and push it down until it
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clicks. Use a new Probe Cover each time a temperature is taken.
Warning. The probe can permanently
damage the eardrum if applied too deep. Take great care and be very gentle when taking temperatures. Never take a temperature in the ear if
it is inamed or infected.
For children younger than 12 months, 4. pull the earlobe down and back. For anyone older than 12 months, pull the earlobe up and back. Center the probe tip in the ear, push gently inward toward the eardrum, and push the Scan Button.
Hold the Scan Button down until 5. the unit beeps, and check the temperature displayed on the LCD.
This Thermometer only measures 6. temperatures between 96°F and
107.6°F (35.5°C to 42°C). If the temperature this range, the LED will display an “L” for low. If the temperature reading is above this range, the LED will display an “H” for high.
Normal human body temperature is 7. about 98.6° +/- 1°. The temperature taken in the ear will usually be about 0.5° to 1° higher than the core temperature of the body. Any temperature higher than 101°F is considered a fever; the advice of a medical professional should be sought.
Using the Recall Button
Pushing the ON/RECALL button will 8. display the last nine temperatures taken. This is useful when taking the temperature of the same person over the course of several hours. Wait at least one minute, before taking the temperature of an individual again.
After each use, discard the disposable 9. probe cover. Wipe the probe with a cloth dipped in mild detergent, or use an alcohol pad. Store in a dry and cool location that is out of reach of children.
USER-MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Procedures not specically
explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualied
technician.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE,1. inspect the
general condition of the unit. Check for loose screws, cracked or broken parts, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE,2. sanitize with 70% isopropyl alcohol. Do not use with water, Thermometer is not waterproof.
Have the Thermometer calibrated 3.
every two years by a qualied
technician.
Changing the Batteries
When the low battery symbol ashes 4. the battery should be changed. Use a screwdriver to remove the screw holding the Battery Cover. Remove the old batteries and dispose of them properly, according to type, following all State, local and Federal laws and regulations. Paying attention to polarity, place two new 1.5V AAA batteries in the compartment. Replace and secure cover.
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Screw
Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not
available individually as replacement parts.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
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