Omron MC-520-E, Gentle Temp 520 Instruction Manual

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Infrared Ear Thermometer

Gentle Temp® 520 (MC-520-E)
Instruction Manual

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IM-MC-520-E-03-01/2018

9042329-5C

Contents

Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Gentle Temp 520 Infrared Ear Thermometer.

Intended Use:

The OMRON Gentle Temp 520 offers comfortable, safe, accurate and quick temperature measurement from
the eardrum.

Intended Operator:

At least 11 years old (5 years intensive reading experience), no maximum.
It is mainly designed for household use.

Important Safety Information .....................................1

1. Overview .................................................................3

2. Preparation .............................................................4

2.1 Remo

2.2 Switching between °C and °F .......................4

2.3 Setting the Buzzer ........................................5

2.4 Attaching a Probe Cover ..............................6

3. Using the Unit .........................................................7

3.1 Taking a Reading .........................................7

3.2 Using the Memory Function .......................10

4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance .....................11

ving the Insulating Tape ......

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Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using this unit.
Please keep for future reference. For specific information about your own temperature,
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.

4.1 The Icons

4.2 Maintenance ..............................................13

4.3 Replacing the Battery .................................13

5. Technical Data ...................................................... 15

6. Some Useful Information .................................... 19

6.1 Temperature measurements taken

within the ear ..............................................19

6.2 Normal and raised temperature ................. 19

6.3 Ear temperature compared to other
types of body

6.4 Questions and answers ............................. 21

7. Optional Accessories ..........................................23

and Error Messages ..

tempe

rature .........................21

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Important Safety Information

To assure the correct use of the product basic safety measures should always be followed including the precautions listed
below.

Warning:

• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

• Conducting self-diagnosis based on the measurement results and/or treatment can be dangerous. Please follow the
instructions of your doctor. Self-diagnosis may worsen the symptoms.

• A high or prolonged fever requires medical attention, especially for small children. Please contact your doctor.

• Please keep still during measurement.

• Do not forcibly insert the probe in the ear.

• If you feel discomfort such as a pain during the measurement, stop using the unit immediately. It may injure the external
auditory canal.

• Do not use this unit if suffering from ear disease such as otitis externa or otitis media. It may worsen the condition.

• Do not use this unit when the external auditory canal is wet such as after swimming or taking a bath. It may injure the
external auditory canal.

• Do not use this unit without attaching a probe cover.

• Please ensure that the ear canal is clean and free of earwax.

• If the probe cover becomes dirty with earwax or other substances, replace it with a new one.

• Do not use a probe cover after someone else has used it. This can lead to cross infections such as otitis externa.

• Correct measurement result may not be obtained if dirty probe covers are used.

• Proper installation of the probe cover ensures accurate measurements.

• When the infrared sensor becomes dirty, wipe it lightly with a soft dry cloth or a cotton swab. Do not wipe the infrared
sensor with tissue paper or a paper towel.

• Do not use more than one probe cover at a time.

• If there is any temperature difference between the places where the unit is stored and where you are going to measure,
leave the unit in the room where you are going to use it for more than 30 minutes to allow it to reach room temperature first,
then measure.

• If the ear is cold, wait until the ear is warmed up before taking a temperature measurement. The measured result may indicate
low when you use an ice bag or an ice pack or immediately after coming in from the outside in winter.

• Do not touch the infrared sensor with a finger or breathe on it.

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Important Safety Information

• Do not attempt measurements when the unit is wet as inaccurate readings may result.

• Check the symbol on the display before and after the measurement so that the measurement is taken in the appropriate
mode.

• Keep the unit out of children’s reach.

• Avoid children trying to measure themselves or others as they may damage the ear.

• Contains small parts that may cause a choking hazard if swallowed by infants.

• Do not throw batteries into a fire. The battery may explode.

• Remove the battery when the unit will not be used for 3 months or more. Failure to do so may lead to fluid leakage, heat
generation or bursting, resulting in damage to the unit.

• During measurement, make sure that no mobile phone or any other electrical devices that emit electromagnetic fields is
within 30cm of this device. This may result in incorrect operation of the device and/or cause an inaccurate reading.

General Precautions

• Do not use this unit other than for measuring the temperature in the human ear.

• Do not apply a strong shock to, drop, step on, or vibrate the main unit.

• The main unit is not waterproof. Be careful when handling this unit so that no liquid (alcohol, water, or hot water) will get into
the main unit. When the unit is wet with vapor, wait until it dries or wipe it lightly with a soft dry cloth.

• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the unit.

• When you inform your doctor of your temperature, make sure you state that you measured the temperature in the ear.

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1. Overview

Probe cap
Probe cover

detector

Display

ON/MEM button
Battery cover pick hole

Battery compartment

Connection ring

Infrared sensor

Main unit:

Probe

Probe cover

START button

Buzzer

Battery icon

Memory icon

Display:

Probe cover icon

Ear temperature

Temperature mode

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2. Preparation

2.1

2.2

Removing the Insulating Tape

Pull the insulating tape out from the battery compartment by catching
hold of the outer part for the first time.

Switching between °C and °F

This unit is set in °C as default.

1. While the power is off, press and hold the START button.

2. While holding it down, press and hold the

ON/MEM button until °F appears on the
display with 2 beeps.

Notes:

• To select the °C mode, start from step1.

• When the unit is switched between °C and °F, all the readings stored in the

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memory are deleted.

2. Preparation

2.3

Setting the Buzzer

The buzzer is set on as default.

1. Press the ON/MEM button to turn on the unit.

2. Press and hold the ON/MEM button for 3 seconds.

The “ ” symbol flashes on the display.

3. Release the ON/MEM button.

The “ ” symbol remains lit and the buzzer is set to off.

Notes:

• If the ON/MEM button is pressed down for more than 5 seconds after the “ ” flashing, the unit turns off without
setting the buzzer.

• To turn the buzzer on, start from step1.

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2. Preparation

2.4

Attaching a Probe Cover

Always use a new and undamaged Probe Cover MC-EP2 (MC-EP2-E).

1. Gently twist off the probe cap.

Note: Do not forcibly remove the probe cap.

2. Place a new probe cover on the connection ring.

Note: The adhesive side of probe cover should be upward.

Place Adhesive Side Upward

Probe cover

Connection ring

3. Insert the probe into the probe cover on the

connection ring until it clicks.

Note: When the probe cover is not attached correctly, the probe cover

symbol “ ” will flash on the display and a measurement can’t be taken.

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