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Oregon Scientific™ Forehead Thermometer
Model: FT101
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................................. 1
Key features ............................................................................. 2
Front and side view .............................................................. 2
Carrying case ....................................................................... 2
LCD display symbols ............................................................ 2
Safety and care instructions .................................................. 3
Safety precautions ............................................................... 3
Caring for your forehead thermometer ................................. 3
How the forehead thermometer works .................................. 4
How the thermometer works ................................................ 4
Information on body temperature ......................................... 5
Getting started .......................................................................... 6
Unpacking the forehead thermometer ................................... 6
Batteries ................................................................................ 7
Turning the thermometer off and on ...................................... 8
Setting the calendar clock and measurement unit ................ 8
Taking temperature readings................................................. 9
Tips for taking accurate readings ........................................ 10
Using the memory .................................................................. 11
Recalling the memory ......................................................... 11
Resetting the memory ......................................................... 11
Troubleshooting guide ........................................................... 12
References .............................................................................. 13
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Specifications ......................................................................... 13
Warnings ................................................................................. 14
Additional resources.............................................................. 15
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Forehead
Thermometer (FT101) as your personal healthcare product of choice.
The FT101 Forehead Thermometer is a Class II, over-the-counter,
non-invasive, non-sterile, reusable, infrared clinical electrical
thermometer intended for the intermittent measurement and
assessment of the skin forehead temperature for people of all ages.
Your new forehead thermometer is designed to give you many years
of reliable service, and includes the following conveniences:
• Quick, easy-to-use design with large LCD display for viewing
temperature readings.
• Bright LCD backlight for viewing temperature readings in the
dark.
• Safe, accurate, non-invasive body temperature readings
correlated to axillary (under arm) measurements.
• Automatic time and date stamping of the last ten temperature
readings taken, with recall and memory erase features.
• Temperature conversion into Fahrenheit and Celsius degrees.
• Long battery life (typically one or more years, depending on use).
• 10 disposable hygienic sensor covers.
This manual contains important safety and care information, and
provides step-by-step instructions for using this product. Keep the
manual in a safe place, in case you need to refer to it later.
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KEY FEATURES
Front and side view Carrying case
LCD display symbols
Symbol Description Explanation
The thermometer is currently
taking a temperature reading,
or is cooling down after taking
a measurement.
Replace the batteries.
The measurement is out of
range, or no measurement
was taken. Take the
measurement again.
The internal components are
not operating correctly.
Contact the retailer or our
customer service department
for assistance.
Measurement in
progress / just taken
Low battery
Measurement error
Hardware failure
Sensor
probe
Battery
compartment
Memory
button
Mode
button
Protective
carrying case
Figure 1 Figure 2
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SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety precautions
Please observe the following safety precautions when using this
product.
• Use – This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
• Indications – The temperature measurements taken by this
product are not meant to substitute professional medical
opinion. Seek your doctor’s advice whenever you are in doubt.
• Heat sources – Keep the product away from heat sources such
as radiators, stoves, heaters, and other heat-generating
products.
• Water and moisture – Do not use or store this product in or
near water or in high moisture areas such as a bathroom.
• Battery power – Do not mix old and new batteries or use
batteries of a different size or type than specified in this user
manual.
Caring for your forehead thermometer
To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product,
please observe the following guidelines.
• Cleaning – Use the disposable sensor covers for each measurement.
Clean the sensor probe with a soft cloth or cotton swab that has
been moistened with alcohol after each use. Do not submerge the
unit in liquid or use abrasive or toxic cleaners. Remove any dust or
debris that may be on the sensor probe prior to taking a measurement.
• Storage – Store the thermometer in the carrying case to protect
it from dust.
• Use – This product contains precision components that should
not be exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, shock, dust,
or direct sunlight.
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• Repair – If the thermometer malfunctions or has been damaged,
do not continue to use it or attempt to repair or modify it by
yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit.
Contact the retailer or our customer service department for
servicing.
HOW THE FOREHEAD THERMOMETER WORKS
When properly administered by swiping the sensor probe across
the forehead and temple region, this product provides accurate,
near-instantaneous readings that can be used to gauge normal
and elevated body temperatures (e.g., fever). According to clinical
test results, the readings gathered by this device are correlated to
the axillary (under arm) method.
How the thermometer works
As the thermometer moves across the forehead, an infrared sensor
located within the sensor probe detects the skin temperature. The
thermometer then converts this reading to body temperature using
specialized, proprietary software that accounts for body heat transfer
differences and environmental factors such as how cool or warm
the room is. The body temperature is then shown on the LCD display
for you to read.
For best results, observe the following guidelines when using the
thermometer:
• 20 minutes prior to use, place the forehead thermometer in the
room where the measurement will be taken. Five minutes prior,
place the person whose temperature is to be measured in the
same room as the thermometer. This results in more accurate
readings by allowing the person’s skin temperature to reach
equilibrium with the room temperature, and the thermometer’s
environmental compensation software to register the room
temperature prior to measurement.
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