Summer Infant 3170 User Manual

WARNING:

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Use of this thermometer is not intended as a

substitute for consultation with your physician.

•

The thermometer is not waterproof!

NEVER immerse into liquids.

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. ADULT SUPERVISION IS
REQUIRED. STORE AWAY FROM CHILD’S REACH.

Thank you for purchasing the One Second Ear Thermometer. Before
you start using your new Ear Thermometer, please read this operation
manual thoroughly for the correct methods of usage especially section
on Safety.
This manual should be kept on hand for easy future reference.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ONE SECOND EAR THERMOMETER

03170

Please read the following instructions

and warnings carefully.

Keep this instruction manual

for future reference.

Requires 2 AAA batteries (included).

For Technical Support

Call 1-800-268-6237

or E-Mail at

[e-mail]

For use with children from birth and up.

Safety Precautions During Use

• Do not drop, step on or subject the ear thermometer to any
shock or vibration.

• Do not submerge this product in water or any other liquid.

• Do not use excessive force to insert the probe into the ear. Use of
excessive force may injure the ear canal or the eardrum.

• Do not use a portable phone near the thermometer when you are
taking the temperature as it will cause the thermometer
to malfunction.

Caution

• Do not disassemble or repair or remodel the ear scan.

• Do not discard batteries into the fire.

When the Product Should Not be Used

• This thermometer is designed to take your body temperature
through the ear canal only. Do not use it for any other purpose.

• Do not use the product on people suffering from ear diseases.

• Do not use the product while the ear canal is wet (e.g. after a swim
or a bath).

• This product is not waterproof. Therefore, keep the product dry at
all times.

• Do not operate the device outside the specified ambient
temperature range 41°F-104°F(5°C to 40°C) and humidity range
(15-95%RH)

• Do not store the ear thermometer outside the specified ambient
temperature range -13°F-131°F(-25°C to 55°C) and humidity range
(15-95%RH).

CONTENTS

Safety Page 2
Notes on Temperature Page 3
Parts and Accessories Index Page 4
Features and Effectiveness Page 4
Preparation Before Use Page 5
Use of Your Product Page 7
Troubleshooting Page 8
Product Care and Storage Page 9
Specifications Page 10

SAFETY

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NOTES ON TEMPERATURE

Why Measure in the Ear?

Clinical studies have shown that the ear is an excellent site for taking
body temperature because the temperature taken in the ear reflects
the body’s core temperature. Body temperature is regulated by the
hypothalamus, which shares the same blood supply as the tympanic
membrane. Changes in core body temperature are usually seen sooner
in the tympanic membrane than in other places, such as rectum, mouth
or under the arm.

Advantages of taking temperature in the ear versus traditional
sites:

• Axillary temperature readings only reflect skin temperature,
which may not indicate the internal body temperature.

• Rectal temperature often lag significantly behind internal
body temperature changes, especially at times of rapidly
changing temperatures.

• Oral temperature is often influenced by eating, drinking, breathing
through the mouth, or the inability of the person to close his/her
mouth completely.

Normal body temperature

Normal temperature refers to the body temperature of a healthy
person. It differs among individuals and is affected by environmen­tal conditions such as time of day, atmospheric temperature, activity
before measurement, site of measurement e.g. ear, mouth, or armpit.
We recommend that you determine your normal body temperature by
measuring several times under the same conditions.

How Does the Ear Thermometer Work?

The Ear Thermometer measures the infra heat generated by the
eardrum and surrounding tissues. Clinical research has shown that
the ear is an ideal site for taking body temperature since the eardrum
shares blood vessels with the hypothalamus; the part of the brain
that controls body temperature. To help ensure accuracy, the
Ear Thermometer takes 6 measurements within one second and
displays the average temperature.

Measuring difference for ear themometer (for reference only)

According to the explanation of ASTM-E1965,
there might be some differences in reading
results if the measuring position is different.
The following drawing is taken from
ASTM-E1965 for your reference (Fig.1).

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PARTS AND ACCESORIES INDEX

Main Body

1. Probe

2. Start Button

3. LCD

4. O/I Button

5. Battery Cover

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FEATURES AND EFFECTIVENESS

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(2)

(3)

(5)

Features

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The ear thermometer is simple and convenient to use with one

button operation.

• Loading of a probe cover is not required before taking a
measurement, making the thermometer more user-friendly and
more cost-effective.

• Measures temperature in one second.

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Unique and slim design, following the contour of human’s palm for

easy handling.

• Comes with a large LCD for easy reading.

• Operated by two AAA batteries for easy replacement.

• Auto-off function helps you to save energy in the batteries.

• The ear thermometer is light and compact, allowing you to take
it everywhere.

Effectiveness

• Compared to traditional thermometers, which require several
minutes to take the temperature, the ear thermometer takes only one
second to display the measurement.

• It is safer to take the temperature in the ear, as there is no risk of
infection caused by contact with mucous membrane in the oral cavity
or the rectum as in conventional measurement.

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Operating environment from 41

°F-104°F

(5°C-40°C) makes it easy for you

to take a measurement.