User manual LUMISCOPE MODEL 1080

[. . . ] Slide the battery cover off in the direction shown. Use a toothpick or insulated probe to remove the battery. Do not use any kind of sharp metal object to remove the battery. [. . . ] Insert the battery with the positive (-) side up and the negative (+) side down (facing the LCD display). Slide the battery cover back onto the unit and make sure it is secure. WARNING: Dispose of old battery properly, out of the reach of children. If the battery is swallowed, contact hospital immediately to have it removed. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire, it may explode. 4 3 Flexible Probe ________________________________________________________________ On/Off Button CHANGING FROM ºC TO ºF To change from ºC to ºF or vice versa-while the thermometer is OFF, press the on/off button once then immediately press and hold the on/off button again until the mode changes. ________________________________________________________________ HOW TO USE To ensure an accurate temperature reading, avoid eating, drinking any liquids, exercising, bathing or smoking for 15 minutes before taking a measurement. Disinfect the thermometer probe with ethyl (rubbing) alcohol. Place a probe cover over the tip of the thermometer. The display will show (or ) followed by . Do not attempt to disassemble the unit except to replace the battery. If the thermometer has been stored in below-freezing temperatures, allow the thermometer to warm naturally to room temperature before using. 2 1 ________________________________________________________________ SPECIFICATIONS Measuring Range: 90. 0ºF ~ 111. 9ºF (32. 0ºC ~ 43. 9ºC) Accuracy: ±0. 2ºF (±0. 1ºC) Power Supply: 1 Button Battery 1. 5V, LR41, AG3 or similar Weight/Dimensions: appox. 13g / 133. 5mm x 22mm x 11. 5mm Ambient Operating Temperature: 50ºF ~113ºF (10ºC ~ 45ºC) Safe-Test Alarm / Multi-Recalled Memory / Beeper _____________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ RELIABLE METHODS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE ORAL USE (approx. 10-20 seconds) Place the probe tip well under the tongue. The mouth should remain closed during measurement to ensure an accurate temperature reading. Do not bend or bite the probe while it is in the mouth. A normal temperature by this method is 98. 6ºF (37ºC). 15-25 seconds) Wipe the armpit with a dry towel. Place the probe tip under the armpit and keep the arm firmly pressed against the body during measurement to ensure an accurate temperature reading. [. . . ] A normal temperature by this method is 97. 6ºF (36. 7ºC). 10-15 seconds) If your doctor recommends a rectal temperature, place a probe cover over the tip of the thermometer and lubricate the probe with a water-soluble jelly for easier insertion. Gently insert the tip of the probe NO MORE than 1/2 inch into the rectum. [. . . ]