Omron MC-110 Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of this OMRON Digital Fever Thermometer. Please read the instructions care-
fully to ensure accurate temperatures and safe operation. When used properly, this high quality product will give
you years of accurate, dependable service.
MEASURING
SAFETY INFORMATION:
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High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children. Please contact your physician.
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Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
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Read the enclosed instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperature readings. Temperature readings
are affected by many factors including exercise, drinking hot or cold beverages prior to taking a reading
as well as technique.
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Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature taking. The probe could present a hazard.
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Oral, underarm, and rectal temperatures vary by approximately 1°F (0.5ºC).
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Keep battery away from children.
SPECIAL PRODUCT FEATURES:
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Safe... no fear of broken glass or mercury poisoning.
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ºF symbol stops flashing when the highest temperature is reached
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Waterproof... for Easy Cleaning.
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Long Life, Non-Replaceable Battery (approximately 3000 temperatures).
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Low battery indicator " ".
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Auto off after approximately 10 minutes.
• Oral, Rectal or Underarm use.
HOW TO CARE FOR THIS PRODUCT:
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Use of probe covers is recommended to help avoid spreading germs, and to keep the thermometer clean.
The thermometer should be cleaned after use even when probe covers are used.
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Clean the thermometer tip and probe using isopropyl alcohol or soap and water.
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Do not store or keep in direct sunlight or at high temperatures.
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Do not drop the thermometer, as this may damage the unit.
WHAT IS A "NORMAL" TEMPERATURE?:
Temperature readings vary in different individuals. A normal temperature refers to each individual's average
temperature while they are well. Normal average temperatures range form 97
taken orally. From an oral temperature
while an underarm temperature requires subtracting 1
this is the same as a rectal temperature of 99.6
HOW TO TAKE TEMPERATUR
1. Place a probe cover carefully over the tip, (figure 1). Select oral,
underarm or rectal as your measurement site based on the individual.
2. Push the on/off button located on the large end of the thermometer.
The display will read: "188.8
is working properly. The thermometer will read L
temperature when exposed to body heat.
°
3. The F symbol will continuously flash until completion of the temperature taking process.
Please note that " " indicates a low battery. See instructions for replacing the battery
before measuring temperature. Do not expect an accurate temperature reading if this low
battery indicator is present. An "ERR" message in the window indicates your unit
is not functioning properly.
COMPACT DIGITAL
FEVER THERMOMETER
R
SENSOR
, you may calculate a rectal equivalent temperature by adding 1
E:
F
°
". This is a function check indicating the unit
° °
F/0.5 C. For example, if your oral temperature is 98.6
° °
F/37.5 C or an underarm temperature of 97.6
F and begin measuring
°
MC-110
DISPLAY
WINDOW
° ° °
F/36.1 C to 100
ON/OFF
BUTTON
°
F/37.7 C when
° F/0.5 ° C
° °
F/37 C
° °
F/36.4 C.
Figure 1