Troubleshooting; Solving Problems - Omron GentleTemp 510 Instruction Manual

GentleTemp 510
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In order to make a correct judgement of suspected fever conditions, it is
important to learn the normal temperatures of family members by measuring
their temperatures when they are in good physical condition.
The temperature measured in the ear is different to that measured rectally.
Please use the normal as the standard for understanding the temperature
difference during fever.
One speaks of normal body temperature if the measurement value lies within
a certain range. Body temperature varies however according to age.
Age Normal ear temperature in °C and °F
Babies 36.4°C – 37.5°C
Children 36.1°C – 37.5°C
Teens/Adults 35.9°C – 37.5°C
Elderly 35.8°C – 37.5°C
4.3 Ear temperature compared to other types of body temperature.
The normal temperature is not the same everywhere.
97.5°F – 99.5°F
97°F – 99.5°F
96.6°F – 99.5°F
96.4°F – 99.5°F
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SOLVING PROBLEMS

5.1 Troubleshooting

Display What to check?
Nothing is displayed Is the battery flat?
even after I pushed
the blue button. Are the polarities of
battery (+ and -)
placed incorrectly?
The battery is
(almost) flat.
Is the probe cover
dirty?
Is the infrared sensor
dirty?
Even after I insert
unit in the ear, the "0" Is your ear filled
mark is not displayed. with earwax?
The temperature of
the main unit is 34°C
(93.2°F) For above.
How to correct?
Replace the battery
with a new one.
Replace the battery
with correct polarities.
Replace the battery
with a new one.
Replace the probe
cover with a new one.
Clean the infrared sensor
with a cotton swab.
Remove the earwax
with a cotton swab.
If you insert the unit
in the ear and push the
blue button, you can
measure in 1 second.
At this time, you cannot
use the "10 seconds
measurement mode".
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