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Omron MC-510 Gentle Temp Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTANT EAR THERMOMETER
MC-510
Model
Thank you very much for
purchasing the Instant Ear
Thermometer. Be sure to read
t h i s I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
thoroughly before use. Keep
this Instruction Manual at hand
for your future reference.
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  • Page 1 !" INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTANT EAR THERMOMETER MC-510 Model Thank you very much for purchasing the Instant Ear Thermometer. Be sure to read t h i s I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l thoroughly before use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION TITLE Thank you for purchasing the Gentle Temp Instant Ear Thermometer. This ® remarkable instrument offers safe, accurate, and quick temperature measurement from the ear canal, specifically the tympanic membrane (eardrum). How Does It Work? The Gentle Temp ® Instant Ear Thermometer detects the infrared heat given off by the eardrum and surrounding tissues, in one second.
  • Page 3 NOTES ON SAFETY TITLE Warning Conducting self-diagnosis and/or treatment based on the measurement results can be dangerous. Be sure to follow the instruction of your doctor. • Self-diagnosis may worsen the symptoms. Be sure to attach the probe cover exclusive for this unit before taking measurement.

  • Page 4: Notes On Safety

    TITLE NOTES ON SAFETY Caution Do not forcibly insert the probe in the ear. If you feel abnormal such as pain during measurement, stop using the unit. • It may injure the external auditory canal. Those suffering from ear disease such as otitis externa or otitis media must not use the Instant Ear Thermometer.

  • Page 5: Names Of The Parts

    NAMES OF THE PARTS TITLE On/Measure Infrared sensor Infrared sensor switch Display Probe cover Probe Probe BATTERY REPLACEMENT The unit you purchased already has a battery installed. To replace with new battery, follow the procedure as shown below. (1) Release the screw, and remove the battery cover. (2) Remove the battery.

  • Page 6: Preparation Before Measurement

    TITLE PREPARATION BEFORE MEASUREMENT TAKE NOTE ! If the unit has been stored in the cold, leave it in the room where you are going to use for 30 minutes or more. Do not warm the unit by holding it in your hands or near the stove. Instead, place it in the room where you are going to use to restore to the room temperature.

  • Page 7: Replacement Of Probe Cover

    PREPARATION BEFORE MEASUREMENT TITLE Attach a clean probe cover Replacement of probe cover Replace the probe cover in the following cases. • When it is dirty, broken, or damaged • After someone else has used it 1) Remove the used 2) Attach a new probe cover.

  • Page 8: Turn On Device

    TITLE PREPARATION BEFORE MEASUREMENT Press the Switch. The power is turned on. After the display check is completed, "°C" flashes. The " " mark displayed at this time is for display check only. The backlit screen will be illuminated seconds when the switch is pressed.

  • Page 9: Measurement In "One-Second Mode

    MEASUREMENT IN "ONE-SECOND MODE" TITLE Insert the probe into the ear. Hold the main unit with your fingers as shown below. Insert the probe in the ear as far as it goes in the direction of the eardrum. When it beeps, you can start the measurement.

  • Page 10: After The Measurement Is Finished

    AFTER THE MEASUREMENT IS FINISHED TITLE If you want to measure continuously: • About 10 seconds after you remove the unit from the ear, a "°C" mark flashes. • Return to Step : Insert the probe into the ear. After approximately To end the measurement: 10 seconds...
  • Page 11 MEASUREMENT IN "DIRECT MODE" TITLE This is the measurement mode recommended when the direction of the eardrum is difficult to find such as when measuring the temperature of an infant. Prepare for measurement in accordance with Sections in pages 6-7. Insert the probe into the ear.

  • Page 12: Measurement In "Direct Mode

    TITLE MEASUREMENT IN "DIRECT MODE" Slightly shift the unit right and left. 36.8°c 36.5°c 36.5°c 36.8°c External Infrared External Eardrum auditory Eardrum rays auditory canal canal The unit tries to detect the temperature as shown above. When the unit beeps, press the switch while the unit is in the ear.

  • Page 13: Advice For Measuring The Temperature Of Infant And Young Children

    TITLE ADVICE FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF INFANT AND YOUNG CHILDREN Lightly support the Lightly child's body. support the child's body. When infant is lying down When infant sits up Measuring for a child If the ear is too small to insert the probe: While slightly pulling the ear towards the back, insert probe...

  • Page 14: How To Care And Store The Unit

    Probe covers are consumables. Additional probe covers can be purchased at OMRON’s representative stores. Do not store the unit under direct sunshine, where the temperature and humidity are high, in dusty places, near the fire, or where vibration and/or shock can be applied easily.

  • Page 15: About The Instant Ear Thermometer

    ABOUT THE INSTANT EAR THERMOMETER TITLE The Instant Ear Thermometer model MC-510 measures the temperature of the eardrum by infrared sensor. As ambient temperature, sweat, or saliva easily affects the body temperature measured under the arm or the tongue, the measurement value indicated is lower than the inner body Eardrum...
  • Page 16 Body temperature differs by the place it is measured (in the ear, in the mouth, or under the arm). A study conducted by OMRON indicates that many people show higher temperature in the ear. Exceptions: some people show lower temperature when measured in the ear, and for some the temperature difference between the ear and the arm is more than 1°C (1.8°F).

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TITLE Trouble What to check How to correct Replace the battery Is the battery flat? Nothing is displayed with a new one. even after I pressed Are the polarities of Place the battery in the the switch. battery (+ and -) wrong? correct position.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING TITLE Trouble What to check How to correct Remove the Did you remove the thermometer from the thermometer before ear only after the the measurement is The measured result is measurement is finished? finished. below 34°C (93.2°F). Consult at the store Is the infrared sensor where you purchased broken?

  • Page 19: Q & A

    QUESTIONS & ANSWERS TITLE How many times can I measure consecutively? You can measure consecutively up to three times. After that the main unit will be warmed up and may not be able to measure correctly. If you are going to measure more than four times, wait for ten minutes, then measure again.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    A probe cover is already attached to the main unit. Options : Probe cover exclusive for Gentle Temp™ series. Omron reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. ✻ Omron is not liable for use of probe cover, unless it is designed and supplied by Omron.

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