nubeca RT-1116 Owner's Manual

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RT-1116
Ear and Forehead Thermometer
Owner's Manual
311-1116100-009
Virsion 3.0 April, 2009

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  • Page 1 RT-1116 Ear and Forehead Thermometer Owner’s Manual 311-1116100-009 Virsion 3.0 April, 2009...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS BEFORE USING The following basic safety precautions should always be taken. 1. Close supervision is necessary when the device is used by, on, or near children, handicapped persons or invalids. 2. Use the device only for the intended use described in this manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cautions and Warnings Restrictions of Use Introduction Highlighted Features Package Contents Thermometer Parts LCD Screen Setting the Thermometer Replacing the Battery About Normal Body Temperature & Fever Using the Device As an Ear Thermometer As a Forehead Thermometer As a Clock and Room Thermometer Turning Off the Device Recalling the Memory Care &...
  • Page 4: Cautions And Warnings

    CAUTIONS & WARNINGS As with any thermometer, proper technique is crucial to getting accurate temperature readings. Please read this manual thoroughly and carefully before using. Always store the thermometer in a cool and dry place: temperatures between -25°C(-13°F) and 55°C(131°F); relative humidity less than 95%. Avoid direct sunlight.
  • Page 5: Restrictions Of Use

    RESTRICTIONS OF USE This thermometer is clinically proven to produce accurate temperature measurements; however, please be advised of the following situations: The accuracy cannot be ensured for a person who has deformity in the ear such that the thermometer probe cannot be properly inserted into the ear canal.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing n u - b e c a R T-1116 & Forehead Thermometer. This innovative medical device leverages on advanced infrared (IR) technology to measure temperature instantly and accurately in two convenient ways: in the ear or on the forehead. An additional function is while resting on a table, an elegant clock displaying room temperature will be presented.
  • Page 7: Highlighted Features

    HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES Provide two body temperatures: ear or forehead. Fast and accurate: meet the accuracy requirement specified in ASTM E1965-98 and EN 12470-5. Non-contact measurement that does not require lens filter, there by saving cost of replacement. Clock and room temperature inter-display. A waterproof probe that can be wiped using a clean cloth slightly damped with alcohol or water.
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS n u - b e c a R T-1116 Ear & Forehead Thermometer DC 3V type CR2032 Lithium Battery User’s Manual Warranty Card...
  • Page 9: Thermometer Parts

    THERMOMETER PARTS On/Scan button LCD screen Detector ear/forehead thermometer Probe Lens Probe cover Battery cover Set button Battery compartment...
  • Page 10: Lcd Screen

    LCD SCREEN Temperature Scanning in Progress Forehead Temperature Indicator Ear Temperature Indicator Temperature Unit High Temperature Indicator Temperature Reading or Clock Temperature Unit Historical Reading Indicator Clock Mode Indicator Order of Historical Reading from 0 to 9 Low Battery Indicator DISPLAY MODE Two modes can be selected.
  • Page 11: Setting The Thermometer

    SETTING THE THERMOMETER l l i r i f after replacing the battery. Step1 Press the Set button twice. " " and the flashing hour appear Set button on the display. Step2 Set hour&minute. Press the On/Scan button to select the correct hour.
  • Page 12: Replacing The Battery

    REPLACING THE BATTERY The thermometer comes with one DC 3V type CR2032 lithium battery. Replace it when " " appears. Please follow the steps to replace a new battery. Step1 Remove the battery cover. Step2 Remove the old battery b y p r e s s i n g o n t h e catch(please see the right picture) and lifting up the battery.
  • Page 13: About Normal Body Temperature & Fever

    ABOUT NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE & FEVER Body temperature can vary from one person to next. It also varies by location on the body and time of day. Below1 shows the statistical normal ranges from different sites. Please keep in mind that temperatures measured from different sites, even at the same time, should not be directly compared.
  • Page 14: Using The Device

    USING THE DEVICE AS AN EAR THERMOMETER Remove the probe cover first. The thermometer is now served as an ear thermometer. Step1 Press and release the On/Scan button. When ready, the thermometer beeps and displays the last measurement. Step2 Gently fit the probe into the ear canal.
  • Page 15 Hints on Taking Ear Temperature 1. As with any type of thermometer, you may observe slight variations in consecutive measurements. It is recommended that you take 3 temperature readings and use the highest one for the following situations: Infants younger than 3 months old. Children younger than 3 years old and have a compromised immune system and the presence/ absence of fever is critical.
  • Page 16: As A Forehead Thermometer

    AS A FOREHEAD THERMOMETER Make sure the probe cover is capped. The thermometer is now served as a forehead thermometer. Step1 Press and release the On/Scan button. When ready, the thermometer beeps and displays the last measurement. Step2 Press and hold the On/ Scan button.
  • Page 17: As A Clock And Room Thermometer

    AS A CLOCK AND ROOM THERMOMETER The thermometer can be served as a clock and can detect room temperature if it is in the CLOCK/RT mode. Make sure the probe cover is capped before starting. Step1 Press the Set button until all segments are displayed like right.
  • Page 18: Turning Off The Device

    TURNING OFF THE DEVICE After measurements, the thermometer will back to its initial mode after unused over 30 seconds. That is, if the thermometer is started from the OFF mode, it will be automatically off after measurements. Likewise, if the thermometer is started from the CLOCK/RT mode, it will be back to that mode after measurements.
  • Page 19: Recalling The Memory

    RECALLING THE MEMORY Your thermometer stores 10 recent readings in the memory. Be sure the thermometer is in either "OFF" or "CLOCK/RT" mode before recall. Step1 Press the Set button to enter the memory. Set button Step2 Press the On/Scan button to review the result.
  • Page 20: Care & Cleaning

    CARE & CLEANING Keep the probe clean, as build-up of earwax and grease may affect the measurement. The probe is waterproof. Please wipe with a clean dry cloth or dampened with 70% alcohol. The body of the thermometer is not water-resistant. Please never put the thermometer under a running tap or submerge it into water.
  • Page 21: Result Indicator

    RESULT INDICATOR Message What it means When the measurement is equal or over 38.0°C(100.4°F), is shown together with the result.
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING The table below shows problems you may encounter. Please follow "what to do" to resolve problems. If the problem still exists, please call your local dealer for help. Room temperature is Put the thermometer under below 10°C. operating temperature range of 10°C to 40°C(50°F to 104°F).
  • Page 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model no. RT-1116 120mm (L) x 15mm (W) x 25mm (H) Dimensions 45.87g Weight 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Displayed temperature range 0.1°C/0.1°F Display resolution Meet the accuracy requirement specified in ASTM E1965-98 ±0.2°C (±0.4°F) for the range of 36.0°C to 39.0°C (96.8°F to 102.2°F)
  • Page 24: Warranty

    Warranty nu-beca warrants this product to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period on ONE year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, if this product is found to be defective, you may bring it together with the purchase receipt and Warranty Certificate on a carry-in basis to nu-beca's office during normal business hours for warranty service.

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