Table of Contents
Advertisement
Instruction Manual
MABIS RapidTemp
Oral • Rectal • Under the Arm
Not for use as an Ear Thermometer
Model 18-500-000
Please read this detailed guidebook
completely before operating this unit.
Taking care of your health care needs
TM
English French Portuguese Spanish
For hygienic purposes and to ensure accuracy,
RapidTemp must be used with probe covers.
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for MABIS RapidTemp
Summary of Contents for MABIS RapidTemp
- Page 1 Not for use as an Ear Thermometer Model 18-500-000 Please read this detailed guidebook completely before operating this unit. Taking care of your health care needs English French Portuguese Spanish For hygienic purposes and to ensure accuracy, RapidTemp must be used with probe covers.
- Page 2 MABIS shall in no event be liable to the purchaser for any amount in excess of the cost of repair and/or replacement of the unit.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Product Specifications ......11 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an MABIS RapidTemp Thermometer. Please read the following instructions to achieve the most accurate temperatures and safe opera- tion. -
Page 4: Product Features
Product Features Probe tip Digital display POWER button MODE button Battery cover General Care & Important Information • For accurate measurements and to prevent cross contamination, always use a new, undamaged probe cover. • Never use for purposes other than body temperature measurement. •... -
Page 5: Cleaning & Applying Probe Covers
Cleaning and Applying Probe Covers • Before and after each use, clean the thermometer probe (area that extends about 2” from the tip) with a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol diluted with water, or wash with COLD soapy water. • DO NOT submerse in any solution or let water penetrate the thermometer. -
Page 6: Taking A Reading
Taking a Reading 1. Clean and disinfect the thermometer according to the instructions provided. 2. Apply a disposable probe cover to the clean, dry thermometer. 3. Determine whether the measurement site will be oral, rectal or under the arm. 4. Press the POWER button to activate. The thermometer will beep and the digital display will show the following: This is the LCD display test. -
Page 7: Axillary Mode
In approximately 6 seconds, peak temperature will be reached and the ther- mometer will beep 6 times. To take another reading, press the POWER button. The thermometer will automatically shut off after 2 minutes of non-use. Axillary Mode: Place the probe in a clean, dry armpit so that the probe covered tip is touching the skin and the thermometer is perpendicular to... -
Page 8: Description Of Display Symbols
Description of Display Symbols System powered-on: Temperature in Fahrenheit scale: Fahrenheit: Fast Measuring Mode Oral: Fast Measuring Mode Axillary: Fast Measuring Mode Rectal: Standard Measuring Mode All-Purpose: System waiting: – 8 –... - Page 9 Description of Display Symbols Oral measurement ready (In Fast Mode): Axillary measurement ready (In Fast Mode): Rectal measurement ready (In Fast Mode): Memory symbol: Low battery warning: Ambient temperature out of measuring range (too low): Ambient temperature out of measuring range (too high): Accurate reading cannot be obtained: Interruption during...
-
Page 10: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the Battery Your thermometer requires one lithium battery, type CR2032. When the “low battery” symbol appears on the display, Fig. 1: Fig. 1 1. Using a miniature Phillips head screwdriver, remove the bottom screw on the back of the unit, Fig. 2. 2. -
Page 11: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Name & model number RapidTemp with Memory, 18-500-000 Display system Liquid Crystal Display with 0.1 F (0.01 C) resolution Measuring range 93.2 F - 107.6 F (34.0 C - 42.0 Measuring accuracy Instant mode: ±0.2 F (±0.1 C) for measuring range of 95.9...