ADC Adtemp ULTRA 417 Use, Care & Maintenance page 3

Please Note:
Oral use: (for children 4 years and older)
1. Do not drink hot or cold fluids, exercise or perform other activities that will raise or
lower temperature readings when compared to your normal, average temperature. The
mouth should remain closed and sit still to help ensure an accurate measurement.
2. Place the probe tip well under the tongue as indicated (Figure 2).
3. Instruct children not to bite down on the probe.
4. The peak temperature should be reached in approximately 2 seconds. Opening the mouth or improper
placement of the probe tip could result in a longer time for a reading.
Rectal use:
1. Commonly used for babies, young children or when it is difficult to take an oral or underarm
temperature.
2. After placing the probe cover on the thermometer, lubricate with a water-soluble jelly or petroleum jelly.
3. Gently insert the probe tip no more than 1/2 inch or 1.3 cm into the rectum. Do not force the tip into the
rectum if resistance is encountered.
4. Dispose of the used probe cover and wash the thermometer as recommended.
5. The peak temperature should be reached in approximately 2 seconds.
Underarm (Axillary) use:
1. Wipe underarm with a dry towel.
2. Place probe tip in armpit and bring arm down against the body.
3. The probe should be pointing upward in the same direction as your body if possible.
4. The time required for an accurate underarm temperature may be 2 seconds or longer depending on
placement of the probe and closure of the arm against the body.
Dual Color Display:
• In case the device detects a high heat flow from the patient' s body– the LCD back-light color will turn red.
Otherwise, the LCD backlight color will display a green light.
• The LCD backlight color is an additional alert to the displayed temperature.
WARNING! A high temperature requires immediate medical attention.
Turning The Unit Off:
Turn the thermometer off by pressing the Multi-Function button. If you forget to turn it off, the thermometer
will automatically turn off after 1 minute.
Operation of the °F - °C feature: (How to change the measuring scale)
1. With the thermometer OFF, press simultaneously on the Mode button and
on the Multi-Function button until you see the scale alternate.
2. Release both buttons and wait 5 seconds. The correct scale and the mode
icon will appear, indicating the unit is ready to measure.
Troubleshooting and special indications:
The thermometer has been designed to display feedback-warnings to ensure proper usage and accurate
temperature measurement. In the event of a malfunction or incorrect temperature measurement, the
following warnings will be displayed:
Display: Flickering LO (unit will beep 7 times):
Indication: The measured temperature is below 95°F (35°C):
Figure 2