Summary of Contents for Zeal ACT8000R
- Page 1 Innovation, Quality and Service since 1888 PROFESSIONAL TYMPANIC THERMOMETERS Model ACT8000 Cradle Case Model ACT8000R Ward Base Station ZEAL The Clinicians choice Established 1888...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PAGE 12 HOW TO INSTALL A BOX OF PROBE COVERS INTO THE PAGE 12 CRADLE DISPENSER MODEL ACT8000 SETTING UP THE BASE STATION MODEL ACT8000R PAGES 13 - 14 HOW TO INSTALL A BOX OF PROBE COVERS INTO THE PAGE 15... -
Page 3: Introduction
To project the thermometer always return it to the storage cradle after use. • This thermometer should only be used with genuine Zeal probe covers MedACCU2010. • To avoid inaccurate readings and prevent cross contamination always attach a new, clean probe cover for each temperature measurement. -
Page 4: General Information
• It is the ideal place for the temperature measurement of babies over 3 months, children, and the elderly. • The Zeal thermometer will give an accurate, reading in approximately 1 second. • It is easy and convenient to use in the ear canal. -
Page 5: Body Temperature
ZEAL The Clinicians choice Established 1888 BOdY TEMPERATURE It is important to recognise that a ‘normal’ body temperature is a ‘range’ of temperatures that vary with the patient’s age and the measurement site. Therefore, measurements from different sites should not be directly compared, even if taken at the same time. -
Page 6: Measurement Tips
TEMPERATURE MEASURINg TIPS ► Do not use the thermometer in an ear that shows signs of blood, drainage, or injury, in the external auditory canal. ► The ear must be free from all obstructions in order to take an accurate measurement. ►... -
Page 7: Packaging Contents
► Box of 20 MedACCU2010 Probe Covers ► This Instruction Booklet ► 2 Alkaline AAA batteries PACkAgINg CONTENTS MOdEL ACT8000R (with tray base station) ► Zeal ACT8000R Rechargeable Tympanic Ear Thermometer. ► Base Station Tray, (with built-in charger, probe cover dispenser, storage slots for digital oral thermometer and sheathes). -
Page 8: The Thermometer Parts
Please fully familiarize yourself with the thermometer and its working parts THE TYMPANIC EAR THERMOMETER PARTS MODELS ACT8000 AND ACT8000R PROBE LENS MEASUREMENT INDICATOR LIGHT PROBE HEAD PROBE COVER PROBE COVER EJECTOR SENSOR BUTTON LCD DISPLAY SCAN BUTTON ON/OFF BUTTON... -
Page 9: Storage Cradle Parts Model Act8000
ZEAL The Clinicians choice Established 1888 STORAgE CRAdLE PARTS MOdEL ACT8000 BOX OF PROBE COVERS FITTED ONTO THE CRADLE DISPENSER STORAGE CRADLE THERMOMETER SUPPORT... -
Page 10: Base Station Parts Model Act8000R
BASE STATION PARTS MOdEL ACT8000R FIXED PROBE COVER DISPENSER THERMOMETER CHARGING PORTABLE PROBE COVER POSITION DISPENSER BOX OF PROBE COVERS (CONTAINS 10 x BOXES POWER INPUT FOR OF 20) AC/DC ADAPTOR TRAY BASE STORAGE AREAS FOR ZEAL ORAL DIGITAL, THERMOMETER... -
Page 11: Installing And Replacing The Batteries
The thermometer can take up to 3000 measurements on new fully charged batteries. MODEL ACT8000R BASE STATION The ACT8000R thermometer uses 2 rechargeable batteries. When the batteries get low, a small black battery symbol appears on the lower right side of the display indicating that they should be recharged. -
Page 12: Setting Up The Storage Cradle Model Act8000
SETTINg UP THE STORAgE CRAdLE MOdEL ACT8000 REMOVING AND PUTTING BACK THE THERMOMETER Hold and push down on the thermometer releasing the top of the probe head from the cradle, then pick up the thermometer. The probe cover box, if installed, swings forward ready for use. -
Page 13: Setting Up The Base Station Model Act8000R Pages
ZEAL The Clinicians choice Established 1888 SETTINg UP THE BASE STATION MOdEL ACT8000R 1. The wall mounting bracket, is supplied with 4 plastic fixing plugs, 4 screws and a template for guidance. 2. Please select a convenient position in the ward, near a power socket, so that the supplied AC/DC mains adaptor can be plugged in. - Page 14 5. Placing the thermometer on the base not only protects the thermometer, it also ensures that it is always charged, and ready for use. The ACT8000R can be put on the tray for charging at any time, it is supplied with rechargeable alkaline batteries that do not have a ‘memory effect’...
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Page 15: How To Install A Box Of Probe Covers Into The
ZEAL The Clinicians choice Established 1888 SETTINg UP THE BASE STATION MOdEL ACT8000R THE LARGE BOX OF 200 PROBE COVERS Open the inner box lid and carefully remove the entire top portion of the box along the perforated score, taking care not to rip the box base. -
Page 16: The Thermometer
An audible “click” will be heard when the probe cover is secured on the probe. The thermometer is now ready to be used. The Zeal ACT8000 thermometer features a probe cover sensor. The thermometer will not operate if a probe cover has not been applied. -
Page 17: Using The Thermometer
ZEAL The Clinicians choice Established 1888 USINg THE THERMOMETER MOdELS ACT8000 ANd ACT8000R HOW TO USE YOUR THERMOMETER 1. Apply a new, clean probe cover. The thermometer features a `hands - free´ probe cover application and removal to help avoid cross contamination by HAI’s (healthcare acquired infections). -
Page 18: Taking A Temperature Measurement
For children over 2 years old and adults: > Pull the ear straight up and back. TURNING THE THERMOMETER OFF The Zeal tympanic thermometer turns off automatically after about 60 seconds of non use. It can also be turned off manually by pressing the ON/OFF button. -
Page 19: How To Recall The 10 Stored Memories
Remember that the latest measurements taken are displayed first when recalled from the memory. CHANGING DISPLAY FROM °C TO °F Your Zeal thermometer can display in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). It is preset to display Celsius (°C). -
Page 20: Using The Display Back Light
ON/OFF button is released and the ear thermometer turns off at the same time. PROBE HEAD PROTECTOR MODEL ACT8000R ONLY The Probe-head protector is designed to help protect the probe head from damage. Please cover the probe head with the probe-head protector when the ear thermometer is not in use. -
Page 21: Cleaning The Thermometer And Accessories
ZEAL The Clinicians choice Established 1888 CARING FOR AND CLEANING YOUR THERMOMETER To ensure that the thermometer measures accurately, it is very important to keep the probe lens clean, dry and undamaged. Cerumen (ear wax), fingerprints, dust, or other soiling deposits reduce the opacity of the window resulting in lower temperature readings. -
Page 22: Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble Shooting Guide ERROR MESSAGE SITUATION SOLUTION No probe cover is attached. Attach a new, clean cover. The measurement taken is Ensure the probe tip and lens not within the typical are clean, and a new probe temperature measuring cover is attached. range of a human. -
Page 23: Specifications, Calibration
EN12470-5 and ASTM E1965-98. The thermometer conforms with Medical Device Directive EC 93/42/EEC, Œ0123. Your Zeal Tympanic thermometer is safe, easy to use, and comfortable for the patient. To ensure the best results are obtained, please take time to read these... -
Page 24: Information/Warranty
Hospital's and LIMITED WARRANTY proof of . Should service be required during, or after, the warranty period, contact Zeal's Customer Service Department +44 (0)20 8542 2283 Made in China for g. H. Zeal by: Actherm Inc. Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu 30078,... -
Page 25: Other Zeal Clinical Products
ZEAL The Clinicians choice Established 1888 Other Quality Clinical Thermometers available from Zeal Ezetemp Disposable Thermometer - High Accuracy, Low Cost EZEtemp™ disposable thermometers are the clinicians choice throughout the National Health Service. Safe, accurate and reliable, simply dispose of after use to help eliminate Healthcare Acquired Infections. - Page 26 ZEAL Innovation, Quality and Service since 1888 The Clinicians choice ZEAL Established 1888 G.H. Zeal Limited Zeal House 8 Deer Park Road London SW19 3UU England Phone: +44 (0) 20 8542 2283 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8543 7840...