Advanced Solutions TH061 User Manual

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Ear Thermometer
Ear Thermometer
User's Guide TH061
Thank you for purchasing this Advanced Solutions™ thermometer.
We're proud to be your choice to help you keep your child healthy and safe. Please
be sure to read all warnings, instructions and notations before using this product.
Basics of Your Thermometer
Probe Tip Cap
Probe Tip
Illuminated Display
ON/MEASURE Button
Fever Light Ring
TM
Memory Button
Sound Button
Measuring in Progress Object Mode
Date
Time
Ear Mode Symbol Unit of Measure (˚F/˚C)
Temperature
Memory
Talking "On"
Memory # Low Battery
Normal Body Temperature
Modo de objetos
Medición en curso
Temperature readings are different from person to person and also vary
Fecha Tiempo
depending upon the body location from which the temperature is measured.
Símbolo de modo de oído Unidad de medida (˚F/˚C)
Ear temperatures tend to be comparable to oral temperatures and
approximately 1˚ lower than rectal temperatures for the same individual.
Temperatura
Temperature readings can also be affected by other factors, including exercise,
consuming hot or cold food/beverages prior to taking a reading, and technique.
Memoria
Parlante "Encendido"
"Normal" temperature refers to each individual's average temperature while Memoria # Batería baja
healthy. You may want to measure and record your child's temperature a few
times when he or she is well, so that you will know what is normal for your
own child. On average, temperature ranges are as follows:
TEMPERATURE NORMAL FEVER
METHOD TEMPERATURE RANGE
Ear or Oral 97.0° to 99.5°F 99.6°F +
normal ear, oral
temp range SituationRecommendedAction
I believe my
Memory Function
child has a fever,
but reading is
Thermometer stores the last 30 measurements in memory. When a new
normal/low
reading is taken, the oldest memory (30) is deleted and the newest reading
becomes 1.
ToScrollThroughMemory:
M
With the unit on, press and release to see the most recent reading. The
1
temperature will display with below it, with the object or ear mode icon
The reading
M
and the date and time of measurement. Press again to see the next
seems too high
2
reading in memory. It will have a below it, to indicate that it is the second
oldest reading.
Repeat to see additional readings
Hint: To scroll faster through memory, you may want to turn off sound.
WARNING
•  N EVER allow a child to play with this
thermometer. It is not a toy. This is a
sensitive electronic device and may
be damaged if not used properly
under parental supervision.
•  A LWAYS supervise your child when
using thermometer. NEVER allow
your child to use it alone or without
close parental supervision.
• Avoid sudden impact and dust.
• Keep batteries out of child's reach.
Swallowing a battery could be fatal.
Batteries should not be charged or
placed into extreme heat as they may
explode.
• Do not disassemble.
How to Measure Temperature
Please read this section carefully and all the way through before using the thermometer. Ensure that
thermometer is at room temperature, waiting 15 minutes if necessary.
Remove probe tip cap. To power thermometer on, press and hold ON/MEASURE button. All segments are displayed for 1 second.
Two beeps are heard, followed by a display of the last temperature measured (Figure A). Backlight goes off after 5 seconds.
Ear Temperature
1.
Ear Mode is the default setting. Confirm that the Ear Mode symbol appears in the display.
M S
Press and hold and buttons at the same time for 5 seconds to switch between Ear and
Object mode.
 2 .
Position thermometer probe properly in ear canal:
• 6-12months: Have child lay flat with the head sideways, so that the ear is facing
upwards. Gently pull the ear straight back (Figure B).
• 1year+:Stand behind and slightly to the side of the child/adult.
Gently pull the ear up and back to straighten the ear canal (Figure C).

3.
Insert the thermometer until the probe tip seals the ear canal. Be sure to aim/point the
thermometer tip straight into the ear canal.

4.
Press and hold the ON/MEASURE button for approximately 1 second. During measuring,
will appear (Figure D). Thermometer will beep to indicate measurement taken.
 5 .
Remove thermometer from ear. If no fever is present the icon appears on display
screen with the temperature.  F EVERALERT: If child has an elevated temperature of 99.6˚F
or above, the Fever Light TM ring will illuminate red and appears on display screen.

6.
Be sure to clean probe tip after use.
 7 .
It is recommended to take three readings (from the same ear) and to use the highest one.
Wait two minutes between readings, so that thermometer has time to re-acclimate to room
temperature.

8.
Thermometer will shut-off automatically after 1 minute.
Trouble Shooting
DisplayRecommendedAction
• Confirm that probe tip is clean. (see Care and Maintenance) • Probe may not have been inserted into the ear correctly. Proper probe placement in the ear canal is essential for an accurate
• Confirm that the ear canal is free of excessive amount of earwax. reading. Review probe placement instructions (Step 2 with illustrations) and try again.
• Review instructions for correct positioning of probe tip in ear (Step • Batteries may be low. Replace batteries and try again.
2 with illustrations) • If thermometer has been stored in a cold environment, wait 15 minutes to allow thermometer to reach room temperature, then try again.
• Be sure to measure temp from the same ear for all three measurements. • If you are measuring an object temperature, confirm that the thermometer is in Object Temperature mode. A reading below
• If thermometer has been in a cold environment, wait 15 minutes 93.5˚F in Ear Temperature mode will cause the
& try again. • If thermometer has been mishandled, you may have irreversibly damaged product. Confirm other possible solutions (above)
• If child recently consumed cold food/drink, wait 15 minutes & try before discarding.
again.
• Turn thermometer off, wait one minute, then turn on again. Listen for two beeps before placing thermometer in position and
• Other factors can temporarily raise body temperature
re-take temp.
(e.g.,exercise, bundling under covers, ear against the pillow).
• If thermometer has been stored in a hot environment, wait 15 minutes to allow thermometer to reach room temperature, then try again.
Wait 15 minutes & try again.
• If you are measuring an object temperature, confirm that the thermometer is in Object Temperature mode. A reading above
• If thermometer has been in a hot environment, wait 15 minutes &
109.4˚F in Ear Temperature mode will cause the
try again.
• If thermometer has been mishandled, you may have irreversibly damaged Product. Confirm other possible solutions (above)
• If child recently consumed hot food/drink, wait 15 minutes & try
before discarding.
again.
BATTERYCAUTION
•  D ONOT mix old and new batteries.
•  D ONOT mix alkaline, standard (carbon zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
•  N on-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
•  R echargeable batteries are to be removed from the unit
before being charged.
•  R echargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
•  O nly batteries of the same or equivalent type as
recommended are to be used.
•  B atteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
•  E xhausted batteries are to be removed from the unit.
•  T he supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
•  C heck that all contact surfaces are clean and bright before
installing batteries.
•  U sed batteries should be disposed of properly.
•  R emove batteries when stored for long periods of non-use.
A
Object Temperature
1.
If the object to be measured is food or beverage,
be sure to mix thoroughly before measuring
temperature to eliminate any "hot spots."
Wait 30 seconds.

2.
B Confirm that the Object Mode symbol appears
M S
in the display. Press and hold and buttons
at the same time for 5 seconds to switch
between Ear and Object mode.
6-12 months
 3 .
Place probe tip within 2 inches (5 cm) of object to be
C
measured. NOTE: DO NOT make contact with food,
beverage or bath surface.

4.
Press and hold the ON/MEASURE button for
+ approximately 1 second. During measuring,
1 year
will appear (Figure E).
E
Thermometer will beep to
D
indicate measurement taken.

5.
Move thermometer away from
object and the temperature with
the object symbol will appear for
1 minute, and a backlight
illuminates for 5 seconds.

6.
Thermometer will shut off automatically after
1 minute.
LO message display.
HI message display.
Fever Light Ring
TM
The Fever Light Ring illuminates red to indicate that the
TM
measured ear temperature is over 99.6˚F. In addition to this,
if your child has a fever, will display.
Highorprolongedfeverrequiresmedicalattention,especially
foryoungchildren.Contact your physician. A fever chart is
included on the product.
Note: Fever Light Ring was designed to alert parents to fever, so
TM
it illuminates in Ear Mode only.
Set Up Thermometer
To enter the set-up mode, power thermometer on, then press and hold
S
button until a language option appears on display. If talking is enabled
during set-up, you will hear the options, too. To scroll through the options
for each selection, use the S button. To choose an option, press M .
Language:
S
Press to toggle between English and Spanish ,
M
and press to make a selection.
Volume:
Press S to toggle between five volume levels to ,
M
and press to make a selection.
Fahrenheit
S
Press to toggle between °F and °C,
andCelsius:
and press M to make a selection.
Date: S
Press to toggle through year options,
M
and press to make a selection.
S
Press to toggle through month options,
M
and press to make a selection.
S
Press to toggle through day options,
Time:
M
and press to make a selection.
S
Press to toggle through hour options,
M
and press to make a selection.
S
Press to toggle through minute options,
and press M to make a selection.
Note: Thermometer has a 24-hour clock (e.g., 10:00 am = 10:00 and
10:00 pm = 22:00).
After minutes are set, thermometer will exit set-up mode and
automatically shut off.
Optional Talking Mode
While the thermometer is powered on, press and release S to turn
the talking feature on or off. If the icon displays in the lower right
corner of screen, then talking option is enabled. If that icon is not
visible, then thermometer will not "talk," though it will still beep.
Care and Maintenance
CleaningProbeandTip:
• Clean before and after each measurement for the most accurate readings.
• Use an alcohol swab or an ear swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
CleaningThermometerBody:
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean thermometer body.
Notes:
• DO store thermometer in a dry place at room temperature with the
protective cap in place.
• DO take special care not to scratch the probe lens or display window.
• DONOT use abrasive cleaning agents, thinners or benzene for cleaning.
• DONOT expose thermometer to extreme temperatures,
humidity or direct sunlight.
• DONOT submerge any part of the product in water.
DisplayRecommendedAction
• Batteries are low. Replace them. (See Battery Information section)
• Illuminates red to indicate fever. Consult Fever Light TM Ring section for details.
• Do not return this product to the place of purchase. If any parts are missing,
email consumer@djgusa.com, call Consumer Relations at (800)544-1108, or
fax at (800)207-8182. You can also visit our website at www.safety1st.com.
Have ready the model number (TH061) and date code (manufacture date located
on package).
• Install new batteries and re-try function before calling Consumer Relations on electronics.
No Fever
Fever (99.6°F or above)
How to Replace the Batteries
• When the " " icon appears
F G
while the unit is ON, (Figure F),
the batteries are nearly exhausted,
but a few measurements may
still be taken.
• When the " " icon appears H
while the unit is powering up,
Battery
(Figure G), the batteries are
Cover
exhausted and need to be
Screw
replaced.
ToReplaceBatteries:
AAA
1 Use a Phillips head screwdriver
Batteries
to loosen battery cover screw.
(2)
Remove cover (Figure H).
2 Turn unit upside down and carefully shake batteries out.
3 Insert two AAA (or equivalent) batteries, correctly positioned
with positive "+" and negative "-" as shown in illustration.
4 Place the battery cover on the thermometer and tighten the screw
to secure it in place.
Notes: All settings will be erased when battery is replaced.
Expected battery life is 200+ readings.
Technical Specifications
MeasurementRange:
Human Body: 93.2 °F to 109.4 °F
Temp between 96.8 °F to 102.2 °F --- +/-0.4 °F
Temp below 96.8 °F, or over 102.2 °F --- +/-0.5 °F
Object Mode: 32.0 °F - 212.0 °F
Temp < 68.0 °F --- +/-1.8 °F
Temp > 68.0 °F --- 5%
OperationEnvironment: 60.8°F to 104°F
StorageEnvironment: -4°F to 122°F
TestProtocol: Unit must be tested using black box test equipment at
supplier.
One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that
this product (Thermometer), is free from material and workmanship
defects when used under normal conditions for a period of one (1)
year from the date of purchase. Should the product contain defects
in material or workmanship Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., will repair or
replace the product, at our option, free of charge. Purchaser will be
responsible for all costs associated with packaging and shipping the
product to Dorel Juvenile Group Consumer Relations Department at
the address noted on the front of this document and all other freight
or insurance costs associated with the return. Dorel Juvenile Group
will bear the cost of shipping the repaired or replaced product to
the purchaser. Product should be returned in its original package
accompanied by a proof of purchase, either a sales receipt or other
proof that the product is within the warranty period. This warranty is
void if the owner repairs or modifies the product or the product has
been damaged as a result of misuse.
This warranty excludes any liability other than that expressly
stated previously, including but not limited to, any incidental or
inconsequential damages.
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OFINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,SOTHEABOVE
LIMITATIONOREXCLUSIONMAYNOTAPPLYTOYOU.
THISWARRANTYGIVESYOUSPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS,ANDYOU
MAYALSOHAVEOTHERRIGHTSTHATMAYVARYFROMSTATETO
STATE.
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