Veridian Healthcare 08-301 Series Operating Instructions

PROBE TIP
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CAREFULLY TO ENSURE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR THERMOMETER.
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This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease and should not be used as
a substitute for the consultation and advice of a physician or other medical professional.
Choking Hazard: thermometers should only be used under the supervision of an adult; removable cap and
battery may be harmful if swallowed.
This thermometer should be held during use; the patient should be seated or lying down during readings.
Before use, it is recommended that the patient avoid eating, drinking, smoking or exercising for at least
twenty minutes prior to taking a measurement. Never walk, run or talk during a measurement.
FAHRENHEIT CELSIUS SWITCHABLE FEATURE
This unit takes measurements in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. While the unit is OFF, press and hold the POWER
button for two-three seconds. After a brief self-test, the display will change modes and show the new
temperature reading mode; release the POWER button and proceed to the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
MEMORY RECALL
This unit includes a recall of the last measurement taken. When the unit is OFF, press the POWER button to turn
the unit on, and release. After the self-test, the unit will briefly show the last reading with an 'M' on the display.
If there is no last memory, the thermometer will proceed to temperature taking mode.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Wipe or dip the probe tip with isopropyl alcohol to clean before use; apply a probe cover if using.
1 Press and release the POWER button to activate the thermometer. The unit will beep and the display will
show all of the digital display symbols as it performs a self-test before showing the last reading in memory.
If there is no last reading in memory, the unit will go directly to step 2 below.
2 'Lo' with a flashing °F(°C) will appear in the display, followed by a brief flash of 98.6°F(37°C); the display will
return to the 'Lo' with flashing °F(°C), indicating that the thermometer is ready for measurement.
3 ORAL USE—Place the probe under the tongue as near as possible to a heat pocket as noted in the
diagram. Readings will be progressively lower the further the probe is from the
indicated heat pockets. Hold the thermometer in place during the reading; do not bite
down on the thermometer. The mouth must remain closed to ensure accurate results.
UNDERARM (AXILLARY) USE—Place the probe tip under the arm so that the tip is
touching skin; hold the thermometer parallel, slightly angled upwards. Position the arm
across the chest to ensure the tip is completely covered. Underarm temperature
readings are generally 1°F lower than oral readings.
RECTAL USE—Lay the patient on their side or stomach with their legs hanging down. Gently
insert the tip of the probe NO MORE THAN 1 INCH into the rectum; stop immediately if you
detect resistance. Always hold the thermometer in place during measurement. Rectal
temperature readings are generally 1°F higher than oral readings.
4 When the reading is complete and the peak temperature has been reached, the °F(°C) will
cease flashing and the measurement results will appear on the display.
If the reading is below 100°F(37.7°C), the unit will sound ten long beeps; if the reading is at or above
100°F(37.7°C), the unit will sound ten sets of three short beeps.
60-SECOND
DIGITAL THERMOMETER
MODEL #: 08 301, 08 302 SERIES
DIGITAL LCD DISPLAY
POWER BUTTON BATTERY CAP
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POCKET
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