Intended Use; Safety Information - ADC Adtemp 427 Temple Touch Use, Care & Maintenance

Intended Use:

A Temple Touch thermometer is a device which en-
ables accurate body temperature measurements ob-
tained by using a unique probe, which measures the
heat flow from the blood vessels to the skin and con-
verts it to body temperature from the temple area in ap-
proximately 6-8 seconds.

Safety Information:

• High, prolonged fever requires immediate medical attention, especially for young
children.
• Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
• Read the enclosed instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperature readings.
Temperature readings are affected by many factors including exercise, drinking hot or
cold beverages prior to taking a reading as well as technique.
• WARNING: Keep batteries out of children's reach. Swallowing a battery could be
harmful. Batteries should not be recharged or placed into extreme heat as they may
explode.
• WARNING: It is recommended to remove the batteries from the thermometer
when it is not used for a long period. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, recharge, put
in backwards, disassemble, mix with used or other battery types – they may explode or
leak and cause injury. Waste batteries should be deposited in a batteries recycling trash
only.
• WARNING: This product may contain a chemical known to the state of california
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• CAUTION: Do not drop the thermometer or expose to heavy shock.
• CAUTION: Do not immerse thermometer in water or any other liquid.
• CAUTION: Do not store the unit in direct sunlight, at a high temperature, in high
humidity or dust.
• CAUTION: Stop using the thermometer if it operates erratically or if display mal-
functions.
• CAUTION: Clean the thermometer probe before storing.
• CAUTION: Do not attempt to disassemble the unit except to replace the batteries.
• CAUTION: Do not autoclave. Please note the cleaning procedures described in
this manual
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