Changing The Battery; Troubleshooting And Special Indications - ADC Adtemp 427 Temple Touch Use, Care & Maintenance

Changing the battery:

To install/replace, first switch off the device. Remove the battery cover by sliding it
out of its housing. Firmly attach the batteries to their place, making sure polarity is
correct. (see engraving on the bottom of battery compartment). Slide the battery
cover back into place.

Troubleshooting and special indications:

The thermometer has been designed to display feedback-warnings to en-
sure proper usage and accurate temperature measurement. When an
error appears, the device will "beep" 5 times, and then the thermometer
will turn off automatically. In the event of a malfunction or incorrect tem-
perature measurement, the following warnings will be displayed:
HI: If the measured temperature is above 107.6°F (42°C) the de-
vice will beep and display HI".
Remedy: Turn the unit OFF, wait 1 minute and then ON again. Re-
take temperature using proper technique. If still reads HI, this indicates that the pa-
tient has a high fever. Seek immediate medical attention. NOTE: This is not a device
malfunction.
LO: If the measured temperature is below 95°F (35°C) the device
will beep and display "LO".
Remedy: Turn the unit OFF, wait 1 minute and then ON again. Re-
take temperature using proper technique. If still reads LO, this indicates that the
patient has a low body temperature.
NOTE: This is not a device malfunction.
Er.1: If the thermometer is too cold or too hot to operate. The de-
vice will beep 5 times and display "Er.1"
Remedy: 1. Verify room temperature within product range 60.8°F-
104°F (16° C - 40° C).
2. Wait 1 minute and then retake temperature using proper technique.
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