Pairing the Thermometer and Main Unit ............12 5. Using the Thermometer .............13 Temperature Measurement ................13 6. Care & Cleaning..............15 General ......................15 Returning the IRT10 Thermometer and System Components ....... 15 Service ......................15 Periodic Safety Checks .................. 15 7. Troubleshooting ..............16 General ......................16 Obtaining Technical Assistance ..............
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and fi tness for a particular purpose.
General Safety Information This section contains important safety information related to general use of the IRT10 wireless thermometer. Other important safety information appears throughout the manual Important! Before using this equipment, please study this manual carefully and familiarise yourself with the controls, display features and operating techniques.
It is available as an option for the SC300 SPOT CHECK Vital Signs Monitor. Features of the IRT10 Wireless Themometer Physical The IRT10 wireless tympanic thermometer is a clinical grade hand held thermometer indicated for the intermittent measurment of body temperature in patients of all ages. Electrical The Thermometer is powered by two AAA dry cells.
Intended Use The Thermometer is intended for use by trained healthcare professionals in healthcare settings to measure human body temperature in patients of all ages. It uses an infra red technique to measure the amount of infrared energy refl ected from the tympanic membrane.
Description of Controls, Indicators, Symbols and Displays Thermometer Controls and Display Temperature probe status indicator Start measurment Display Infra red sensor Lens ejector Battery compartment...
Function / Display Battery status Lens fi lter status Wireless status Scale ºC or ºF Measurement Description of Symbols/ Indicators The symbols and Indicators are described as follows: Symbols Description Attention, consult accompanying documents. Battery charging indicator lamp Refer to instructions for use IPX1 Protection against vertically falling water drops Date of manufacture...
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Symbols Description Conformité Européenne Complies with medical device directive 93/42/ Disposal instructions Manufacturer This way Up Fragile – Handle with care Limit of stacking layers Keep dry...
Setup WARNING: The IRT10 Wireless Thermometer is a prescription device and is to be operated by qualifi ed personnel only. It is designed for use by medical clinicians. WARNING: Discarded battery may explode during incineration. Follow local government ordinances and recycle instructions regarding disposal or recycling of device components, including batteries.
Installing the Batteries WARNING: Dispose of Battery in accordance with local requirements and regulation. Follow local instructions regarding disposal or recycling of batteries. CAUTION: Measured or displayed data may not be assured in the low battery or the critical low battery condition. CAUTION: Discarded battery may explode during incineration.
Using the Thermometer The Thermometer must be calibrated at least once every two years, contact your service personnel when calibration is necessary Use only specifi ed protective lens covers The protective lens cover is single-use. Repeated use might give rise to cross infection.
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Press the START button once, the sensor will sound a quick double beep indicating that its ready to measure. Press the START button once again and after a short period, the sensor will sound a long single tone indicating that the measurement is complete. Remove the thermometer.
® Qualifi ed service personnel in the user’s institution should perform periodic inspections of the equipment. If service is necessary, contact qualifi ed service personnel or Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd Service Department. If the institution’s service personnel cannot correct problems, the equipment should be returned to Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd for service.
<34°C (108°F) clean. Remeasure. Obtaining Technical Assistance For technical information and assistance, or to order a service manual, call Huntleigh Healthcare Ltd Service Department. The service manual includes information required by qualifi ed service personnel when servicing the Smartsigns Compact 300.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic emissions The IRT10 infrared ear thermometer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specifi ed below. The customer or the user of the IRT10 infrared ear thermometer should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The IRT10 infrared ear thermometer is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specifi ed below. The customer or the user of the IRT10 infrared ear thermometer should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Guidance and Manufacturer’s declaration - electromagnetic immunity The IRT10 infrared ear thermometer intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specifi ed below. The customer or the user of the IRT10 infrared ear thermometer should assure that it is used in such an environment.
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Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Smartsigns® Compact 300 The IRT10 infrared ear thermometer is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. the customer or user of the IRT10 infrared ear thermometer can help...
Specifi cations 9.1 Equipment Classifi cation Type of protection against Internally powered equipment electric shock. Degree of protection against electric shock Mode of operation. Continuous Degree of protection against IPX1 harmful ingress of particles and/or water. Degree of safety of Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of a application in the presence of FLAMMABLE ANAESTHETIC MIXTURE WITH AIR,...
9.4 Environmental Operation Temperature 15 °C to 36 °C (59 °F to 96.8 °F) Humidity ≤85% non-condensing Altitude 700 hPa to 1060hPa Transport and Storage Temperature –25 °C to 55 °C (-13 °F to 131 °F) Humidity ≤85% non-condensing Altitude 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Note: The system may not meet its performance specifi...
Mark the package ‘Service Department ‘ For further details, refer to NHS document HSG(93)26 (UK only). Huntleigh Diagnostics reserve the right to return product that does not contain a decontamination certifi cate. A service manual is available for the Smartsigns series.
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