Southern Health DET-306 Quick Reference Manual

Model: DET-306
General:
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Unit requires two AAA batteries – remove battery cover to replace batteries if needed.
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Always store in clean dry place where thermometer will not become excessively cold (-25°C) or hot (35°C)
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Fluctuations in ambient temperature of the environment may reduce accuracy of measurement leading to a false high
or low reading (e.g., if placed on window ledge exposed to hot sun, in direct line of air conditioner or fan)
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Place IR thermometer in measuring environment for 30 minutes prior to use for most accurate results.
Start-Up:
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The IR thermometer should be in the same temperature environment it will be used in for approximately 30 minutes
prior to taking temperature.
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Check battery – if battery is low when starting up, replace. The thermometer will turn on in the setup mode, (the
date and time does not need to be setup just wait 1 minute for the thermometer to turn off or press and release
the on/off button to go through all the steps until the thermometer turns off).
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Setting the temperature to Celsius, With the thermometer off press and hold the start button for 3 seconds and the F
symbol will show on the screen, press and release the start button to change to C, press and release the on/off button
to exit and save the setting.
Use:
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Ensure forehead clean, and hair is out of the way for most accurate reading.
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Note: Cosmetics or sweat on forehead will affect the measurement accuracy.
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Press the on/off button to turn on the thermometer, it will do a self-check and beep, it is now ready to use.
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Aim the thermometer in the centre of the forehead (2-3 cm away from forehead) press and release the start button
and you will get the temperature reading.
Cleaning Instructions:
In the absence of manufacturer's instructions for cleaning, the following IP&C recommendations are to be followed for
use and cleaning of Infrared Thermometers:
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Perform hand hygiene prior to use and when stopping use
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Thermometer can be used for multiple people without cleaning/disinfecting in between as long as the thermometer:
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Does not touch the individual being screened
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Is being handled by one screener only
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Is placed on a clean surface (i.e., paper towel, blue pad) between use by a single screener
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Thermometer must be cleaned and disinfected:
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If the thermometer touches the person being screened
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If the thermometer becomes contaminated
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In between use by multiple screeners
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At end of screening period
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Cleaning and disinfection procedure
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Obtain an Accel INTERvention disinfectant wipe or OxivirTb wipe – express extra liquid from the wipe before
cleaning and disinfecting the device
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Wipe thermometer with damp wipe, ensuring 1 minute of wet contact time
NON-CONTACT INFRARED THERMOMETER
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Device is for Point of Entry Screening Only-NOT for Patient/Resident Use
Time and Date
Forehead mode
Object mode
Battery symbol
Memory mode
Temperature symbol
Temperature indicator
Temperature value
Revised: May 1, 2020