Important Safety Instructions; How This Thermometer Measures Temperature - Microlife NC400 Manual

Safe and hygienic
 No direct skin contact.
 No risk of broken glass or mercury ingestion.
 Completely safe for use on children.
Fever alarm
10 short beeps and a red LCD backlight alert the patient
that he/she may have a temperature equal to or higher than
37.5 °C.

2. Important Safety Instructions

 Follow instructions for use. This document provides
important product operation and safety information
regarding this device. Please read this document
thoroughly before using the device and keep for future
reference.
 This device may only be used for the purposes described
in these instructions. The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by incorrect application.
 Never immerse this device in water or other liquids.
For cleaning please follow the instructions in the
«Cleaning and Disinfecting» section.
 Do not use this device if you think it is damaged or notice
anything unusual.
 Never open this device.
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 A basic physiological effect called vasoconstriction can
occur in the early stages of fever, resulting in a cool skin
effect. The recorded temperature using this thermo-
meter can, therefore, be unusually low.
 If the measurement result is not consistent with the patient's
finding or unusually low, repeat the measurement every 15
minutes or double check the result by another core body
temperature measurement.
 This device comprises sensitive components and must be
treated with caution. Observe the storage and operating
conditions described in the «Technical Specifications»
section.
 Ensure that children do not use this device unsuper-
vised; some parts are small enough to be swallowed.
 Do not use this device close to strong electromagnetic
fields such as mobile telephones or radio installations.
Keep a minimum distance of 3.3 m from such devices
when using this device.
 Protect it from:
- extreme temperatures
- impact and dropping
- contamination and dust
- direct sunlight
- heat and cold
 If the device is not going to be used for a prolonged
period the batteries should be removed.
WARNING: The measurement results given by
this device is not a diagnosis. It is not replacing
the need for the consultation of a physician, espe-
cially if not matching the patient's symptoms. Do
not rely on the measurement result only, always
consider other potentially occurring symptoms
and the patient's feedback. Calling a doctor or an
ambulance is advised if needed.
WARNING: This device is not a toy! Keep out of
reach of children and do not leave children alone
during use.
3. How this Thermometer measures Tempera-
ture
This thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from
the forehead as well as objects. This energy is collected
through the lens and converted to a temperature value.