Summary of Contents for AMC Pet-Temp PT-300
- Page 1 Pet-Temp ® Instant Ear Thermometer for Pets Home Use Model PT-300 Quick Start Instruction Manual 6215 Ferris Square, San Diego, CA 92121, U.S.A. Toll-free Customer Service: 1-877-PET-TEMP (738-8367) Telephone: 858-677-3880 www.pet-temp.com...
- Page 2 ® Pet-Temp Quick Start Step 1 – Locating the Ear Canal A. The ear canal begins directly behind the tragus. As a point of reference, identify the tragus and the ear canal of a human. Fig. 1 shows the tragus on a human.
- Page 3 Step 2 – Understanding your Pet-Temp A. The Pet-Temp Instant Ear Thermometer (Fig. 4) has a sensor arm that can be folded for storage and opened when the probe is to be inserted into your pet’s ear canal for temperature measurement. B.
- Page 4 temperature measured will also show on the display for two seconds at start-up. F. To change the scale from Fahrenheit to Celsius or vice versa, insert a paper clip into the C/F switch hole and push. Step 3 – Installing the Lens Cover A.
- Page 5 Step 4 – Starting the Pet-Temp® A. Press and release the Activation Button. The Display screen will briefly show the “Test Image” (Fig. 6). You will also see the “Lens Cover” symbol to remind you that a new Lens Cover must be installed. B.
- Page 6 Step 5 – Measuring Temperature ►It is best to have another person stabilize the animal’s head while measuring a temperature. A. As we did in Step 1, find your pet’s ear canal. Remember, it is located directly behind the tragus. While pulling the ear towards the tail, insert the probe into the ear canal as deep as possible as seen in Figures 9 and 10.
- Page 7 B. When the probe is as deep as possible (fitting tightly), push the Activation Button (Fig. 12). Within one second, the Pet-Temp will “beep” signaling it has finished measuring the temperature. ►Do not leave the probe in the ear for longer than 3 seconds as this may result in reduced accuracy.
- Page 8 Step 6 – Determine a Normal Baseline Temperature A. As a point of reference for future temperature measurement, you should establish a baseline temperature for your pet. This should be done over several days at the same time everyday (6:00 to 9:00 a.m.
- Page 9 Pet-Temp to the factory for service. For a nominal charge and at the Company’s discretion, AMC will either replace the battery or exchange the thermometer. The battery symbol (Fig. 16) will be flashing when the battery capacity is depleted.
- Page 10 Error Messages Ambient air temperature is either too hot or too cold. Operating ambient air temperature range is 50F – 104F (10.0C – 40C) Measured temperature is lower than 93.2F (34C) Measured temperature is higher than 109.4F (43C) Temperature of the probe is not stable. Wait a couple of minutes and retake temperature.
- Page 11 For accurate temperature measurement, the ear should be clear of hair, wax or debris. Commercial ear cleaning products are available through your veterinarian or your local pet product retailer. The Pet-Temp has been designed to quickly and easily measure animal ear temperature.
- Page 12 “core” temperature. Rapid changes in “core” temperature reflect much faster at the ear drum region than at the rectum. Unlike rectal temperatures, the accuracy of your ear thermometer is not influenced by food, digestion or intestinal gases. Depending on the “core” body temperature of the animal, ear and rectal temperatures may not match perfectly.
- Page 13 The Pet-Temp operation resembles a digital camera in that it incorporates a lens, a light sensing device and a microcomputer. Contrary to the ear thermometers intended for human applications, the Pet-Temp infrared probe is specially designed to fit into ear canals of most animals and will not injure the ear canal or ear drum. Why measure your pet’s temperature? Animals are just like small children, they can’t tell us when they’re sick.
- Page 14 position the probe in the correct position of most companion animals: from kittens to large dogs. Maintenance and Care The Pet-Temp Instant Ear Thermometer is a precision instrument that requires very little care to assure years of reliable operation. The following is the recommended maintenance: 1.
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Page 15: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Measure ▪Dirty probe lens or lens cover ▪Clean lens with alcohol and cotton Temperature ▪Incorrect insertion of probe into reading appears swab. Use new, clean Lens Cover ▪Retake temperature with the correct too low an ear canal. - Page 16 Limited Warranty The Pet-Temp (Model PT-300) Instant Ear Thermometer is warranted by Advanced Monitors Corporation to be free from manufacturing defects for one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser when used at home. This warranty does not cover malfunction or damage that is the result of misuse, abuse or intentional damage to the product.
- Page 17 Service Pet-Temp (Model PT-300) Instant Ear Thermometer contains no user serviceable components. If you encounter problems while using the instrument, follow these steps: 1. Read the Trouble Shooting section. It may contain the solution to your problem. 2. Access our web page: www.pet-temp.com. It may contain a solution to your problem and will allow you to communicate with Customer Service through e-mail.