Helen of Troy VICKS SpeedRead V912CAV1 Owner's Manual

SpeedRead
Model V912CAV1
Probe Tip
This thermometer should be used by adults only. For Household use only.
DO NOT leave the device unattended with children under the age of 12.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing the Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer. With a large screen display and Fever InSight
Please read these instructions carefully to help ensure accurate temperatures and safe operation. When used properly, this high-quality product can give you years of accurate, dependable service.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer is a handheld, battery-powered, predictive, digital stick thermometer intended for the intermittent determination of human body temperature orally, rectally,
or under the arm, in a home-use environment for people of all ages (infants, children, and adults). It is intended to be used with a single-use, disposable probe cover for all measurements.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
• High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children. Please contact your physician.
DO NOT allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
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DO NOT allow children to walk or run during temperature taking.
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DO NOT store this thermometer in temperature extremes below -25 °C or over 60 °C or in excessive humidity (above 95% non-condensing relative humidity).
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DO NOT use the thermometer if there are signs of damage on the thermometer itself. If damaged, DO NOT attempt to repair the product.
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DO NOT use this device close to strong electromagnetic fields such as mobile telephones or radio installations. Keep a distance from this device.
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If you have any questions or comments about the Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer, call our toll-free Consumer Relations Line: 1-800-477-0457 or
e-mail ConsumerRelations@HelenofTroy.com.
TEMPERATURE READINGS (Takes approximately 8 seconds)
Temperature readings vary from person to person. Although there is no one "normal" temperature reading, a temperature, taken orally, ranging between 35.8°C and 37.4°C (96.4°F and 99.4°F)
is considered normal. A rectal temperature is up to 0.6°C (1.0°F) higher and an underarm (axillary) temperature is up to 0.6°C (1.0°F) lower than a temperature
measurement taken orally.
The best method to determine your own normal temperature is to use the thermometer when you are feeling well. Record your reading twice a day (early morning and
late afternoon). Take the average of the two temperatures. This is considered your normal body temperature. Any variation from it may indicate some sort of illness and
you should consult your physician.
BEFORE USE
Your Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer is a 3-in-1 thermometer for oral, rectal, or underarm use. Whichever method is used, it is recommended that
for 15 minutes prior to use, avoid eating or drinking any liquids, exercising, taking showers or baths, or smoking.
PROBE COVERS
Disposable probe covers are provided with your Vicks SpeedRead Thermometer. Place a cover on the probe tip each time the thermometer is used to help prevent the spread of germs.
OPERATING YOUR Vicks SpeedRead DIGITAL THERMOMETER
1. TURNING THE UNIT ON
a. Turn unit on by pressing the On/Off button (Fig. 1).
b. A beep will sound and the display will flash Red/Yellow/Green for 1 second.
c. Wait for unit to get ready
– The display will perform a self-test (Fig. 2).
– The display will show last measurement for 2 seconds (Fig. 3).
– After about 5 seconds, the display will show it' s ready (Fig. 4).
2. SELECTING A TEMPERATURE LOCATION
Oral Use
• It is suggested to use a probe cover for Oral Use. Discard the probe cover after taking a temperature.
It is important to place the tip of the thermometer well under the tongue to get a good, accurate reading (Fig. 5).
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Place sensor tip in areas marked with "
• When the peak temperature is reached (usually 9 seconds), 5 beep signals will sound and the "°C" sign will
stop flashing. The temperature is now ready to read and will not change when the thermometer is removed.
• Dispose of used probe cover and wash the thermometer as recommended.
Under-the-arm (Axillary) Use
This method is used for babies and young children.
• Wipe the underarm with a towel.
• Place the probe tip under the arm so the tip is touching the skin and position your arm next to your body
(Fig. 6) . With a young child it is sometimes helpful to hug the child to keep their arm next to their body.
This ensures that the room air does not affect the reading.
• When the peak temperature is reached (usually 11 seconds), 5 beep signals will sound and the "°C" sign will
stop flashing. The temperature is now ready to read and will not change when the thermometer is removed.
Note: This method produces a temperature up to 0.6°C (1.0°F) lower than a temperature taken orally.
• Wash the thermometer as recommended.
Rectal Use
Commonly used for babies, young children, or when it is difficult to take an oral or underarm temperature.
• Cover the thermometer' s tip with a probe cover and lubricate with a water-soluble jelly for easier insertion.
DO NOT use petroleum jelly. Read the label of the lubricant to be sure you are using the right kind.
• Lay the individual on his/her side. If the individual is an infant, the proper position for a baby is to lay
on its stomach with legs hanging down, either across your knees or at the edge of a bed or changing table. This positions the infant' s
rectum for safe and easy insertion of the thermometer.
• Gently insert the tip of the thermometer NO MORE THAN 1/2 inch into the rectum. If you detect
resistance, stop. Hold the thermometer in place during measurement.
• When the peak temperature is reached (usually 10 seconds) 5 beep signals will sound and the "°C" sign will stop flashing. The
temperature is now ready to read and will not change when the thermometer is removed.
Note: This method produces a temperature up to 0.6°C (1.0°F) higher than a
temperature taken orally.
• Dispose of used probe cover and wash the thermometer as recommended.
3. FEVER INSIGHT ® FEATURE
Fever InSight helps you to better understand the meaning of your child' s temperature with the colour
indicated on the display. The screen displays Green for a Normal temperature,
Yellow for a Fever and a Red for a High Fever. Five (5) rapid audible beeps indicate temperatures over
38.5°C (101.3°F) alerting that the individual may have a fever.
4. TURNING THE UNIT OFF
Turn the thermometer off by pressing the On/Off button. If you forget to turn it off,
the thermometer will automatically turn off after approximately 1 1/2 minutes.
5. CHANGING TEMPERATURE SCALE FROM °C TO °F OR °F TO °C
With power off, press and hold the power button for about 5 seconds until "Lo" (Fig. 4) appears in the screen. Release and press the power button to switch from the current scale
to the alternate scale and release. After about 3 seconds the unit is ready to take a reading (°C or °F symbol starts flashing).
6. TO RECALL THE LAST TEMPERATURE
When the thermometer is turned on, the display will show a test, after which the last measured temperature will be shown for approximately 2 seconds on the LCD display.
CARE AND CLEANING
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In order to avoid contamination we recommend cleaning the thermometer after every use by washing with soap and warm water or rubbing alcohol
(70% isopropyl alcohol). This cleaning method will not affect the accuracy of your thermometer.
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Wipe dry with soft cloth.
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DO NOT BOIL OR CLEAN IN DISHWASHER. This will cause the thermometer to no longer function and will void the warranty.
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DO NOT wash the unit with any thinner or chemical solvent.
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Store your thermometer in a dry location free from dust and contamination and away from direct sunlight.
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Life:
Temperature Range:
"BPA Free" Implies:
Beeper:
Error Messages:
Accuracy in Water-bath:
Operating ambient temperature range:
Storage temperature range:
Conforms to ASTM E1112, Kaz USA, Inc., a Helen of Troy Company, 400 Donald Lynch Boulevard, Suite 300, Marlborough, MA 01752.
STORAGE AND USE
Operating or storing outside these ranges and dropping the thermometer may negatively impact the measurement and potentially damage the thermometer:
• Operating environment must be between 10°C and 40°C.
• Operating and storage environment must be between 15-95% relative humidity.
• Store between -25°C and 60°C.
• If core body temperature is lower than ambient temperature the reading may be negatively impacted.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
The Vicks SpeedRead Digital Thermometer features a long life battery. When the "
1. Using a coin, unlock the battery cover and carefully remove the battery with a non-metallic instrument.
2. Replace the battery with a CR1632 silver oxide type or equivalent. Insert the new battery with the positive (+) side facing the battery cover.
3. Carefully replace the battery cover and, using a coin, tighten the cover.
4. Ensure the battery door is completely secure after replacing the battery.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
A. This 1 year limited warranty applies to repair or replacement of product found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from commercial,
abusive, unreasonable use or supplemental damage. Defects that are the result of normal wear and tear will not be considered manufacturing defects under this warranty. KAZ IS NOT LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from the original date of purchase.
B. At its option, Kaz will repair or replace this product if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship.
C. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from any unauthorized attempts to repair or from any use not in accordance with the instruction manual.
Call us toll-free at 1-800-477-0457 or e-mail: ConsumerRelations@HelenofTroy.com. Please be sure to specify a model number.
NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS FIRST OR SEE YOUR WARRANTY. DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE DEVICE HOUSING YOURSELF, DOING SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
© 2024 All rights reserved. Manufactured by: Kaz USA, Inc., a Helen of Troy Company, 400 Donald Lynch Blvd., Suite 300, Marlborough, MA 01752 USA.
Imported by: Kaz Canada, Inc., a Helen of Troy Company, 6700 Century Avenue, Suite 210, Mississauga, ON L5N 6A4 Canada.
®
Fever InSight and SpeedRead
Certain trademarks used under license from The Procter & Gamble Company or its affiliates.
Made and printed in China.
Digital Thermometer
TM
On/Off Button
3
". Keep mouth closed and sit still to help ensure an accurate measurement.
500 readings after storage for 1 year or using 1 time every other day for 2 years.
32.0°C~43°C (89.6°F-109.4°F). If less than 32°C (89.6°F), "Lo" is displayed.
If more than 43°C (109.4°F), "Hi" is displayed.
1. Plastics used to make the thermometer are BPA Free
2. A comprehensive audit to ensure a BPA Free process
3. A screening test based on acceptance criteria
5 audible double beeps will sound when peak temperature is reached. For temperatures over 38.5°C (101.3°F)
5 rapid audible beeps will sound.
The display will read "Err" when a malfunction occurs and the unit will power off after 1 minute.
+/- 0.1°C (+/- 0.2°F) between 35.5°C - 41.6°C (96.0°F - 107.0°F) at room temperature of 21.6°C (71°F).
Determination of accuracy in a water-bath requires accessing a special test mode. There is no difference or correction between the water-bath
reading and the predictive reading for this thermometer. Please contact
Helen of Troy for instructions related to use in water-bath mode.
10°C - 40°C (50°F-104°F)
-25°C to 60°C (-13°F to 140°F) and 15-95% Relative Humidity
" appears and flashes in the center top of the display, the battery is exhausted and needs replacing.
To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at appropriate collection sites according to national or local
regulations. Keep out of reach of young children, elderly and pets.
You should first read all Instructions before attempting to use this product.
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are trademarks owned by Helen of Troy Limited.
® , this accurate instrument was designed for faster and easier temperature taking.
Fig. 6
Color Range (°C)
Green 35.8 T =37.4
≤ <
Yellow 37.4 T =38.5
< <
Red 38.5+
Battery
Compartment
(on back side)
Large Display
with Fever InSight
®
backlight
Displays in °C / °F
IMPORTANT: Before first use,
remove label from the display.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Range (°F) Meaning
96.4 T =99.4 Normal
≤ <
99.4 T =101.3 Fever
< <
101.3 T High Fever
<
Type BF Applied Part