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Welch Allyn SureTemp Directions For Use Manual

Welch Allyn SureTemp Directions For Use Manual

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INTRODUCTION ....................................................................... 2
SAFETY & WARNINGS ............................................................. 2
SETUP ....................................................................................... 3
CHANGING PROBES ....................................................... 4
OPERATION .............................................................................. 4
TAKING ORAL TEMPERATURES ..................................... 6
TAKING RECTAL TEMPERATURES ................................. 8
TAKING AXILLARY TEMPERATURES .............................. 9
FEATURES .............................................................................. 10
DISPLAY & ERROR INDICATORS ........................................... 11
CLEANING AND STERILIZATION ........................................... 13
BATTERY REPLACEMENT ..................................................... 13
CUSTOMER SERVICE ............................................................ 14
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ................................................... 14
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................... 14
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................... BACK COVER
600 Service Manual
670/675 Service Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    670/675 Service Manual Thermo Menu 600 Service Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............... 2 SAFETY & WARNINGS ............. 2 SETUP ..................3 CHANGING PROBES ............4 OPERATION ................4 TAKING ORAL TEMPERATURES ........6 TAKING RECTAL TEMPERATURES ......... 8 TAKING AXILLARY TEMPERATURES ......9 FEATURES ................
  • Page 2 Probe cover box 10. Probe cover Probe storage well Display 11. Fahrenheit/Celsius Backlight/Recall switch select switch Timer switch 12. Normal/Monitor mode Display legends select switch Battery access door 13. Probe storage channel Probe handle collar 14. Probe connector Ejection button receptacle Figure 1...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ® The Welch Allyn SureTemp is a portable thermistor ther- mometer to be used for measuring patient temperatures ranging from 28.9°C to 42.2°C (84°F to 108°F). Oral and rectal probes utilize single-use disposable probe covers which limit cross-contamination. Oral and rectal temperatures are taken using Normal or Monitor operating modes.

  • Page 4: Setup

    Contact our Cus- tomer Service Department for immediate assistance. SETUP 1. Unpack the Welch Allyn Thermometer System. Check for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. 2. Select the desired probe (oral probe - blue for oral or axillary, rectal probe - red).

  • Page 5: Changing Probes

    Remove the tab from a box of 25 Welch Allyn disposable probe covers (part number 05031) and insert the box into the storage well on the thermometer. CHANGING PROBES •...
  • Page 6 NOTE: Under certain con- Figure 3 ditions, the thermometer will automatically switch to Monitor mode. These con- ditions are: • The temperature of the probe is less than 94.5°F for 30 seconds after re- moving the probe from probe storage channel. •...

  • Page 7: Taking Oral Temperatures

    6. Take a temperature ac- cording to the following instructions: TAKING ORAL TEMPERATURES ® The ability of the SureTemp to take an accurate tempera- ture in 4 seconds requires correct user technique. 1. Insert the probe tip gently into the patient’s slightly Figure 7 opened mouth.
  • Page 8 2. Hold the probe in place, Figure 8 keeping the tip in contact with tissue during the entire temperature mea- surement process. (Fig- ure 8). Holding the probe still will ensure a fast and accurate mea- surement. 3. During the temperature Figure 9 measurement cycle, “walking”...

  • Page 9: Taking Rectal Temperatures

    5. After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the patient, then eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the probe. (Figure 1). NOTE: When using the Monitor mode, allow the tempera- ture readout to stabilize for 3 minutes. TAKING RECTAL TEMPERATURES 1.

  • Page 10: Taking Axillary Temperatures

    NOTE: When using the Monitor mode, allow the temperature readout to stabilize for 3 minutes. TAKING AXILLARY TEMPERATURES Axillary temperatures should only be taken when the SureTemp ® is in the Monitor mode with an oral probe.

  • Page 11: Features

    Place arm snugly at the Figure 14 patient’s side to reduce the cooling effects of evaporation and con- vection. Leave probe in place for approxi- mately 3 minutes. (Figure 14). After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the patient, then eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button.

  • Page 12: Display & Error Indicators

    DISPLAY & ERROR INDICATORS Instrument Malfunction: If this icon is displayed, record error code shown on the display and contact the Welch Allyn Customer Service Department. Broken Probe: Probe has been damaged. Install new probe. Probe Position: Probe has broken contact with the...
  • Page 13 icon will be turned off but will reappear at the end of the temperature measurement. It is recommended that a new temperature be taken. Low Battery: A blinking battery icon indicates that the batteries are low and need to be changed. A non- blinking icon indicates that the batteries are too low for the thermometer to functions.

  • Page 14: Cleaning And Sterilization

    Error Codes: If an error code displays, refer to the troubleshooting section of your technical manual or contact Welch Allyn Customer Service. Display Test: All segments of the thermometer display will appear briefly when the probe is removed from the storage channel to ensure proper function.

  • Page 15: Customer Service

    CUSTOMER SERVICE For customer service, technical or clinical support, please contact Welch Allyn at (800) 854-2904 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time. ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE • Wall Mount Bracket with locking mechanism for securing thermometer to wall or cabinet.

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive © 1996 by Welch Allyn Instruments, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, without prior consent in writing from Welch Allyn.

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