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- Page 1 V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROFESSIONAL THERMOMETER Model V940 Questions or comments? Call toll free at: 1-800-477-0457 consumerrelations@kaz.com www.kaz.com...
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Page 2: Quick Start Guide
V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 2 QUICK START GUIDE FIRST TIME USE: Pull plastic strip from Battery Compartment. Discard. Remove protective 98.6°F label from the LCD display. Discard. Press Wait for display to indicate OK. pull out probe. Oral... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Start Guide Helpful Guidelines Cautions Introduction Your Thermometer Battery Replacement Directions For Use Operation Instructions • Oral Method • Axillary (underarm) Method • Rectal Method Changing Scale Between (°F) and (°C) -
Page 4: Helpful Guidelines
CAUTIONS 1. Temperature may only be taken by 3 methods: oral, underarm and rectal. 2. For hygienic purposes, Vicks recommends applying a probe cover for each use. (Probe covers sold separately) 3. Do not use this thermometer near combustible agents. -
Page 5: Introduction
50°F and 89.6°F (10°C and 32°C). The Vicks Professional Thermometer is hospital tested and meets the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) accuracy requirement specified in ASTM standard E1112 when used under normal operating conditions. -
Page 6: Your Thermometer
V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 6 YOUR THERMOMETER The Vicks Professional Thermometer includes the following components: Vicks Professional Thermometer (Model V940) 2 AAA replaceable batteries (installed) Instruction Manual Removable probe cover holder + 5 disposable covers. Cord Retainer Probe... -
Page 7: Battery Replacement
11:17 AM Page 7 BATTERY REPLACEMENT The Vicks Professional Thermometer is supplied with two AAA batteries. Replace with new AAA batteries when the low battery symbol ( ) appears on the display. Open the battery cover by sliding it to the right, revealing the battery compartment. -
Page 8: Directions For Use
11:17 AM Page 8 DIRECTIONS FOR USE Vicks recommends that for 15 minutes prior to use, avoid eating or drinking any liquids, exercising, taking showers or baths, or smoking. Remain still and quiet during measurement. Accuracy of reading depends on the proper placement of the thermometer. - Page 9 V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 9 DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont’d) 4. Do not attempt to take temperature until the “OK” symbol Fig. 3 ) and backlight disappear and two beeps are heard (Fig. 3). This indicates that the thermometer is ready for use.
- Page 10 V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 10 DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont’d) Axillary (underarm) Method: Fig. 5 Wipe the underarm with a towel. Place the probe tip under the arm so the tip is touching the skin and close the arm overtop the thermometer (Fig.
- Page 11 V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 11 DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont’d) Changing Scale Between (°F) and (°C): The Thermometer can display temperature in either Fahrenheit or Centigrade. To change the scale, follow the instructions below: Fig. 7 1. Start with the thermometer turned off.
- Page 12 V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 12 DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont’d) Memory Mode Continued: The elapsed time will record for up 99 hours and 59 minutes. If there are measurements in the history that are past this time, the time area of the screen will have dashes (---).
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Page 13: Display Messages
V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 13 DISPLAY MESSAGES The thermometer has been designed to display feedback messages to ensure proper usage and accurate measurement. In the event of a malfunction or incorrect measurement, the following messages will be displayed:... -
Page 14: Care And Cleaning
NOTE: Do not submerge the thermometer in water or in other liquids...the thermometer is water resistant but not waterproof. Vicks recommends the use of probe covers for hygienic control. Protect probe sensor after use by cleaning and placing it in the holder prior to storing. -
Page 15: Product Specifications
V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Read times average 7 seconds for all measuring sites based on human clinical test results. Power supply: 1.5V AAA size battery (Alkaline) x2. 10 memories with elapsed time in hours and minutes since the last reading. -
Page 16: Lifetime Guarantee
Kaz, Incorporated • P.O. Box 544 • Hudson, NY 12534 • www.kaz.com Distributed by Kaz, Inc. under license from The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio USA. VICKS is a registered trademark of The Procter & Gamble Company. ©2005 Kaz, Incorporated...