Important Safety Instructions - Microlife IR 1DE1 Instruction Manual

High Temperature Indication
10 short beeps and a red LCD backlight alert the patient that he/she
may have a temperature above 37.5 °C.

2. Important Safety Instructions

• Never use the thermometer for purposes other than those it has
been intened for. Please follow the general safety precautions
when using on children.
• Never immerse this Thermometer into water or other
liquids (not waterproof). For cleaning please follow the
instructions in the «Cleaning and Storage» section.
• Keep the instrument away from direct exposure to the sun and
keep it in a dust-free, dry area at a temperature between
5 - 40°C (41 - 104°F).
• Do not use the thermometer if there are signs of damage to the
measuring tip or to the instrument itself. If damaged, do not
attempt to repair the instrument! Please contact your nearest
Microlife customer service department.
• Earwax in the ear canal may cause a lower temperature
reading. Therefore it is important to ensure the subject's ear
canal is clean.
• This Thermometer consists of high-quality precision parts. Do
not drop the instrument! Protect it from severe impact and
shock. Do not twist the instrument and the measuring probe!
WARNING:
• Use of this IR thermometer is not intended as a substitute
for consultation with your physician.
• Thermometer is not waterproof! Please NEVER immerse
into liquids without a probe cover.
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