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  • Page 1 ® SureTemp Plus REF 690 and 692...
  • Page 2 Metrex Research Corporation (800) 841-1428. ©2003 by Welch Allyn, 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 written consent from Welch Allyn.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SYMBOLS AND DESCRIPTIONS ........1-1 SAFETY AND WARNINGS .

  • Page 5: Symbols And Descriptions

    Parliament and the Council of the European Union on Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE). If this product is contaminated, this directive does not apply. For more specific disposal information, see www.welchallyn.com/weee, or contact Welch Allyn Customer Service at +44 207 365 6780.

  • Page 6: Safety And Warnings

    The use of any other probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors or result in inaccurate readings. Do not take a patient’s temperature without using a Welch Allyn disposable probe cover. Doing so can cause patient discomfort, patient cross contamination, and erroneous temperature readings.
  • Page 7 Contact the Welch Allyn Customer Service Department for assistance. Welch Allyn recommends that batteries are removed for long term storage since alkaline batteries can deteriorate and leak over extended periods of time, and possibly cause damage to the thermometer.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    The Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus is a portable thermistor thermometer used for accurately measuring body temperatures at oral, axillary, or rectal sites.

  • Page 9: Suretemp Plus Model Comparison Chart

    SURETEMP PLUS MODEL COMPARISON CHART This manual describes features found in SureTemp Plus model 690 and 692 thermometers. Certain features are not available to users of the model 690 thermometer. SureTemp Plus SureTemp Plus Model 690 Model 692 Probe Cover Storage F/C Conversion Last Temperature Recall Monitor Mode...

  • Page 10: Indications/Contraindications

    INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS The Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus thermometer measures patient’s temperature in the oral, axillary, and rectal body sites of adult, pediatric, and newborn patients. The device is not designed, sold, or intended for use except as indicated. PARTS AND FEATURES You can find the serial number of your device on a label affixed to the rear housing inside the unit’s probe cover storage compartment.

  • Page 11: Button Functions

    BUTTON FUNCTIONS Buttons Procedure Press and release the C/F (Celsius/Fahrenheit) button to toggle between temperature scales any time a temperature is displayed on the LCD. Pulse Timer Press and release the Pulse Timer button to activate (692 Only) the timer. Audible beeps sound at 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 seconds.
  • Page 12 “snaps” into position and is completely seated to the thermometer. Place the probe into the well. Insert the box of Welch Allyn disposable probe covers into the probe cover storage holder. To open the box of probe covers, remove and discard the tear- away corner.

  • Page 13: Display Indicators

    DISPLAY INDICATORS Instrument Malfunction The device is not working properly. Call Welch Allyn’s Customer Service Department for assistance. Broken Probe The probe is broken. Replace probe or call Welch Allyn’s Customer Service Department for assistance. Loss of Tissue Contact The probe has lost contact with the patient’s tissue.
  • Page 14 Walking Segments The dark bar will move around the display when the thermometer is in the process of taking a temperature. Oral Mode This flashing icon and/or word are displayed to show that the Oral Mode is selected. Adult Axillary Mode This flashing icon and/or words are displayed to show that the Adult Axillary Mode is selected.
  • Page 15 Patient Temperature Is Lower than Measurement Range Limit of 80.0 °F (26.7 °C) Ambient Temperature Exceeds Upper Measurement Range Limit of 104.0 °F (40.0 °C) Ambient Temperature Is Lower than Measurement Range Limit of 50.0 °F (10.0 °C) Pulse Timer This icon indicates that the device is in the Pulse Timer Mode.

  • Page 16: Oral Temperature Measurement

    The probe handle will move slightly to engage the probe cover. Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of other manufacturer’s probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors and/or inaccuracy.
  • Page 17 Hold the probe in place, keeping the tip of the probe in contact with the oral tissue throughout the measurement process. Rotating “walking” segments appear on the display, indicating that measurement is in progress. The unit will beep three times when the final temperature is reached. The measurement site, temperature scale, and patient temperature will display on the LCD.

  • Page 18: Axillary Temperature Measurement

    AXILLARY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Using Probe with Blue Ejection Button and Blue Probe Well When used correctly, the SureTemp Plus thermometer accurately measures an axillary temperature for pediatric patients (ages 17 and younger) in approximately 10–13 seconds and for adult patients (ages 18 and older) in approximately 12–15 seconds.
  • Page 19 Load a probe cover by inserting the probe into a probe cover and pressing the probe handle down firmly. The probe handle will move slightly to engage the probe cover. Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of other manufacturer’s probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors and/or inaccuracy.

  • Page 20: Rectal Temperature Measurement

    The probe handle will move slightly to engage the probe cover. Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of other manufacturer’s probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors and/or inaccuracy.
  • Page 21 temperature before removing the probe from the site, as the temperature reading is not maintained in memory. Long-term continuous monitoring beyond three minutes is not recommended in Rectal Mode. After the temperature measurement is complete, remove the probe from the patient’s rectum.

  • Page 22: Monitor Mode Temperature Measurement

    Load a probe cover by inserting the probe into a probe cover and pressing the probe handle down firmly. The probe handle will move slightly to engage the probe cover. Use only Welch Allyn probe covers. The use of other manufacturer’s probe covers or no probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors and/or inaccuracy.
  • Page 23 Record the temperature before removing the probe from the site. Eject the probe cover by firmly pressing the ejection button on the top of the probe. 10. Replace the probe in the probe well to clear the display and reset the thermometer to Normal Mode.

  • Page 24: Instrument Security

    INSTRUMENT SECURITY The SureTemp Model 692 thermometer is equipped with electronic security options designed to reduce the risk of theft. These options include both Temperature Count and Instant-On security features. TEMPERATURE COUNT The Temperature Count security feature allows you to take a set number of temperature readings before the instrument goes into the security alarm state.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BATTERIES Remove the box of probe covers from the probe cover storage compartment on the back of the unit. Remove the probe and the probe well. Press inward on the textured grips on each side of the assembly to remove the battery door from the back of the unit.

  • Page 26: Disposal

    DO NOT use steam, heat, or gas sterilization on the thermometer or probe. DO NOT autoclave the thermometer or the probe. CLEANING THE REMOVABLE PROBE WELL • Remove the probe well from the unit. Unplug the latching probe connector to prevent the device from consuming battery power while you are cleaning the probe well.

  • Page 27: Performance And Technical Specifications

    PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 50.0 °F to 104.0 °F (10.0 °C to 40.0°C) Ambient Operating Temperature Range Operating Altitude -557 ft. to +16,000 ft / -170m to +4877m 80.0 °F to 110.0 °F (26.7 °C to 43.3 °C) Patient Temperature Range Temperature Predict Time* Oral: Approximately 4–6 secs.

  • Page 28: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Before returning a product for repair, you must first obtain authorization from Welch Allyn. If you are advised to return a product to Welch Allyn for service or repair, you should schedule the repair with the Welch Allyn Service Center nearest you.

  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    Welch Allyn. Loss or damage in shipment shall be at the purchaser’s risk. Welch Allyn will not be responsible for loss associated with the use of any Welch Allyn product that (1) has had the serial number defaced, (2) has been repaired by...

  • Page 30: Service Centers

    SERVICE CENTERS For information about any Welch Allyn product, call Welch Allyn Customer Support: USA +1 800 535 6663 Australia +61 2 9638 3000 + 1 315 685 4560 +800 074 793 Canada +1 800 561 8797 China +86 21 6327 9631...
  • Page 32 4341 State Street Road Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153 Tel: +1 800 535 6663 Fax: +1 315 685 3361 www.welchallyn.com 71213-0000 Ver. E Printed in Mexico.

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