CONTENTS The parts of the unit 2 - GB Specifi cations 3 - GB Intended use 4 - GB Precautions 5 - GB Operation of the thermometer 5 - GB What is body temperature 6 - GB Temperature measurement - Ear 6 - GB Temperature measurement - Forehead 8 - GB...
Weight 47 g (including battery) Quality guarantee DIN EN 12470-5 Medical Thermome-ters, Part 5: Standards for Infrared Ear Thermometers. Geratherm is certified in accordance ® with Council Directive 93/42/EWG and EN ISO 13485 and is entitled to affix the CE-mark (Notified Body: TÜV...
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PRECAUTIONS • This thermometer may only be used for the pur- poses described in this booklet. • It is intended only for the ear and forehead meas- ure-ments and not for rectal, oral or axillary body temperature measurement. • The thermometer is intended for private domestic use only.
INTENDED USE This thermometer is intended for the periodic measurement and monitoring of human body tempera-ture for private use. WHAT IS BODY TEMPERATURE? Body temperature refers to the internal temperature of the body (core temperature). ‘Normal’ body tempera- ture fl uctuates over the course of 24 hours. It tends to be lowest in the early morning and highest in the late afternoon.
OPERATION OF THE THERMOMETER 1. Unpack 2. Remove protective foil from the display 3. Remove contact protecting strip of battery case TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT – In order to ensure accurate measurement, the patient should fi rst rest for 30 minutes in the same room as the thermometer.
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For the temperature to 36,8 °C / 98,24 °F be measured accurately in the ear canal, the tip of the probe must be directed towards the eardrum. 34,8 °C / 94,64 °F Press the ON button and wait until you hear a beep. If no beep is heard, press and release the ON button again.
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT – FOREHEAD In order to ensure accurate measurement, the patient should fi rst rest for 30 minutes in the same room as the thermometer. Immediately after exercise or a bath, the temperature may be raised. Always check that the probe attachment is fi...
Read the temperature value displayed on the LCD panel. Temperatures measured in forehead mode are dis- played as comparable rectal temperatures. NOTE: • The precise sensing system records the heat emit- ted naturally through the skin. If the thermometer is not moved over the temple, the temperature re- corded may be lower.
MEMORY Press the MEM button. The fi rst memory cell number (“0”) will then show the stored temperature (the last reading). Press the MEM button again. Now the reading before last will be shown. The other values stored in the memory can be viewed by pressing the MEM button again.
In order to switch over to Celcius (°C), press the MEM button and then press and release the ON button while the memory cell number is displayed on the LCD panel. BATTERY REPLACEMENT AND INSERTION When the symbol appears on the LCD panel, the battery needs to be replaced.
FAULT INDICATION FAULT OR FAULT DE- CORRECTIVE FAULT SCRIPTION MEASURE SYMBOL Replace the battery. Please The battery has note: No display on run out. The (+) side the LCD panel Incorrect bat- of the battery tery polarity. must face upwards. Measurement not possible (or The thermom-...
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The battery has Replace the run out. battery. symbol is displayed Wait until the The thermom- °C symbol is eter is not displayed on yet ready for the panel. measuring. Then press symbol is The ON but- the ON button displayed ton was not as soon as you...
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION • The probe tip should be cleaned before each use. • It can be cleaned by wiping it with a cloth or cotton- wool ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. • Do not reuse the thermometer until it is completely dry.
LIMITED WARRANTY This thermometer is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase against any manufacturing defect, conditional upon normal household use. If your thermometer does not work owing to defective parts or assembly, we undertake to repair it without charge.
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Invoice No. / Receipt No.: ..... Name and address of dealer: ....Geratherm Medical AG Fahrenheitstraße 1...
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