DIGITAL EAR AND FOREHEAD THERMOMETER
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1. Weight 47 g including battery Quality guarantee The unit conforms to the Council Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices and the standard DIN EN 12470 5 2003 Medical Thermometers Part 5 Standards for Infra Red Ear Thermometers Geratherm is certified in accordance with Council Directive 93 42 EEC Annex II and DIN EN ISO 13485 and is entitled to affix the CE mark CE 0118 Notified Body LMET 2 GB Store out of children s reach Measurement of children s temperatures must be conducted under adult supervision e If the unit is dropped false readings may occur The unit is intended for private household use Do not apply a protective cap 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 e Ifthe lens is dirty false readings may occur Use of the thermometer is no substitute for medical treatment The unit has an off set function to compensate for the influence of the ambient temperature When it is switched on the unit conducts an automatic self testing procedure Any faults are shown on the display WHAT IS BODY TEMPERATURE Body temperature refers to the internal tempe rature of the body core temperature Normal body temperature fluctuates over the course of 24 hours It tends to be lowest in the early morning and highest in the late afternoon Body tempera2. DIGITAL EAR AND FOREHEAD THERMOMETER Geratherm INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Geratherm Duotemp GEF 100 CE 0118 CONTENTS The parts of the unit 1 GB Specifications 2 GB What is body temperature 4 GB Temperature measurement Ear 5 GB Temperature measurement Forehead 7 GB Measuring water and room temperature 8 GB Memory 9 GB Changing the temperature scale 9 GB Battery replacement and insertion 10 GB Fault indication 11 GB Warranty 13 GB Certificate of guarantee 14 GB THE PARTS OF THE UNIT Probe On button LCD panel Memory button Battery cover SPECIFICATIONS Point of measurement Infra red measurement at the eardrum or forehead Measuring range Ear Mode 0 100 C 32 212 F Forehead Mode 32 2 43 3 C 90 109 9 F Operating 10 40 C 50 104 F conditions humidity 15 95 RH Storage 20 50 C 4 122 F conditions humidity 15 95 RH Resolution 0 1 C or 0 1 F Aecurae 35 5 C 42 0 C 0 2 C fae 95 9 F 107 6 F 0 4 F ry other ranges 2 clinical repeatability max 0 3 C Stores up to 10 measure Memory ments in the memory Automatic switch off 60 seconds Reaction time 1 second Battery DC 3V lithium battery CR20322 Battery life More than 12 months if used for 10 minutes per day Dimensions 150 mm I x 36 7 mm b x 44 mm h
3. alues will be 8 GB MEMORY Press the MEM button MEM The first memory cell U number 0 will then T show the stored tempera 355r ture the last reading Press the MEM button again Now the reading before last will be shown MEM gt The other values stored 465r in the memory can be viewed by pressing the MEM button again CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE SCALE In order to switch over to F Fahrenheit F press the MEM button and then press ON and release the ON button MEM while the memory cell number is displayed on the LCD panel 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 rma When the m symbol ap pears on the LCD panel the battery needs to be replaced Press down on the part of the cover marked and push the cover i the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration Remove the battery Attention Avoid using any sharp metal object in this operation Insert a new CR2032 lithium battery taking care to match the polarities as indicated Replace the battery cover by pushing it in the direc tion indicated by the arrow in the illustration bg E If no signal is received after changing the battery insert th
4. e ON button and gt wait until you hear a beep If no beep is heard press and release the ON button again As soon as you hear the beep remove the probe from the auditory canal Read the temperature displayed on the LCD panel ho Mos om ya mI To switch from forehead mode back to ear mode press MEM for 2 seconds e It is advisable to take the temperature in the same ear since the values measured in the left and right ear may be different In the case of patients whose auditory canal is curved the temperature values measured may deviate owing to anatomical influences The ear should not be obstructed for example by excessive amounts of ear wax TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT FOREHEAD In order to ensure accurate measurement the patient should first rest for 20 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 fixed onto the thermometer Prior to measurement the forehead should be free of perspiration make up etc Press the ON button ON Press MEM for 2 seconds it will switch to Forehead Mode Place the probe tip with the attachment on the patient s forehead The recommended area is on the left hand side above the left eyebrow or on the opposite side if you choo se the right eyebrow Press the ON button you wil
5. e new battery again and press the ON button When disposing of the unit and or batteries be sure to adhere to current regulations 0 GB FAULT INDICATION FAULT OR FAULT DE CORRECTIVE FAULT SCRIPTION MEASURE SYMBOL No display The battery Replace the on the LCD has run out battery Ple panel Incorrect bat ase note tery polarity The side of the battery must face upwards Measurement The thermo Wait until the not possible meter is not C symbol is or an abnor ready displayed mal value is displayed An abnormal The probe Clean the temperatu tip is dirty or probe tip or re value is damaged Did get it repaired displayed you hear the Wait until beep after you hear the pressing the beep before ON button removing the thermometer from the ear or forehead LO or HI The tempera Check that the symbol is ture measured probe tip is displayed is outside the clean and that measuring range 0 C 100 C or 32 F 212 F Low temperature too low High temperature too high the thermome ter is properly inserted into the ear or placed on the forehead 11 GB The battery Replace the Zi has run out battery symbol is displayed The thermo Wait until the pag rr meter is not C symbol is LII yet ready for displayed on symbol is measuring the panel displayed The ON but Then press ton was not the ON button
6. l hear a beep and keep it pressed down as you slide the thermo meter towards the left moving it for at least three seconds over the temporal artery Then remove the thermometer from the point of measurement Read the temperature value displayed on the LCD panel Temperatures measured in forehead mode are displayed as comparable rectal temperatures The precise sensing system records the heat emitted naturally through the skin If the thermometer is not moved over the temporal artery the temperature recorded may be lower It is advisable to take the temperature 2 3 times and to record the highest value since the position of the temporal artery varies from person to person In some patients the forehead temperature may differ as a result of environmental factors and it is advisable to take and record your forehead temperature when healthy The measurement of forehead temperature is an excellent point of reference for recognising raised body temperature If you are in any doubt about the temperature measured please measure it again in the ear and for the sake of accuracy record the high est value MEASURING WATER AND ROOM TEMPERATURE Measurement should be conducted in ear mode only To measure water temperature keep the probe at least 1cm 0 5 cm above the surface of the water The greater the distance from the surface of the water the less accurate the measured v
7. of purchase if it is re turned to the dealer from whom it was purchased During this period the unit will be repaired or replaced free of charge if the fault is due to defec tive design or assembly 13 GB This guarantee does not cover any damage or defect caused by improper handling resulting from use that is not in compliance with these instructions or from unauthorised attempts to repair it Your local dealer cannot declare this manufacturer s guarantee invalid but may ex pand it by additional guarantees at his discretion and at his own expense Model NOS 2 2icc ct sence memeieatahaeaead oy Sonal NO 2 ies caucus os ss el oot Shisha cere ere Date of purchase 0 20000005 Dealer s signature 20 0 0e eee Manufacturer Geratherm Medical AG FahrenheitstraRe 1 D 98716 Geschwenda Deutschland EAR AND FOREHEAD THERMOMETER CE 0118 Geratherm duotemp GEF 100 14 GB
8. pressed at the as soon as right time you begin measuring The ambient To ensure ocs temperature accurate ers is outside measurement symbol is the operating let the ther displayed temperature mometer rest range or is at operating changing too fast temperature for 20 minutes prior to use 12 GB 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 unit does not work owing to defective parts or assembly we undertake to repair it without charge Apart from the battery all parts of the K3 unit are subject to this warranty Damage to the unit caused by improper use is not covered by this warranty We recommend that the accuracy of the unit be checked annually by an authorised laboratory in Germany this is compulsory This checking procedure is not a service provided un der the warranty Use of the unit under operating conditions outside the range indicated may result in false readings The period of manufacture is indicated by the LOT number on the unit The first two digits indicate the month and the third to sixth digits the year of manufacture Manufacturer CE Geratherm Medical AG 0118 Fahrenheitstra e 1 D 98716 Geschwenda as Deutschland CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE Geratherm guarantees the infra red dual thermometer against any manufacturing defect for two years from the date
9. ture also varies depending on the part of the body where the temperature is measured and GB also differs with age Hence the body tempera ture measurement obtained depends on when and where the temperature is taken and on who the patient is Normal temperature Normal temperature ranges by point of ranges by age 2 measurement 1 Axillary 34 7 37 3 C 0 2 36 4 38 0 C years Oral 35 5 37 5 C 3 10 36 1 37 8 C years Ear 35 8 38 0 C 11 65 35 9 37 6 C years Rectal 36 6 38 0 C gt 65 36 8 37 5 C years 1 Chamberlain J M Dr med and Temdrup T E Dr med New Light on Ear Thermometer Readings Contemporary Pediatrics March 1994 2 Chamberlain J M Dr med and Temdrup T E Dr med Determination of Normal Ear Temperature with an Infrared Emission Detection Thermometer Annals Emergency Medicine January 1995 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT EAR In order to ensure accurate measurement the patient should first rest for 20 minutes in the same room as the thermometer Immediately after exercise or a bath the temperature may be raised Press the ON button ON Insert the probe into the auditory canal A 36 8 C 98 24 F 34 8 C 94 64 F For the temperature to be measured accurately in the ear the tip of the probe must be directed towards the eardrum 5 GB gt sleep Press th
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