LifeSource UT-101 User's Manual
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1. TO INSERT THE THERMOMETER INTO THE on page 7 After seconds you hear the beep sound that tells you the 7 rrn end of measurement Gently remove the thermometer from 9 4 Ln Li t the ear Read the measurement on the LCD panel At this m NN time the READY mark 4 is flashing 4 After about ten seconds the READY mark 9 turns off ru To measure again press the START button once You may 4 LU C take a second reading immediately LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 8 1 HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE READING 5 The thermometer automatically powers off after 30 seconds To protect the ear thermometer replace the thermometer in its protective case Store the thermometer in a dry place at room temperature Before measuring check the following Probe cover Has one probe cover been installed Is the probe tip clean NOTES When a measurement is to be taken at a room temperature greater than 34 93 2 F insert the thermometer into the ear THEN press the START button Do not keep the thermometer inserted into the ear for a long period of time Do not measure more than five times consecutively We recommend taking three readings and using the highest reading When consulting a physician be sure to tell the physician that this is ear temperature The normal range of ear temperature is similar to the familiar oral scale 9 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 S2. 39 C 96 8 F to 102 2 F Display renean ect 3 digits with a unit C or F resolution 0 1 C 0 1 Power 2 x 1 5V alkaline button batteries LRA4 Battery life Approx 3 000 measurements Operating condition 10 to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 3096 RH to 85 RH Storage condition 10 C to 60 14 to 140 F 3096 RH to 95 RH Dimensions Approx 143 L x 23 W x 18 5 D mm Welght eicere Approx 35g including batteries 15 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY LifeSource warrants to the purchaser Customer that this Ear Thermometer the Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase This warranty is valid only in the country where this Product was purchased To obtain warranty service return the Product freight prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment insurance recommended together with proof of date and country of purchase such as copy of sales Receipt to For US residents For Canada residents LifeSource A division of A amp D Engineering Inc AUTO CONTROL MEDICAL INC 1555 McCandless Drive 206A boul Brunswick Milpitas CA 95035 Pointe Claire Quebec Attn Dept LW HOR 5P9 Canada Except where prohibited b
3. START Please read this instruction manual completely before using your LifeSource Ear Thermometer This product is intended for household use only If you have questions about the meaning of a specific temperature please talk to your physician Use the thermometer at a room temperature between 10 C 50 F and 40 C 104 F If the thermometer is stored in an environment with the temperature out of the above range or the temperature of the storage area differs greatly from that of the measuring area allow the thermometer to equalize to the room temperature before use DO NOT measure temperature if Your ear is cold wet or blocked with ear wax It is within 30 minutes after eating taking a bath or physical exercise You are suffering from an ear infection Always use the thermometer with its probe tip clean A dirty probe tip may cause an inaccurate measurement Clean the probe tip with a dry soft cloth or cloth moistened with alcohol before use When cleaned wait for a few minutes before measuring temperature LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 6 1 HOW INSERT THE THERMOMETER INTO THE EAR Pull the ear lightly backward to straighten the ear canal While pulling on the ear insert the probe tip gently into the ear canal Never force the thermometer into the ear If the ear canal is very small as with a baby lightly press the probe tip to the ear canal with just enough force to seal the opening
4. around the probe Hold the thermometer so that the probe faces straight in the direction of the eardrum Always insert the thermometer into the same ear with the same direction and depth When measuring your own temperature raise and hold your left hand as shown to the right to pull on your ear Hold the thermometer in your right hand and insert it into your right ear Reverse this when measuring your temperature in the left ear When measuring a child s temperature hold the child s head so that it will not move To measure a baby s temperature lay the baby down with his her ear facing upward Hold the baby s head so that it will not move LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE READING 1 1 Install the probe cover on the probe A probe cover was installed at time of purchase ct lt _ lt Mate the probe cover groove with the protrusions on the thermometer 2 Press the START button The display indicates all the symbols the previous reading and finally 00 0 with 9 LH t the READY mark on Now the thermometer is ready to T measure temperature n D NOTE Do not keep pressing the START button Pressand W Jf release it immediately EE NE 3 Insert the thermometer gently into the ear Always insert the 9 j n t um annum thermometer into the same ear with the same direction and depth See
5. Ear Thermometer GS O LifeSource Your source for a lifetime of health Congratulations You have purchased the LifeSource Ear Thermometer This reliable and easy to use thermometer offers safe accurate and quick temperature measurement on persons of all ages from the ear canal LifeSource has been manufacturing quality healthcare products for more than 20 years Rest assured that we are committed to providing you and your family with monitoring devices specifically designed for high accuracy and ease of use LifeSource your source for a lifetime of health LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN 3 COMPONENTS 4 HOW THE LIFESOURCE EAR THERMOMETER WORKS 5 H BEFORE YOU START senes nnnnnnne nnne 6 HOW TO INSERT THE THERMOMETER INTO THE EAR 7 HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE READING 8 1 SWITCHING THE UNIT OF MEASURE 10 REPLACING THE BATTERIES eee 11 CARE AND CLEANING 12 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 13 PRECAUTIONS 14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
6. LifeSource receives the defective Product LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 16 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OF BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS OR MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SATISFACTORY QUALITY CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION AND NON INFRINGEMENT ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL LIFESOURCE BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY EVEN IF LIFESOURCE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS LIFESOURCE LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT LIFESOURCE S OPTION DISCLAIMER Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages so that the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety they will be limited to the duration of the applica
7. S 15 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 16 CONTACT INFORMATION 18 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 2 WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN Symbols Function Meaning Treatment LOW BATTERY mark Replace all batteries with new Appears when the batteries are drained DENS Begins to flash when the battery voltage has become low Even so about ten measurements can be performed READY mark Appears when the device is ready to 8 measure Flashes for about ten seconds after measurement while the result is displayed MEMORY mark M Previous measurement stored in memory r Appears if the measuring room Leave the thermometer in a room temperature is over 40 C 104 F with a stable temperature between f 10 C 50 F and 40 C 104 F for an Appears if measuring room hour Then measure again Lo temperature is less than 10 50 r 1 Appears if the measurement is not Insert the thermometer into the E correct ear properly and measure again l n Appears if the reading is less than 34 C Measure again See HOW TO Mm 93 2 TEMPERATURE READING on pages 8 9 H Appears if the reading is 42 3 108 1 over LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 COMPONENTS Display Battery cover Rear LifeSource ae Probe START but
8. TERIES MAY PRESENT A RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAUTION BATTERY MAY EXPLODE IF MISTREATED DO NOT RECHARGE DISASSEMBLE HEAT ABOVE 100 C 212 F OR INCINERATE KEEP BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN 11 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 CARE AND CLEANING 1 ensure accurate measurements keep probe tip and probe covers clean and free of scratches Fingerprints ear wax or dirt will impede the accuracy of the thermometer The probe may be gently cleaned with a dry soft cloth Do not use a paper towel The fibers in the paper towel will scratch the probe tip Allow the safety probe lens to dry completely before replacing the thermometer in its protective storage case Use a soft dry cloth to clean the body of the thermometer Never clean the thermometer with an abrasive cleanser thinner benzene or submerge the thermometer into water or other liquids Do not expose the thermometer to extreme temperatures humidity direct sunlight or shock Store in a clean dry place at room temperature After cleaning place the thermometer in the protective case and store it at room temperature avoiding direct sunlight high temperature high humidity liquid spills dust fire vibration and shock The thermometer is not water resistant Protect it from liquid spills Do not wash it in water Replacing the Probe Cover Replace the probe cover with a new one when the probe cover is damaged or has been used 30
9. WITCHING THE UNIT OF MEASURE 1 With the LifeSource Ear Thermometer two units of measure are available for use Celsius and Fahrenheit The displayed unit can be changed using the following steps 1 Complete a measurement The display shows your measurement in F or C 2 Wait for about ten seconds until the flashing READY mark 4 turns off 3 Press and hold the START button for about seven seconds Now the displayed unit has changed NOTES Press the START button again to use the new unit of measure While Celsius is in place the display shows 00 0 at start up And is displayed when Fahrenheit is used LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 10 1 REPLACING THE BATTERIES i The LifeSource Ear Thermometer includes two 1 5 volt alkaline LR44 batteries already installed Approximate battery life is 3 000 measurements If the LOW BATTERY mark BI appears on the display or the thermometer does not function at all immediately replace all the batteries with new ones Do not mix old and new batteries 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver loosen the screw holding the battery cover and remove the battery cover 2 Replace the batteries with two new LR44 alkaline button batteries taking care to place the negative and positive terminals correctly 3 Re install the battery cover and secure it with the screw CAUTION ONLY REPLACE THE 1 5 VOLT LR44 BATTERIES USE OF OTHER TYPES OF BAT
10. ble written warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights that may vary depending on local law GOVERNING LAW This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California U S A and by the laws of the United States excluding their conflicts of laws principles The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is hereby excluded in its entirety from application to this Limited Warranty 17 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 CONTACT INFORMATION For more information regarding usage care or service of your Ear Thermometer please contact LifeSource A division of A amp D Engineering Inc 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas CA 95035 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 www LifeSourceOnline com For Canada Residents please contact Auto Control Medical 206A boul Brunswick Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 5P9 Canada Toll Free 1 800 463 5414 Visit our website at www LifeSourceOnline com for warranty registration 2001 LifeSource Specifications subject to change without notice LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 18 A division of A amp D Engineering Inc 1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas CA95035 www LifeSourceOnline com UT 101 Printed in China 07 01
11. temperature humidity direct sunlight shock or dust should be avoided Clean the device with a dry soft cloth or cloth moistened in alcohol Never use thinner benzene or cleaner with abrasives This device is not water resistant Protect it from liquid spills Measurements may be impaired if the device is used close to a television microwave oven cellular telephone X ray or other devices with strong electri cal fields Keep this device out of the reach of children A child may swallow the probe cover or the battery while playing with it If a child should swallow them seek medical treatment immediately DO NOT self diagnose your condition using the measured result Consult your doctor if your temperature is higher than the normal temperature Used equipment parts and batteries are not treated as ordinary household waste and must be disposed of according to the applicable regulations DO NOT use the ear thermometer if there is blood or drain in the external ear canal DO NOT use the ear thermometer in an infected ear DO NOT force probe tip into the ear canal DO NOT disassemble the ear thermometer LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 14 S PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Temperature sensor Thermopile sensor Measurement range 34 to 42 2 C 93 2 F to 108 F Measurement accuracy 0 1 C 0 1 F In the temperature range from 36 C to
12. times or more LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 12 S FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q The reading is different each time I measure my temperature Why is that A The following may be the cause You insert the probe into the ear in a different way direction depth or different ear each time The probe tip is not clean Your ear is blocked with ear wax Insert the thermometer in the same direction same depth and into the same ear Keep the probe tip and ear clean e Why is the reading taken in the right ear different from that taken in the left ear A Basically the temperature is the same in both ears but the values may differ because the shape and cleanness of each ear interior is different Also the way of inserting the probe affects readings e CanIuse this thermometer to measure an animal s temperature A No This thermometer has been designed exclusively for people taking the human ear construction and human body temperature into consideration NOTE If the actions described above do not solve the problem call LifeSource Health Line at 1 888 726 9966 DO NOT attempt to repair the device yourself 13 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 PRECAUTIONS S This thermometer is designed to take a temperature through the ear canal DO NOT use it at any other site or for any other purpose Precision components were used in the construction of this device Extremes in
13. ton Probe cover Protective case Install on the probe before measurement 11 covers are included in the package LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 HOW THE LIFESOURCE EAR THERMOMETER WORKS The LifeSource Ear Thermometer utilizes infrared thermo scanning principles to scan the temperature of the human eardrum The eardrum is located beneath the human body s surface and not easily influenced by the environment s changing temperature The LifeSource Ear Thermometer is faster safer and easier to use Measurements can even be taken while your child is sleeping For adults the LifeSource Ear Thermometer offers fast comfortable accurate readings in seconds Why the ear Research indicates that the ear is an ideal site for taking body temperature The eardrum shares blood vessels with the hypothalamus the part of the brain that controls the body temperature Therefore the ear is an accurate indicator of internal body temperature An ear temperature unlike an oral temperature is unaffected by factors such as talking eating or drinking Hypothalamus Egrdrum Probe Infrared Sensor We recommend that you practice with the LifeSource Ear Thermometer on yourself and family members when you are healthy This way you know how the thermometer works and can feel more confident of the measurements you take when a family member is ill 5 LifeSource Health Line Toll Free 1 888 726 9966 BEFORE YOU
14. y local law e g California Customer in the US must include a check for 6 50 to cover return shipping and handling Customers in Canada are asked to call Auto Control Medical toll free at 800 463 5414 for appropriate shipping costs LifeSource s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at LifeSource s option to repair or replace any Product found to be defective during the warranty period and return it to you If neither repair nor replacement is reasonably available LifeSource may in its sole discretion refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the Product Replacement products of parts may be new or refurbished LifeSource warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for sixty 60 days from shipment or the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer Products or parts that are replaced become the property of LifeSource This warranty will not apply if the defect or malfunction results from subjecting the Product to any but the specified voltage modification alteration or repairs of the Product by persons not authorized by LifeSource misuse abuse damage during transit or lack of reasonable care with respect to the Product or failure to follow the written instructions enclosed with the Product Responsibility for loss or damage does not transfer to LifeSource until the returned item is received by LifeSource Repaired or replacement products will be shipped to Customer not later than 30 days after
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