Ear Thermometer UT-101 Instruction Manual UT-101AEX-C WM+PD4000231C
Dear Customers Congratulations. You have purchased an A&D ear thermometer, one of the most technologically advanced yet easy to use products available in the marketplace today. We strongly recommend you read this instruction manual carefully prior to using the thermometer the first time. General Information Patient population The device is intended for use by adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. Environment The device is designed for monitoring your temperature at home.
Precautions 1. Precision components were used in the construction of this device. Extremes in temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, shock or dust should be avoided. 2. Clean the device with a dry, soft cloth or cloth moistened in alcohol. Never use thinner, benzine or cleaner with abrasives. 3. This device is not water resistant. Protect it from liquid spills. 4.
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Symbols Symbols Function / Meaning Action Start button Battery installation guide Serial number Date of manufacture Type BF: Device is designed to provide special protection against electrical shocks. LOW BATTERY mark Appears when the batteries are drained. (Begins to flash when the battery voltage has become low. Even so, about ten measurements can be performed.) 5 Replace all batteries with new ones.
Symbols –continuedSymbols Function / Meaning Action MEMORY mark Previous measurement stored in memory. Appears if the measuring room temperature is 40.1 or over. Move the thermometer to a room with a room temperature of 25 and leave it there for an hour. Then measure again. Appears if the measuring room temperature is less than 5 . Appears if the measurement is not correct. Insert the thermometer into the ear properly and measure again. Appears if the reading is less than 34 . Measure again.
Features Easy to use friendly design The pen-type design allows easy handling and very convenient carrying and storage. Can easily measure a baby’s temperature even during sleep. One touch operation When you press the START button once, the thermometer is ready to measure your temperature. Last reading automatically stored in memory When turned on, the previous value is displayed, which allows you to know changes in temperature.
Using the Ear Thermometer Before Using the Thermometer Caution Keep this device out of the reach of children. A child may swallow the probe cover while playing with it. If a child should swallow it, seek medical treatment immediately. Use the thermometer at a room temperature between 5 and 40 .
Install the probe cover on the probe tip. (A probe cover was installed at time of purchase.) Install the probe cover on the probe tip. Inserting the Thermometer into the Ear Caution Do not force the thermometer into your ear. Insert the thermometer straight into the ear canal. 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.
Using proper posture 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.
Measuring Temperature Caution Do not use the thermometer for purposes other than measuring temperature in the ear. Stop using the thermometer immediately if your ear hurts, looks or feels unusual. 1. Check the following. Is the probe tip clean? Has the probe cover been installed? (See “Before Using the Thermometer” on pages 8 and 9.) 2. Press the START button. The display indicates all the symbols, the previous reading, and finally “00.0 ” with the Buzzer.
3. Insert the thermometer into the ear. Insert the thermometer gently into the ear. Always insert the thermometer into the same ear with the same direction and depth. (See “Inserting the Thermometer into the Ear” on pages 9 and 10.) Press the start button. A buzzer sounds indicating the measurement is complete. Remove the thermometer and read the displayed value. To measure again, press the START button and follow steps 2 and 3. Notes 1.
Switching the Unit of Measure With the UT-101, two units of measure are available for use, Celsius and Fahrenheit. The displayed unit can be changed using the following steps. 1. Press and hold the START button for about seven seconds when the liquid crystal does not display anything. Now the displayed unit has changed. Notes 1. Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit by repeating this procedure. 2. Press the START button again to use the new unit of measure.
Taking Care of the Thermometer Cleaning Caution The thermometer is not water resistant. Protect it from liquid spills. Do not wash it in water. Main unit Lightly wipe using a dry, soft cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine or cleaner with abrasives. Probe tip / Probe cover Lightly wipe using a dry, soft cloth or cloth moistened in alcohol after each measurement. Do not use thinner, benzine or cleaner with abrasives.
Replacing the Batteries Caution Keep the thermometer out of the reach of children. A child may swallow the battery while playing with it. If a child should swallow the battery, seek medical treatment immediately. 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.
Notes 1. When the LOW BATTERY mark ( ) appears in the display, replace all batteries with new ones. Do not mix old and new batteries. Doing so could shorten the battery life or cause the device to malfunction. 2. Battery life varies with the room temperature and may be shorter at low temperatures. Generally, more than 3000 measurements can be performed using new batteries. 3. Use the specified batteries only.
About Ear Temperature Body temperature The body temperature refers to the core temperature. This core body temperature can be obtained quickly and accurately by measuring the temperature of the eardrum, because it is believed that the temperature of the eardrum constantly and accurately reflects changes in temperature of the thermoregulatory center, or hypothalamus, in the brain.
Why can the temperature be measured in the ear Every object emits infrared energy that corresponds to its temperature. Therefore, the temperature of an object can be obtained by measuring the amount of the infrared energy. The ear thermometer employs this theory and detects the radiated heat out of the eardrum using an infrared sensor. The ear drum is hardly affected by the room temperature because it is recessed inside the head. Thus, a stable and quick temperature detection can be performed.
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. Q.
Q. 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 of each ear interior is different. Also the way of inserting the probe affects readings. Use the same ear when measuring temperature. Q. Does ear temperature differ from axillary (under the armpit) temperature? A. Some people may have different ear and axillary temperatures. The ear has its normal temperature.
Troubleshooting Problem Nothing appears in the display, even when the power is turned on. The LOW BATTERY mark ( ) appears. Readings are too high or too low. appears. appears. appears. appears. appears. Probable cause Batteries are drained. Battery terminals are not in the correct position. Batteries are drained. The measurement is not correct. The measuring room temperature is 40.1 or over. The measuring room temperature is less than 5 . The measurement is not correct.
Maintenance Do not open the device. It uses delicate electronic components that could be damaged. If you cannot fix the problem using the troubleshooting instructions, request service from your supplier or from the A&D service group. The A&D service group will provide technical information, spare parts and units to authorized suppliers. The device was calibrated at the time of manufacture. If it is used according to the instruction manual, periodic re-calibration is not required.
Technical Data This device conforms to the European Directive 93/42/EEC for Medical Products. This is evidenced by the CE mark of conformity accompanied by the reference number of a designated authority. Type UT-101A Temperature sensor Thermopile sensor Measurement range 34 to 42.2 Measurement accuracy 0.2 (In the temperature range from 36 to 39 , when measured on a standard black body at a room temperature of 25 ) Display 3 digits with a unit ( or ), resolution 0.1 Power supply 2 x 1.
