Adtemp™ 424 Digital Ear Thermometer Use, Care and Maintenance ®
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the ADC® Adtemp™ 424 Tympanic Digital Thermometer. ADC® professional diagnostic products are the instruments of choice in hospitals and physician's offices throughout the world, where accuracy and dependability are critical. Now, you too can enjoy the benefits of ADC® engineering and quality in the home. This feature rich instrument was designed to simplify use and deliver consistent, dependable results.
ment itself. If damaged, do not attempt to repair the instrument! • Earwax in the ear canal may cause a lower temperature reading. Make sure subject's ear canal is clean to ensure an accurate reading. Use caution when cleaning ears. • The ADC® 424 Digital Ear Thermometer consists of high quality precision parts. Protect it from severe impact and shock. Keep the unit in its storage case when not in use. WARNING: • Please keep the probe covers out of the reach of children. They may present a choking hazard.
Last reading stored in memory. The last reading will be shown on the display automatically for 3 seconds. Ready to measure. The unit beeps once and the °F or °C icon is flashing. Measurement complete °F or °C stops flashing. Unit beeps once. When the °F or °C starts to flash you can take another temperature. Low battery indication. Unit will not take accurate measurements. The battery icon will flash to remind the user to replace the battery. 6.
months.) • For children under 1 year: Pull the ear straight back (Fig. 5) 5. While pulling the outer ear, insert the probe snugly into the ear canal and press the "START” button. Release it, when you hear a beep sound. A beep indicates measurement is complete. (Fig. 6) 6. Remove the thermometer from the ear. The display shows the measured temperature. 7. Replace the probe cover after each measurement. To do this, follow the instructions in section 6, (How to apply a new probe cover). 8.
Measured temperature lower than 32 °C or 89.6 °F. See section 7 for proper technique. Measured Temperature too low Room temperature too high “ Displays “H” in conjunction with the ” when room temperature is higher than 40.0 °C or 104.0 °F. Room temperature too low Display “L” in conjunction with the “ ” when room temperature is lower than 10.0 °C or 50.0 °F. System malfunction Check battery. Possible damage from dropping or getting wet. Blank display Dead battery? Check battery polarity.
• Opening or altering the instrument invalidates the warranty. • The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper handling, discharged batteries, accidents or non-compliance with the operating instructions. Contact ADC® Customer Service Dept. for more information. 13. Technical Specifications Type: Measuring Range: Accuracy: Display: Beeps When: Ear Thermometer 424 89.6°F ~ 108°F (32°C ~ 42.2°C) Laboratory: : ±0.2 °C, 32.0 ~ 42.2 °C ±0.4 °F, 89.6 ~ 108.0 °F Liquid Crystal Display with 0.1 °C (0.
