User manual

10. Disposal
The thermometer contains no hazardous materials. Discard in accordance
with national or local regulations. Remove the batteries before disposal.
Battery:
Dispose of empty batteries in accordance with national or local
regulations.
9. Calibration Testing
This thermometer is calibrated at the time of manufacture. If the thermometer
is operated in accordance with these instructions, periodic readjustment is not
required. ADC recommends checking calibration on an annual basis or when-
ever clinical accuracy of the thermometer is in question.
Recommendations for calibration do not supersede any legal obligations that
you may have in relation to this equipment. Please consult applicable local or
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ational laws in the place of use to ensure that the requirements for the con-
trol of the measurement, functionality, and accuracy of the device are main-
tained for your specific uses.
Note that ADC is not responsible for validating the cleaning or disinfection
protocols used on this device outside of ADC’s manufacturing site. You
should determine the requirements for personnel, equipment, and materials
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ecessary to achieve your desired disinfection levels and may need to employ
routine monitoring of your disinfection protocols within your facility. After
cleaning or disinfecting, wait at least 10 minutes prior to taking another meas-
urement.