Ear Thermometer Bilingual Instruction Guide - MODEL UT-101 LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN .............................................. 3 COMPONENTS ............................................................................ 4 HOW THE LIFESOURCE EAR THERMOMETER WORKS ......... 5 BEFORE YOU START .................................................................. 6 HOW TO INSERT THE THERMOMETER INTO THE EAR .......... 7 HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE READING ............................. 8 SWITCHING THE UNIT OF MEASURE ...................................
WHAT DISPLAY SYMBOLS MEAN Symbols Function / Meaning Treatment 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.) Replace all batteries with new ones. READY mark Appears when the device is ready to measure. Flashes for about ten seconds after measurement while the result is displayed. MEMORY mark Previous measurement stored in memory.
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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.
BEFORE YOU 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 10ºC/50ºF and 40ºC/104ºF.
HOW TO INSERT THE THERMOMETER INTO THE EAR 1. 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 around the probe. 2. Hold the thermometer so that the probe faces straight in the direction of the eardrum.
HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE READING 1. Install the probe cover on the probe. (A probe cover was installed at time of purchase.) 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 “00.0ºC ” with the READY mark on. Now the thermometer is ready to measure temperature. NOTE: Do not keep pressing the START button. Press and release it immediately. 3. Insert the thermometer gently into the ear.
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: - 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 34ºC/ 93.2ºF , insert the thermometer into the ear, THEN press the START button.
SWITCHING THE UNIT OF MEASURE 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 ºF or ºC . 2. Wait for about ten seconds until the flashing READY mark 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.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES 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 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.
CARE AND CLEANING To ensure accurate measurements, keep the 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.
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. Why is the reading taken in the right ear different from that taken in the left ear? A.
PRECAUTIONS - 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 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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Temperature sensor ..................... Thermopile sensor Measurement range ..................... 34ºC to 42.2ºC/93.2ºF to 108ºF Measurement accuracy ............... ±0.1ºC/±0.1ºF (In the temperature range from 36ºC to 39ºC/96.8ºF to 102.2ºF) Display .......................................... 3 digits with a unit (ºC or ºF), resolution 0.1ºC/ 0.1ºF Power supply ................................ 2 x 1.5V alkaline button batteries (LR44) Battery life ..................................
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.
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.
CONTACT INFORMATION For more information regarding usage, care or service of your Ear Thermometer, please contact: LifeSource A division of A&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.
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