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four sets of three short beeps each. To turn the unit off, press the POWER but-

ton. The unit will automatically power down after approximately ten minutes.

REMEMBER: Rectal temperatures are generally

1.0

o

F

higher than oral readings.

USING DISPOSABLE PROBE CO

VERS

It is recommended to use disposable thermometer tip covers in order to prevent

cross contamination. Additional probe covers can be purchased from your

MABIS dealer or with the order form below.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

The battery in your digital thermometer needs to be replaced when “

” appears

in the lower right of the display. Replace the

battery with an LR41 alkaline or SR41 silver

oxide type. To replace the battery, remove the

battery cap (see diagram). Remove the battery

using a non-metal tool. Insert the new battery

with the positive (+) side facing up. Replace

the battery cap.

SPECIFICA

TIONS

DISPLAY: LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

DISPLAY RESOLUTION: 4 DIGITS (1/10 OF A DEGREE INCREMENTS)

MEASUREMENT RANGE: 89.6

o

F to 107.6

o

F

ACCURACY: ±0.2

o

F BETWEEN 95.0

o

F AND 102.2

o

F

BATTERY: ONE 1.5V BUTTON SIZE BATTERY

LR41 OR EQUIVALENT

BATTERY LIFE: APPROXIMATELY 24 MONTHS

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF: AFTER APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES

OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 50.0

o

F – 104.0

o

F

STORAGE TEMPERATURE: 14.0

o

F – 140.0

o

F

DIMENSIONS: 5-1/4” X 7/8” X 3/8”

WEIGHT: 0.40 OUNCES

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Your thermometer features a comfortable, soft, flexible tip, which conforms to the

mouth during temperature readings. It is enhanced with beeper, memory, and

fever alarm. The following instructions will cover your thermometer’s features in

further detail.

PARTS OF YOUR DIGITAL THERMOMETER

BODY TEMPERATURE

Body temperature can vary from 97

o

F to 99

o

F. The generally accepted “normal”

temperature is 98.6

o

F. Usually your temperature is lower in the morning than in

the afternoon. Normal temperature varies according to the location of the tem-

perature reading. While the oral temperature follows the guidelines previously

described, a rectal temperature is generally 1.0

o

F higher. Conversely, an axillary

(under the arm) temperature will be 1.0

o

F lower.

GENERAL CARE AND USE

The thermometer should be held during use. The patient should be seated or

lying down. TEMPERATURES SHOULD ONLY BE TAKEN UNDER THE SUPER-

VISION OF AN ADULT.

Y

ou can clean your Digital Thermometer by wiping it with soap and water or 70%

Isopropyl Alcohol. THE UNIT MUST NEVER BE SUBMERSED IN ANY LIQUID OR

STERILIZED IN ANY W

AY (GAS OR STEAM AUTOCLAVES). Failure to follow

these instructions will cause severe damage to your unit and void your warranty.

1. The thermometer should only be used under the supervision of an adult.

2. Do not walk, run or talk during temperature taking.

3. Clean the thermometer before and after each use.

4.

Store the unit in the protective case when not in use.

5. Do not bite the thermometer tip.

6. Do not store the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, dust or humidity.

Avoid extreme temperatures.

7. Dropping or subjecting your thermometer to strong shocks should be avoided.

8. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit, except to replace the battery.

9. If ERR displays and measurement is not attainable, the unit must be replaced.

NOTE: P

erformance of the device may be degraded if: operated outside of stated tem-

perature and humidity range; stored outside of stated temperature and humidity range;

thermometer undergoes mechanical shock (drop); patient temperature is below ambient

temperature.

OPERATING YOUR DIGITAL THERMOMETER

Press the POWER button to activate the thermometer. The digital display will

show the following and the thermometer will beep.

This is the LCD display test. This insures all parts of the display

are functioning properly

.

By continuing to hold the button down, the last measured tem

-

perature will be displayed until the button is released.

Once the button is released or if no reading is stored, an L with

a flashing

o

F will appear in the display followed by a brief flash

of 97.7

o

F followed by an L with a flashing

o

F to

indicate that the thermometer is ready for measurement.

NOTE: If the room temperature is above 89.6

o

F, the room temperature will dis-

play instead of the L

.

TAKING AN ORAL TEMPERATURE

Using the diagram on the right, place the thermometer tip under the tongue as

near as possible to the heat pocket. The diagram also shows the temperature

variables by not placing the tip in the heat pocket area. The temperature reading

should take approximately sixty seconds. The

o

F will continue to flash during the

reading of the temperature. When the peak temperature has been reached, the

o

F will stop flashing and the thermometer will

sound four long beeps if the temperature is below

99.5

o

F. If the temperature is above 99.5

o

F the unit

will sound four sets of three short beeps each. To

turn the unit off, press the POWER button. The

unit will automatically power down after approxi-

mately ten minutes. NOTE: The mouth must

remain closed during the measurement to ensure

accurate readings.

T

AKING AN AXILLARY TEMPERA

-

TURE (under the arm)

The thermometer tip should be placed under the arm so the tip is touching the

skin. Hold the thermometer parallel to the body and position the arm on the chest

so the thermometer tip is well covered by the arm. This ensures the thermome-

ter tip is not affected by the room air. The temperature reading should take

approximately sixty seconds. The

o

F will continue to flash during the reading of

the

temperature. When the peak temperature has been reached, the

o

F

will stop

flashing and the thermometer will sound four long beeps if the temperature is below

99.5

o

F

. If the temperature is above

99.5

o

F

the unit will sound four sets of three short

beeps each. To turn the unit off, press the POWER button. The unit will automati-

cally power down after approximately ten minutes.

REMEMBER: Axillary temperatures are generally 1.0

o

F lower than oral readings.

TAKING A RECTAL TEMPERATURE

Rectal temperatures should only be taken when it is impossible or impractical to

take an oral or axillary temperature. THE THERMOMETER TIP SHOULD BE

INSERTED A MAXIMUM OF 1/2” INTO THE RECTUM. The temperature reading

should take approximately sixty seconds. The

o

F will continue to flash during the

reading of the temperature. When the peak temperature has been reached, the

o

F will stop flashing and the thermometer will sound four long beeps if the tem-

perature is below 99.5

o

F. If the temperature is above 99.5

o

F the unit will sound

PROBE TIP

DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW POWER BUTTON

BATTERY COVER

HEAT

POCKET

HEAT

POCKET

98.4

o

F 98.4

o

F

98.8

o

F

98.8

o

F

97.9

o

F

97.7

o

F

97.9

o

F

98.1

o

F

LIMITED ONE

YEAR

W

ARRANTY

This Digital Thermometer is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of one year

from the date of purchase under normal use. This warranty applies to the original registered

purchaser only. All repairs on your Digital Thermometer should be sent prepaid to: MABIS

Healthcare, Attn: Repair Department, 1931 Norman Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085.

The warrantor shall incur no liability under this warranty for any damage from any cause other than

inherent manufacturing defects.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE LIMITED TO

THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY LIABILITY

FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL D

AMAGES. Some states do not allow limitation on how

long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state.

Flex Tip Digital Thermometer

CUT OUT AND MAIL TO: MABIS HEAL

THCARE INC.

1931 NORMAN DRIVE

W

AUKEGAN, IL 60085

THERMOMETER WARRANTY REGISTRATION

(MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 10 D

A

YS OF PURCHASE)

NAME:

ADDRES

S:

CITY

:

ST

A

TE: ZIP:

PURCHASED FROM:

CITY

:

ST

A

TE: ZIP:

D

A

TE PURCHASED:

USER INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

❑ MALE ❑ FEMALE AGE:

AGE OF Y

OUNGEST FAMILY MEMBER

❑ UNDER 6 MONTHS❑ 6 MONTHS - 1 YEAR

❑ 1 - 3 YEARS ❑ 3 - 5 YEARS ❑ OLDER

#MAB-MT-219-BF 05/04

PROBE CO

VER ORDER FORM

CUT OUT AND MAIL TO:

MABIS HEALTHCARE INC.

1931 NORMAN DRIVE

W

AUKEGAN, IL 60085

Please send packages of disposable probe covers

#15-618-000 (100 probes per package). Enclosed is $5.00 per

package plus $3.00 for shipping and handling for each order.

P

A

YMENT METHOD (do not send cash): Check Money Order

Please ship to:

NAME:

ADDRES

S:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

PHONE: ( )

NOTE: This order form is for shipments within the United States and Canada.

#MAB-MT

-219-BF 05/04

©2004 MABIS Healthcare Inc.

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