Dittmann Stirn- / Ohrthermomter Operating instructions

EAR AND FOREHEAD

THERMOMETER

User Manual

Package contents ............................................ 3

Components ................................................................6

General information ........................................ 7

Reading and storing the user manual ...................7

Proper use ...................................................................7

Application and function ......................................... 8

Explanation of symbols ............................................9

Safety ...............................................................10

Explanation of notes ...............................................10

Contra-indications ...................................................10

General safety information .....................................11

First use ...........................................................19

Checking the thermometer and

package contents ....................................................19

Information about body temperature ......... 20

Start-up ...........................................................22

Basic functions ............................................... 25

Indicators for body temperature ..........................25

Backlight/ﬂashlight function ................................25

Energy-saving mode...............................................26

°Celsius/°Fahrenheit setting ................................27

Date and time setting ..............................................27

Memory mode .......................................................... 30

Operation ....................................................... 33

Measuring the body temperature in your ear ....33

Measuring forehead temperature ...................... 35

Measuring object temperature .............................37

Cleaning and care .......................................... 39

Calibration ...................................................... 42

Storage ........................................................... 43

Troubleshooting ............................................44

Electromagnetic immunity (EMI) ..................46

Changing the battery .................................... 56

Technical data ................................................ 59

Manufacturer information ............................ 63

Disposal ..........................................................64

Disposing of the packaging .................................. 64

Disposing of the thermometer ............................. 65

Contents

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Package contents

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Hypothalamus

Eardrum Infrared sensor

Infrared radiation

Package contents

4

Correct

Incorrect

Package contents

Package contents include

two AAA batteries.

Components

1LCD display

2Backlight (of the LCD display)

3SET button

4Probe tip with infrared sensor

5Push-on adapter for measuring forehead temperature

6Button ( ) for forehead measurement

(with backlight)

7Button ( ) for ear measurement (with backlight)

8Button ( ) for switching the ﬂashlight on

9MEM button (save)

10 Signal emission opening

11 Battery compartment cover

12 Light (ﬂashlight)

13 Table rest

14 PM indicator

15 Memory indicator ( ) (for memory access)

16 Battery indicator ( )

17 Indicator ( ) for measuring the temperature of objects

18 Indicator ( ) for measuring temperature in the ear

19 Indicator ( ) for measuring the temperature on the

forehead

20 Segment indicator for the measured temperature

21 Segment indicator for FE (fever) and CL (cleaning)

Package contents

General information

7

General information

Reading and storing the user

manual

This user manual accompanies this

ear and forehead thermometer (re-

ferred to below only as the “ther-

mometer”). It contains important

information about start-up and handling.

Before using the thermometer, read the user

manual carefully. This particularly applies to

the safety instructions. Failure to read this

user manual may result in severe injury or

damage to the thermometer.

Store the user manual for future use. If you

pass the thermometer on to third parties,

please be absolutely sure to include this user

manual.

Proper use

The thermometer is only designed for measur-

ing the temperature of the human body in the

ear or on the forehead as well as for measur-

ing the temperature of liquids (e.g. milk or wa-

ter) or surfaces. The thermometer is intended

only for domestic and private use/application,

but not for commercial use.

The user is the proper operator of the ther-

mometer. Only use the thermometer as de-

scribed in this user manual. Any other use is

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deemed improper and may result in damage

to property or even personal injury.

The thermometer is not a children’s toy.

The manufacturer or vendor accepts no liabili-

ty for damage caused by improper or incorrect

use.

Application and function

The thermometer is an infrared temperature

measuring device that you can use to easily

and simply perform precise measurements of

the body temperature on the forehead or in

the ear or of liquids or surfaces. An acoustic

signal indicates that the temperature mea-

surement is complete; you can then read the

temperature that has been measured on the

LCD display. The device can save and display

data from the last 9 measurements of body

temperature taken on the forehead or in your

ear. The green or red illuminated display indi-

cates whether the measured body tempera-

ture is in the normal range (green) or whether

the body temperature is too high (red).

The ﬂashlight function facilitates orientation

and use when it is dark.

No special training or knowledge is required to

use the thermometer.

The reference body site is core and the mode of

operation is adjusted mode.

Safety

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Explanation of symbols

The following symbols and signal words are

used in this user manual, on the product or on

the packaging.

This symbol provides you with useful

supplementary information about use.

Use and store in a dry state

Read and observe the user manual!

Read to instruction manual

Caution

Disposal in accordance with Directive

2012/19/EU(WEEE)

Batch name

Serial number

Type BF (body ﬂoat) protection against electrical

shock. A type BF application equipment with greater

protection against electric shock to the body, but not

directly to the heart.

This symbol identiﬁes information

from the manufacturer (see chapter

“Manufacturer information”).

2019-09

Production date:

2019-09 (year, month)

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Safety

Explanation of notes

The following symbols and signal words are

used in this user manual.

WARNING!

This signal symbol/word designates a hazard

with moderate degree of risk which may lead

to death or severe injury if not avoided.

NOTICE!

This signal word warns against potential dam-

ages to property.

Contra-indications

Incorrect use may cause danger of injury to the

inner ear.

Attention! Risk of injury!

The name and the address of the Authorized

EC-representative in Europe

Complies with the European Medical Device

Directive (93/42/EEC) and amended by

directive 2007/47/EC requirements. Notiﬁed

body TÜV Rheinland (CE0197)

0197

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General safety information

WARNING!

Danger for children and persons

with impaired physical, sensory or

mental capacities (e.g. partially dis-

abled persons, older persons with

reduced physical and mental ca-

pacities) or lack of experience and

knowledge (e.g. older children).

− Children or persons, who lack knowl-

edge and/or experience handling

the device or with impaired physical,

sensory and/or mental abilities, must

not use or play with the thermometer

without supervision and instruction

by a person who is responsible for

their safety.

Attention! Risk of injury!

− Store the device and accessories so

they are not accessible to children and

persons under 18 years of age.

− Supervise children to prevent them

from playing with the thermometer.

− Ensure that the thermometer does

not end up in the hands of children.

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Children could ingest small parts or

batteries and choke. Children could

injure themselves when using the

thermometer.

− Children’s temperature measure-

ments may only be taken by an adult.

WARNING!

Risk of injury!

Improper handling of the thermometer

may result in injury.

− The thermometer must not be used in

the event of a defect. Do not attempt

to modify, disassemble or repair the

thermometer or to replace parts of it.

− Check the thermometer for damage

before each use. If there is an error or

a defect (e.g. caused by children, pets

or pests), the thermometer must not

be used. In this case, please contact

the service center or the manufacturer.

− If you experience any irregularities

(such as an allergic reaction) while

using the thermometer, immediately

stop using it and consult your physician.

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− Do not engage in any other activity

when performing a measurement.

− If you are not sure how to use the

thermometer, you should consult your

physician before using it.

− Keep this user manual for the entire

service life of the product and include

it if you pass the thermometer on to

third parties. Make sure that the user

manual is also accessible to third

parties. The user manual is part of the

thermometer. When passing it on to

third parties, make sure they too are

aware of the risks associated with the

thermometer.

− The thermometer has a class 1 LED

(flashlight function). Do not look

directly into the LED beam for a pro-

longed period and do not point the

LED beam in the eyes of other persons

or animals.

− Avoid improper use and use that does

not correspond to the designated

purpose.

− Keep the infrared sensor clean and

dry and avoid damages. This is the

only way to obtain accurate measure-

ments.

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− This thermometer cannot serve as a

substitute for medical advice or treat-

ment! The measurements taken are

only for reference. If you experience

problems with your health, it is imper-

ative that you consult your physician.

− Do not touch the infrared sensor and

do not blow on it. Dirt on the infrared

sensor could result in inaccurate mea-

surement results.

− Do not attempt to measure your body

temperature in your ear if your ear is

inflamed or infected.

− Do not measure the temperature in

your ear if you suffer from an illness

affecting your ears or if there is still

water in your ear (e.g. from showering

or swimming).

− Do not use the thermometer if it is

damaged. Using a damaged device

can result in injury, pose serious risks

and lead to inaccurate measurement

results.

− Wait a while before measuring tem-

perature if the thermometer was

stored in an area with a large tempera-

ture difference to the place where you

intend to measure temperature. Both

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the thermometer and persons whose

body temperature is being measured

should have been in the same environ-

ment for at least 30 minutes.

− Do not measure the temperature in your

ear if you suffer from a disease affecting

your ears or if there is still water in your

ear, e.g. from showering or swimming.

− Ear wax or a greasy forehead could

result in inaccurate measurements.

You should therefore clean your ear or

forehead before taking your tempera-

ture. Then wait approx. 5 – 10 minutes

before you perform a temperature

measurement.

− Repeat the measurements approx.

every 15 minutes if the readings are

unusually low or if you feel they are in-

accurate. If possible, use a conventional

clinical thermometer to take an oral or

rectal temperature reading for compari-

son. Ask your physician if in doubt.

− If possible, measure body tempera-

ture in the same ear as the tempera-

ture in the right or left ear may differ.

− If ear drops or other medications have

been administered in one ear, you

should measure your body tempera-

ture in the other ear.

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− When taking the temperature of per-

sons with hearing aids or ear plugs,

it is recommended to wait approx.

30 minutes after they have been

removed from the ear before taking

their temperature.

NOTICE!

Risk of damage!

Improper handling of the thermometer

may result in damage.

− Do not use any accessories from other

devices.

− Do not let the thermometer fall, do

not shake it and do not expose it to

shocks.

− For accurate readings, ensure in

particular that the infrared sensor of

the thermometer is protected against

damage and exposure to wetness and

dirt.

− Do not expose the thermometer to

direct sunlight, fire, dirt, lint, dust, wa-

ter, heat or extreme temperatures to

prevent damage to the thermometer.

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− Do not open the thermometer and

do not attempt to repair it yourself in

the event of disturbances or damage.

This will void your warranty claim. The

thermometer may only be repaired by

authorized qualified professionals.

− Do not store the thermometer in areas

where it is exposed to extremely high

or low ambient temperatures (under

-4°F (-20°C) or over 131°F (55°C) or in

an extremely dry or moist environ-

ment as this can affect the accuracy of

the measurements.

− Do not use the thermometer in the

mountains at altitudes of over 9843

feet (3000 meters).

− Do not use the thermometer in a

damp environment. Keep all liquids

away from the thermometer during

use and do not in any case immerse

the thermometer in liquids.

− Do not use the thermometer if easily

flammable substances and gases or

explosives are nearby.

− During use, the thermometer may in-

terfere with other electric or electrical

equipment. Therefore, do not use it if

other electric devices are nearby.

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− Do not use a mobile phone near the

thermometer when measuring tem-

perature. Please note that portable

and mobile HF (high-frequency) com-

munication equipment (e.g. mobile

phones) could interfere with medical

electrical equipment.

− Do not use the thermometer at dis-

tances of less than 5 feet (1.5 meters)

to a short-wave or micro-wave device

or high-frequency surgical device.

− Medical electrical devices are subject

to special precautionary measures

with respect to the EMC (electromag-

netic compatibility). Therefore, please

observe the EMC notes concerning

the installation and start-up of the

thermometer.

− Remove the batteries from the ther-

mometer if it is not being used for

more than 3 months to prevent dam-

age caused by leaky batteries.

• In general, certain circumstances

can affect body temperature such as

age, clothing, outdoor temperature,

physical activity, one’s individual

metabolism and time of day.

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• Please note that certain conditions

can inﬂuence measuring body

temperature in the ear such as if the

ear was covered, after swimming or

bathing, if the ear has been subjected

to particularly high or low temperatures

or if you were lying on one

ear for a prolonged period of time.

• Holding the device for a prolonger

period of time may distort the

measurement as it warms up the device.

First use

Checking the thermometer and

package contents

NOTICE!

Risk of damage!

If you are not cautious when opening the

packaging with a sharp knife or other

pointed objects, you may quickly damage

the thermometer.

− Be very careful when opening it.

1. Take the thermometer out of the packaging.

2. Check to make sure that the delivery is

complete (see Fig.A).

Possible side effect

The user may feel cool or slight pain when

measure ear temperature.

Information about body temperature

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3. Check whether the thermometer or the

individual parts exhibit damages. If this

is the case, do not use the thermometer.

Contact the manufacturer at the service

address specified on the warranty card.

Information about body

temperature

Body temperature refers to the internal tem-

perature of the body (core temperature). It

fluctuates over the course of the day and is

lowest in the morning and highest in the late

afternoon.

Normal body temperature is not reflected by a

fixed value, but a range of values.

Age Normal body

temperature

in °C

Normal body

temperature

in °C

0 to 2 years 36.4–38.0 °C 97.5–100.4 °F

3 to 10 years 36.1–37.8 °C 97.0–100 °F

11–65 years 35.9–37.6 °C 96.6–99.7 °F

over 65

years

35.8–37.5 °C 96.4–99.5 °F

The range for normal body temperature dif-

fers from person to persons and is affected by

numerous factors: Age, gender, time of day,

place and manner in which the temperature is

measured, level of activity, mood and effect of

medication and other factors. As a result, the

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