HealthTeam HT1857 Thermometer Owner's manual

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HT1857-INS-LAB-RevA15
FEATURES
• 9secondresults(resultswillvarybyindividualandmethodused)
• Flexibletip
• EasytoreadLCDscreen
• Automaticshutoff
• Waterresistant
• Fororal,rectal,orunderarm(axillary)use
• Dualscale(°For°C)
• Measuringrange:90.0°F-109.9°F(32.0°C-42.9°C)
• Professionalaccuracy:±0.2°F(±0.1°C)95.9°F-107.6°F(35.5°C-42.0°C)
• Memoryrecalloflastmeasurement
• Beepswhenpeaktemperatureisreached
• Feveralarmsoundswhentemperatureisgreaterthan100°F
• Includes:long-lifebattery,protectivecase,3probecovers,andinstructions
PARTS DESCRIPTION
Battery Cap
On /O ff Button
LCD
Probe
Figure 1
SPECIFICATIONS
Convenientfeatures Waterresistantandexible
Range 90°F~109.9°F(32.0°C~42.9°C);
Accuracy
±0.2°F95.9°F-107.6°F(±0.1°C35.5°C-42.0°C);
 ±0.4°F<95.9°For>107.6°F(±0.2°C<35.5°Cor>42.0°C)
Display LCD(LiquidCrystalDisplay)3½digits
Memory Enablesdisplayoflastmeasurement
Battery(included) One1.5VDCbuttonbattery(sizeLR41orSR41,UCC392)
BatteryLife ~200hours
Dimensions(LxWxH) 4.84inx.75inx.43in(123mmx19mmx11mm)
Weight Approximately0.024lb(11g)includingbattery
OperationEnvironment
 Temperature41°F~104°F(5°C~40°C);Humidity<85%RH
Storage/TransportationEnvironment
 Temperature14°F~131°F(-10°C~55°C);Humidity<95%RH
Classication TypeB AppliedPart
ProductSymbols Caution,consultaccompanyingdocuments
 Consultinstructions
 Disposalinaccordancewithfederalelectronicproductdisposalregulations
GuaranteeofQuality ManufacturedinaccordancewithEN12470-3:2000/A1:2009/ASTME1112-00
 ManufacturerisISO9001:2008/ISO13485:2003/AC:2007certied
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Children must always be supervised by an adult during temperature measurement.
WARNING: Stop using the thermometer if it operates erratically or if the display malfunctions.
WARNING: Clean the thermometer probe before storing.
WARNING: Notice for California Customers- California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive or developmental harm.
s NOTICE: Do not boil the probe. Clean the unit by wiping it with a dry cloth and disinfect the probe with isopropyl
alcohol.
s NOTICE: Do not drop the thermometer or expose it to heavy shock. The unit is not shock proof.
s NOTICE: Do not bend or bite the probe.
s NOTICE: Do not disassemble. See BATTERY REPLACEMENT to replace the battery.
s NOTICE: If the thermometer has been stored at below-freezing temperatures, allow it to warm naturally to room
temperature before using.
s NOTICE: Do not store the unit under direct sunlight, at a high temperature, or in high humidity or dust;
performance may be degraded.
s NOTICE: Performance of the device may be degraded if operated or stored outside temperature and humidity
ranges stated in Specications.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1. Wipeordipthethermometerprobewithisopropylalcoholtodisinfect.
2. DepresstheON/OFFbutton.Atonewillsoundasthescreendisplays M.Thescreenwillthendisplaythelast
recordedtemperature,andwillthenbeinmeasurementmode..
3. Positionthermometerindesiredlocation(mouth,rectum,orunderarm)asdescribedinfollowingparagraphs.
Oral Use:Placetheprobeundertongueasindicatedby“”positionshowninFigure2.Closeyourmouth
andbreatheevenlythroughthenosetopreventthemeasurementfrombeinginuencedbyinhaled/exhaled
air.Normaloraltemperatureisapproximatelybetween96.3°Fand99.1°F(35.7°Cand37.3°C).
Rectal Use:Ifusingaprobecovertohelppreventcrossinfectionandcontamination,insertthermometerprobe
intotheprobecover,thenlubricatetheprobecoverwithawatersolublejellyforeasierinsertion.Donotuse
petroleumjelly.Note: Use of the probe cover may result in a 0.2°F (0.1°C) difference from actual temperature.
Ifnotusingaprobecover,lubricatetheprobewithpetroleumjelly.Insertprobenomorethan½inch(1cm)into
rectum.Stopifyoumeetanyresistance.Thesensingdeviceisonthetipoftheprobeandthereisnoneedtoinserttheprobe
deepintotherectum.Normalrectaltemperatureisapproximatelybetween97.2°Fand99.9°F(36.2°Cand37.7°C).
Model HT1857 Digital Thermometer
Owner's Manual
Please read carefully before using
Underarm Use (Axillary):Wipeunderarmdry.Placeprobeunderarmandkeeparmpressedrmlytoside.Normalunderarm
temperatureisapproximatelybetween95.4°Fand98.1°F(35.2°Cand36.7°C).Note: From a medical point of view, underarm
method provides inaccurate measurements, and should not be used if precise measurement is required.
4. Thedegreesignashesthroughoutthemeasurementprocess.Whenmeasurementiscomplete,thealarmbeepsfor
approximately10seconds,thedegreesignstopsashing,andthecorrecttemperatureisshown.Thetemperature
measurementwillcontinuetodisplayoncethealarmhasstopped,thedegreesignhasstoppedashing,andthe
thermometerismovedfrommeasurementlocation.
Note:
If the measured temperature is less than 90°F (32°C), the screen will display Lo;
If the measured temperature is greater than 109.9°F (42.9°C), the screen will display Hi.
5. Thethermometerwillautomaticallyturnoffinapproximatelytenminutes.Toprolongbatterylife,turnthethermometeroffby
pressingtheON/OFFbuttononcethetemperaturehasbeennoted.
Normal Temperature Alarm:Whenthepeaktemperaturehasregistered,the“NormalTemperature”alarm(evenlyspaced
beeps)willsoundforapproximately10seconds.
Fever Alarm:Whenthepeaktemperaturehasregisteredhigherthan100.0°F(37.8°C),thefeveralarm(quickbeeps)will
soundforapproximately10seconds.
Automatic Last Temperature Recall:WhentheON/OFFbuttonispressedtoactivatethethermometer,thedisplaywill
changetoshowthelastmeasuredtemperaturevalue,thenentermeasurementmode.
Fahrenheit and Celsius Switchable:ToswitchFahrenheitorCelsiusmode:withtheunitoff,pressandholdtheON/OFF
buttonforapproximatelyfourseconds.
Note: Always disinfect the thermometer before use.
Note: When nished, dispose of any used probe shield and store the thermometer in a safe place.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. Replacethebatterywhenthesymbol“ ”appearsinLCDlowercorner.
2. PullthebatterycoveroffasshowninFigure3.
3. Gentlypulloutplasticcircuitboardwithbatterychamber
approximately1cm(slightlylessthan1/2inch)asshowninFigure4.
4. Useapointedobjectsuchasatoothpickorpentoremovethe
oldbatteryDiscardbatteryinaccordancewithlocalandfederal
regulations.
5. Placeanew1.5VDCbutton-sizebattery,typeLR41orSR41,UCC392orequivalent,inthebatterychamberwithnegative
side(–)downandpositiveside(+)upasshowninFigure5.
6. Slidebatterychamberbackintoplaceandattachcover.
WARNING: Discard the old battery carefully, out of the reach of children. Swallowing the battery could be harmful
or fatal. If the battery is inadvertently swallowed, contact a hospital immediately to have it removed. Do not
dispose of the battery in a re. It may explode.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Tocleanthethermometer,washthetipwithasolutionofmilddetergentandcoolwater.Todisinfectthethermometer,wipethe
sensorandlowerstemwithacleanclothdippedinisopropylalcohol.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SCOPE OF WARRANTY
GFHealthProducts,Inc.(“GF”)warrantstotheoriginalpurchaseronlythatitwillreplaceorrepaircomponents,atGF’ssolediscretion,thatare
defectiveinmaterialorworkmanshipundernormaluseandservice.Allwarrantiesareconditionedupontheproperuseoftheproductsstrictlyin
accordancewithgoodcommercialpracticeandapplicableGFinstructionsandmanuals,includingproperuseandmaintenance.Totheextentthata
componentiswarrantedbyathirdparty,GFconveysallofitsrightsunderthatwarrantytotheoriginalpurchaser,totheextentpermitted.
ThislimitedwarrantyshallonlyapplytodefectsthatarereportedtoGF’scustomerserviceteamwithintheapplicablewarrantyperiodandwhich,
uponexaminationbyGForitsauthorizedrepresentative,provetobeawarrantyitem.Thislimitedwarrantyisnottransferable.Withintheguidelines
setforthinthisdocument,thisproductiswarrantedforone(1)year.Theapplicablewarrantyperiodshallcommencefromdateofshipmenttothe
originalcustomer,unlessthereisanexpirationdateonthecomponentinwhichcasethewarrantyshallexpireontheearlierofwarrantyperiodor
theexpirationdate.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
ThislimitedwarrantyshallonlyapplytodefectsthatarereportedtotheDistributorfromwhomtheCustomerpurchasedtheproductwithinthe
applicablewarrantyperiod.IfthereisnotaDistributor,youmustcontactGFdirectlybycalling770-368-4700,sendingafaxrequestto770-368-2386,
orbye-mailingarequesttocs@grahameld.com.SpecicdirectionswillbeprovidedbytheCustomerServiceRepresentative.Failuretoabidebythe
specicdirectionswillresultindenialofthewarrantyclaim.
EXCLUSIONS
ThewarrantydoesnotcoverandGFshallnotbeliableforthefollowing:
1) Defects,damage,orotherconditionscaused,inwholeorinpart,bymisuse,abuse,negligence,alteration,accident,freightdamage,tampering
orfailuretoseekandobtainrepairorreplacementinatimelymanner;
2) Productswhicharenotinstalled,used,orproperlycleanedandmaintainedasrequiredintheofcialmanualfortheapplicableproduct;
3) Productsconsideredtobeofaconsumablenatureincluding,butnotlimitedto:casters,lters,fuses,gaskets,lubricants,andcharts;
4) AccessoriesorpartsnotprovidedbyGF;
5) Chargesbyanyoneforadjustments,repairs,replacementparts,installationorotherworkperformeduponorinconnectionwithsuchproducts
whicharenotexpresslyauthorizedinwriting,inadvance,byGF;
6) Anylabororshippingchargesincurredinthereplacementpartinstallationorrepair;
7) Costsandexpensesofregularmaintenanceandcleaning;and
8) RepresentationsandwarrantiesmadebyanypersonorentityotherthanGF.
ENTIRE WARRANTY, EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DISCLAIMER
THISWARRANTYISGF’SONLYWARRANTYANDISINLIEUOFALLOTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSORIMPLIED.GFMAKESNOIMPLIED
WARRANTIESOFANYKINDINCLUDINGANYIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.
IFANYMODELORSAMPLEWASSHOWNTOTHECUSTOMER,SUCHMODELORSAMPLEWASUSEDMERELYTOILLUSTRATETHE
GENERALTYPEANDQUALITYOFTHEPRODUCTANDNOTTOREPRESENTTHATTHEPRODUCTWOULDNECESSARILYCONFORMTO
THEMODELORSAMPLEINALLRESPECTS.
THISWARRANTYISLIMITEDTOTHEREPAIRORREPLACEMENTOFTHEDEFECTIVEPARTS.GFSHALLNOTBELIABLEFORAND
HEREBYDISCLAIMSANYDIRECT,SPECIAL,INDIRECT,INCIDENTAL,EXEMPLARYORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,INCLUDING,
BUTNOTLIMITEDTO:DAMAGESFORLOSSOFPROFITSORINCOME,LOSSOFUSE,DOWNTIME,COVER,OREMPLOYEEOR
INDEPENDENTCONTRACTORWAGES,PAYMENTSANDBENEFITS.
Thewarrantiescontainedhereincontainalltherepresentationsandwarrantieswithrespecttothesubjectmatterofthisdocument,andsupersedeall
priornegotiations,agreementsandunderstandingswithrespectthereto.Therecipientofthisdocumentherebyacknowledgesandrepresentsthatit
hasnotreliedonanyrepresentation,assertion,guarantee,warranty,collateralcontractorotherassurance,exceptthosesetoutinthisdocument.
NOTES:
1) Additionaltermsandconditionsmayapply.
2) Freightclaimsmustbenotatedontheappropriateshippingdocumentsandmustbemadewithimmediacy.International,federalandstate
regulationsgovernspecicrequirementsforfreightclaims.Failuretoabidebythoseregulationsmayresultinadenialofthefreightclaim.GF
willassistyouinlingthefreightclaim.
3) Claimsforanyshortshipmentmustbemadewithinthirty(30)daysoftheinvoicedate.
GFHealthProducts,Inc.isnotresponsiblefortypographicalerrors.Allillustrations,specications,packagingandwarrantiescontainedinthis
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