Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 03170 Summer Infant
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Summer Infant, Inc. 6 Blackstone V alley Place, Suite 206 Lincoln, RI 02865 USA 1-800-268-6237 www .summerinfant.com © 2005 Summer Infant, Inc. W ARNING : • Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.
Safety Precautions During Use • Do not drop, step on or subject the ear thermometer to any shock or vibration. • Do not submerge this product in water or any other liquid. • Do not use excessive force to insert the probe into the ear . Use of excessive force may injure the ear canal or the eardrum.
NOTES ON TEMPERA TURE Why Measure in the Ear? Clinical studies have shown that the ear is an excellent site for taking body temperature because the temperature tak en in the ear reflects the body ’s core temperature. Body temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus, which shares the same blood supply as the tympanic membrane.
P ARTS AND ACCESORIES INDEX Main Body 1. Probe 2. Start Button 3. LCD 4. O/I Button 5. Batter y Cover 4 (4) FEA TURES AND EFFECTIVENESS (1) (2) (3) (5) Features • The ear thermometer is simple and convenient to use with one button operation.
2. Inserting the probe into the ear canal F or children aged 1 year or above and for adults: • Pull the ear slightly backwards and insert the probe along the ear canal in a straight direction. • Insert the probe until the body of the probe fully seals the ear canal and hold it there until measurement is completed.
1. Power on • Press the’O/I’ button. • The thermometer will show the following display • The last memor y reading will be displayed. • There will be a display for an automatic function tes.
1. Power on • Press the’O/I’ button. • The thermometer will show the following display • The last memor y reading will be displayed. • There will be a display for an automatic function tes.
2. Inserting the probe into the ear canal F or children aged 1 year or above and for adults: • Pull the ear slightly backwards and insert the probe along the ear canal in a straight direction. • Insert the probe until the body of the probe fully seals the ear canal and hold it there until measurement is completed.
P ARTS AND ACCESORIES INDEX Main Body 1. Probe 2. Start Button 3. LCD 4. O/I Button 5. Batter y Cover 4 (4) FEA TURES AND EFFECTIVENESS (1) (2) (3) (5) Features • The ear thermometer is simple and convenient to use with one button operation.
NOTES ON TEMPERA TURE Why Measure in the Ear? Clinical studies have shown that the ear is an excellent site for taking body temperature because the temperature tak en in the ear reflects the body ’s core temperature. Body temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus, which shares the same blood supply as the tympanic membrane.
Safety Precautions During Use • Do not drop, step on or subject the ear thermometer to any shock or vibration. • Do not submerge this product in water or any other liquid. • Do not use excessive force to insert the probe into the ear . Use of excessive force may injure the ear canal or the eardrum.
Summer Infant, Inc. 6 Blackstone V alley Place, Suite 206 Lincoln, RI 02865 USA 1-800-268-6237 www .summerinfant.com © 2005 Summer Infant, Inc. W ARNING : • Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.
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