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1 Safety Information
⢠Do not immerse the thermometer in water or other liquids. However, should moisture somehow get into the unit, remove the battery and do not take any further readings with the thermometer. Before any further use, contact your specialist dealer or TELEFUNKEN directly. 3 Useful information on taking temperature with the TELEFUNKEN FTO infra-red ear thermometer
1. [. . . ] 2 Operation
Remove the protective cap from the TELEFUNKEN FTO infra-red ear thermometer. There is no need to attach a special probe cover to the sensor area, as the sensor is completely sealed (see also: cleaning and maintenance tips). 1 Switching on Press the ON/OFF button ï³, to be found directly below the LCD display ï². All display symbols and the result of the last reading taken will appear for about 2 seconds, after which the backlight for the display will switch off. The LCD display now shows a thermometer symbol and the chosen unit of measurement. °Câ indicates that the results will be displayed in degrees Centigrade, while â°Fâ means that body temperature will be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit. The measuring range of the TELEFUNKEN FTO infra-red thermometer is from 0 °C to 100 °C (32 °F to 212 °F), displayed in steps of 0, 1 °C or 0, 1 °F. 2 Taking a body temperature reading Tilt the patientâs head slightly in the opposite direction and support the head (especially in the case of children). If you are taking your own temperature, use one hand to pull on the ear and the other to operate the thermometer. 16
2 Operation
Once the sensor is correctly positioned in the auditory canal, use your index finger to press the START button ïµ on the back of the unit. When the reading is successfully completed, you will hear a short tone and can remove the unit from the ear. You can now change the unit of measurement with a further short press of the START button ïµ. Once the desired unit of measurement is displayed, wait until all the display symbols flash in the illuminated display and the change is confirmed with a short tone. Directly after this, the thermometer is ready to take the next reading with the newly selected unit of measurement. At the same time, all stored data is automatically converted to the new unit of measurement. 1 Explanation of display symbols and error messages
Display Description SWITCHING ON All symbols are displayed for 2 seconds. You will hear three short tones and the display will remain illuminated for 5 seconds. Give the START button ïµ a short press to start the reading. The crossed-out ear symbol is displayed if the result is not within the temperature range 32 °C to 42, 2 °C. If the result is greater than or equal to 37, 5 °C (99, 5 °F), the fever alarm will be activated (10 short tones). FURTHER READINGS When the °C or °F symbol starts to flash again, the thermometer is ready to take the next reading. The unit switches off automatically after 60 seconds if no further buttons are pressed. [. . . ] Packaging is re-usable or may be re-cycled; metal parts must be disposed of as scrap metal; plastics, electrical and electronic components must be disposed of as electroscrap. Consult your municipal authority or your dealer for information about disposal. 4 Specifications
Name and model : TELEFUNKEN FTO Infra-red Ear Thermometer Measuring range : 0 °C â 100 °C (32 °F â 212 °F) Accuracy of measurement : (laboratory readings) ±0, 2 °C or ±0, 4 °F in the region of 36 °C â 42, 2 °C / 96, 8 °F â 108 °F (under correct operating conditions); ±0, 3 °C or ±0, 6 °F in the region of 32 °C â 35, 9 °C / 89, 6 °F â 96, 6 °F (under correct operating conditions); ±1 °C or ±1, 8 °F in the region of <32 °C bzw. 1 second Interval between two readings : at least 5 seconds Fever alarm : for temperatures > 37, 5 °C (99, 5 °F) Unit of measurement: °Centigrade or °Fahrenheit Operating conditions : Outside temperature 5, 0 °C â40 °C (41°F â 104°F). [. . . ]