Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus - User Manual - Manual (Page 24)

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MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
1. Remove the box of probe covers from the probe cover storage compartment
on the back of the unit.
2. Remove the probe and the probe well.
3. Press inward on the textured grips on each side of the assembly to remove
the battery door from the back of the unit.
4. Remove the three AA 1.5Vdc alkaline batteries and replace all three batteries
with AA 1.5 Vdc alkaline batteries. Match the +/- polarity of each battery to
the +/- symbols inside the battery compartment.
5. Snap the probe cover storage assembly back into place.
6. Replace the probe and probe well.
CLEANING
ROUTINE CLEANING
Clean on a routine basis according to each facility’s policy. Disinfect the device
whenever contamination occurs.
CLEANING THE THERMOMETER AND PROBE
• Wipe the thermometer regularly with a cloth dampened with warm water
and a mild detergent solution.
• As needed, clean the thermometer and probe with a 70% isopropyl alcohol
solution or a 10% chlorine bleach solution or a nonstaining disinfectant such
as CaviCide ® or its equivalent.
Use size AA 1.5 Vdc alkaline batteries only. Use of any other battery
size or type could damage the thermometer and cause personal
injury.
Remove the batteries, if the instrument is not used for an extended
period of time, to avoid possible damage to the thermometer due to
battery leakage.
DO NOT immerse or soak the thermometer or probe in any type of
fluid.