American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) 424 Adtemp - Manual (Page 6)

* Caution: High fever requires immediate medical attention!
10. Cleaning and Storage
Use an alcohol swab or cotton swab moistened with alcohol (70% Isopropyl) to •
clean the thermometer casing and the measuring probe. Ensure that no liquid enters
the interior of the thermometer.
Never use abrasive cleaning agents, thinners or gasoline for cleaning and never im- •
merse the instrument in water or other cleaning liquids.
Take care not to scratch the surface of the lens or display. •
Remove the battery from the instrument if it is not required for •
extended periods of time in order to avoid damage to the ther-
mometer resulting from a leaking battery.
Please Note: Ear wax or dirt on the lens will result in an inaccurate reading. Clean the lens
as indicated above.
11. Replacing the Battery
The ADC® Digital 424 Ear Thermometer is supplied with one lithium battery, type
CR2032. Replace with a new CR2032 battery when the low battery symbol appears on the
display.
Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw from battery
cover. Remove the battery cover and replace battery. Do
not overtighten screw when replacing the cover.
12. Warranty
This product was manufactured with the utmost care according to international quality
standards. This product is warranteed for 2 years against manufacturing defects. Claims
beyond this, including claims for damages, are excluded.
• The warranty covers the instrument and the batteries. The packaging is not included.
Measured Temperature
too low
Measured temperature lower
than 32 °C or 89.6 °F.
See section 7 for proper technique.
Room temperature too
high
Displays “H” in conjunction with the
“ ” when room temperature is higher
than 40.0 °C or 104.0 °F.
Room temperature too low
Display “L” in conjunction with the
“ ” when room temperature is lower
than 10.0 °C or 50.0 °F.
System malfunction
Check battery. Possible damage
from dropping or getting wet.
Blank display
Dead battery?
Check battery polarity.
( + and - )
Low battery indication
Battery should be replaced
immediately.
Push against contact prings
for re-insertion
Springs
Push to
Insert