American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) 412 Adtemp User Manual

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Intended Use:

A digital thermometer is a device used to measure the body temperature of a patient by means

of a transducer coupled with an electric signal amplification, conditioning, and display unit.

Safety Information:

• High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children.

Please contact your physician.

• Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.

• Read the enclosed instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperature readings.

Temperature readings are affected by many factors including exercise, drinking hot or

cold beverages prior to taking a reading as well as technique.

• Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature taking. The rigid probe could

present a hazard. Oral, underarm, and rectal temperatures vary by approximately 1°F

(0.5°C).

• WARNING: Keep battery out of children’s reach. Swallowing battery could be harmful.

Battery should not be recharged or placed into extreme heat as it may explode.

• CAUTION: Do not take an axillary temperature through patient’s clothing. Direct probe

cover to skin contact is required.

• CAUTION: Biting the probe tip while taking a temperature may result in damage to the

probe.

• CAUTION: Do not autoclave. Please note the cleaning procedures described in this

manual

How to take temperature:

1. Place a probe cover carefully over the tip (Figure 1). Select

oral, underarm, or rectal as your measurement site based on the

individual requiring a temperature measurement.

2. Push the Multi-Function button located at the end of the thermometer. The display will

read: “188.8 ° ”. This is a function check indicating the unit is working properly. The

last measured temperature will be displayed for approximately 2-seconds. Next the

thermometer will read L°F.(or L°C).

3. The °F or °C symbol will flash when the unit is ready to measure temperature. Please note

that the “ ” indicates a low battery. Do not expect an accurate temperature reading if this low

battery indicator is present. An “ERR” message in the window indicates your unit is not func-

tioning properly.

4. Depending on the measurement site, the unit will complete measurement in 40 (rectal), 60

(oral), or approximately 90 (axillary) seconds. When the F° or C° symbol stops flashing and

the display reads a consistant temperature, the peak temperature has been reached.

5. Read and record the temperature and time for reference. The reading will automatically

be stored in the memory.

6. Push the Multi-Function button to turn the unit off. This will prolong the battery life. If

Figure 1