American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) 419 Adtemp User Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of the ADTEMPTM Hypothermia Thermometer. This ther-
mometer conforms to all requirements stated in EN 12470-3 and ASTM E1112. Please read the
instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperatures and safe operation. When used properly,
this high quality product will give you years of accurate, dependable service.
CARE AND SAFETY INFORMATION:
Use of probe covers is recommended to help avoid spreading germs, and to keep the
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thermometer clean.
Clean the thermometer tip and probe only using isopropyl alcohol or soap and water
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after each use.
High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children. Please
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contact your physician.
Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
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Do not boil, bite, bend, drop or disassemble this thermometer.
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Do not dispose of this thermometer or its battery in fire. Please recycle the used battery.
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Avoid taking temperature for 30 minutes after physical exercise, bathing, dining, and
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drinking hot or cold beverages.
Always keep this thermometer away from direct sunlight, moisture, extreme tempera-
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ture, and dirt while in use, storage, or transport.
Store the unit in the protective case while not in use.
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When the ambient temperature is greater than 35°C or 95°F, immerse the probe head in
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cold water for approximately 5-10 seconds before normal temperature taking.
Do not open the thermometer except to replace the battery.
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Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature taking. The rigid probe could
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present a hazard.
Oral, underarm, and rectal temperatures vary by approximately 1°F (0.5°C).
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The manufacturer recommends verifying the accuracy by an authorized laboratory every
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two years.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Measuring range:
26.0 °C - 43.9 °C or 78.0 °F - 111.9 °F
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Accuracy:
± 0.1 °C or ± 0.2 °F
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Power supply:1 Button Battery
1.5 V LR41, AG3 or similar
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Weight/Dimensions:approx.
10.6g / 130mm x 15mm x 8mm
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Ambient operating temperature:
10 °C - 45 °C or 50 °F - 113 °F
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Safe-Test Alarm / Memory / Beeper
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HOW TO SWITCH BETWEEN °C and °F:
Press the control button 2 times, one right after another.
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Hold the second press down for more than 1.5 seconds.
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Symbol or appears in window display with beep.
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Sensor tip
Battery Cover
Multi-Function Button
LCD display