Physitemp Instruments TH8 - Manual (Page 3)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THERMALERT MONITORING THERMOMETER, TH-8
1.0 The Physitemp Thermalert series Clinical Monitoring Thermometers are compact, digital
instruments for continuous temperature monitoring. They are all battery operated. Model TH-8
has 3 probe inputs for monitoring of up to 3 sites, and provides a choice of reading in degrees C or
degrees F.
2.0 INITIAL INSTALLATION
2.1 The TH-8 thermometer is designed to mount as follows:
(a) Flat, on rubber feet provided.
(b) Bench mounting with optional tilt stand (TTS-4).
2.2 Plug any Physitemp type T thermocouple probes into
the blue polarized sockets on the rear of the instrument.
3.0 PRECAUTIONS
3.1 As with any temperature monitoring system, use suitable accepted technique during
electro-surgical procedures to minimize the possibility that the probe cable will serve as an alter-
nate path for radio frequency current and burn the patient.
- Properly locate an adequate electrosurgical dispersive electrode close to the active
surgical site.
- Do not drape the probe cable over grounded metallic surfaces or intertwine it with the
cables of the electrosurgical generator.
3.2 Never pull directly on the probe cable to disconnect.
3.3 Do not gas sterilize or autoclave the instrument.
3.4 Do not immerse the instrument in liquids for cleaning. If necessary, clean the instrument
case with a cloth moistened with a mild non-staining germicidal detergent and warm water.
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°F or °C SWITCH OUTPUT SOCKET
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
INPUT SOCKETS
FOR PROBES OR
EXTENSION CABLES