Philips Smart ear thermometer SCH740/86 - Manual (Page 3)

- Do not touch or blow at the infrared sensor. A
polluted infrared sensor may cause inaccurate
measurements.
- Never clean the device with an abrasive
cleaner, thinner, benzene or immerse the
device in water or other liquids.
- When the temperature of the storage area
differs from the temperature of the measuring
area, wait at least 30 minutes before you use
the device.
- If you do not intend to use the device for a long
period of time, it is advised to remove the
batteries before storing. This is to prevent
possible damage due to leakage of the
batteries. If the batteries leak, remove them
carefully and replace with new batteries.
Compliance with standards
- The device meets the relevant standards for this
type of Class IIa medical device for home use.
- This Philips device complies with all applicable
standards and regulations regarding exposure
to electromagnetic fields and complies with EN
60601-1-2
- Skin contact parts (ABS, TPU, metal) comply
with ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10.
Cytotoxicity, sensitization and irritation meet
the requirement.
- Based on the current science and technology,
other potential allergic reactions are unknown.
Clinical accuracy validation results:
Subject age
group
A1 A2 B C
Operation
mode
Adjusted mode
Measuring
site
Ear
Reference
body site
Ear
Clinical bias
( Δcb)
-0.020 -0.033 -0.014 -0.016
Limits of
agreement
(LA)
0.203 0.195 0.198 0.199
Clinical
repeatability
( σr)
0.0770
Display
Sym­
bol
Description Explanation
History icon Display shows last
measurement result
when switching on the
device.
Bluetooth®
icon
The device uses
Bluetooth® for
communication.
Battery
symbol
Battery symbol
indicating status of
battery.
Battery status indications
Battery full
To indicate that the battery is fully charged the
battery symbol shows a full battery (Fig. 3).
Battery low
To indicate that the battery is low, the battery
symbol shows a nearly empty battery (Fig. 4).
When using 2x 1.5V AAA, 700 mAh batteries, 500
measurements can be realized (23 ± 5°C, 50 ± 20%
RH).
Preparing for use
The batteries (2x 1.5V AAA) are included with the
device. Remove the battery strip from the battery
compartment before first use.
Slide the battery cover back until it locks into place
(Fig. 16).
Pairing the thermometer to your mobile
device
Your Philips Avent smart ear thermometer is
equipped with Bluetooth®. Download the Philips
Avent uGrow app from the App Store or Google
Play. Use the search term: Philips Avent uGrow.
The Philips Avent uGrow app is available for iOS
8.1+ and Android 4.4+.
1
Download the Philips Avent uGrow app on your
mobile device, follow the steps to create a an
account and add the thermometer.
Note: Make sure the Philips Avent uGrow app is active
and Bluetooth on your mobile device is on when pairing
is in progress.
2 Follow the instructions in the app.
- The app identifies the thermometer and starts
to pair.
Note: The Bluetooth icon lights up when the
thermometer is connected to your mobile device.
Note: The thermometer switches off automatically
after 30 seconds of no activity.
- If you need more information about pairing to
your mobile device please visit
www.philips.com/earthermometer
Note: Only when the Philips Avent uGrow app is
active, your personal health data can be
transmitted.
Cleaning the infrared sensor
To achieve accurate measurements, it is important
to check if the infrared sensor is clean. Use a
cotton swab to clean the infrared sensor.
See chapter Cleaning and storage for instructions.
After cleaning, wait approximately 5-10 minutes
before you use the device.
Cleaning the ear
Earwax in the ear canal may cause inaccurate
measurements. Make sure the ear canal is clean
before you use the device.