Summer Infant Thermometer 03170 User Manual

03170  
Please read the following instructions  
and warnings carefully.  
Keep this instruction manual  
for future reference.  
Requires 2 AAA batteries (included).  
For Technical Support  
Call 1-800-268-6237  
or E-Mail at  
For use with children from birth and up.  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
ONE SECOND EAR THERMOMETER  
Thank you for purchasing the One Second Ear Thermometer. Before  
you start using your new Ear Thermometer, please read this operation  
manual thoroughly for the correct methods of usage especially section  
on Safety.  
This manual should be kept on hand for easy future reference.  
WARNING:  
Use of this thermometer is not intended as a  
substitute for consultation with your physician.  
The thermometer is not waterproof!  
NEVER immerse into liquids.  
CAUTION:  
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. ADULT SUPERVISION IS  
REQUIRED. STORE AWAY FROM CHILD’S REACH.  
 
CONTENTS  
Safety  
Page 2  
Page 3  
Page 4  
Page 4  
Page 5  
Page 7  
Page 8  
Page 9  
Page 10  
Notes on Temperature  
Parts and Accessories Index  
Features and Effectiveness  
Preparation Before Use  
Use of Your Product  
Troubleshooting  
Product Care and Storage  
Specifications  
SAFETY  
Safety Precautions During Use  
Do not drop, step on or subject the ear thermometer to any  
shock or vibration.  
Do not submerge this product in water or any other liquid.  
Do not use excessive force to insert the probe into the ear. Use of  
excessive force may injure the ear canal or the eardrum.  
Do not use a portable phone near the thermometer when you are  
taking the temperature as it will cause the thermometer  
to malfunction.  
Caution  
Do not disassemble or repair or remodel the ear scan.  
Do not discard batteries into the fire.  
When the Product Should Not be Used  
This thermometer is designed to take your body temperature  
through the ear canal only. Do not use it for any other purpose.  
Do not use the product on people suffering from ear diseases.  
Do not use the product while the ear canal is wet (e.g. after a swim  
or a bath).  
This product is not waterproof. Therefore, keep the product dry at  
all times.  
Do not operate the device outside the specified ambient  
temperature range 41°F-104°F(5°C to 40°C) and humidity range  
(15-95%RH)  
Do not store the ear thermometer outside the specified ambient  
temperature range -13°F-131°F(-25°C to 55°C) and humidity range  
(15-95%RH).  
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PARTS AND ACCESORIES INDEX  
(1)  
Main Body  
(2)  
1. Probe  
2. Start Button  
3. LCD  
4. O/I Button  
5. Battery Cover  
(3)  
(4)  
(5)  
FEATURES AND EFFECTIVENESS  
Features  
The ear thermometer is simple and convenient to use with one  
button operation.  
Loading of a probe cover is not required before taking a  
measurement, making the thermometer more user-friendly and  
more cost-effective.  
Measures temperature in one second.  
Unique and slim design, following the contour of human’s palm for  
easy handling.  
Comes with a large LCD for easy reading.  
Operated by two AAA batteries for easy replacement.  
Auto-off function helps you to save energy in the batteries.  
The ear thermometer is light and compact, allowing you to take  
it everywhere.  
Effectiveness  
Compared to traditional thermometers, which require several  
minutes to take the temperature, the ear thermometer takes only one  
second to display the measurement.  
It is safer to take the temperature in the ear, as there is no risk of  
infection caused by contact with mucous membrane in the oral cavity  
or the rectum as in conventional measurement.  
Operating environment from 41°F-104°F(5°C-40°C) makes it easy for you  
to take a measurement.  
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PREPARATION BEFORE USE  
1. General  
Ensure that your ear is clean. If your ear is clogged with excessive  
earwax measurement may be inaccurate.  
Sudden change of ambient temperature may influence the  
measurement accuracy. For accurate measurement, try to store  
the ear thermometer in the same room where you usually take  
your temperature.  
For accurate measurement, take the temperature while you relax.  
Your temperature may increase after exercise or a bath.  
The right ear reading may differ from the left ear. Therefore, always  
take the temperature using the same ear.  
External factors may influence ear temperatures, including when an  
individual has:  
-been lying on one ear or the other  
-had their ear covered  
-been exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures  
-has just finished swimming or bathing  
-has been wearing hearing aids or ear plugs  
Should any of the above mentioned situations occurs, wait for  
20 minutes prior to taking the temperature.  
2. Inserting batteries  
Your Ear Thermometer requires two AAA batteries. To insert,  
remove the battery cover by sliding it away from the probe as  
shown in fig.3.  
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PREPARATION BEFORE USE (continued)  
Place the battery in the battery compartment, making sure that  
it is positioned correctly according to the polarities indicated on the  
thermometer.(Fig.4)  
Replace the battery cover by sliding it into place.(Fig.5)  
3. Correct Holding Posture  
Hold the main body as shown in fig.6 so that you can press the  
button with your index finger.  
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PREPARATION BEFORE USE (continued)  
In the following situations, it is recommended that you take the  
temperature three times in the same ear. If the temperature happens  
to differ, use the highest reading. Be aware that slight variations  
.36°F-.54°F (0.2-0.3°C) can occur if consecutive measurements are taken.  
Infants 3 months and below  
Children under 3 years who have a condition such as a  
compromised immune system and for whom the presence  
or absence of fever is critical.  
When you are first learning to use the ear thermometer until  
you are comfortable with the technique and are obtaining  
consistent readings.  
Caution  
For individuals who have hair in their ears, please note that the  
measured temperature may be lower than the actual temperature.  
USE OF YOUR PRODUCT  
1. Power on  
Press the’O/I’ button.  
The thermometer will show the following display  
The last memory reading will be displayed.  
There will be a display for an automatic function test as  
indicated below  
After the completion of the automatic function test, a beep  
sound will indicate the thermometer is ready for measuring  
the temperature  
Caution  
If no further operation is activated, the display goes off automatically  
1 minute after activation, or after measuring the temperature.  
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USE OF YOUR PRODUCT (continued)  
2. Inserting the probe into the ear canal  
Gently Pull Outer Ear.  
Straighten Ear Canal  
Less than 1 Year  
1 Year and older  
Fully Insert Thermometer Probe  
Gently into Ear  
For children aged 1 year or above and for adults:  
Pull the ear slightly backwards and insert the probe along the ear  
canal in a straight direction.  
Insert the probe until the body of the probe fully seals the ear canal  
and hold it there until measurement is completed.  
For an infant less than 1 year old:  
Pull the ear diagonally behind to make the ear canal straight.  
Apply the tip of the probe straight against the ear canal. Hold in  
this position until measurement is completed.  
For measuring your own temperature:  
Hold the main body of the thermometer and insert the probe along  
your own ear canal. Push the probe naturally against the ear canal  
and insert it further.  
After confirming that the probe and the ear canal are in close  
contact, start the measurement.  
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USE OF YOUR PRODUCT (continued)  
3. Starting the measurement  
Press and release the O/I button.  
Ensure that the “ready to measure” sign “  
” is displayed and a  
beep sound is heard before measurement. If the START button is  
pressed before the sign is displayed, the thermometer will not start  
the measurement.  
It will beep once and measurement will begin.  
After one second, the ear thermometer will give out a beeping  
sound to signal completion of measurement. Remove the ear  
thermometer from the ear canal and check the reading on the  
display panel.  
If you want to repeat the measurement, start measuring after it  
beeps (about 10 seconds after the last measurement) and the  
“ready to measure” sign “  
” is displayed. You can repeat the  
process again from step 3 onwards.  
4. Power off  
Power will be automatically turned if the thermometer is left  
unattended for 1 minute.  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
If you encounter problems with the operation of your Ear Thermometer,  
please check the following points to see if they can be rectified. If the  
problem still persists, please contact the service center for servicing.  
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the thermometer yourself.  
Conditions  
Possible cause and solution  
Nothing is displayed after O/I  
button pressed  
Battery may be worn out.  
Replace with new battery.  
Battery may not be placed in  
the correct polarities.  
Place batteries according to  
the polarities indicated  
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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)  
Conditions  
Possible cause and solution  
sign is displayed  
Low battery signal. Replace  
with new battery.  
Measurement cannot be made • Tip of probe may be dirty or  
or abnormal value is  
displayed.  
damaged. Clean the probe.  
Excessive earwax in the ear  
canal. Clean the ear canals  
with a cotton swab.  
Probe may be insterted  
incorrectly. Insert the  
probe correctly.  
Follow inserting the probe into  
the ear canal under “use of  
your product” page 8.  
If the problem still persists,  
send to service center  
for repair.  
is displayed  
There may be a short circuit.  
Please contact service center.  
The ambient temperature has  
exceeded the specific range  
of 41°F-104°F(5°C-40°C).  
Measurement will not start  
after pressing the button.  
Measurement is made when  
the “  
“ is not displayed.  
Measure again after the sign  
is displayed.  
Measured result is “Hi” or “Lo”  
”Hi” is displayed when the  
body temperature is more  
than 107.6°F(42°C).  
”Lo” is displayed when the  
body temperature is less  
than 95°F(35°C).  
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PRODUCT CARE AND STORAGE  
1. General  
Clean off dirt in the main body with a clean, soft and dry cloth.  
Do not clean the main body with water nor a cleaner containing  
abrasive agents, thinner or benzene.  
Before and after each use, clean the thermometer.  
2. Batteries  
If the low battery indicator flashes during use, replace with new  
batteries, refer to page 5 under preparation before use point 2 on  
the procedure for replacement of new batteries.  
Remove the batteries if you will not be the product for a long  
period of time.  
3. Probe  
Clean the probes surface with a cotton swab slightly moistened  
with alcohol and immediately dry it with a clean cotton swab. After  
cleaning, allow at least 5 minutes to dry before using it again.  
Do not clean the probe with a paper towel or paper as it contains  
glass fiber, which may damage the lens at the tip of the probe.  
After cleaning , dry the probe thoroughly before store it.  
To assure a high level of accuracy, it is very important to keep the  
probe clean, dry and unchanged. Fingerprints, earwax. dust and  
other soiling compounds reduces the transparency of the window  
and results in lower temperature reading.  
Avoid touching the probe except when cleaning is required.  
As the probe is the most sensitive and delicate part of the  
thermometer, it is extremely important to ensure that a probe cover  
is always on the probe to protect it from dirt and damage.  
4. Storage  
Do not store the ear thermometer under direct sunlight or in  
places where temperature and humidity are very high or very  
low, in dusty or wet places, or where the product be affected by  
a vibrating shock.  
BATTERY WARNING:  
Keep battery out of child’s reach. Swallowing battery could  
be fatal. Battery should not be charged or placed in extreme  
heat as it may rupture. Used batteries should be disposed  
of properly.  
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NOTES ON TEMPERATURE  
Product  
One Second Ear Thermometer  
Battery Type  
Accuracy  
2xAAA 1.5V  
.36°F(0.2°C)  
Measuring Range  
Display Resolution  
89.6°F-109.22°F(32°C-42.9°C)  
0.1°  
Operating Ambient Temperature Range  
Relative Operating Humidity  
Storage Environment  
Relative Storage Humidity  
41°F-104°F(5°C-40°C)  
15 to 95%RH  
-13°F-131°F(-25°C to 55°C)  
30 to 95%RH  
The ear thermometer meets American Society for Testing and  
Materials accuracy standards (ASTM) with requirements specified in  
ASTM stands E 1965-98 ,as it pertains to infrared thermometers and  
when used under normal operating conditions.  
We at Summer Infant stand behind all of our products. If you are not  
completely satisfied or have any questions, please contact our  
Customer Service Department at 1-800-268-6237 or e-mail us at  
Summer Infant Europe, LTD.  
Summer Infant, Inc.  
20 Sparrows Herne  
Bushey, Hertfordshire  
WD23 1FX UK 44 (0)20 8420 4429  
Colors and styles may vary.  
6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 206  
Lincoln, RI 02865 USA 1-800-268-6237  
© 2005 Summer Infant, Inc.  
MADE IN CHINA  
7/05  
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