Eco4us EM-Th1, User Manual

Page 1: ...Model EM Th1 Non Contact Infrared Thermometer ...

Page 2: ...VANTAGES OF TEMPORAL ARTERY TA TEMPERATURE NORMAL TEMPERATURE ACCORDING TO AGE PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN TAKING A TEMPERATURE HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE CONSTRAINTS VI BASIC INSTRUMENT VII FEATURES VIII INSTRUCTIONS IX SETTING AND FUNCTION OF MENU X TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS XI MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT XII ACCESSORIES XIII GUIDELINES XIV TROUBLESHOOTING XV EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 1 1 2 2 3 3 5 ...

Page 3: ...this thermometer to extreme temperature conditions of 131 F or 4 F Do not use this device in relative humidity higher than 85 The protective glass over the lens is the most fragile part of the thermometer Do not touch the glass of the infrared lens with your fingers Clean the glass with a cotton bud lightly moistened with 95 alcohol Do not expose the thermometer to sunlight or to water Never drop ...

Page 4: ...hermometry and better tolerated than rectal thermome try 1 However as with other types of thermometer it is essential to use the EM Th1 properly in order to obtain reliable and stable results You are therefore advised to read this instruction manual and the safety precautions carefully before use 1 Greenes D Fleisher G Accuracy of a Noninvasive Temporal Artery Thermometer for Use in Infants Arch P...

Page 5: ...frared heat generat ed by the arterial blood flow Body heat can therefore be measured without any interference from the heat of the surrounding environment THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Core temperature Core temperature is the most precise measurement and involves measuring the temperature in the pulmonary artery by means of a catheter equipped with a thermal probe which can rea...

Page 6: ... armpit temperature Although it may be easy to measure axillary tempera ture it has been proven that it does not provide an accurate measurement of the child s internal tempera ture To take this type of temperature the thermometer must be wedged tightly over the axillary artery Despite the low sensitivity and relative inaccuracy of axillary temperature in detecting fever this method is recom mende...

Page 7: ...elatively new method of measuring temperature is more precise than tympanic thermometry and better tolerated than rectal thermometry The EM Th1 thermometer has been designed to produce an instant forehead temperature reading without any contact with the temporal artery As this artery is quite close to the surface of this skin and therefore accessible and given the blood flow is perma nent and regu...

Page 8: ...a temperature may be simple they must not be trivialised Temperature should be taken in a neutral context The patient must not have undertaken vigorous physical activity prior to taking his her temperature and the room temperature must be moderate Be aware of physiological variations in temperature which must be taken into consideration when evaluat ing the results temperature increases by 0 9 F b...

Page 9: ...f the body e g arm torso CONSTRAINTS Please observe the following before any temperature measurement to ensure a stable and reliable result Push back hair from the forehead Wipe away any perspiration from the forehead Avoid any drafts e g from air conditioning Allow a 3 5 seconds interval between measurements Each time there is a significant change in the ambient temperature due to a change in env...

Page 10: ...d part Sensor On Scan Button Setting keys LCD panel Battery compartment Language Button Infrared Lens Non Contact Infrared Thermometer Model No EM Th1 Batteries DC 3V 2xAA Measuring Distance 1 2in 2in Made in China Distributed by Eco4us Inc ...

Page 11: ... of a baby bottle or bath by using the Surface Temp Mode or room temperature by using the Room Mode VIII INSTRUCTIONS 1 Install battery 2 For the first use or when inserting new Battery wait from 10 15 minutes for the warm up of the unit This will allow the unit to become acclimated to the temperature of the room 3 Press On Scan button aim towards the forehead see the diagram below for the EM Th1 ...

Page 12: ... on state Setting the mode a Press MODE button and the screen will display Body F b Press again MODE button and the screen will display Room F c Press again MODE button and the screen will display Surface Temp F Note The thermometer default is set to BODY Important The surface temperature differs from the internal body temperature To obtain the internal temperature always use the BODY mode Please ...

Page 13: ...ury thermometer and you believe mercury thermometer from its temperature but it is not convenient to use You can use recalibration function to adjust the EM Th1 to make it the same test result with mercury thermometer after recalibration Besides when you use EM Th1 for the people with different skin color For example the yellow race the white race black people and so on you can use recalibration t...

Page 14: ... F 10 C 40 C Relative humidity 85 2 Batteries DC 3V 2 pcs AA batteries 3 Unit size 6 8 x 1 9 x 2 in L x W x H 4 Unit weight including batteries 6 5oz 5 Temperature display resolution 0 1 F 0 1 C 6 Measuring range In body mode 89 6 F 109 2 F 32 C 42 9 C Under body mode there is three color backlits Green color backlit 99 1 F 37 3 C means normal temperature Orange color backlit 99 3 F 100 2 F 37 4 C...

Page 15: ...of this range LONGEVITY OF THE PRODUCT The EM Th1 was conceived for an intense and profes sional use its longevity is guaranteed for 40 000 takings XI MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT The protective glass over the lens is the most important and fragile part of the thermometer please take great care of it Clean the glass with cotton fabric wet with 95 alcohol Do not use other batteries than mentioned bat...

Page 16: ... your thermometer please refer to this guide to help resolve the problem If the problem persists please contact our customer service THE SCREEN DISPLAYS TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN 109 2 F 42 9 C The temperature is in Fahrenheit Change the measure ment to Celsius by pressing the C F button THE SCREEN DISPLAYS TEMPERATURE LOWER THAN 89 6 F 32 C To take the surface temperature press the Mode button and ...

Page 17: ...ous reasons Please find below a list of the main issues Body Body Reasons for LO message display Advice Make sure there is no obstruction or dampness prior to taking temperature Make sure there is no air blowing in the area of use this could affect the infrared reading Pause for 3 5 seconds minimum between readings a 15 seconds pause is recommended Take measurements at the recommended distance app...

Page 18: ...ected against access to hazardous parts with a finger and against vertically falling water drops when enclosure tilted up to 15 Refer to instruction manual booklet DISPOSAL Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary Specifies serial number SN ...

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