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Description
Waste electrical materials should be sent to dedicated
collection points for recycling.
Warning
A personal injury or meter damage may result if the
meter is not correctly used.
Notice
Inaccurate reading or meter damage may result if the
meter is not correctly used.
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Warning!
This product is not intended to substitute advice from a physician,
pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should
not use this product for self-diagnosis or for treating a health
problem. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you
suspect that you have a medical problem.
Operating principle
The infrared temperature sensor collects infrared energy emitted from the
eardrum. After being focused by a lens, the energy is converted into a
temperature reading by the thermopiles and measurement circuits.
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Precautions - Care and Maintenance
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Do not use the thermometer for purposes not specified in this User
Manual. Follow the instructions stated herein and operate the
thermometer carefully when measuring children's temperature.
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The device is not designed to be used for newborn babies.
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The device is not a continuous monitoring device.
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Do not use the thermometer under an ambient temperature higher
than 40°C (104°F) or lower than 10°C (50°F), which is beyond the
operating temperature range of the thermometer. To ensure accurate
readings, keep the thermometer under room temperature for more
than 30 minutes before use.
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Wait at least 10 seconds between every two consecutive readings.
Start a measurement after the measurement symbol is displayed.
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Do not touch the tip of the temperature probe, on which a precise
temperature sensor resides.
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CAUTION! The sensor is extremely sensitive to dirt and oil.
Check the sensor regularly. The surface should be reflective and
gleaming. If it looks dull and lackluster, then you need to clean
the sensor before use.
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To clean the device, use a q-tip cotton swab moistened with alcohol
