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3800 Vital Signs Monitor Service Manual
Revised October 2004
Precautions
Temperature (SureTemp
®
P L U S
)
To obtain accurate and reliable temperature measurements and to ensure patient safety, it is
important that this manual be read thoroughly prior to use of the module, probe and accessories.
Use single-use Welch Allyn disposable probe covers to limit patient cross-contamination. The use
of any other probe cover may produce temperature measurement errors or may result in
inaccurate readings.
Do not take a patient’s temperature without using a Welch Allyn disposable probe cover. Doing
so can cause patient discomfort, patient cross-contamination, and erroneous temperature readings.
Long-term continuous monitoring (beyond five minutes) is not recommended.
Biting the probe tip while taking a temperature may result in damage to the probe.
To ensure patient safety and accurate temperature measurement, use only Welch Allyn
accessories and supplies.
This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air,
oxygen, or nitrous oxide. The probe and connector are not waterproof. Do not immerse or drip
fluids on these items. Should immersion or wetting occur, dry the device with warm air and then
check all functions for proper operation.
The Welch Allyn
SureTemp
®
P L U S
probe consists of high-quality precision parts. Protect it from
severe impact and shock. A qualified service technician must check any
SureTemp
®
P L U S
probe
which is dropped or damaged to ensure proper operation prior to further use. Do not use the probe
if you notice any signs of damage.
Do not autoclave. To prevent damage to the module, probe, and accessories, refer to the cleaning
procedures described in Section
