LifeSource UT-202 - Manual (Page 5)

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BEFORE YOU START
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HOW THE EAR THERMOMETER WORKS
The LifeSource ear thermometer utilizes infrared thermo scanning
principles to scan the temperature of the human eardrum. The
eardrum is located beneath the surface and not easily influenced
by the changing temperature in the environment.
The LifeSource ear thermometer is faster, safer and easier to use
than traditional stick thermometers. It scans the eardrum 512
times per second and displays the highest temperature detected.
Measurements can even be taken while your child is sleeping. For
adults, an ear thermometer offers fast, comfortable, accurate
readings in seconds.
Why the ear?
Research indicates that the ear is an ideal site for taking body
temperature. The eardrum shares blood vessels with the
hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls body
temperature. Therefore, the ear is an accurate indicator of internal
body temperature.
This product is intended for household use only. If you have
questions about the meaning of a specific temperature, please
consult your physician.
Use the thermometer at room temperature between 60.8° F -
104.0° F (16° C - 40° C). If the ear thermometer is stored in an
environment where the temperature is out of that range, move the
thermometer to a location with a room temperature of 60.8 F -
104.0° F (16° - 40° C). Allow the thermometer to equalize to that
temperature range before use.
DO NOT measure temperature if:
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Your ear is cold, wet or blocked with ear wax
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It is within 30 minutes after eating, taking a bath or physical
exercise
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You are suffering from an ear infection
NOTE: Make sure the tip of the thermometer is clean. A dirty
lens may cause an inaccurate measurement. Clean the lens with
a soft, alcohol moistened cloth or cotton swab. Never use an
abrasive cleaner. Never submerge the body of the thermometer
in water or any other liquid.
We recommend you practice with the LifeSource ear thermometer
on yourself and family members while you are healthy. This way
you know how the thermometer works and will feel more
confident of the measurements when you or a family member is ill.
Record the normal temperature of each family member here:
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Hypothalamus
Eardrum
Lens
Sensor
Infrared Rays