COVIDIEN Filac™ 3000 AD/ADA Electronic Thermometer - Manual (Page 12)

Filac ™ 3000 AD/ADA Electronic Thermometer
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VI. Cleaning and Sterilization
1. The entire device may be easily wiped clean. Water temperature should not exceed 130° F (55° C).
Do not submerge or soak under water.
2. A mild detergent may be added to water. Use of cleaners such as Spray Nine TM *, pHisoHex TM *, Hibiclens TM *, Vesta-Syde TM *, or
Cidex TM * may result in damage to the thermometer case.
3. Use of 10:1 water and hypoclorite mixture or a damp isopropyl alcohol wipe occasionally, is acceptable.
Prolonged and repeated use of these chemicals may result in damage to the thermometer case and display area.
4. Use of a cloth or sponge is recommended for cleaning. Abrasive pads may result in damage to the thermometer case
and display area.
5. This thermometer is provided non-sterile. Do not use ethylene oxide gas, heat, autoclave, or any other harsh methods to
sterilize this unit.
6. Isolation chambers may be replaced inexpensively instead of cleaning.
7. After cleaning the unit, shake the probe handle to drain out any excess solution.
Thoroughly dry the electrical contacts on both probe and thermometer.
VII. Battery Replacement / Installation
1. To access the batteries, remove the isolation chamber by depressing the tabs on
the sides of the unit and slide off upwardly.
2. Pull back on the finger tab on the top of the battery door. The battery door should
hinge open to expose the batteries.
3. The batteries may be removed by pressing firmly on the positive end (opposite the
compressed spring) and lifting up.
4. Be certain to dispose of used batteries in a manner consistent with local
environmental and institutional policy for lithium or alkaline battery disposal.
5. To install new batteries, place the negative end on the spring. Press down firmly to
compress spring and tilt battery into place.
6. To replace the battery door, insert the tab on the bottom of the door into the slot
on the bottom of the unit to create a hinge. Swing the top half of the door
upwards pressing firmly on the top of the door until the small tab on the main unit
“clicks” into the catch on the battery door.
7. Reinstall isolation chamber with probe attached.
VIII. Mounting Instructions
1. To mount the Filac 3000 AD/ADA Electronic Thermometer onto any vertical surface, a convenient mounting base is provided.
2. For hollow wall mounting, locate a stud and use the 2 screws provided. If mounting between studs, substitute 2 standard
hollow wall anchors.
3. Rolling stand mounting brackets and pole clamps are also available for this device.
IX. Anti-Theft Features & Options
1. The Filac 3000 AD/ADA Electronic Thermometer is equipped with an electronic system that deters casual theft by disabling the
thermometer after a preset number of temperatures have been taken.
2. A Filac 3000 AD/ADA Electronic Thermometer Mounting Base is required in order for this option to function.
3. To reactivate the thermometer it must be momentarily returned to any Filac 3000 AD/ADA Electronic Thermometer Mounting
Base when indicated by a displayed icon.
4. The anti-theft option is normally disabled as shipped from the factory.
5. Key-locking is also possible where a more positive anti-theft deterrent is desirable.