American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) 415FL Adtemp - Manual (Page 2)

Intended Use:
A digital thermometer is a device used to measure the body temperature of a patient by means of a trans-
ducer coupled with an electric signal amplification, conditioning, and display unit .
Safety Information:
• High, prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children. Please contact your
physician.
• Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
• Read the enclosed instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperature readings. Temperature
readings are affected by many factors including exercise, drinking hot or cold beverages prior to
taking a reading, as well as technique.
• Do not allow children to walk or run during temperature taking. The probe could present a hazard.
Oral, underarm, and rectal temperatures vary by approximately 1°F (0.5°C).
• WARNING: Keep battery out of children’s reach. Swallowing battery could be harmful. Battery
should not be recharged or placed into extreme heat as it may explode.
• CAUTION: Do not take an axillary temperature through patient’s clothing. Direct probe cover
to skin contact is required.
• CAUTION: Biting the probe tip while taking a temperature may result in damage to the probe.
• CAUTION: Do not autoclave. Please note the cleaning procedures described in this manual
How to take temperature:
1. Place a probe cover carefully over the tip (Figure 1). Select oral, underarm or rectal as your measure-
ment site based on the individual requiring a temperature measurement.
2. Push the Multi-Function button located beside the display window. The thermometer will beep
and the display will read: “188.8 ° ”. This is a function check indicating the unit is working properly.
Next the thermometer will read “L°F”(or L°C).
3. The °F or °C symbol will flash when the unit is ready to measure
temperature. Please note that the “ ” indicates a low battery. See
instructions for replacing battery before measuring temperature. Do
not expect an accurate temperature reading if this low battery indicator is
present. An “ERR” message in the window indicates your unit is not functioning properly.
4. Depending on the measurement site, the unit will complete measurement in 10 (rectal), 15
(oral), or approximately 20 (axillary) seconds. The °F or °C symbol will stop flashing and
the unit will beep signaling completion.
5. Press the Multi-Function button for approximately 2 seconds. The last temperature will be
recalled. Record the temperature and time for reference. The reading will be automatically stored in
the memory.
6. Push the Multi-Function button to turn the unit off. This will prolong the battery life. If you
do not turn the unit off, it will shut off automatically in approximately 3 minutes.
Oral use: (for children 4 years and older)
1. Do not drink hot or cold fluids, exercise or perform other activities that will
raise or lower temperature readings when compared to your normal, average tempera-
ture. The mouth should remain closed up to 5 minutes before attempting a reading.
2. Place the probe tip well under the tongue as indicated (Figure 2).
3. Instruct children not to bite down on the probe.
4. The peak temperature should be reached in approximately 15 seconds. Opening the mouth or im-
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