American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) 426 Adtemp - Manual (Page 2)

Intended Use:
A digital thermometer is a device
used to measure the body tempera-
ture of a patient by means of a
transducer coupled with an electric
signal amplification, conditioning,
and display unit.
Safety Information:
• Use of this device is not intended to be a substitute for consultation with your physician.
• Read the enclosed instructions carefully to ensure accurate temperature readings.
Temperature readings are affected by many factors including excercise, drinking hot or cold bev-
erages prior to taking a reading, as well as technique.
• High prolonged fever requires medical attention especially for young children. Contact your physician.
• 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 bite, pull, or bend the probe out of shape.
• CAUTION: When inserting the unit (for oral and rectal use), insert gently.
• CAUTION: Do not boil unit. Follow cleaning instructions outlined in this instruction sheet.
• CAUTION: Do not take axillary temperature through patient’s clothing. Direct probe cover to skin
contact is required.
• 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).
2. Push the Power button to turn the unit on. The LCD win-
dow will briefly display as an internal test. The
unit will then briefly display the last read temperature.
3. The unit is ready for a temperature reading when
is displayed. An message in the window indicates your unit is not functioning properly.
The °F/°C symbol will flash during the duration of the measurement time.
4. The unit will beep when the reading is complete in approximately 10 seconds. If you remove the
thermometer early, the LCD will display and the unit will beep. Turn the unit off and back
on to take a new reading.
5. Push the Power 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 8 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, aver-
age temperature. 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). Probe
should not be moved during measurement.
3. Instruct children not to bite down on the probe.
Power button
Battery cover
LCD display
Flexible
Probe
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Figure 2