American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) 426 Adtemp - Manual (Page 3)

4. The peak temperature should be reached in approximately 10 seconds. Opening the mouth or im-
proper placement of the probe tip could result in a longer time for a reading or an inaccurate reading.
Rectal use
(Commonly used for babies, young children or when it is difficult to take an oral or underarm temperature):
1. After placing the probe cover on the thermometer, lubricate with a water-soluble jelly or petroleum jelly.
2. Gently insert the probe tip no more than 1/2 inch or 1.3 cm into the rectum.
Do not force the tip into the rectum if resistance is encountered.
3. Dispose of the used probe cover and wash the thermometer as recommended.
4. The peak temperature should be reached in approximately 10 seconds.
Underarm (Axillary) use:
1. Wipe underarm with a dry towel.
2. Place probe tip in armpit and bring arm down against the body.
3. The probe should be pointing upward in the same direction as your body if possible.
4. The time required for an accurate underarm temperature may be longer depending on placement of
the probe and closure of the arm against the body.
Operation of the °F - °C feature (How to change the measuring scale):
1. Turn the unit off.
2. Hold Power until the LCD displays either or .
3. Push the Power button to switch between °F and °C. After two seconds, the unit will set to the cur-
rently displayed scale. When is displayed, the unit is ready to take a temperature.
Changing the battery:
1. When the unit displays “ ”, the battery needs to be replaced.
2. With the unit off, carefully unscrew the battery cover, slide it off,
and remove the old battery (Figure 3).
3. Insert a new LR41 battery with the “+” symbol facing back of thermometer.
4. Replace the battery cover before turning unit back on.
Error Indications:
The unit is reading too high for its range. Try again.
The unit is reading too low for its range. Try again.
The battery needs to be replaced.
The thermometer was removed before a temperature was taken. Try again.
There is a problem with the thermometer. Please contact your retailer.
How to care for this product:
• Use of probe covers is recommended to help avoid spreading germs, and to keep the thermometer
clean. The unit should be cleaned even when probe covers are used.
• Clean the thermometer tip and probe only using isopropyl alcohol or soap and water.
• Store the unit in the protective case while not in use.
• Do not store or keep in direct sunlight, or in high temperatures.
• Keep battery away from children.
• Dispose of the unit and the battery separately. The unit and the battery should not be disposed
of in household waste. Please follow your local battery disposal regulations.
• Do not open the thermometer except to replace the battery.
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