American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) 413 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 transducer 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 rigid 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 measurement 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. The last measured temperature will be displayed for
approximately 2-seconds. 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 30 (oral),
40 (rectal), or approximately 60 (axillary) seconds. The display will flash and the
unit will beep signaling completion.
5. Read and record the temperature and time for reference. The reading will automatically
be stored in the memory.
Figure 1
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