American Diagnostic Corporation (ADC) 413 Adtemp - Manual (Page 3)

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 10 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 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).
3. Instruct children not to bite down on the probe.
4. The peak temperature should be reached in as little as 30 seconds*. Opening the
mouth or improper placement of the probe tip could result in a longer time for a reading.
*30 second response achieved in water bath tests
Rectal use:
1. Commonly used for babies, young children or when it is difficult to take an oral or
underarm temperature.
2. After placing the probe cover on the thermometer, lubricate with a water-soluble jelly
or petroleum jelly.
3. 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.
4. Dispose of the used probe cover and wash the thermometer as recommended.
5. The peak temperature should be reached in approximately 40 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 90 seconds or
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) From the “OFF” position, hold down the “MULTI-FUNCTION”
button for 5-sec. The thermometer will automatically change from °F -
°C or °C - °F. Release thebutton. You may toggle between °C and °F.
After 3-sec. in one scale the °C or °F will flash, indicating ready to
measure.
Changing the battery:
When the “ ” appears in the lower right of the display, the battery is exhausted and needs re-
placing. Make sure a battery of the same type is on hand and proceed as follows: Remove bat-
tery compartment lid. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove battery. Insert new equivalent
Figure 2