USER MANUAL
BC-11 Hippo
Bath thermometer
General:
The Alecto Digital Bath Thermometer allows you
to not only easily, quickly and accurately
measure the temperature of the bathing water,
but also the environmental temperature.
Warnings:
• This instruction manual must be retained since it contains
important information.
• The bath thermometer may only be used in water if it is
fully assembled according to the instructions.
• This product contains a coin battery. A coin battery can
cause serious internal chemical burns if swallowed!
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• Dispose of used batteries immediately. Keep new and
used batteries away from children. If you think batteries
might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of
the body, seek immediate medical attention!
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity
(+ and -).
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Temperature:
The temperature of the most pleasant bath for your child is
usually between 36.0°C and 38.0°C.
To measure the temperature:
1. Tap the thermometer on a flat hand to switch it on. The
display will indicate the temperature in °C. If the
temperature is too low, the COLD icon will appear.
2. Immerse the bath thermometer into the water while
filling the bathtub.
3. Read the thermometer on the display as soon as the
number of degrees no longer changes.
4. The thermometer switches off automatically after an
hour.
5. Dry and store the thermometer.
Battery:
A long-life buttoncell is already installed in the thermometer.
This battery will power the thermometer for up to 365 hours.
Low temperature alert:
For temperatures of 32°C and lower,
will appear
in the display.
High temperature alert:
For temperatures of 39°C and higher, the display will
indicate a flashing
- temperature. The built-in LED
will start flashing in red.
Power supply:
The thermometer is provided with a long-life coin cell
battery. This battery lasts for approximately one year when
performing a daily measurement of one hour.
How to replace the battery?
You may replace the battery as follow:
Use a coin to rotate the battery cover anti-clockwise.
Insert a small screwdriver into the cut-out to remove the
cover. Install a new battery (CR2032, 3V) with the positive
side (+) up. Replace the cover and use a coin to rotate the
cover clockwise. See figure 1.
NOTE: See figure 2 to insert the battery cover
waterproof
Ensure that button cell batteries are NEVER swallowed
by babies or young children. Keep (button cell) batteries
far away from babies and children at all times and always
discard used batteries at a dedicated collection point. If you
have any doubt about your baby or child having swallowed
a button cell battery, immediately consult your doctor.
Cleaning & maintenance:
• After each use, clean the metal contact of the
thermometer with a soft, moist cloth or rinse in water.
• Never boil off the thermometer, never wash it in a
dishwasher, never place it into a microwave or
high-frequency sterilisation oven and never clean it with
chemical cleaning solutions.
• Never expose the thermometer to high temperatures.
• Never store the thermometer in direct sunlight or near
heating equipment.
Always use under supervision of an adult and only use in
water in which children can stand.
This product complies with toy standard EN71.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The declaration of conformity is available on
the website: http://DOC.hesdo.com/
BC-11HIPPO-DOC.pdf
At the end of its lifespan, this product may not
be discarded as regular household waste. It
must be brought to a collection facility for the
recycling of electric and electronic devices.
24 months warranty.
Specifications:
Measuring range:
0°C to 50°C
Resolution:
1°C
Accuracy:
±1°C
Battery:
CR2032, 3V
Battery life:
About one year (use one hour
everyday)
Waterproof
Thermometer alarm value: ≥ 39°C HOT
≤
32°C COLD
Auto off:
Automatically into sleep
mode after one hour.
Size:
97 x 84 x 43 mm
Figure 1
Figure 2
Note the rubber ring is placed correctly!
V1.3
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The Netherlands
EN
Contains coin
battery.
Hazardous if
swallowed.
Read the
instruction
manual.