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Intended Use: The Exergen TemporalScanner
is a handheld infrared thermometer used
by medical professionals for the intermittent
measurement of human body temperature of
people of all ages, by scanning the forehead
skin over the temporal artery. Intended users
are physicians, nurses, and nursing assistants
at all levels who normally provide patient care.
The thermometer provides a peak temperature
reading from plural readings during the step of
scanning. Electronic circuitry processes the
measured peak temperature to provide
a temperature display based on a model of
heat balance relative to a detected arterial
temperature, the electronic circuitry computing
an internal temperature of the body as a
function of ambient temperature and sensed
surface temperature. Training materials that
are supplementary to this instruction manual
are available at www.exergen.com/s, and
recommended for first time users.
TAT-5000S Series thermometers are used by
medical professionals in clinical environments.
Such medical professionals include physicians,
nurses, nurses’ aides, patient care technicians,
and others who are trained to take the
temperature of patients. Clinical environments
include areas where medical professionals are
providing medical services for patients,
including hospitals, outpatient clinics, primary
care offices, and other settings where
temperature is taken as part of patient care.
Additionally, the TAT-5000S series
thermometers are not for use aboard aircraft
or near High Frequency Surgical Equipment or
Radio Frequency shielded rooms, such as MRI
(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) areas.
When using the product basic safety
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
• Use this product only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
• Do not take temperature over scar tissue,
open sores or abrasions.
• The operating environmental temperature
range for this product is 16 to 40°C (61 to
104°F).
• Always store this thermometer in a clean, dry
place where it will not become excessively
cold (-20°C/-4°F), or hot (50°C/ 122°F) or
humid (max RH 93% non-condensing, at 50
to 106 kPa).
• The thermometer is not shockproof. Do not
drop it or expose it to electrical shocks.
• Do not Autoclave. Please note cleaning
procedures in this manual.
• Do not use this thermometer if it is not
working properly, if it has been exposed
to temperature extremes, damaged, been
subject to electrical shocks or immersed in
water.
Important Safety Instructions
Exergen TAT-5000S
