Medisana 76120 FTN, Instruction Manual

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3 Operation
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NOTES
For the most accurate readings:
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• A control measurement using a conventional
thermometer is recommended in the following cases:
1. If the reading is surprisingly low
2. For new-born infants up to 100 days old
3. For children under three years of age who have a
weakened immune system or who react unusually
in the presence or absence of fever
4. If you are using the thermometer for the first time
or want to familiarise yourself with it
The thermometer has been clinically tested, and its safety
and accuracy inspected and confirmed, provided it is used
in accordance with these instructions.
1. Move the selector switch

to the top position to select body
temperature measurement mode .
2. Press the ON/OFF button

. The LC display

is activated. The thermometer performs a
self-test, where all the display symbols are
shown in succession.
3. Finally, the last registered reading is displayed
along with the
M symbol (M = memory) for 2
seconds.
4. When you hear a short beep and the symbol
for the measuring units °C is shown along with
the symbol for the reference body location, the
thermometer is ready for use.
5. To begin the measurement, point the sensor

at the middle
of the patient’s forehead at a distance of no more than 5 cm.
If the patient’s forehead has hair, sweat or dirt on it, remove
this first so that the reading is as accurate as possible.
6. Press and hold the START button

. The blue light

switches on to illuminate the area where you are taking the
measurement.
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