7.5. Taking a Temperature Reading
After completing the preparation steps and reading all warnings and
cautions, you are ready to use your thermometer. Follow the steps
below for the type of temperature you would like to measure: body or
surface.
Body Temperature
1.
Set the measurement mode switch on the side of the device to
BODY
.
2.
Aim the IR sensor towards the forehead from a distance of 1 to 2
inches (3 to 5cm) and press the power/scan trigger. The temperature
will appear within 1 second. If the audible beep function is enabled
(default) a beep will indicate that the reading is ready.
3. If the temperature reads over 100.4°F (38°C), the thermometer
will beep rapidly 5 times. The alarm temperature threshold can be
adjusted. See the Adjusting Device Operation Settings section 7.9
for instructions.
Note:
If the ambient (room) temperature is outside of the 50 to
104°F (10 to 40°C) range while taking a temperature, the display will
read “
Err
” (error). For readings lower than 89.6°F (32°C), “
Lo
” (low
temperature) will be displayed. For readings higher than 109.4°F
(43°C), “
Hi
” (high temperature) will be displayed.
Surface Temperature of Liquid or Object
1.
Set the measurement mode switch on the side of the device to
SURFACE
.
2. Aim the IR sensor towards the object you’d like to measure from a
distance of 1 to 2 inches (3 to 5cm) and press the power/scan trigger.
The temperature will appear within 1 second. If the audible beep
function is enabled (default) a beep will indicate the reading is ready.
Note:
For readings lower than 32°F (0°C), “
Lo
” (low temperature)
will be displayed. For readings higher than 212°F (100°C), “
Hi
” (high
temperature) will be displayed.
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