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5 SeconD Digital thermometer
Thank you for purchasing the BIOS Diagnostics™ 5 Second Digital Thermometer. To correctly utilize all the advantages of
this product, please familiarize yourself with these operating instructions before using the thermometer for the first time.
Keep the instructions in a safe place for future reference.
SaFetY inFormation:
• High, prolonged fever requires medical attention, especially for young children. Please contact your physician should this occur.
• This thermometer contains small pieces that can pose a choking hazard. Do not allow children to take their own
temperatures unattended.
• Keep battery away from children, harmful if swallowed.
•
Do not
open the thermometer except to replace the battery.
• To avoid damage to the probe, do not bend beyond a 45° angle.
• Use of a probe cover may result in a 0.1°C (0.2°F) discrepancy from actual temperature.
•
Do not
boil probe to disinfect.
•
Do not
store in direct sunlight or in areas of extreme heat.
°c / °F SWitchaBle:
Temperature readings are available in Celsius or Fahrenheit (°C/°F; located in the upper right corner of display field). Turn ON
the thermometer by pressing the
on/off
button. The display will briefly show
M
with backlight and beep tone. Then the
display will show the last measurement, press and hold the
on/off
button for 3 seconds, °C or °F will be displayed, press the
on/off
button once to switch from °C to °F and vice versa.
hoW to taKe a temPeratUre:
1. Select Oral, Axillary (Underarm) or Rectal as your measurement site based on each individual. Clean thermometer with
soap and water prior to use.
2. Push the
on/off
button located beside the display window. The thermometer will beep and the display will read:
M
. This is
a function check indicating that the unit is working properly. Should there be a reading in the memory it will then appear.
Immediately after
will appear, then
with the °
C /
°
F
and the “
M
” gone. This will indicate that the thermometer is
ready for use.
imPortant:
does not refer to the battery level.
3. While taking a temperature, the °
C /
°
F
symbol flashes as long as the temperature increases.
4. A beep will sound for 10 seconds indicating that the peak temperature has been reached. The visual temperature
reference will indicate if the reading is normal (green), elevated (yellow), or fever (red) with an arrow pointing to the colour
bar located on the top side of the LCD. If the temperature is 37.8°C /100°F or higher, rapid beeps will sound and the screen
will light up red indicating a fever. If the temperature is below 37.8°C /100°F, the screen will light up green.
note:
The LCD will display “
LO
°
C
” if the measurement taken is below 32.0°C /90°F. It will display “
HI
°
C
” if the
measurement is above 42.9°C /109.9°F.
5. To prolong the life of the battery, turn the thermometer off after each use by pressing the
on/off
button briefly, otherwise
the unit will turn off automatically in approximately 10 minutes.
oral USe:
• Do not drink hot or cold fluids, exercise, smoke or perform other activities prior to a measurement. These actions will raise
or lower temperature readings when compared to your normal, average temperature. The mouth should remain closed for
up to 5 minutes before attempting a reading.
• Place the probe tip well under the tongue and wait until a beep is heard. Instruct children not to bite down on the probe.
aXillarY (UnDerarm) USe:
• Wipe underarm with a dry towel.
• Place the probe tip in the hollow of the armpit and bring arm down against the body and wait until a beep is heard.
rectal USe:
• Commonly used for babies, young children or when it is difficult to take an oral or axillary (underarm) temperature.
• Lubricate the thermometer with a water-soluble personal lubricant or petroleum jelly.
• Gently insert the probe tip no more than ½ inch / 1.3 cm into the rectum, and wait until a beep is heard.
imPortant: Do not force the tip into the rectum if resistance is encountered.
What iS “normal” BoDY temPeratUre?
“Normal” body temperature varies from person to person and changes according to time of day and body location. The
following table shows the temperature ranges:
Fever temperature
temperature ranges
Rectal*
Over 38°C / 100.4°F
36.3°C – 38°C / 97.3°F – 100.4°F
Oral (mouth)*
Over 37.8°C / 100°F
36.1°C – 37.8°C / 97°F – 100°F
Axillary (underarm)*
Over 37.2°C / 99°F
35.2°C – 37.2°C / 95.4°F – 99°F
*Fever definitions according to the American Medical Association
imPortant:
It is recommended to measure the body temperature when healthy to establish the specific “normal”
temperature.
