TriMedika TRI TEMP, Instructions For Use Manual

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TRITEMP™
Non-contact thermometer
EN
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• Removal of batteries is
recommended if the thermometer is
not used for an extended period.
• Rechargeable batteries should not
be used in the thermometer.
• New batteries with the required
specification should always be used
in the thermometer.
• Always remove old batteries as
leakage or outgassing will cause
damage to the thermometer. Always
use protective gloves to remove
leaking batteries. Keep batteries out
of reach of children.
• Any modifications to the
thermometer are not permitted and
will invalidate the warranty.
• If the tamperproof sticker on the
back of the thermometer box is
broken on delivery please contact
your supplier.
• Thermometers no longer in use
must be disposed of according to
the institutional guidelines.
Patient Safety
• If the accuracy of the thermometer
is in question, use an alternative
method to determine the patient’s
temperature and then ask your
Biomedical technician to check the
device is working properly.
• The TRITEMP™ infrared
thermometer is intended for
intermittent measurement of
patient temperature only.
• Both the patient and thermometer
should be kept at the same
temperature for 15 to 20 minutes
before any measurement.
• Many factors can influence
body temperature so avoid taking
temperatures for 30 minutes after
physical activity, eating, drinking or
spending time outdoors as it may
affect the body temperature.
• Ensure the site for taking
temperature is exposed and is free
from hair and sweat.
• Ensure 3-5 seconds between
temperature readings.
Contraindications
There are no contraindications
identified for the TRITEMP™
non-contact thermometer.