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Page 1: ...MEDICAL INFRARED NO CONTACT THERMOMETER LX 26 MODEL ENGLISH USER MANUAL...
Page 2: ...CAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN TAKING A TEMPERATURE 7 HOW TO TAKE A TEMPERATURE 8 CONSTRAINTS 8 V DESCRIPTION OF THE THERMOFLASH LX 26 9 VI FUNCTIONS 11 VII USE 11 VIII SETTING FUNCTION OF MENU 12 1 CHOOSING...
Page 3: ...or 20 C Do not use this device in relative humidity higher than 85 The protective glass over the lens is the most fragile part of the thermometer Do not touch the glass of the infrared lens with your...
Page 4: ...mometer it is essential to use the ThermoFlash LX 26 properly in order to obtain reliable and stable results You are therefore advised to read this instruction manual and the safety precautions carefu...
Page 5: ...nce from the heat of the surrounding environment THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT Core temperature Core temperature is the most precise measurement and involves measuring the temperatu...
Page 6: ...e low sensitivity and relative inaccuracy of axillary temperature in detecting fever this method is recommended by The American Academy of Pediatrics as a screening test for fever in newborns Tympanic...
Page 7: ...the carotid artery which is directly linked to the aorta It forms part of the main trunk of the arterial system The efficiency speed and comfort of taking a temperature from this area make it ideal co...
Page 8: ...E Aim at the FOREHEAD over the right temporal region from a distance of about 5cm press the thermometer s measurement button and the temperature is instantly displayed The reliability of the measureme...
Page 9: ...ThermoFlash LX 26 User Manual English V 15 200904 9 V DESCRIPTION OF THE ThermoFlash LX 26...
Page 10: ...ThermoFlash LX 26 User Manual English V 15 200904 10...
Page 11: ...perature of a baby bottle or bath or room temperature by using the Surface Temp function This function is in accordance with the Directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility VII USE 1 Install ba...
Page 12: ...ys F1 Select for degrees Celsius for degrees Fahrenheit Confirm by pressing PROG SETTING button 2 ALARM SETUP F2 MENU Press PROG SETTING button for 3 seconds the screen displays F1 Press twice PROG SE...
Page 13: ...urement range for Surface TEMP mode 0 C 60 C 32 F 140 F Press PROG SETTING button for 3 seconds the screen displays F1 Press PROG SETTING button twice to get F3 Select 0 by pressing button to get the...
Page 14: ...perature for at least 15 minutes before using it 5 BUZZER ON OFF F5 MENU Press PROG SETTING button for 3 seconds the screen displays F1 Press four times PROG SETTING button to get F5 Select to open th...
Page 15: ...rgeable batteries Use only batteries for single usage IX TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1 Normal conditions of use Operating temperature 10 C 40 C 50 140 F Humidity rate 85 2 Power DC3 V 2 batteries AA 3 S...
Page 16: ...ThermoFlash is guaranteed for 40 000 readings X ADVICE The protective glass over the lens is the most important and fragile part of the thermometer please take great care of it Clean the glass with co...
Page 17: ...easurement to Celsius by pressing the Program Setting button to get the F1 function key THE SCREEN DISPLAYS THE BODY TEMPERATURE INFERIOR TO 32 C 89 6 F To take a body temperature the function key F3...
Page 18: ...main cases Reasons for LO message display Advice Temperature reading hampered by hair perspiration Make sure that there is no obstruction prior to taking a temperature Temperature hampered by an air...
