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THERMOFLASH® LX-26 EVOLUTION
is clinically tested and ap-
proved ASTM 1965-1998 (2009).
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
II. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
III. OPERATING PRINCIPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The different methods of temperature measurement . . . 18
Advantages of temporal artery (ta) temperature . . . . . . 19
Practical considerations when taking a temperature . . . 20
How to measure a temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
IV. FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
V. DESCRIPTION OF THE THERMOFLASH® LX-26 EVOLUTION . 21
VI. STARTING UP YOUR THERMOFLASH® LX-26 EVOLUTION. . 21
VII. SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VIII. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS & PRECISION. . . . . . 22
IX. ADVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
X. ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
XI. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
- Follow the maintenance advice stipulated in this instruction manual.
- This device may be used for personal home use.
- This device must only be used for the purposes described in this
instruction manual.
- This device must only be used in an ambient temperature range
of between 10 and 40°C.
- This device must always be kept in a clean, dry area.
- Do not expose this thermometer to electric shocks.
- Do not expose this thermometer to extreme temperature con-
ditions of >50°C 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 fingers.
- Clean the glass with a cotton bud lightly moistened with 70°
alcohol.
- Do not expose the thermometer to sunlight or to water.
- Do not use this device outside.
- Never drop the device.
- Should a problem occur with your device, please contact your
retailer. Do not attempt to repair this device yourself.
- Please keep the thermometer off the children’s touch. Prevent
the product from children playing, swallowing and eating.
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- The MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special pre-
cautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put
into service according to the EMC information provided
in the EMC DATA.
- Generally, Portable and mobile RF communications equipment
don’t affect MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. But it can’t be
used in the strong electromagnetic interference environment.
- The measuring result of this product is only for your reference. If
you have any doubt, please contact your doctor.
Important safeguards
Check the batteries are inserted the right way.
Reversing the polarity may damage the thermometer and
affect its warranty.
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter the specifications of the product
without prior notification.
I. INTRODUCTION
The
ThermoFlash® LX-26 EVOLUTION
, developed by
Visiomed®
,
is a revolutionary infra-red medical thermometer without con-
tact, fitted with cutting edge MicroSecondFlash™ automatic cali-
bration technology using latest infrared technology. This latter
allows temporal artery (TA) temperature to be taken at a distance
of about 5cm away from the forehead.
Precise, instantaneous and without contact, the
ThermoFlash®
LX-26 EVOLUTION
is totally suitable for a precise temperature
measurement without risk. It has been shown that this TA tempe-
rature measurement, for newborns, is more precise than tympanic
thermometry and better tolerated than rectal thermometry
(1)
.
However, as with other types of thermometer, it is essential to use
the
ThermoFlash® LX-26 EVOLUTION
properly in order to obtain
reliable and stable results. You are therefore advised to read this
instruction manual and the safety precautions carefully before use.
(1) Greenes D, Fleisher G. Accuracy of a Non-invasive Temporal Artery Thermometer for
Use in Infants. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2001; 155:376.
II. PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE
The
THERMOFLASH® LX-26 EVOLUTION
is pre-set at the factory.
It is not necessary to calibrate the device when starting it up.
In order to obtain reliable and stable results, you are advised each
time there is a significant change in the ambient temperature
due to a change in environment, to allow the
ThermoFlash®
LX-26 EVOLUTION
to acclimatise to this ambient temperature
for 15 to 20 minutes before using it.
