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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Item No. 91807

Ear and Forehead

Thermometer

19.PJN174-14_GA-USA_HHD-Ohrthermometer_DSO364_28.07.14

Montag, 28. Juli 2014 14:37:38

Summary of Contents for 91807

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Item No 91807 Ear and Forehead Thermometer 19 PJN174 14_GA USA_HHD Ohrthermometer_DSO364_28 07 14 Montag 28 Juli 2014 14 37 38 ...

Page 2: ...mpera ture in the ear Advantages of measuring the body tempera ture in the ear What is body temperature Questions concerning body temperature Information on the application of the device Usage by children and adolescents Environment for which the DSO 364 device is not suited General safety instructions Safety instructions Application and functionality Definition of symbols No Topic Page TABLE OF C...

Page 3: ...nge and information concerning batteries Disposal of the device Object temperature measurement Measuring the temperature on the forehead Measuring the temperature in the ear Memory mode Setting time and date Display of time and date Display setting time and date Setting Celsius Fahrenheit Energy saving mode TABLE OF CONTENTS No Topic Page Backlighting torch function USA 19 PJN174 14_GA USA_HHD Ohr...

Page 4: ...he eardrum with blood It is therefore advantageous to measure the body temperature whenever possible in the ear as shown in Fig 1 Measuring the body temperature in the ear Thank you for purchasing Ear and Forehead Thermometer For safe use of this product be sure to read and fully understand this manual as well as the safety precautions prior to any use Please keep this manual safely stored for con...

Page 5: ...g this device Device with a Type B application part Protection against electric shock by complying with the standards regarding the leakage currents These instructions must be followed under all circumstances Warning danger If not used correctly there might be the risk of serious injury damage and mortal danger Read and follow the instruction manual The symbols refer to the following content The s...

Page 6: ...asurement device with which you can easily and straightforwardly carry out precise measurements of the body temperature on the forehead or in the ear as well as the temperature of liquids or surfaces An acoustic signal indicates the end of the temperature measurement then you can read the temperature measured on the LCD display The device can save and display the data of the last 9 body temperatur...

Page 7: ...cation of the device you should seek medical advice in advance During the measuring process do not carry out any other activity If irregularities occur during the use of the device you must stop the application immediately and seek medical advice In case of a defect the device must not be used Do not try to modify change dis assemble or repair the device or replace any parts 3 1 General safety ins...

Page 8: ...g batteries Do not open the device and do not try to re pair it yourself in the event of malfunctions or damage as this leads to the expiry of your warranty claim The device may only be repaired by authorised specialist personnel Do not expose the device to direct sunlight and excessively high or low temperatures Use and store the device only in dry environments free from any contamination In orde...

Page 9: ... and mobile HF high frequency communication equip ment e g mobile phones may influence medical electrical devices While using the device it may interfere with other electric devices or may be impaired by other electric devices Therefore do not use the device near other electric devices Do not use the device near highly flammable substances or gases or near explosives Do not use the device in damp ...

Page 10: ...ent The measurement results are only used for comparative purposes In the event of health problems it is absolutely necessary to seek your doctor s advice medical 3 5 Information on the application of the device Keep the device out of the reach of children Small parts or batteries could be swallowed by children who might then choke Children could hurt themselves when using the device Supervise chi...

Page 11: ...which the measurement is to be performed Both the device and the people whose body temperature is measured should have been in the same environment for at least 30 minutes Earwax or oily skin on the forehead might result in inaccurate measurements There fore clean the ear and or the forehead be fore carrying out a measurement After wards wait for approx 5 10 minutes before measuring the temperatur...

Page 12: ... taken a bath if the ear was ex posed to particularly high or low tempera tures or if you had lain on one ear for a longer period of time Certain circumstances such as your age clothing the outside temperature physical activities your individual metabolism and the time of the day can as a matter of principle have an impact on the body temperature Babies and toddlers have a higher body temperature ...

Page 13: ... 0 2 years 97 5 100 4 F 36 4 38 0 C 3 10 years 97 0 100 0 F 36 1 37 8 C 11 65 years 96 6 99 7 F 35 9 37 6 C 65 years 96 4 99 5 F 35 8 37 5 C The normal value of the body temperature is not a fixed value but rather a temperature range In general the body temperature decreases with increasing age The following table shows the respective normal temperature ranges for different age groups The body tem...

Page 14: ...y temperature in the ear In order to determine your own body temperature and the body temperature of your family members it is recommended to perform measure ments of the body temperature when in a healthy condition on three to four consecutive days at dif ferent times of the day Thus you can determine the normal body temperature and write it down in order to be able to compare the temperature mea...

Page 15: ...wards the eardrum see Fig 3 For babies younger than 12 months Gently pull the ear slightly diagonally backwards in order to straighten the ear canal Carefully insert the measuring probe into the ear canal in order to ensure that the measuring probe is directed towards the eardrum see Fig 3 4 3 Information on measuring the body temperature in the ear BODY TEMPERATURE USA 19 PJN174 14_GA USA_HHD Ohr...

Page 16: ...ries 1x DSO 364 with stand Ear and Forehead Thermometer 1x instruction manual 5 0 Scope of delivery contents SCOPE OF DELIVERY D USA 19 PJN174 14_GA USA_HHD Ohrthermometer_DSO364_28 07 14 Montag 28 Juli 2014 14 37 39 ...

Page 17: ...on the torch button to measure the temperature in the ear button to measure the temperature on the forehead Measuring tip with infrared sensor Plug on attachment for measuring the temperature on the forehead Light torch Battery compartment cover Signal output opening Table stand DESIGNATION OF THE PARTS 6 0 Designation of device parts USA 19 PJN174 14_GA USA_HHD Ohrthermometer_DSO364_28 07 14 Mont...

Page 18: ...splayed in the 12 hour mode Symbol Memory when recalling the memory Symbol for weak batteries change batteries Symbol for measuring the temperature on an object liquids surfaces Symbol for measuring the temperature in the ear Symbol for measuring the temperature on the forehead 7 0 LCD display LCD DISPLAY D USA 19 PJN174 14_GA USA_HHD Ohrthermometer_DSO364_28 07 14 Montag 28 Juli 2014 14 37 39 ...

Page 19: ...recom mended to set first the time and date see Chapter 9 2 on page 23 25 The two batteries have already been inserted in the device but are pro tected by means of an insulating strip Before using the device for the first time open the cover of the battery compartment on the rear side of the device see also page 34 Remove the insulating strip as shown in Fig 4 and close the cover of the battery co...

Page 20: ... the measurement PLEASE NOTE If you wish to immediately return to the standby mode from the setting or the memory mode you must simultaneously press the Ear measurement and Forehead measurement buttons The device however also switches to the standby mode if you do not press any button within a period of approx 1 minute or if in the setting or the memory mode within a period of approx 30 seconds af...

Page 21: ...evice is equipped with a backlighting which immediately indicates by means of different colours after the body temperature has been measured in which range the body temperature is Green backlighting the body temperature measured is below 99 5 F 37 5 C Red backlighting the body temperature measured is in the elevated temperature range from 99 5 F 37 5 C to 100 3 F 37 9 C Red backlighting and in add...

Page 22: ...e you can pro ceed as follows Press the SET button in the standby mode and keep it pressed for approx 2 seconds until the 24 hr symbol on the display starts to flash Then press the SET button six times until the LCd sym bol appears on the display for a short period of time and the ON symbol flashes immediately afterwards If you press the MEM button now the OFF symbol starts to flash on the display...

Page 23: ... displays Step 1 Press the SET button and keep it pressed for approx 2 seconds in order to access the setting mode The display for the time mode either 12 hr or 24 hr flashes 9 2 Setting and time date In the standby mode and in the memory mode the device alternately shows ambient tempera ture C or F time hours minutes in the 24 hour or 12 hour mode PM and date month weekday The two flashing points...

Page 24: ...ed Step 7 On the display the weekday display flashes now and you can set the value from 1 to 31 by pressing the MEM button and save the value set by pressing the SET button Step 6 On the display the month display flashes now and you can set the value from 1 to 12 by pressing the MEM button and save the value set by pressing the SET button Step 5 On the display the calendar year display flashes now...

Page 25: ... energy it is recommended to activate the energy saving mode LCd OFF setting PLEASE NOTE If you press the MEM button when setting the date and time values the respectively next higher value is set If you press the MEM button and keep it pressed the values which can be set are shown quickly one after another This facilitates setting the values if a larger number of values which can be set is availa...

Page 26: ...ent or forehead measurement see Fig 8 followed by the time see Fig 9 and the date see Fig 10 Every time the MEM button is pressed first the number is briefly shown in descending order followed by the data saved of the next memory entry If the oldest memory entry with number 1 has The device saves the last 9 body temperature measurements carried out in the ear or on the forehead in the memory with ...

Page 27: ...rmed by 1 short acoustic signal and switching from F to C by 2 short acoustic signals DISPLAY in the Memory mode When recalling the measured values saved the following symbols can be shown on the display Symbol for Memory mode memory recall PM symbol post meridiem in the after noon if time displayed in the 12 hour mode Ear temperature measurement saved Forehead temperature measurement saved been r...

Page 28: ...nner ear see Fig 14 If possible always measure the temperature in the same manner in the same ear Step 1 Before measuring the temperature in the ear remove the plug on attachment for measuring the temperature on the forehead 9 from the device Prior to the measurement check if the infrared sensor is clean Hold the device as shown in Fig 11 with your thumb or index finger on the Ear measurement butt...

Page 29: ...f the body temperature is in the fever range from 100 4 F to 109 3 F two acoustic signals and red flashing light at intervals of one second in addition to this FE for fever is shown on the display PLEASE NOTE The corre sponding temperature values in C degree Celsius can be found in section 8 2 on page 21 99 5 F Step 3 Keep the device still and then press the Ear measure ment button see Fig 15 A si...

Page 30: ...f the forehead see Fig 18 in such a way that the plug on attachment for measuring the temperature on the forehead 9 rests gently on the forehead Step 1 Put the plug on attachment for measuring the temperature on the forehead 9 firmly on the device Prior to the measurement check if the infrared sensor is clean Hold the device as shown in Fig 17 with your thumb on the Fore head measurement button bu...

Page 31: ...ay e g as shown in Fig 20 page 30 The symbol indicates that the temperature was measured on the forehead You can now immediately start to perform a new measurement TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT temperature in the range from 99 5 F to 100 3 F single acoustic signal and red flashing light approx every 2 seconds or if the body temperature is in the fever range from 100 4 F to 109 3 F two acoustic signals a...

Page 32: ...t for measuring the temperature on the forehead 9 from the device Prior to the measurement check if the infrared sensor is clean Simulta neously press the Ear measure ment and Forehead measure ment buttons On the display the Food display now signals with the symbol that the object tem perature measurement has been activated see Fig 21 PLEASE NOTE This method of measurement is not suited to measure...

Page 33: ... see Chapter 9 2 steps 1 8 on page 23 24 15 0 Battery change and informa tion concerning batteries 14 0 Disposal of the device DISPOSAL BATTERY CHANGE PLEASE NOTE If you wish to immediately return to the standby mode you can simultaneously press the Ear measurement and Fore head measurement buttons Returning to the standby mode is also carried out automatically if you do not press any button withi...

Page 34: ...e batteries size AAA When inserting the batteries observe the correct polarity see marking stamp in the battery compartment Afterwards re insert the cover of the battery compartment and push it towards the housing of the device until it has engaged DISPOSAL BATTERY CHANGE D 15 2 Battery types For the DSO 364 alkaline batteries of the type AAA are required Do not use any rechargeable batteries Ear ...

Page 35: ...teries must not be charged except for rechargeable batteries taken apart thrown into fire or short circuited Protect the batteries from excessive heat Remove the batteries from the device if they are empty or if you do not use the product for a longer period of time Thus you can avoid any damage which may be caused by leaking batteries Always replace all batteries Do not use any different battery ...

Page 36: ...e device in water or other liquids and or when the Cleaning warning indicator see Chapter 17 0 page 37 flashes and if required clean it carefully using a cotton bud see Fig 24 that has briefly been dipped in medical alcohol and then immediately using a clean and dry cotton bud In order to achieve a precise measurement result it is very important to ensure that the infrared sensor of the device is ...

Page 37: ...cause inaccurate measurement results CL warning Cleaning warning indicator appears top left of the display and the green backlighting of the device flashes for approx 30 seconds at intervals of 1 second whilst two acoustic signals are continually output as well as for another 30 seconds at intervals of approx 2 seconds in order to remind the user that the measuring tip with the infrared sensor sho...

Page 38: ...ge it is not necessary to calibrate the device at specified time intervals However if you doubt the accuracy of the measured values you should contact your dealer immediately Never try to disassemble the device or to make any modifica tions as this could lead to hazards and since in this case any warranty claim would also expire 18 0 Calibration CALIBRATION D USA 19 PJN174 14_GA USA_HHD Ohrthermom...

Page 39: ...teries Observe the correct polarity The battery con tacts do not fit closely Check the bat tery contacts There is a mal function of the electronic system Remove the batteries and re insert them after approx 3 seconds The tempera ture measured is lower than 89 6 F 32 0 C or higher than 109 3 F 42 9 C Please follow the instructions in the instruc tion manual The device is defective hard ware error C...

Page 40: ... device and on how to achieve a correct measurement result Check if device and patient have been in the same room for at least 30 minutes prior to the measure ment Ensure that de vice and patient have been in the same room for at least 30 minutes prior to the measurement The device is used outdoors Only use the device indoors You have held the device in your hands for a longer period of time Lay d...

Page 41: ...ing the last 9 body tempera ture measurements in the memory The device switches off auto matically after approx 1 minute if the energy saving mode has been activated see page 22 The LED light complies with protection class I integrated torch Model type Dimensions L x W x T Weight Material Power supply Measurement Method Duration Distance Display Memory function Memory Energy saving function Laser ...

Page 42: ...ty Storage transport temperature 4 F to 131 F at 20 90 relative humidity Body temperature Measurement range Measurement accuracy Object temperature Measurement range Measurement accuracy Ambient temperature Measurement range Measurement accuracy Operating conditions Atmospheric pressure Forehead measurement Ear object measuremt Storage transport data 20 0 Technical specification 42 4 F 131 F 20 90...

Page 43: ...the type BF with a higher de gree of protection against electric shock on the body but not directly on the heart Type plate of the device Atmospheric pressure 700 hPa 1060 hPa Use and store the device in a dry place 20 0 Technical specification 43 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION USA Manufactured for Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH D 97727 Fuchsstadt Germany 2014 06 V5214DSO364 Ear and Forehead Thermometer Batte...

Page 44: ...r To obtain warranty service please return the product to Dittmann along with a dated sales receipt from the place of purchase This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident misuse abuse improper maintenance unauthorized modification or connection to an improper power supply A charge will be made for repair of such damage The warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages and an...

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