42555 V1.1 12/2005
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Operating Instructions
1. Hold the meter from 0.5 to 4 inches (2 to 10cm) from the
forehead..
2. Point the meter at the center of the forehead and then pull
and hold the trigger to turn the meter on and begin testing.
3. For the best results, slowly scan towards the ear. Often the
area just above the temple provides the best measurement
because of it’s proximity to the temporal artery.
4. The meter will hold and display the highest temperature
measured.
5. The reading will remain in the display for approximately 6 second after the trigger is
released.
6. Press
the
o
F/
o
C button to change the measurement units.
7. “
Hi
” or “
Lo
” will appear in the display if the temperature reading is outside the range of
the meter.
Battery Replacement
When the low battery symbol appears on the display, replace the meter’s 9V battery.
The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the meter's handle. Open the
compartment by sliding the battery compartment cover off in the direction of the arrow.
Replace battery and re-install the battery compartment cover.
Specifications
Range / Resolution
86.0 to 122.0
o
F (30.0 to 50.0
o
C) / 0.1
o
C/F
Accuracy ±
0.9
o
F (0.5
o
C).
Note: Accuracy is specified for the following ambient (room)
temperature range: 73 to 82°F (23 to 27°C)
Display
LCD display
Response time
500ms
Operating Humidity
Max. 80% RH
Power Supply
9V battery
Automatic Power Off
Meter shuts off automatically after 6 seconds
Weight
3.6 oz. / 100g
Dimensions
6.7 x 1.7 x 1.6” (170 x 44 x 40mm)
