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IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTICES AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your ear thermometer, basic precautions should
always be followed. Please read and follow all instructions and
warnings before using this product. Save these instructions for
future reference.
Please note that this product is intended for household use
only and should not serve as a substitute for the advice of a
physician or medical professional. Do not use this device for
diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or disease.
Measurement results are for reference only. Contact your
physician if you have or suspect any medical problem.
This ear thermometer is designed for taking temperatures
from the ear canal only. Do not use it to take rectal, oral or
underarm temperatures. This device is designed for use in
human ears only.
• Use ear thermometer only for its intended use.
• This ear thermometer should only be used under the
supervision of an adult.
• Prolonged high fever requires medical attention - especially
for young children.
• Stand or sit still while taking a temperature.
• Thermometer should be used in a dry ear canal.
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• Gentle force should be used when inserting the probe into
the ear. Excessive force may injure the ear canal or eardrum.
• Do not expose the monitor to extreme high or low
temperatures, very high humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Handle product with care and avoid dropping.
• Do not immerse the unit in water or other liquids.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the unit.
• When not in use, keep thermometer in its storage case and
out of the reach of children.
• Never attempt to insert any object into the probe tip.
• Please observe the following regarding batteries:
• Batteries can be harmful to the thermometer if leakage
occurs. When the ear thermometer will not be used for
an extended period of time (three months or more),
batteries should be removed.
• A worn battery should be replaced immediately with a
new one.
• Observe caution when inserting battery to avoid insertion
with polarities in wrong direction.
Additional product notices and safety instructions are found in
the following sections of this manual:
• Important notes regarding temperature measurement
(pg. 15)
• Special situations in which the ear thermometer should not
be used (pg. 16)
• Care, maintenance, and cleaning (pg. 17)
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