A&D UT-101 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Ear Thermometer

Summary of UT-101

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    Ear thermometer ut-101 instruction manual ut-101aex-c wm+pd4000231c.

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    Dear customers congratulations. You have purchased an a&d ear thermometer, one of the most technologically advanced yet easy to use products available in the marketplace today. We strongly recommend you read this instruction manual carefully prior to using the thermometer the first time. General inf...

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions 1. Precision components were used in the construction of this device. Extremes in temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, shock or dust should be avoided. 2. Clean the device with a dry, soft cloth or cloth moistened in alcohol. Never use thinner, benzine or cleaner with abrasives. 3. Th...

  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    Parts identification 4.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Symbols symbols function / meaning action start button battery installation guide serial number date of manufacture type bf: device is designed to provide special protection against electrical shocks. Low battery mark appears when the batteries are drained. (begins to flash when the battery voltage ...

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    Symbols –continued- symbols function / meaning action memory mark previous measurement stored in memory. Appears if the measuring room temperature is 40.1 or over. Appears if the measuring room temperature is less than 5 . Move the thermometer to a room with a room temperature of 25 and leave it the...

  • Page 7: Features

    Features easy to use friendly design the pen-type design allows easy handling and very convenient carrying and storage. Can easily measure a baby’s temperature even during sleep. One touch operation when you press the start button once, the thermometer is ready to measure your temperature. Last read...

  • Page 8: Using The Ear Thermometer

    Using the ear thermometer before using the thermometer caution keep this device out of the reach of children. A child may swallow the probe cover while playing with it. If a child should swallow it, seek medical treatment immediately. „ use the thermometer at a room temperature between 5 and 40 . If...

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    ? install the probe cover on the probe tip. (a probe cover was installed at time of purchase.) install the probe cover on the probe tip. Inserting the thermometer into the ear caution do not force the thermometer into your ear. „ insert the thermometer straight into the ear canal. Pull the ear light...

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    ? using proper posture when measuring your own temperature: raise and hold your left hand as shown to the right to pull on your ear. Hold the thermometer in your right hand and insert it into your right ear. (reverse this when measuring your temperature in the left ear.) when measuring a child’s tem...

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    Measuring temperature caution do not use the thermometer for purposes other than measuring temperature in the ear. Stop using the thermometer immediately if your ear hurts, looks or feels unusual. 1. Check the following. Is the probe tip clean? Has the probe cover been installed? (see “before using ...

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    3. Insert the thermometer into the ear. Insert the thermometer gently into the ear. Always insert the thermometer into the same ear with the same direction and depth. (see “inserting the thermometer into the ear” on pages 9 and 10.) press the start button. A buzzer sounds indicating the measurement ...

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    Switching the unit of measure with the ut-101, two units of measure are available for use, celsius and fahrenheit. The displayed unit can be changed using the following steps. 1. Press and hold the start button for about seven seconds when the liquid crystal does not display anything. Now the displa...

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    Taking care of the thermometer cleaning caution the thermometer is not water resistant. Protect it from liquid spills. Do not wash it in water. „ main unit lightly wipe using a dry, soft cloth. Do not use thinner, benzine or cleaner with abrasives. „ probe tip / probe cover lightly wipe using a dry,...

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    Replacing the batteries caution keep the thermometer out of the reach of children. A child may swallow the battery while playing with it. If a child should swallow the battery, seek medical treatment immediately. 1. Using a phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw holding the battery cover and remove ...

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    Notes 1. When the low battery mark ( ) appears in the display, replace all batteries with new ones. Do not mix old and new batteries. Doing so could shorten the battery life or cause the device to malfunction. 2. Battery life varies with the room temperature and may be shorter at low temperatures. G...

  • Page 17: About Ear Temperature

    About ear temperature body temperature the body temperature refers to the core temperature. This core body temperature can be obtained quickly and accurately by measuring the temperature of the eardrum, because it is believed that the temperature of the eardrum constantly and accurately reflects cha...

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    Why can the temperature be measured in the ear every object emits infrared energy that corresponds to its temperature. Therefore, the temperature of an object can be obtained by measuring the amount of the infrared energy. The ear thermometer employs this theory and detects the radiated heat out of ...

  • Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions q.The reading is different each time i measure my temperature. Why is that? A. The following may be the cause: you insert the probe into the ear in a different way (direction, depth or different ear) each time. The probe tip is not clean. Your ear is blocked with ear wax. ...

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    Q. Why is the reading taken in the right ear different from that taken in the left ear? A. Basically the temperature is the same in both ears, but the values may differ because the shape of each ear interior is different. Also the way of inserting the probe affects readings. Use the same ear when me...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting problem probable cause corrective action batteries are drained. Replace all batteries with new ones. Nothing appears in the display, even when the power is turned on. Battery terminals are not in the correct position. Place the battery terminals correctly. The low battery mark ( ) ap...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    Maintenance do not open the device. It uses delicate electronic components that could be damaged. If you cannot fix the problem using the troubleshooting instructions, request service from your supplier or from the a&d service group. The a&d service group will provide technical information, spare pa...

  • Page 23: Technical Data

    Technical data this device conforms to the european directive 93/42/eec for medical products. This is evidenced by the ce mark of conformity accompanied by the reference number of a designated authority. Type ut-101a temperature sensor thermopile sensor measurement range 34 to 42.2 measurement accur...

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