MABIS RapidTemp Instruction Manual

Summary of RapidTemp

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    Taking care of your health care needs tm instruction manual mabis rapidtemp oral • rectal • under the arm not for use as an ear thermometer model 18-500-000 please read this detailed guidebook completely before operating this unit. English french portuguese spanish for hygienic purposes and to ensur...

  • Page 2: Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Taking care of your health care needs tm – 2 – limited lifetime warranty this mabis digital thermometer is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects for the life of the original registered purchaser under normal use. This limited warranty does not apply to use in any clinical or commercial ap...

  • Page 3: Index

    Index introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 general care & important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 cleaning & applying probe covers . . . . . ....

  • Page 4: Product Features

    Product features general care & important information • for accurate measurements and to prevent cross contamination, always use a new, undamaged probe cover. • never use for purposes other than body temperature measurement. • only use under the supervision of an adult. Never leave the thermometer o...

  • Page 5: Changing & Selecting Modes

    Cleaning and applying probe covers • before and after each use, clean the thermometer probe (area that extends about 2” from the tip) with a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol diluted with water, or wash with cold soapy water. • do not submerse in any solution or let water penetrate the thermometer. T...

  • Page 6: Taking A Reading

    Taking a reading 1. Clean and disinfect the thermometer according to the instructions provided. 2. Apply a disposable probe cover to the clean, dry thermometer. 3. Determine whether the measurement site will be oral, rectal or under the arm. 4. Press the power button to activate. The thermometer wil...

  • Page 7: Axillary Mode:

    2. In approximately 6 seconds, peak temperature will be reached and the ther- mometer will beep 6 times. 3. To take another reading, press the power button. 4. The thermometer will automatically shut off after 2 minutes of non-use. Axillary mode: 1. Place the probe in a clean, dry armpit so that the...

  • Page 8: System Powered-On:

    System powered-on: temperature in fahrenheit scale: fahrenheit: fast measuring mode oral: fast measuring mode axillary: fast measuring mode rectal: standard measuring mode all-purpose: system waiting: – 8 – description of display symbols.

  • Page 9: Oral Measurement Ready

    Oral measurement ready (in fast mode): axillary measurement ready (in fast mode): rectal measurement ready (in fast mode): memory symbol: low battery warning: ambient temperature out of measuring range (too low): ambient temperature out of measuring range (too high): accurate reading cannot be obtai...

  • Page 10: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the battery your thermometer requires one lithium battery, type cr2032. When the “low battery” symbol appears on the display, fig. 1: 1. Using a miniature phillips head screwdriver, remove the bottom screw on the back of the unit, fig. 2. 2. Slide the battery cover off, located on the fron...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    Product specifications name & model number rapidtemp with memory, 18-500-000 display system liquid crystal display with 0.1 o f (0.01 o c) resolution measuring range 93.2 o f - 107.6 o f (34.0 o c - 42.0 o c) measuring accuracy instant mode: ±0.2 o f (±0.1 o c) for measuring range of 95.9 o f - 107....