Avita TS37 User manual
Infrared Ear/ Forehead Thermometer
TS37
EN
RoHS REACH
MDSS GmbH
Schiffgraben 41
30175 Hannover Germany
AViTA Corporation
9F., No. 78, Sec. 1, Kwang Fu Rd.,
San Chung Dist., New Taipei City 24158, Taiwan, China
China, AViTA(WUJIANG)
Importer
Distributor
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read this instruction manual carefully
before using your Infrared thermometer
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1
Important Information before Use ........................................................................... 2
Product Identification ..................................................................................................... 4
Description of LCD Display........................................................................................... 5
Battery Installation ........................................................................................................... 6
Changing the Measurement Unit (°C/ °F).............................................................. 7
Memory Function ............................................................................................................. 7
Measuring Body Temperature in the Ear................................................................ 8
Measuring Body Temperature on the Forehead................................................. 9
Clock Time and Ambient Temperature .................................................................10
Cleaning and Disinfecting...........................................................................................11
Error Codes........................................................................................................................12
Trouble Shootings ..........................................................................................................13
Technical Specification .................................................................................................15
EMC Tables.........................................................................................................................16
Explanation of Symbols................................................................................................18
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Introduction
Intended Use
This thermometer is intended for home use and the measurement of
human body temperature in people of all ages. This thermometer takes
temperatures in seconds by measuring the heat generated by the ear
canal/ on the forehead.
Type of Use/ Reuse
Multiple patient multiple use
Intended User
The Patient is an intended operator.
Patient selection criteria: Handicapped persons and children are the
exception of handicapped persons and children need assistance by
another person to use the device.
Contraindication:
1. The ear is infected with otitis or suppuration.
2. The ear canal treated with ear drops or other medications.
3. Blood or drainage in ear canal.
4. Face and/or ear deformities
5. Forehead is scarred or compromised tissues
6. Patient’s skin is on certain medication of measurement site.
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Important Information before Use
When using this product, please be sure to follow all the notes listed below.
Any action against these notices may cause injury or affect the accuracy.
1. Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the thermometer.
2. Be sure to clean the thermometer lens each time after usage.
3. Avoid direct finger contact with the lens.
4. WARNING: No modification of this equipment is allowed.
5. It is recommended that user may take 3 temperatures. If they are
different, use the highest reading.
6. Do not expose the thermometer to extreme temperature, very high
humidity, or direct sunlight.
7. Avoid extreme shock or dropping the device.
8. Before the measurement, patients and thermometer should stay in
steady state room condition for at least 30 minutes.
9. Avoid measuring temperature in 30 minutes after exercise, bathing, or
returning from outdoor.
10. To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at appropriate
collection sites according to national or local regulations.
11. Please use the thermometer solely for its intended purpose.
12. There are no absolute body temperature standards. Keep reliable
records of your personal temperature to serve as a reference for
judging a fever.
13. Under any circumstances, the temperature taking result is ONLY for
reference. Before taking any medical action, please consult your
physician.
14. The thermometer is calibrated at the time of manufacture. If at any
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time you question the accuracy of temperature measurements, please
contact an authorized distributor for sending calibration services,
additional cost may apply for return shipping fee.
15. CAUTION - Avoid potential allergic reactions, please avoid the
front of scanner in direct contact to patient's wound.
16. CAUTION - Please keep this device away from pets, pests, and
children.
17. CAUTION: Please keep away from children and pets, because
small parts may be inhaled or swallowed.
18. If you would require any assistance during setting up, using or
maintaining, please contact the manufacturer.
19. Avoid usin9g the device near an operating cell phone or microwave
oven.
20. If any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device
should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority
of the Member State in which the user is established.
21. Neonatal under 6 months, the ear canal is still under development,
very narrow so the temperature of the eardrum often cannot be
recorded and the result displayed is often too low.
22. Make sure the ear canal is clean not blocked by earwax.
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Product Identification
1
Forehead/ Cover Cap
2
Display
3
Power/Ear Measure button
4
Battery Cover
5
Memory Button
6
Time Setting Button
5
Description of LCD Display
1
Ear measurement mode
2
Forehead measurement mode
3
Clock
4
Smiling Face
5
Frowning Face
6
Degrees of Temperature
7
Scan in Process
8
Memory Symbol and Sets of Record
9
Low Battery Warning
10
Temperatuer unit Celcius
11
Temperatuer unit Fahrenheit
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Battery Installation
When the batteries get weak, the battery warning symbol appears
. It is still possible to measure temperature. The batteries must be
replaced. When the battery symbol flashes and “Lo” appears in
the display, the batteries must be replaced. If the batteries are too flat,
then the thermometer will switch off automatically.
NOTE:
• It is recommended to remove the batteries if the unit will not be used
for an extended period of time.
• Please properly dispose of the batteries away from small children and
heat.
• Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental
and institutional policies.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
1. Open the battery case by sliding off the cover on the back of the unit.
2. Remove used battery.
3. Replace with 1 x 3V CR2032 batteries in designated area. The larger
part of the battery should be facing up. You should still be able to see
the "+" sign when battery is installed.
4. Slide the cover back on. Unit is ready for immediate use
Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the applicable legal
regulations. Never dispose of batteries in the normal household waste.
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Changing the Measurement Unit (°C/ °F)
1. Press the “Power/ Measure” button to turn on the unit.
2. If you wish to change the temperature scale of your thermometer,
turn your thermometer on and then press the “Power/ Measure”
button two more times in rapid succession.
Memory Function
1. The device can recall up to 10 measurements
2. Press the “Memory” button. The first reading displayed is the
latest measurement stored in memory.
3. Continue to press the “Memory” button to view the next
previously stored measurement.
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Measuring Body Temperature in the Ear
1. Remove the Cover cap..
2. Press the Power/Measure button for 1 second to switch the
thermometer on. All screen data will display on screen. Then the
measurement mode flashes on screen. If the icon shows forehead
mode, please press Power/Measure button again to change to ear
mode. Then wait for beep sound to let you know the appliance is
ready and followed by last temperature reading.
3. Make sure that the sensor tip and also the ear canal are clean. As
the ear canal is slightly curved, you have to pull the ear slightly up
and backwards before inserting the sensor tip. This is important so
that the sensor tip can be pointed directly at the eardrum.
4. Insert the sensor tip carefully and press the Power button for 1
second.
5. The end of the measuring time is signaled with beep sound and the
measured value appears on the display.
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