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1. Aim the thermometer at the centre of the ob ject whose temperature you wish to measure holding it no more than 5 cm away from the surface Press the START button After 3 sec onds a long beep will verify the completion of measurement Read the recorded temperature from the LCD display 26 ALTERNATING BETWEEN C AND F To switch the display between C and F sim ply turn OFF the unit then press and hold the START button for 5 seconds after 5 seconds the current measurement scale C or F icon will be flashing on the display Now switch the measurement scale between C and F by pressing the START button After you have selected the desired measurement scale wait for 5 seconds and the unit will automatically enter the ready for measuring mode RECALLING STORED DATA This thermometer can recall the last 30 read ings 1 Press START when the power is off The memory icon M will flash 2 Press START again to recall the last reading 3 Press START repeatedly to recall the last 30 readings in succession 27 ERROR MESSAGES Description g l i Y a lt e e Liss ro The measured temperature is too high H appears if the reading is above 42 2 C 108 F in body mode or 100 C 212 F in object mode The measured temperature is too low L appears if the reading is below 34 C 93 2 F in body mode or 0 C 32. CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE Geratherm guarantees the non Contact ther mometer against any manufacturing defect for two years from the date of purchase if it is returned to the dealer from whom it was pur chased During this period the unit will be re paired or replaced free of charge if the fault is due to defective design or assembly This guarantee does not cover any damage or defect caused by improper handling resulting from use that is not in compliance with these in structions or caused by unauthorised attempts to repair it Your local dealer cannot declare this manufacturer s guarantee invalid but may ex pand it by additional guarantees at his discretion and at his own expense Date of purchase cceeeeesseeteeeeeeeees Dealer s signature cceeseseeeeeeeeeeees Name and address of dealer ccccccccecccecceeecueeeeees Geratherm Medical AG Fahrenheitstrabe 1 D 98716 Geschwenda Germany CONTACTLESS CLINICAL INFRARED THERMOMETER Geratherm Go C 0197 31
3. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Geratherm non Contact Contactless Clinical Infrared Thermometer GT 101 C 0197 17 Dear customer Thank you for your confidence in Geratherm and congratulations on your purchase By purchasing the Geratherm non Contact thermometer you have acquired a quality prod uct by Geratherm This thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be safe and accurate when used in ac cordance with its operating instruction manual Please read through these instructions carefully so that you understand all functions and safety information Best regards The Geratherm Team 18 CONTENTS Descriptions of Parts 19 Advantages of the Thermometer 20 Intended Use 20 Safety Precautions 21 Important Information about Temperature Measurement 21 Technical Data 22 Battery Replacement 23 Alternating between Body and Object Mode 23 Safety Precautions to Measuring Body Temperature 24 Measuring Body Temperature 25 Measuring the Temperature of an Object 26 Alternating between Celsius and Fahrenheit 27 Recalling Stored Data 27 Error Messages 28 Cleaning and Disinfection 29 Disposal 29 Warranty 30 Symbol Index 30 Certificate of Guarantee 31 DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Tracking light MODE button for changing between body Display and object temperature measurement START button ON OFF button Measuring probe Battery compartment cover 19 ADVANTAGES OF THE THERMOMETER Fa
4. from the middle of the fore head to the temple area about 1 cm above the eyebrow The activated blue tracking light will indicate the measurement area After 3 seconds a long beep will verify the completion of measurement If the temple area has not been reached by the time the long beep is heard repeat the measurement as described above but move the thermom eter a little faster Read the recorded temperature from the LCD display If the reading is below 37 5 C 99 4 F you will hear a long beep and the backlight of the display will be green Ifthe reading is at or above 37 5 C 99 4 F you will hear 10 short beeps and the backlight of the display will be red 25 MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE NOTE Readings from different measuring sites should not be compared as normal body temperature varies depending on the measuring site and the time of day Normal body temperature ranges In the rectum rectal 36 6 C 38 0 C 97 9 F 100 4 F In the mouth oral 35 5 C 37 5 C 95 9 F 99 5 F In the armpit axillary 34 7 C 37 3 C 94 5 F 99 1 F Geratherm non Contact 35 4 C 37 4 C 95 7 99 3 F MEASURING THE TEMPERA TURE OF AN OBJECT Follow steps 1 3 in the chapter on Measuring Body Temperature Press the mode button until you see a symbol in the form of a house on the display Now you are in the object temperature measure ment mode
5. 2 F in object mode D re Ambient temperature is too high H appears in connection with t if the ambient temperature is above 40 C 104 F Ambient temperature is too low L appears in connection with t if the ambient temperature is below 16 C 60 8 F in body mode or 5 C 41 F in object mode Error indication on the display 3 short signal beeps will sound Blank display Check the position or polarity of the battery AOE Flat battery indication Insert new batteries 28 CLEANING AND DISINFECTION e Use a swab or cotton tissue moistened with alcohol e g 70 Isopropyl to clean the ther mometer casing and the measuring probe Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the thermometer Never use abrasive clean ing agents thinners or benzene for cleaning and never immerse the instrument in water or other cleaning liquids e Take care not to scratch the surface of the measuring probe and the display e Do not reuse the thermometer until it is com pletely dry e Soiling on the display of the measuring sen sor can affect the measurement reading Make sure that the display is free of contami nants and if required clean as described above DISPOSAL Observe the applicable regulations when dis posing of the device and batteries This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste All users are obliged to hand in all electr
6. d with 2 new 1 5 V size AAA batteries The batteries need replacing when this icon W is the only symbol shown on the display Slide the battery cover open and insert 2 new batteries then close the battery cover again When replacing the batteries ensure correct polarity by referring to the symbols in the battery compartment Attention Keep the thermometer and batteries out of the reach of young children Do not dis pose of the batteries in a fire They may explode ALTERNATING BETWEEN BODY AND OBJECT MODE To switch from body to object mode and vice versa push the mode button 23 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE In order to ensure accurate measurement the patient should first rest for 30 minutes in the same room as the thermometer Do not take a baby s temperature during or directly after breastfeeding Do not use the thermometer in a humid envi ronment Use of the unit under operating conditions outside the range indicated may result in false readings Patients should not drink eat or exercise be fore while taking the measurement Do not move the measuring device away from the area to be measured until the termi nation beep has sounded 10 short beeps and a red LCD backlight in dicate that the patient s temperature is at or above 37 5 C 99 4 F Always take the temperature at the same measuring site otherwise the temperature readings may vary A control
7. ical or electronic devices regardless of whether or not they contain toxic substances at a municipal or commercial collection point so that they can be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner Please remove the batteries before disposing of the device unit Do not dispose of old bat teries with your household waste but at a battery collection station at a recycling site or in a shop m 29 WARRANTY This thermometer is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase against any manufactur ing defect conditional upon normal household use If your unit does not work owing to defec tive parts or assembly we undertake to repair it without charge Apart from the battery all parts of the unit are subject to this warranty Damage to the unit caused by improper use is not cov ered by this warranty We recommend that the accuracy of the unit be checked annually by an authorised labora tory mandatory in Germany This checking procedure is not a service provided under the warranty SYMBOL INDEX Ti Follow instructions Type BF applied for use Rk part we Protect from Batch cade moisture mm yyyy month year Store between 15 and 95 R H Serial number Store between 20 Manufacturer C and 50 C The device must not be disposed Caution Read the of with household instruction manual waste Geratherm Medical AG Fahrenheitstrake 1 D 98716 Geschwend Germany C 01 97 30
8. measurement using a conventional thermometer is recommended in the follow ing cases 1 In the case of new born infants within the first 6 months 2 In the case of children under three years of age with a compromised im mune system for whom the presence or absence of fever is critical 3 While the user is learning how to use the thermometer until such time as he she has become thoroughly famil iar with the instrument and obtains consistent readings 4 If the measurement is suspiciously low 24 MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE Press the ON OFF button The display is activated to show all segments for 2 seconds The instrument performs a self test every time it is switched on to always guaran tee the specified accuracy of measurements The last measurement reading will automati cally be shown on the display for 2 seconds with the M icon The thermometer is ready for measurement as soon as the C or F icon starts flashing and a beep sound is heard Press the mode button until you see a symbol in the form of a head on the display Now you are in the body temperature measurement mode Aim the thermometer at the centre of the fore head holding it no more than 5 cm away from the skin surface If the forehead is covered with hair perspiration or dirt please remove this beforehand in order to ensure accurate measurement Press the START button and steadily move the thermometer
9. ollow the instructions in the section entitled Clean ing and Disinfection e Do not use the instrument if you think it is damaged or if you notice anything unusual e Never open the instrument except for battery change purposes e Observe the storage and operating condi tions described in the Technical Data sec tion Ensure that children do not use the instru ment unsupervised Protect it from extreme temperatures impact and dropping contamination and dust direct sunlight heat and cold If the instrument is not going to be used for a prolonged period the batteries should be removed e Use of this instrument is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physi cian IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TEMPERATURE MEAS UREMENT This thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the forehead as well as from ob jects This energy is collected through lenses and converted into a temperature value Temperature readings obtained by scanning above the eyebrow area will provide the great est accuracy 21 TECHNICAL DATA object mode Model GT 101 Measuring range body mode 34 0 C to 42 2 C 93 2 F to 108 0 F 0 C to 100 C 32 F to 212 F Resolution 0 1 C or 0 1 F Accuracy laboratory 36 0 C 39 0 C 0 2 C 96 8 F 102 2 F 0 4 F other ranges 2 Measuring ime appro
10. st and contactless temperature measurement The innovative infrared technology ensures safe and hygienic temperature measurement within seconds Multifunctional The extended measuring range 0 C 100 C 32 F 212 F permits the measurement of body temperature and of the temperature of ob jects or surfaces e g baby bottles bath water ambient temperature Safe and hygienic The avoidance of direct skin contact means re duced transmission of viruses and other germs Accurate and reliable The unique measuring probe which incorpo rates an advanced infrared sensor ensures that when applied correctly each measurement is accurate and reliable Fever indicator 10 short beeps and a red LCD backlight in dicate that the patient s temperature is at or above 37 5 C 99 4 F Memory The last 30 readings can be recalled from the memory enabling efficient tracking of tempera ture variations INTENDED USE This thermometer is intended for the periodic measurement and monitoring of human body temperature 20 AX SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This instrument may only be used for the pur poses described in this booklet It is intended only for the forehead measure ments and not for rectal oral or axillary body temperature measurement Please read the notes to measuring body temperature carefully e The unit is not waterproof Never immerse this instrument in any liquids For cleaning and disinfection please f
11. x 3 seconds Display Liquid crystal display 4 digits Battery 2 x 1 5 V size AAA Lifetime of battery approx 1000 measurements F 10 short beeps and red LCD backlight ever f alice indicator if the reading is equal to or greater than 37 5 C 99 4 F Memory Storage of up to 30 measured values IP Classifica IP22 ieee against bigger solid tion bodies protected against dripping ion water Dimensions 165 mm x 40 mm x 20 mm LxWxH Weight approx 81 g including battery Body mode 16 C to 40 C Oneralin 60 8 F to 104 F BA His Object mode 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Humidity 15 to 95 RH Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F conditions Humidity 15 to 95 RH Automate approx 3 min after last measurement switch off ee oe 22 TECHNICAL DATA Reference to standards ASTM E1965 IEC 60601 1 IEC 60601 1 2 EMC The unit conforms to the Council Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices Geratherm is certified in accordance with Council Directive 93 42 EEC and EN ISO 13485 and is enti tled to affix the CE mark C 0197 Notified Body T V Rheinland LGA Products GmbH Electromagnetic compatibility EMC The present medical product is a device with an ex tremely high degree of noise immunity Therefore the enclosure with the EMC tables was not printed out Specifications are subject to change BATTERY REPLACEMENT This instrument is supplie
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