ReliOn DIGITAL THERMOMETER Instruction Booklet

ReliOn Thermometer Instruction Booklet - DIGITAL THERMOMETER.
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TAKING A RECTAL TEMPERATURE
Rectal temperatures should only be taken when it is impossible or impractical to
take an oral or axillary temperature. THE THERMOMETER TIP SHOULD BE
INSERTED A MAXIMUM OF 1/2” INTO THE RECTUM. The temperature reading
should take approximately sixty seconds. The 

oF will continue to flash during the

reading of the temperature. When the peak temperature has been reached, the
oF will stop flashing and the thermometer will sound four long beeps if the
temperature is below 99.5

oF. If the temperature is above 99.5oF the unit will sound

four sets of three short beeps each. To turn the unit off, press the ON/OFF
button. The unit will automatically power down after approximately ten minutes.
REMEMBER: Rectal temperatures are generally 1.0

oF higher than oral readings.

USING DISPOSABLE THERMOMETER TIP COVERS
It is recommended to use disposable thermometer tip covers in order to prevent
cross contamination. ReliOn® thermometer tip covers can be purchased from
your local Wal-Mart retailer or with the order form provided.

CHANGING THE BATTERY
The battery in your digital thermometer needs to
be replaced when “

” appears in the lower right

of the display. Replace the battery with an LR41
alkaline or SR41 silver oxide type. To replace the
battery, slide the battery cap away from the unit.
Remove the battery using a non-metal tool. Insert
the new battery with the positive (+) side facing up. Carefully slide the battery
cap back into place.

SPECIFICATIONS

DISPLAY:

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY 

DISPLAY RESOLUTION:

4 DIGITS (1/10 OF A DEGREE INCREMENTS)

MEASUREMENT RANGE:

89.6˚F to 111.2˚F

ACCURACY:

±0.2˚F BETWEEN 95.9˚F AND 107.6˚F

BATTERY:

ONE 1.5V BUTTON SIZE BATTERY
LR41 OR EQUIVALENT

BATTERY LIFE:

APPROXIMATELY 24 MONTHS

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF:

AFTER APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES

OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 

50.0˚F – 104.0˚F

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

14.0˚F – 140.0˚F

DIMENSIONS:

5-1/8” X 3/4” X 3/8”

WEIGHT:

0.38 OUNCES

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Manufactured for:
MABIS Healthcare Inc.
1931 Norman Drive
Waukegan, IL 60085 USA
www.mabis.net
Meets ASTM Standard E1112
Made in China
ReliOn® is a trademark under license by MABIS Healthcare Inc.

#144-MT-118-BF 12/04

©2004 ReliOn®

PARTS OF YOUR ReliOn® DIGITAL THERMOMETER

BODY TEMPERATURE
Body temperature can vary from 97

oF to 99oF. The generally accepted “normal”

temperature is 98.6

oF. Usually your temperature is lower in the morning than in

the afternoon. Normal temperature varies according to the location of the
temperature reading. While the oral temperature follows the guidelines
previously described, a rectal temperature is generally 1.0

oF higher. Conversely,

an axillary (under the arm) temperature will be 1.0

oF lower.

GENERAL CARE AND USE
The thermometer should be held during use. The patient should be seated or
lying down. TEMPERATURES SHOULD ONLY BE TAKEN UNDER THE
SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT.

You can clean your Digital Thermometer by wiping it with soap and water or 70%
Isopropyl Alcohol. THE UNIT MUST NEVER BE SUBMERSED IN ANY LIQUID OR
STERILIZED IN ANY WAY (GAS OR STEAM AUTOCLAVES). Failure to follow
these instructions will cause severe damage to your unit and void your warranty.

1.  The thermometer should only be used under the supervision of an adult.
2.  Do not walk, run or talk during temperature taking.
3.  Clean the thermometer before and after each use.
4.  Store the unit in the protective case when not in use.
5.  Do not bite the thermometer tip.
6.  Do not store the unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, dust or humidity.

Avoid extreme temperatures.

7.  Dropping or subjecting your thermometer to strong shocks should be avoided.
8.  Do not attempt to disassemble the unit, except to replace the battery.
9.  If ERR displays and measurement is not attainable, the unit must be replaced.

NOTE: Performance of the device may be degraded if: operated outside of the stated
termperature and humidity range; stored outside of stated temperature and humidity
range; thermometer undergoes mechanical shock (drop); patient temperature is below
ambient temperature.

OPERATING YOUR DIGITAL THERMOMETER

Press the ON/OFF button to activate the thermometer. The
digital display will show the following and the thermometer will
beep.

This is the LCD display test. This insures all parts of the display
are functioning properly.

By continuing to hold the button down, the last measured
temperature will be displayed until the button is released.

Once the button is relesed or if no reading is stored, an L with a flashing 

oF will

appear in the display followed by a brief flash of 97.7

oF followed by an L with a

flashing 

oF to indicate that the thermometer is ready for measurement.

NOTE: If the room temperature is above 89.6

oF, the room temperature will

display instead of the L.

TAKING A ORAL TEMPERATURE
Using the diagram on the right, place the
thermometer tip under the tongue as near as
possible to the heat pocket. The diagram also
shows the temperature variables by not placing
the tip in the heat pocket area. The temperature
reading should take approximately sixty seconds.
The 

oF will continue to flash during the reading of

the temperature. When the peak temperature has
been reached, the 

oF will stop flashing and the

thermometer will sound four long beeps if the
temperature is below 99.5

oF. If the temperature is

above 99.5

oF the unit will sound four sets of three short beeps each. To turn the

unit off, press the ON/OFF button. The unit will automatically power down after
approximately ten minutes. NOTE: The mouth must remain closed during the
measurement to insure accurate readings.

TAKING AN AXILLARY TEMPERATURE (under the arm)
The thermometer tip should be placed under the arm so the tip is touching the
skin. Hold the thermometer parallel to the body and position the arm on the chest
so the probe tip is well covered by the arm. This insures the thermometer tip is
not affected by the room air. The temperature reading should take
approximately sixty seconds. The 

oF will continue to flash during the reading of

the temperature. When the peak temperature has been reached, the 

oF will stop

flashing and the thermometer will sound four long beeps if the temperature is below
99.5

oF. If the temperature is above 99.5oF the unit will sound four sets of three short

beeps each. To turn the unit off, press the ON/OFF button. The unit will
automatically power down after approximately ten minutes. REMEMBER: Axillary
temperatures are generally 1.0

oF lower than oral readings. 

Digital Thermometer

THERMOMETER TIP

DIGITAL DISPLAY WINDOW

ON/OFF SWITCH

BATTERY COVER

HEAT

POCKET

HEAT

POCKET

98.4oF

98.4oF

98.8oF

98.8oF

97.9oF

97.7oF

97.9oF

98.1oF

®

PROBE COVER ORDER FORM

CUT OUT AND MAIL TO:

MABIS HEALTHCARE INC.
1931 NORMAN DRIVE
WAUKEGAN, IL  60085

Please send                packages of disposable probe covers 
#15-618-000 (100 probes per package).  Enclosed is $5.00 per 
package plus $3.00 for shipping and handling for each order.

PAYMENT METHOD (do not send cash):         Check         Money Order

Please ship to:

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

STATE:

ZIP:

PHONE:   (                   )

CUT OUT AND MAIL TO:

WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT

1931 NORMAN DRIVE

WAUKEGAN, IL  60085

THERMOMETER WARRANTY REGISTRATION

(MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF PURCHASE)

NAME:

ADDRESS:

CITY:

STATE: ZIP:

PURCHASED FROM:

CITY: STATE: 

ZIP:

DATE PURCHASED:

MODEL PURCHASED:

144-691-000

USER INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

MALE

FEMALE

AGE:

AGE OF YOUNGEST FAMILY MEMBER

UNDER 6 MONTHS❑ 6 MONTHS - 1 YEAR

1 - 3 YEARS

3 - 5 YEARS

OLDER

NOTE: This order form is for shipments within the United States and Canada.

LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

ReliOn® guarantees that its Digital Thermometer will be free from manufacturing defects
under normal use for as long as the original purchaser owns the product.

This warranty covers only normal use, and does not apply to use in any clinical or
commercial applications.  This warranty does not cover batteries or other power sources
that may be provided with or used with the Digital Thermometer.  This warranty is
voided if the Digital Thermometer product is misused or abused in any manner.

If the Digital Thermometer fails to operate during the time the original purchaser owns it,
return it postage prepaid to:  Repair Department, 1931 Norman Drive, Waukegan, IL
60085.  The warrantor will repair or replace the defective unit at the option of the
warrantor.  Repair or replacement of the defective unit, at the warrantor’s option,  is the
sole remedy under this warranty.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH THE PURCHASER MAY HAVE ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE TIME THAT THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OWNS THE
PRODUCT.  Some states do not allow limitations or how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty constitutes the warrantor’s only responsibility and obligation to repair
and/or replace materials or components, or refund the purchase price.  The warrantor
will not be responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive
damages or other loss, including, but not limited to, damage to or loss of other property
or equipment and personal injuries, whether to purchaser or others.  The warrantor shall
in no event be liable to the purchaser for any amount in excess of the cost of repair
and/or replacement of the unit, or the purchase price of the unit.  Some states do not
allow the exclusive or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

                                                                         

 

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