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Dear customer, Thank you for your confi dence in Geratherm ® and congratulations on your purchase! By purchasing the Geratherm non contact ther- ® mometer you have acquired a quality product 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.
CONTENTS Descriptions of Parts Advantages of the Thermometer Safety Precautions Important Information about Temperature Measurement Technical Data Battery Replacement Alternating between Body and Object Mode Measuring Body Temperature Measuring the Temperature of an Object Alternating between Celsius and Fahrenheit Recalling Stored Data Error Messages Cleaning and Disinfection Disposal...
ADVANTAGES OF THE THERMOMETER Fast and contactless temperature measurement The innovative infrared technology ensures safe and hygienic temperature measurement within seconds. Multifunctions 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • This instrument may only be used for the pur- poses described in this booklet. • The thermometer is intended for private do- mestic use only. • The unit is not waterproof. Never immerse this instrument in any liquids. •...
Temperature“ and draft standard IEC 80601-2-56 “Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-56: Par- ticular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement“. Geratherm is certi- ® fi ed in accordance with Council Directive 93/42/ EEC, Annex II and DIN EN ISO 13485 and is enti- tled to affi...
BATTERY REPLACEMENT This instrument is supplied with 2 new, longlife 1.5 V size AAA batteries. The batteries need re- placing when this icon “ ” is the only symbol shown on the display. Slide the battery cover open and insert 2 new batteries, then close the battery cover again.
MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE NOTES: • The thermometer and the patient must re- main in a room with a stable room tempera- ture for at least 30 minutes before measuring the temperature. • Do not take a baby’s temperature during or directly after breastfeeding.
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MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE USE: 1. Press the ON/OFF button . The display is activated to show all segments for 2 seconds. 2. The last measurement reading will automati- cally be shown on the display for 2 seconds with the “M” icon. 3.
• 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)
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 fl ashing on the display. Now switch the measurement scale between °C and °F by pressing the START button.
ERROR MESSAGES Display Description 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 °F) in object mode.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION • 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.
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. Manufacturer: Geratherm Medical AG Fahrenheitstraße 1 D-98716 Geschwenda Germany...
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Model No.: ............Serial No.: ............Date of purchase: ..........Dealer’s signature: .......... Invoice No. / Receipt No.: ....... Name and address of dealer: ..................Manufacturer: Geratherm Medical AG Fahrenheitstraße 1 D-98716 Geschwenda Germany CONTACTLESS INFRARED THERMOMETER Geratherm ® non Contact...
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