Page 2 - English; TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
2 Congratulations with purchasing the GentleTemp 510 ® Instant Ear Thermometer, an excellent choice. This remarkable instrument offers comfortable, safe, accurate and quick temperature measurement from the eardrum (this corresponds to the core body temperature). Please read this instruction manual f...
Page 3 - G E N E R A L; Safety precautions
3 1 G E N E R A L 1.1 Safety precautions Warning Conducting self-diagnosis based on the measurement results and/or treatment can be dangerous. Please follow the instructions of your doctor.Self-diagnosis may worsen the symptoms. Do not touch the infrared sensor with a finger or breathe on it. • The ...
Page 5 - Infrared rays Eardrum; Measuring the temperature of an infant; P R E PA R AT I O N B E F O R E M E A S U R E M E N T; A clean probe cover; Remove the probe cover.; Move the unit in the ear
Measuring on a lyingbaby. Lightly support thechild’s body. Measuring on a sittingbaby. Lightly support thechild’s body andslightly pull the eartowards the back. When the ear is toosmall to insert theprobe: While slightly pullingthe ear towards theback, cover the externalauditory canal with theprobe ...
Page 6 - To change the temperature from °C to °F
6 2.4 To change the temperature from °C to °F The thermometer default is set to Celsius °C. It is possible to measure thetemperature in °C or °F. To change the unit of temperature from °C(Centigrade) to °F (Fahrenheit) follow the procedure shown below. 1 The GentleTemp 510 ‚ is off and the display i...
Page 7 - U S A G E O F T H E T H E R M O M E T E R
1 Insert the probe cover until it clicks. 2 Push the blue button. The thermometer is turned on. 3 After all the symbols on the display illuminate, “°C” flashes. 4 Insert the probe in the ear as faras it comfortably goes in thedirection of the eardrum andslightly move the unit. 5 When it beeps once, ...
Page 8 - Do; not; press the blue button if; Mode 2: the 10 seconds measurement in 9 steps.
5 Do not press the blue button if the beep sounds only one time.The measurement will start automatically. 6 Slightly move the GentleTemp510 ® ‚ while the unit tries to detect the temperature of theeardrum for a maximum of 10 seconds. 3 After all the symbols on the displayilluminate, “°C” flashes. 4 ...
Page 9 - To measure repeatedly; Instant Ear Thermometer detects the infra-red heat; Battery replacement
GentleTemp 510 English 9 3.3 To measure repeatedly 1 Wait until “°C” flashes again afterapproximately 10 seconds. 2 Continue with step 4 for the fast measurement mode(paragraph 3.1) and for the 10 seconds measurement mode (paragraph 3.2). You can measure your temperature repeatedly up to three times...
Page 10 - T O I N T E R P R E T M E A S U R E D R E S U LT S; Temperature measurements taken within the ear
10 GentleTemp 510 English 4 T O I N T E R P R E T M E A S U R E D R E S U LT S 4.1 Temperature measurements taken within the ear The GentleTemp 510 ® instant ear thermometer detects the infrared heat given off by the eardrum and surrounding tissues, and it converts this heatinto an equivalent ear te...
Page 11 - S O LV I N G P R O B L E M S; Troubleshooting
In order to make a correct judgement of suspected fever conditions, it is important to learn the normal temperatures of family members by measuringtheir temperatures when they are in good physical condition. The temperature measured in the ear is different to that measured rectally.Please use the no...
Page 12 - Question and answer
12 Did you forget to Attach the probe cover, attach the probe cover? then measure. The measured result is Did you remove the Remove the thermo- below 34°C (93.2°F). thermometer before meter from the ear the measurement after the measurement was finished? is finished. The measured result Is the infra...
Page 13 - The temperature shown is rather low.; S P E C I F I C AT I O N S; With a new battery approx. 5000 measurements
13 Is the temperatures measured in the right ear different from that measured in the left ear? Among healthy people, there should be no significant difference in the measurement results. Differences may be caused by the following reasons:1) The infrared sensor is not inserted in the same way.2) Meas...
Page 14 - Manufacturer; Made in China
Subject to technical modification and specifications may be changed without prior notice. Special Note If used privately no calibration is needed. For professional use it is recommended to check once a year. 0197 14 Subject to technical modification and specifications may be changed without prior no...