The Sanitas Medical Thermometer is ideal as a budget priced digital thermometer for your family medicine cupboard. Having a medical thermometer is especially important now that there is swine flu about, because one of the main diagnostic signs of swine flu is a raised temperature, and the temperature reading is an indication of how bad the infection is affecting you. If you suspect that you have swine flu and contact your doctor or the NHS help line, one of the first questions they will ask what your temperature is.

This digital thermometer is easy to use and clinically accurate. It beeps when a stable reading has been obtained, so that you know the measurement is accurate.

Using The Sanitas Digital Thermometer

First remove the protective foil from the display.

For switching on, briefly press the on/off key. A short acoustic signal will announce that the thermometer is switched on. The thermometer will carry out a self-test for about 2 seconds. During the selftest all segments of the display will appear. Then the reference reading (36.5°C) appears. When you release the button, the flashing symbol °°C" appears and the symbol ,L" is shown in the display screen. The thermometer is now ready for use. During the measurement, the current temperature is displayed continuously, and the °°C" symbol flashes on and off.

The measurement is completed when a stable temperature has been reached. When this stage has been reached, an acoustic signal is heard, the „°C” symbol stops flashing and the temperature measured is displayed. As long as the measured temperature is below 32 °C, „L °C” will appear. Higher temperatures will be shown directly, e.g. 32.1 °C. By prolonging the length of measurement until after the acoustic signal, more accurate measurements can be obtained. In case the temperature is measured in the armpit, the thermometer should be left in the armpit for the recommended time of measurement, in spite of the acoustic signal. If temperatures over 37.5 °C are measured, a fever alarm sounds (short bleeping tones, 4 seconds long). If temperatures higher than 44 °C are measured, the symbol for „H °C” will appear.

To prolong the life of the battery, please switch off the thermometer by briefly pressing the on/off key after the measurement. Otherwise the thermometer will automatically switch off after 10 minutes.

Cautions and Warnings for using the Sanitas Digital Thermometer:

• The thermometer is intended to measure the temperature of the human body.
• Children should not use the thermometer without supervision.
• Before each use, check the thermometer for signs of damage or wear. Damaged or worn thermometers should not be used.
• Always wait for the acoustic signal which indicates the minimum time required for measurement. Discuss the temperature with your family physician.
• The thermometer contains sensitive electronic parts. Therefore, protect it from blows, bending, high temperature or direct exposure to sunlight.
• Using the thermometer in strong electromagnetic fields such as next to a mobile phone. can cause a malfunction.
• When the thermometer is switched on, it carries out a self-test. Therefore the accuracy of measurement need not be tested at regular intervals.
• If the temperature is very abnormal, please contact your family doctor promptly.

Measuring methods:

• Temperature measurement in the anus (rectal). This method of measurement is most reliable and most accurate. Guide the tip of the thermometer carefully 2 to 3cm into the anus.
• Measurement In the mouth cavity (oral). For this purpose, guide the tip of the thermometer carefully into one of the heat pouches beneath the tongue, to the left or the right of the root of the tongue. The readings for this method are normally 0.4°C to 1.5 °C lower then the rectal method.
• Measurement of temperature in the armpit (axillary). This method of measurement is relatively inaccurate. Therefore, it cannot be recommended from a medical point of view. It is best to ignore the thermometer beeping to show that a steady temperature has been reached and to wait for 10 minutes to obtain a reading. The readings for this method are normally 0.7°C to 2.0 °C lower then the rectal method.

Memory

The last measured value will be stored automatically. In order to display the stored temperature, press the on/off key for longer than 3 seconds. Next to the measured value the storage symbol will appear, e.g. 37.0°CM. When the ON/OFF button is released, the measured value is deleted, the reference value of 36.5 °C reappears briefly and the thermometer is again ready for use.

Changing the battery

The clinical thermometer contains a long-lasting alkali-manganese battery (type LR 41, for approximately 2 years. The battery needs to be replaced when all digital reading appear flashing on the display screen. Release the battery compartment cover by gently pressing on the catch. Remove the old battery and replace it with a battery of the same type. The + sign on the battery must point upwards. Then dose the battery compartment, making sure that the catch clicks into place. Used batteries do not belong in the regular domestic refuse. You are legally obliged to dispose of the batteries. Dispose of them through your local dealer for electric goods or your local depot for special waste. You are legally obliged to dispose of the batteries. Note: Batteries containing pollutant substances are marked as follows: Pb = Battery contains lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium, Hg = Battery contains mercury. These batteries contain lead ' Pb) and mercury (Hg).

Cleaning/Disinfection

The thermometer is 100% water-proof. For the purpose of cleaning or disinfection, it can be dipped into water or disinfectant without any difficulties. Under no circum­stances should the thermometer be boiled! Use one of the following disinfectants in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Other deaning agents or methods could impair the function of the thermometer or damage it.

Name of the agent: Isopropanol 70% Pharmacy; Gigasept FF; Lysoformin; Aseptisol.

Storage/Disposal

When you are not using the thermometer, please retain it in the original protective cover. The device must be tested for accuracy after 2 years. Please send the complete device to the dealer's or service address.

Please dispose of the device in accordance with the directive 2002/96/EG - WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment):if you have any quo­ries, please refer to the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.

Recycling Information: Old items of electrical equipment should be recycled and not just thrown into the bin. See our Environmental Policy for more detai

Technical data

Type:    Maximum thermometer type SFT 01/1
Range of measurement:  32 °C to 44 °C
Accuracy of  ± 0.1 °C in a water bath with a temperature measurement of 35,5°C to 42°C
0.2 °C in a water bath with a temperature of 32,0 °C to 35,4 °C
0.2 °C in a water bath with a temperature of 42,1 °C to 44,O°C
Ambient temperature:  +10°C to +40°C, with 30 % to 85 % relative humidity
Storage temperature:  -10 °C to +60 °C, with 25% to 90 % relative humidity Reference of standardisation: EN 12470-3: 2000 Clinical Thermometers
Explanation of symbols: Q Attention - read the operating instructions.

This unit is in line with European Standard EN60601-1-2 and is subject to particular precautions with regard to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Please note that portable and mobile HF communication systems may interfere with this unit. For more details, please contact customer service at the address indicated.