Verifier Specifications | Exergen TAT-5000 guide

•Accuracy Limits: Comparison between the reference instrument(s) and the instrument being verified should be within ±0.4 ºF (0.2 ºC) for acceptable limits. If not, repeat the process. In the event they still differ by more than the acceptable limits, call Exergen for repair or replacement of the failed instrument.

Verifier Specifications:

Power Source	9-volt battery, or 9-volt power supply.

Battery Life	Approximately 1 hour continuous use.

Low Voltage Indicator	Red LED shuts off when battery voltage drops below
	~5 volts.
Temperature Range	97-104 ºF (36-40 ºC)

Cleaning	Wipe down with alcohol or any hospital approved
	disinfectant. Do not immerse.

Repair

If repair is required:

•Contact Exergen at (617) 923-9900 for a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number.

•Mark the RMA number on the outside of your package and packing slips.

•Include a description of the fault if possible.

•Send the instrument freight/postage prepaid to:

Exergen Corporation 400 Pleasant Street Watertown, MA 02472

•The instrument will be returned freight/postage prepaid.

Care and Maintenance

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Exergen TAT-5000 manual Verifier Specifications, Repair If repair is required

Contents

TemporalScannerTM ExergenPage Important Safety Instructions Probe Cone Probe Lens Product MapOn Button Introduction Why the Temporal ArteryIntroduction to Temporal Artery Thermometry Method Table of Contents Scan Before Using, Familiarize Yourself with the InstrumentFamiliarize Yourself with the Instrument Practice Holding Your TemporalScanner Things To Know Before Taking TemperaturesUsing on an Infant Basics of Using the TemporalScanner Using the TemporalScanner Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Using the TemporalScanner on a New Mother Temping Baby in Bassinette, Open Crib, or with Mom Using the TemporalScanner on an Infant Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions What are the benefits of using temporal artery thermometry? Why not use only the area behind the ear lobe?What is arterial temperature? How does the TemporalScanner compare to our old method? Their solutions Memorable solutions?False low readings Conditions that could affect a reading What should I know about the instrument? Disposable Cover Options Guidelines for Patient Temperature Assessment Guidelines for Patient Temperature AssessmentNormal Body Temperature BT General Rule of Thumb References Threshold Defining Fever Determining a Fever ThresholdThreshold for Fever Workup Primary Points An Overview of Temperature Measuring Sites Body Sites for Temperature Assessment Tympanic Membrane and Ear Temperature Reproducibility of Readings Reproducibility in Temperature Measurement Forgotten Physiology Normal TemperatureFever Hot Blood or Cold Blood? Perspiration For Kids Only Places to measure your temperature Care and Maintenance Care MaintenanceInstructions for Fahrenheit or Celsius Conversion For F/C Conversion Normal body temperature range, otherwise Calibration Verification Procedure Calibration Verifier Using the Portable BlackbodyPortable Blackbody Repair If repair is required Verifier SpecificationsPage Page Exergen