Performing an “Ear Tug”
An “Ear Tug” may be performed to help straighten the ear canal in order to provide the thermometer probe with a clear “view” of the eardrum.
To perform the “Ear Tug”, grasp the ear and pull upward and backward simultaneously. Insert the ear probe snugly into the ear and depress the “SCAN” button to take a reading. (Please refer to the section in this manual entitled “How To Use the Health o meter® Thermometer” for complete use instruction.)
When performing an “Ear Tug” on children less than 12 months old, the ear should only be pulled straight back.
Other Display Readings
Depending on use situations, you may encounter display readings other than temperature readings. The following descriptions pertain to these readings.
1.A “Lo” or “Hi” symbol (See Figures 7 and 8) will appear when the temperature detected is outside the measuring range of 93.2°F – 109.4°F (34°C – 43°C). (See Technical Specifications on Page 12).
Figure 7
Figure 8
2.An “Err” symbol is displayed when the thermometer is used in an environment outside of the thermometer operating range of 60.8°F – 104°F (16°C – 40°C). (See Fig. 9)
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