HoMedics TE-101 warranty TROUBLESHOOTING/ERROR Codes

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	TROUBLESHOOTING/ERROR CODES
	Condition	Possible Cause		Corrective Action
	Consistent low	Temperature		Product Design-Measurement
	temperature	reading is below		range is 50˚F (10°C) to 122˚F
	readings (“Lo”)	measurement range		(50°C). Contact your physician if
		(below 50˚F/10°C).		you have or suspect any medical
				problems.
		The probe is not		Make sure probe is properly
		positioned properly		positioned against the opening
		in ear.		of the ear canal
		The waterproof probe		Clean the probe with a
		is dirty.		cotton swab moistened with
				alcohol.
	Consistent high	Temperature		Product Design-
	temperature	reading is above		Measurement range is 50˚F (10°C)
	readings (“Hi”)	measurement range		to 122˚F (50°C). Contact your
		(above 122˚F/50°C).		physician if you have or suspect
				any medical
				problems.
	Consistent error	Operating		Product Design-
	messages (“Err”)	temperature		Operating temperature is
		is not within the		60.8˚F (16°C) to 104˚F (40°C).
		permissible range for
		measurement.
	Low battery warning	Battery power		Replace battery (see “Inserting
		is low.		and Replacing Batteries”).
	Low battery warning	Battery power is		Replace battery
	with “Lo” symbol	too low for the		immediately (see “Inserting and
		thermometer to		Replacing Batteries”).
		function.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number	Model Number TE-101
Power Source	DC 3 Volt (lithium battery CR2032)
Battery Life	1,700 Measurements in day mode or
	700 Measurements in night mode.
Sensor	Thermopile
Temperature Indication	In 4 digits, every 0.1˚F or ˚C
	+/- 0.4˚F/0.2°C between 96.8˚F -102.2˚F
Accuracy	(36.0°C - 39.0°C)
	+/- 0.5˚F/0.3°C less than 96.8˚F (36.0°C) or
	greater than 102.2˚F (39.0°C)
Measurement Range	50˚F - 122˚F (10˚C - 50˚C)
Weight	0.10 lbs (with battery)
Operating Temperature	60.8˚F - 104˚F (16˚C - 40˚C)
Operating Humidity	Relative humidity up to 95%
	(non-condensing)
Storage Temperature	-4˚F - 122˚F (-20˚C - 50˚C)
Storage Humidity	Relative humidity up to 95%
	(non-condensing)
Contents	Ear Thermometer & Battery, Storage Case,
	Instruction Manual

NOTE: These specifications are subject to change without notice. This ear thermometer meets requirements established in ASTM Standard E1965-98.

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