Welch Allyn SureTemp 679 Instruction Manual Page 1

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OPERATION1. Withdraw the probe from the storage chan-nel and observe a thermometer display testfollowed by an audible tone and a displayof the probe t

93. During the temperature measurement cycle,“walking” segments will appear on thedisplay indicating measurement is in pro-cess.4. When the final temp

10TAKING AXILLARY TEMPERATURES(PATIENTS UNDER 4 YEARS)BLUE CAPPED PROBEAxillary temperature in children ages’ birth through three years can be takenw

11rate readings.7. Place the arm snugly at the patient’s side. Hold the arm in this positionwithout movement of the arm or probe during the measuremen

12the storage channel to clear the display and reset the thermometer to Normalmode in preparation for another temperature.TAKING RECTAL TEMPERATURES -

13maintenance. Refer to the 679 SureTempTechnical Service Manual for detailedinformation on security settings,sterilization, and calibration verifica

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Thank you for purchasing the Welch Allyn Model 679 SureTemp®thermometer. The operating and maintenance instructions found inthis manual should be fol

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION ... 2SAFETY & WARNINGS ...

INTRODUCTIONThe Welch Allyn 679 SureTemp is a portable thermistor thermometer tobe used for measuring patient temperatures ranging from 84°F to 108°F(

3• Do not use the thermometer if you notice any signs of damage to theprobe or instrument. Contact our Customer Service Department forimmediate assis

4WALL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONSThe optional wall mount bracket should be mounted approximately 48 inchesfrom the floor. This allows the end user of avera

CHANGING PROBES• Depress the latch and unplug the probe connector from the thermometer.• Remove the probe from the storage channel.• Repeat steps 1 th

Mode TableDISPLAY INDICATORSInstrument Malfunction: This icon is displayed if the unit is notfunctioning properly. Contact the Welch Allyn Customer

or Rectal Probe: This icon is displayed to show that the rectal modehas been selected.Walking Segments: This will be displayed when the thermomete