VICKS VNT200US No Touch 3-in-1 Thermometer Instruction Manual
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No Touch3-in-1 ThermometerVNT200US
Product Description
No Touch Thermometer
Instruction ManualThank you for purchasing the Vicks® No Touch Thermometer (VNT200). This thermometer is a high-quality product tested in accordance with international standards. The product can provide a stable, accurate reading with each measurement. The thermometer performs a self-test every time it is switched on, to always guarantee the accuracy of measurements.Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep the instructions and the thermometer in a safe place.
Indications for UseThe Vicks VNT200 No Touch Forehead Thermometer is a non-sterile, reusable, clinical thermometer intended for the intermittent determination of human body temperature in a “no-touch” mode, using the center of the forehead as the measurement site on people of all ages, in a home use environment.
Important Safety Instructions
Keep out of reach of children under 12 years.
NEVER use the thermometer for purposes other than those for which it has been intended. Please follow the general safety precautions when using on children.
NEVER immerse the thermometer into water or other liquids (not waterproof). For cleaning, please follow the instructions in the “Care and Cleaning” section.
DO NOT store this thermometer in temperature extremes below -25 °C or over 55 °C (below -13 °F or over 131 °F) or in excessive humidity (up to 95% noncondensing relative humidity).
Let the thermometer and individual being measured acclimate to the temperature of the room in which the measurement will be taken.
The thermometer needs to adjust to the room temperature for 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
The individual being measured should be indoors for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. External temperature can impact skin temperature.
DO NOT use the thermometer if there are signs of damage on the scanner or on the thermometer itself. If damaged, DO NOT attempt to repair the product.
NEVER insert a sharp object into the scanner area or any other open surface on the thermometer.
This thermometer consists of high-quality precision parts. DO NOT drop the instrument. Protect it from severe impact and shock. DO NOT twist the instrument or the measuring sensor.
This thermometer is intended for household use only.
Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.
Temperature elevation may signal a serious illness, especially in neonates and infants, or adults who are old, frail, or have a weakened immune system. Please seek professional advice immediately when there is a temperature elevation and if you are taking the temperature on:– Neonates and infants under 3 months (Consult your physician immediately if the temperature exceeds 37.4 °C [99.4 °F])– Individuals over 60 years of age (Fever may be blunted or absent in older patients)– Individuals having diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic immunosuppressanttreatment, splenectomy)– Individuals who are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, paraplegia, quadriplegia, surgical recovery)– A transplant recipient (e.g., liver, heart, lung, kidney)
This thermometer is not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational-age babies. Pre-term is defined as babies with a calendar age of less than 37 weeks. Small-for-gestational-age is defined as a baby born at 37 weeks or later, with a weight below the 10th percentile for babies of the same gestational age.
This thermometer is not intended to interpret hypothermic temperatures. If the device displays a temperature of 97.5 °F (36.4°C) or less with an LED backlight color green or white, and the individual is exhibiting atypical symptoms or behaviors, contact your physician or health care professional.
DO NOT allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
Please consult your physician if you see symptoms such as unexplained irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, changes in appetite or activity, seizure, muscle pain, shivering, stiff neck, pain when urinating, etc., even in the absence of fever.
Even in the absence of fever, those who exhibit a normal temperature may still need to receive medical attention. People who are on antibiotics, analgesics, or antipyretics should not be assessed solely on temperature readings to determine the severity of their illness.
DO NOT modify this equipment without the authorization of the manufacturer.
Product Description (see page 1)
(1) Power button
(4) Mode Button
(2) Scanner
(5) Memory Button
(3) LCD Screen
How does the Vicks No Touch work?The No Touch Thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the skin at the center of the forehead area. This captured energy is collected through the lens and converted to a body temperature value.
The No Touch Thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be safe and accurate when used in accordance with its operating instruction manual.
Temperature Guidance Feature¹
Temperature guidance helps you to better understand the meaning of your child’s temperature with the color indicated on the display. The screen displays GREEN for a normal temperature, YELLOW for an elevated temperature, and RED for a high temperature. 4 double beeps indicate temperatures above 37.4 °C (99.4 °F) to alert the user that the individual may have a temperature.
Color Range
Reading
Meaning
Green
35.8 – 37.4 °C (96.4 – 99.4 °F)
Normal
Yellow
>37.4 – 38.5 °C (>99.4 – 101.3 °F)
Elevated
Red
>38.5 °C (>101.3 °F)
High
NOTE: Backlight remains OFF when below temperature readings are registered:34°C ≤ T ≤ 35.7 °C (93.2°F ≤ T ≤ 96.3 °F)
Temperature Taking Hints
It is important to know each individual’s normal temperature when they are well. This is the only way to accurately diagnose a fever. Take multiple readings when healthy to determine normal temperature.
A child’s normal temperature can be as high as 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) or as low as 36.1 °C (97.0 °F). Be sure to note this unit reads 0.5 °C (0.9 °F) lower than a rectal digital measurement. The individual being measured and the thermometer should be in the same ambient temperature for 30 minutes.
ALWAYS hold the thermometer and the forehead steady when taking a reading.DO NOT move the thermometer until you hear the final beep. DO NOT take a measurement while or immediately after nursing a baby.Individuals should not drink, eat, or be physically active before/while taking the measurement. Remove hats and wait 30 minutes before taking a measurement.Before taking a measurement, remove dirt or hair from the forehead area. Wait 10 minutes after cleaning the forehead before taking a measurement.ALWAYS take the temperature exactly as directed. Temperature results may vary if positioned in the wrong location or wrong distance from the forehead.
How To Use The Vicks No Touch Thermometer For Human Temperature
Turn OnPress the POWER button to turn the device on. The device will be ready to take a measurement when 4 dashes appear on the LCD screenand the °F or °C symbol is displayed in the right top corner. “Body” will also be displayed in the left top corner.
PositionPosition thermometer 0.4-2 inches (1-5 cm) away from the center of the forehead, just between the eyebrows. If the eyebrow area is covered with hair, sweat or dirt, please clean the area beforehand to improve the reading accuracy. It is important to hold the thermometer and the forehead steady during measurement. The movement will impact the temperature reading.
Take TemperaturePress the POWER button to take a temperature measurement.
Read TemperatureOne long beep for normal temperature and 4 double beeps for elevated or high the temperature will be heard when the measurement is complete (unless you have the sound muted).The LCD backlight will illuminate green, yellow or red.To take another reading repeat steps 2-4.
To Turn OffTo conserve battery power, the unit will automatically shut down after 20 secondsof no use.
How To Use The Vicks No Touch For Food & Bath Temperatures
Select Surface Temperature SettingWith the device powered On, press the MODE button to switch from human to surface temperature. The screen will change from “body” to “surface temp” on the top of the LCD screen.
PositionPosition thermometer 0.4-2 inches (1-5 cm) away from food or bathwater. Ensure that you are aiming directly at the food or bathwater and not at the food container or walls of the bathtub. Ensure that the thermometer is not directly in the line of steam, as this can impact reading. DO NOT touch food or bath water with the thermometer.
Take TemperaturePress the POWER button to take a temperature measurement.
Read TemperatureA confirmation beep will be heard, indicating the measurement is complete. The temperature measurement will be displayed on the LCD screen.Note: The backlight will be green regardless of temperature measurement when in food/bath mode.
How To View Temperatures In Memory
Press the “MEMO” button to view previous temperatures. The previous 10 temperatures can be displayed on the LCD screen. The most recent temperature taken will be the first temperature displayed after pressing the “MEMO” button. To view the next most recent temperature taken, press the “MEMO” button again.
To clear the memory of previous temperatures, press and hold the “MEMO” button for 4 seconds.
Change From Fahrenheit To CelsiusPress and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds. The LCD screen will display the word “Unit” in the center of the screen and “°F” in the right top corner.
Press the MODE button to change from °F to °C and then the MEMO button to save the setting.
How To Turn Off Sound
After setting the Fahrenheit/Celsius setting the screen will then change to the Mute function. The display will show the speaker icon and the word “On.” Press the MODE button to change to “Off” to mute the sound. Press the MEMO button to save the selection.
Changing The Batteries
The No Touch thermometer comes with 2 AAA batteries.Replace with 2 new AAA batteries when the flashing battery symbol appears on the LCD screen. To change the batteries, slide open the battery cover and remove batteries. Replace the batteries being sure to align properly as indicated inside the battery compartment. Remove the batteries from the thermometer if it will not be used for an extended period of time to avoid damage to the product resulting from a leaking battery.
To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations.
Error Messages
Error Message
Situation
Solution
Individual or object being measured isabove the temperature range of the device,above 43 °C (109.4 °F) in the human bodytemperature mode or 100 °C (212 °F) insurface temperature mode.
Make sure there are no obstacles in front of the forehead or object being measured and ensure you are 0.4-2.0 inches from the foreheador object being measured. In addition, make sure the device is in the room for 15-20 minutes before taking a measurement. Lastly, wait 1 minute for every 2 measurements taken.
Individual or object being measured isbelow temperature range of device, below 34 °C (93.2 °F) in human body temperature mode or 0 °C (32 °F) in surface temperaturemode.
Make sure there are no obstacles in front of the forehead or object being measured andensure you are 0.4-2.0 inches from the forehead or object being measured. In addition, make sure the device is in the room for 15-20 minutesbefore taking a measurement. Lastly, wait 1 minute for every 2 measurements were taken.
Blank displayThe thermometer does not have power.
Please check if the batteries have been loaded correctly. Also, check the polarity (+) and (-) of batteries.Check to see if batteries are dead and need to bereplaced. Contact Consumer Relations if the thermometer still does not function.
Care and Cleaning
The thermometer should be cleaned between uses. Use an alcohol swab or a cotton swab moistened with alcohol (70% Isopropyl) to wipe the thermometer casing and measuring probe for 90 seconds. Wait 10 minutes, allowing the thermometer to air-dry, before taking a measurement. Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the thermometer. NEVER use abrasive cleaning agents, thinners, or benzene for cleaning, and NEVER immerse the thermometer in water or other cleaning liquids. NEVER insert a sharp object into the scanner area or any other open surface on the thermometer.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
You should first read all Instructions before attempting to use this product.A. This 1-year limited warranty applies to repair or replacement of products found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from commercial, abusive, unreasonable use or supplemental damage. Defects that are the result of normal wear and tear will not be considered manufacturing defects under this warranty. KAZ IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some jurisdictionsdo not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from the original date of purchase. B. At its option, Kaz will repair or replace this product if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship. C. This warranty does not cover damage resulting from any unauthorized attempts to repair or from any use not in accordance with the instruction manual.
Call us toll-free at 1-800-477-0457 or e-mail: [email protected].Please be sure to specify a model number.
NOTE: IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS FIRST OR SEE YOUR WARRANTY. DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE DEVICE HOUSING YOURSELF, DOING SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Product Specifications
Type:
No Touch Thermometer (VNT200)
Measuring range:
Body: 34.0 °C – 43.0 °C (93.2 °F – 109.4 °F) Object: 0 °C – 100.0 °C (32.0 °F – 212.0 °F)
Resolution:
0.1 °C (0.1 °F)
Laboratory Accuracy:
Body Mode:±0.2 °C for the range 35.0 °C – 42.0 °C(±0.4 °F for 95.0 °F – 107.6 °F)±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F) for the range outside35.0 °C – 42.0 °C (95.0 °F – 107.6 °F) Surface Mode: ±2.0 °C for the range 0.0 °C – 100.0 °C (±3.6 °F for 32.0 °F – 212.0 °F)
This thermometer displays a calculated oral equivalent estimate.
Display:
Liquid Crystal Display, 4 digits plus special icons
Acoustic:
Normal: Green backlight, One long beep for normal temperature Elevated or high temperature: Yellow or Red backlight, 4 double beeps Erase memory: one long beep
Operating temperature:
15 °C – 40 °C (59.0 °F to 104 °F)
Automatic Switch-off :
Approx. 20 seconds after any button is pressed
Weight:
85.6 g (with batteries), 63.0 g (w/o batteries)
Long term storage ranges
Storage/transport temperature:
-25 °C to 55 °C (-13 °F – 131 °F)
Humidity:
15–95% non-condensing
Battery:
(2) AAA Batteries – at least 1000
Measurements Pressure:
700-1060 hPa (0.7-1.06 atm)
This infrared thermometer meets requirements established in ASTM Standard E 1965-98 (for the thermometer system). Full responsibility for the conformance of the product to the standard is assumed by Kaz, USA, Inc., a Helen of Troy Company, Health & Home, 400 Donald Lynch Blvd., Suite 300, Marlborough, MA 01752.
ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements for the thermometer only in the display range of 36 °C to 39°C (96.8 °F to 102.2 °F) for infrared thermometers is ±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F), whereas, for mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is ±0.1 °C (±0.2 °F).
This device conforms to the following standards:
EN 60601-1:2014 – Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
ISO 80601-2-56:2017 – Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement
ASTM E1965-98:2016 – Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature
IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances – Requirement and tests
NOTE:DO NOT use this device in the presence of electromagnetic or other interference outside the normal range specified in IEC 60601-1-2:2014.
ISO 15223-1:2016 – Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements
EN 1041:2013 Information supplied by the manufacturer of medical devices
IEC 60601-1-11:2015 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance– Collateral standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment
To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations.
Keep out of reach of young children, the elderly, and pets.
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See Instruction of use.
Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and larger. Protected against water drops falling vertically when the device is tilted up to 15°.
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