18 Welch Allyn SureTemp Plus
Maintenance
REPLACING THE BATTERIES
1. Remove the box of probe covers from the probe cover storage compartment on the
back of the unit.
2. Remove the probe and the probe well.
3. Press inward on the textured grips on each side of the assembly to remove the
battery door from the back of the unit.
4. Remove the three AA 1.5Vdc alkaline batteries and replace all three batteries with AA
1.5 Vdc alkaline batteries. Match the +/- polarity of each battery to the +/- symbols
inside the battery compartment.
5. Snap the probe cover storage assembly back into place.
6. Replace the probe and probe well.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Clean and disinfect on a routine basis according to each facility's policy or whenever
contamination occurs.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING THE THERMOMETER AND PROBE
Wipe the thermometer and probe with an appropriate health care low- or intermediate-
level cleaner/disinfecting wipe that incorporates either a 1:10 sodium hypochlorite (bleach)
solution or isopropyl alcohol as the active disinfection ingredient. Follow wipe
manufacturer's instructions for appropriate use, contact times and applicable warnings
and precautions.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING THE REMOVABLE PROBE WELL
• Remove the probe well from the unit. Unplug the latching probe connector to prevent
the device from consuming battery power while you are cleaning the probe well.
• Clean the inner surface of the probe well by swabbing the surface with a cloth
dampened with a 1:10 sodium hypochlorite (bleach) solution or isopropyl alcohol
WARNING Use size AA 1.5 Vdc alkaline batteries only. Use of any other
battery size or type could damage the thermometer and cause personal injury.
Caution Remove the batteries, if the instrument is not used for an extended
period of time, to avoid possible damage to the thermometer due to battery
leakage.
Caution DO NOT immerse or soak the thermometer or probe in any type of
fluid.
Caution DO NOT use steam, heat, or gas sterilization on the thermometer or
probe.
Caution DO NOT autoclave the thermometer or the probe.
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