STANLEY FMHT0-77422 IR Thermometer Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Stanley
Table of Contents
STANLEY FMHT0-77422 IR Thermometer
The Stanley IR Thermometer FMHT0-77422 is a handheld device that allows you to measure temperature from a distance. It is designed for both personal and professional use and is suitable for a variety of applications including automotive, electrical, HVAC, and industrial.
Product User Safety
The Stanley IR Thermometer FMHT0-77422 comes with safety guidelines that should be followed to avoid any personal injury or property damage. The guidelines include:
- DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
- WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
- NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Product Usage Instructions
To use the Stanley IR Thermometer FMHT0-77422, follow these steps:
Battery Replacement
If the battery symbol appears on the display, it means that the battery is low and needs to be replaced. Follow these steps to replace the battery:
- Wait until the thermometer turns off automatically.
- Open the battery cover by gently pressing in at the locations shown in Figure B.
- Replace the battery with a 9V battery (6F22 or equivalent), ensuring polarity is correct.
- Close the battery door.
Measuring Temperature
To measure temperature using the Stanley IR Thermometer FMHT0-77422, follow these steps:
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Aim the thermometer at the object whose temperature you want to
measure. -
Press the trigger. The temperature will be displayed on the
screen.
User Safety
When using the Stanley IR Thermometer FMHT0-77422, it is important to follow these safety guidelines:
- Do not disassemble or modify the laser level. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Serious eye injury could result.
- Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures, other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
- Do not use the thermometer in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. This tool may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
- Do not allow unqualified personnel to service or maintain the thermometer. This may result in injury.
- Do not look directly at the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.
- Do not allow anyone to intentionally or unintentionally stare into the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.
- Avoid reflecting the laser beam toward anyone’s eyes. Serious eye injury could result.
- Do not use the thermometer on humans or animals. The temperature reading may be lower than the actual temperature of that object. Heat injury may result.
- Protect the laser from exposure to water, direct sunlight, and high temperatures.
If you have any questions or comments about this or any Stanley tool, go to http://www.2helpU.com.
Laser Information
The FMHT0-77422 Infrared Thermometer is a Class 2 laser product that can be used to measure the surface temperature of an object or find thermal leaks along walls, molding, duct work and more. This Thermometer is a hand-held, professional, non-contact Infrared Thermometer that is easy to use, highly accurate and includes the following features.
- Precise non-contact measurements
- High distance to target ratio (20:1)
- Wide measurement range from -50°C to 1350°C (-58°F to 2462°F)
- Switchable from °C to °F
- Built-in laser pointer
- Automatic data hold
- Adjustable Emissivity from 0.1 to 1.0
- MAX, MIN, DIF, AVG temperature displays
- Backlit display
- Resolution < 1000°C/°F: 0.1°C/0.1°F > 1000°C/°F: 1°C/1°F
- High and low alarm
- Automatic power-off
- Durable construction
USER SAFETY
Safety Guidelines
- The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
- DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
- WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
- NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. if you have any questions or comments about this or any stanley tool, go to http://www.2helpU.com.
- WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions in this manual may result in serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Laser Radiation Exposure. Do not disassemble or modify the laser
level. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Serious eye injury could
result.
WARNING: Hazardous Radiation. Use of controls or adjustments, or
performance of procedures, other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
The label on your laser may include the following symbols.
- Do not operate the laser in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. This tool may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
- Store an idle laser out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Lasers are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- Tool service MUST be performed by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in injury. To locate your nearest Stanley service centre go to http://www.2helpU.com.
- Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit to view the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.
- Do not place the laser in a position which may cause anyone to intentionally or unintentionally stare into the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.
- Do not position the laser near a reflective surface which may reflect the laser beam toward anyone’s eyes. Serious eye injury could result.
- Turn the laser off when it is not in use. Leaving the laser on increases the risk of staring into the laser beam.
- Do not modify the laser in any way. Modifying the tool may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
- Do not operate the laser around children or allow children to operate the laser. Serious eye injury may result.
- Do not remove or deface warning labels. If labels are removed, the user or others may inadvertently expose themselves to radiation.
- Before use, verify the thermometer’s operation by measuring a known temperature.
- Do not direct the laser beam toward aircraft or moving vehicles. Serious eye injury may result.
- Do not splash or immerse the unit in water.
- The measurement result of an object with high emissivity may be lower than the actual temperature of that object. Heat injury may result.
CAUTION: The laser should be protected against the following:
- Electro magnetic fields (created by arc welders, induction heaters and similar items.)
- Thermal shock caused by large or sudden ambient temperature changes. For best accuracy allow 30 minutes for the thermometer to stabilize the temperature before use.
- Do not leave the laser on or near objects of high temperature.
Personal Safety
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the laser. Do not use the laser when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the laser may result in serious personal injury.
- Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Depending on the work conditions, wearing protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, and hearing protection will reduce personal injury.
Tool Use and Care
- Do not use the laser if it will not turn on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
Battery Safety
WARNING: Batteries can explode, or leak, and can cause injury or fire. To reduce this risk:
- Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the battery label and package.
- Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –), as marked on the battery and the equipment.
- Do not short battery terminals.
- Do not charge disposable batteries.
- Remove dead batteries immediately and dispose of per local codes.
- Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
- Keep batteries out of reach of children.
- Remove batteries when the device is not in use.
Battery Replacement
Open the battery cover 10 by gently pressing in at the locations 23 shown in Figure B. Connect the 9V battery 24 (6F22 or equivalent), ensuring polarity. Close battery door. When the symbol appears, the battery is low and should be replaced. Wait until the thermometer turns off automatically. Open the battery cover 10 by gently pressing in at the locations 23 shown in Figure B. Replace battery with 9V battery 24 (6F22 or equivalent), ensuring polarity is correct. Close battery door.
COMPONENTS
Thermometer
- Button
- Button
- Button
- MODE Button
- Built-in 1/4-20 Nut
- Handle
- LCD Display
- IR Sensor
- Measurement Trigger
- Battery Cover
- Laser Pointer
- NOTE: The thermometer can be attached to a suitable support with a 1/4-20 bolt using the thermometer’s built-in 1/4-20 nut 5 .
- LCD Instruction
- MAin DISPlAY shows the present reading or last reading.
- DATA HOlD indicator appears when the reading on the main display is locked.
- MEASUREMENT INDiCATOR appears and flashes when the thermometer is taking measurements.
- EMISSIVITY DISPLAY shows the present emissivity setting value.
- TIP: The symbol means Emissivity.
- BACKLIGHT INDICATOR appears when the backlight function is active.
- TEMPERATURE UNIT applies to both the main display and the bottom display.
- SYMBOlS used to indicate the kind of value being displayed on the bottom display. EXAMPlE: If the symbol “ MAX “ appears, the value on the bottom display is the maximum value.
- BOTTOM DisPlAY used to display maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN), difference (DIF), average (AVG), high alarm value (HAL) and low alarm value (LAL).
- HI is the high alarm icon, and lOW is low alarm icon.
- lOW BATTERY INDICATOR : Replace the battery immediately when the low battery indicator appears.
- LASER FUNCTION INDICATOR appears when the laser function is enabled. When this indicator appears, the laser pointer will emit a laser beam when the trigger is pulled.
Button Instructions
- Button
- Used to change temperature units from Celsius to Fahrenheit value(s).
- When setting emissivity ( ), high alarm value (HAL), or low alarm value (LAL), press this button to increase the value to be set
- Button
- Press this button to turn on or off the backlight.
- To enable or disable the laser function, press button while pulling and holding the trigger. When the laser function is enabled, the symbol appears.
- Button
- Used to change temperature units from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
- When setting emissivity ( ), high alarm value (HAL), or low alarm value (LAL), press this button to decrease the value to be set.
- MODE Button
- Each time you pull the trigger (for > 1 sec) to take measurements, the thermometer records the maximum (MAX), minimum (MIN), the differential (DIF) between the maximum and the minimum, and the average (AVG) of all readings taken during this pull. These data are stored in memory and can be recalled with the MODE button until you pull the trigger (> 1 sec) once more. When you pull the trigger (> 1 sec) once more, all these data will be erased from memory and the thermometer will start a new recording.
- When you pull and hold the trigger, the reading on the main display will update every second with the temperature of the target surface, and when you release the trigger, the last reading is locked until you take new measurement or the thermometer turns off automatically.
- You can press the MODE button to display the maximum (MAX), average (AVG), minimum (MIN), difference (DIF), low alarm value (LAL) and high alarm value (HAL) sequentially on the bottom display. The process is illustrated in Figure A.
- NOTE: To read value correctly, please observe the bottom display carefully to see whether the negative sign „-” and the decimal point appear.
- After you disconnect the battery from the thermometer for a while, all the settings will be restored to default values and all the recorded measurement data will be erased from memory.
HOW TO SET THE THERMOMETER
Setting the High Alarm and Low Alarm
- After the thermometer has been turned on, press and hold down the MODE button until the symbol flashes, then release the button.
- Press the MODE button until lAl appears and flashes, now the present low alarm value is shown on the bottom display.
- Press the button to decrease or the button to increase the low alarm value.
- NOTE: Press and hold down the or button for fast adjustment.
- After setting the low alarm value, press the MODE button. HAL flashes and the high alarm value is shown on the bottom display. Use the same method of Step 3 to adjust the high alarm value.
- If the temperature of target surface reaches or is lower than the low alarm value, icon will appear and flash and the builtin buzzer will beep and the LCD will momentarily turn blue when you press and hold the trigger. If the temperature of target surface reaches or is higher than the high alarm value, icon will appear and flash and the buzzer will beep and the LCD will momentarily turn red when you press and hold the trigger.
- At any time, you can press and hold down the MODE button to exit setting mode.
NOTE
- Alarm accuracy is ± 1°C (or ± 2 °F).
- The low and high alarm values can be set only within the thermometer’s measurement range.
- The high alarm value must be higher than the low alarm value.
Emissivity/ Setting Emissivity
Emissivity describes the energy-emitting characteristics of materials. Most (90% of typical applications) organic materials or non-shiny surfaces have an emissivity of 0.95 in the default setting. Inaccurate readings will result from measuring shiny or polished metal surfaces. To compensate, cover the surface to be measured with masking tape or flat paint. Allow the tape or paint to reach the same temperature as the surface it is covering. Then measure the temperature of the covered surface.
Substance | Emissivity | Substance | Emissivity |
---|---|---|---|
Asphalt | 0.90 – 0.98 | Brick | 0.93 – 0.96 |
Concrete | 0.94 | Cloth (black) | 0.98 |
Cement | 0.96 | Human skin | 0.98 |
Sand | 0.90 | Lather | 0.75 – 0.80 |
Earth | 0.92 – 0.96 | Charcoal (powder) | 0.96 |
Water | 0.92 – 0.96 | Lacquer | 0.80 – 0.95 |
Ice | 0.96 – 0.98 | Lacquer (matt) | 0.97 |
Snow | 0.83 | Rubber (black) | 0.94 |
Glass | 0.90 – 0.95 | Plastic | 0.85 – 0.95 |
Ceramic | 0.90 – 0.94 | Timber | 0.90 |
Marble | 0.94 | Paper | 0.70 – 0.94 |
Plaster | 0.80 – 0.90 | Textiles | 0.90 |
Mortar | 0.89 – 0.91 |
You can adjust the thermometer’s emissivity setting value so it can match the type of surface to be measured.
How to Set Emissivity
- When the thermometer is on, press and hold down the MODE button until the symbol flashes, then release the button.
- Press the button to decrease or the button to increase the emissivity setting value.
- When you finish emissivity setting, press and hold down the MODE button until the symbol stops flashing. The thermometer returns to normal operation.
Basic Measurement Procedure
- Hold the thermometer by its handle, and point it toward the surface to be measured.
- Pull and hold the trigger for at least 1 sec to turn on the thermometer and take measurement. Reading will be displayed on the main display.
- NOTE: Each time the trigger is pulled, the pull must last at least 1 sec. The laser pointer (26, Figure F) is for reference only.
- During measurement, the symbol SCAN will flash on the main display, and when the trigger is released, the measurement stops and the symbol HOLD appears indicating that the last reading is locked.
- The thermometer will turn off automatically after about 50 seconds if the trigger or no buttons are pressed.
NOTE
- Make sure the target surface is larger than the thermometer’s spot size. The smaller the target surface, the closer you should be to it (Refer to Field Of View section). When accuracy is critical, make sure the target is at least twice as large as the spot size.
- To find a hot or cold spot, aim the thermometer outside the desired area 25 . Press and hold the trigger, slowly scan back and forth across the area until you locate the hot or cold spot. Refer to Figure C.
Measurement Considerations
- Laser beam is mainly used to locate far objects. To save battery power, disable the laser function when measuring near objects.
- The thermometer can not measure through transparent surfaces such as glass. It will measure the surface temperature of the glass instead.
- Steam, dust, smoke, etc., can prevent accurate measurement by interfering with the energy emitted from the target.
MAINTENANCE
To Clean the Lens
- Blow off loose dust and dirt with compressed air. Carefully wipe the surface with a moist cotton swab. Don’t use abrasive or solvent.
To Clean the Thermometer Housing
- Use soap and water on a damp soft cloth. Don’t use abrasives or solvent.
NOTE: Do not immerse the thermometer in water, and do not let any liquid enter the case.
Specifications
- Temperature Range: -50°C to 1350°C (-58°F to 2462°F)
Accuracy
Range | **Accuracy*** | |
---|---|---|
Celsius | -50 °C to – 20 °C | ± 5 °C |
-20°C to 200 °C | ± (1.5% of reading + 2 °C) | |
200 °C to 538 °C | ± (2.0% of reading + 2 °C) | |
538 °C to 1350 °C | ± (3.0% of reading + 5 °C) | |
Fahrenheit | -58 °F to -4 °F | ± 9°F |
-4 °F to 392 °F | ± (1.5% of reading + 3.6 °F) | |
392 °F to 1000 °F | ± (2.0% of reading + 3.6 °F) | |
1000 °F to 2462 °F | ± (3.0% of reading + 9 °F) |
Accuracy specification assumes that the ambient operating temperature is 18 °C to 28 °C (64 °F – 82 °F) and the operating relative humidity is less than 80%.
Field of View
The farther the thermometer is from a target, the larger the target area will be, this is known as the distance to spot (D:S=20:1) ratio. For example: at a distance of 508 mm the spot will be 25.4 mm in diameter. The thermometer will display the average temperature across the target area.
- DISTANCE: SPOT = 90% Energy
- DISTANCE: SPOT ratio 20:1
_ NOTE: _For best accuracy make sure the object to be measured is larger then the thermometer’s spot size.
The thermometer has a visible red laser point 26 in the centre of eight outer dots. The red laser point shows the approximate location where the temperature is being measured. The outer dot pattern will become larger with distance. Figure E shows the laser point and outer dots near, Figure F shows the laser point and outer dots farther away.
NOTE: The laser point is only an approximate location, it is not an exact location.
WARRANTY CARD
- Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Stanley FATMAX product and thank you for your choice.
- When purchasing the product, request a check of its completeness and serviceability in your presence, the operating instructions and a completed warranty card in Ukrainian. The warranty card must include: model, date of sale, serial number number, date of manufacture of the instrument; name, seal and signature of the trade organization. If you don’t have it filled out correctly warranty card, as well as in case of inconsistency of the data specified in it, we will be forced to reject your claims regarding quality of this product.
- To avoid misunderstandings, we urge you to carefully read the instructions before starting work with the product its exploitation. The legal basis of the actual warranty conditions is the current legislation. The warranty period for this product is 36 months from the date of sale. In case of elimination of defects of the product, the warranty period is extended for its period stay under repair. The service life of the product is 5 years from the date of sale.
- In the event of any problems during the operation of the product, we recommend that you contact authorized service centers only Stanley FATMAX centers, the addresses and telephone numbers of which you can find in the warranty card, on the website www.2helpU.com or find out at shop Our service stations are not only qualified repairs, but also a wide range of spare parts and accessories.
- The manufacturer recommends periodic inspection and maintenance of the product at authorized service centers.
- Our warranty obligations apply only to malfunctions detected during the warranty period and caused by defects production and \ or materials.
- 7. Warranty conditions do not apply to product malfunctions that occurred as a result of:
- Non-observance by the user of the product operating instructions, improper use of the product, improper storage, use of accessories, consumables and spare parts that are not provided by the manufacturer.
- Mechanical damage (chips, cracks and destruction) of internal and external parts of the product, main and auxiliary handles, network cable caused by external impact or any other impact.
- Getting foreign objects, materials or substances that are not there get into the ventilation holes and get inside the product waste that accompanies the use of the product as intended, such as: shavings, sawdust, sand, etc.
- The effect on the product of adverse atmospheric and other external factors, such as rain, snow, high humidity, heating, aggressive environments, inconsistency of the power grid parameters specified on the tool.
- Natural disaster. Damage or loss of the product due to unforeseen disasters, natural phenomena, including due to force majeure (fire, lightning, flood and other natural phenomena), as well as due to voltage drops in power grid and other reasons beyond the manufacturer’s control.
- Warranty conditions do not apply:
- For tools that were opened, repaired or modified outside of an authorized service center.
- For parts, assemblies and materials with signs of natural wear, such as: drive belts and wheels, carbon brushes, grease, bearings, gear clutches, rubber seals, oil seals, guide rollers, couplings, switches, strikers, pushers, trunks, etc.
- For interchangeable parts: cartridges, collets, clamping nuts and flanges, filters, knives, grinding soles, chains, sprockets, dust tires, protective covers, saws, abrasives, saw and abrasive discs, cutters, drills, drills, etc.
- On malfunctions that occurred as a result of tool overload (both mechanical and electrical), which caused simultaneous failure of two or more parts and assemblies, such as: rotor and stator, both stator windings, driven and driving gears gearbox or other components and parts. Unconditional signs of product overload include, among others: the appearance of colors variability, deformation or melting of parts and components of the product, darkening or charring of the insulation of the electric motor wires under under the influence of high temperature.
The product was received in good condition, without visible damage, fully assembled, checked in my presence, claims regarding the quality of the product I do not have. I have read and agree to the terms of warranty service.
P. I. B. and owner’s signature ………………………
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