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Page 4 - the thermometer on or near children and disabled persons.; How does Braun ThermoScan work?

English The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for accurate, safe and fast human body temperature measurements in the ear. The shape of the thermometer prevents it from being inserted too far into the ear canal to damagethe eardrum. However, as with any thermometer, proper tec...

Page 5 - Body temperature; Normal body temperature is a range. The following table; Normal ThermoScan temperature ranges; ThermoScan

• Axillary temperatures reflect skin temperature which may not indicate core body temperature. • Oral temperatures are influenced by drinking, eating and breathing through the mouth. • Rectal temperatures often lag behind changes in core body temperature and there is a risk of cross-contamination. B...

Page 8 - Temperature taking hints; • The right ear reading may differ from the reading taken at the left

Temperature taking hints • The right ear reading may differ from the reading taken at the left ear. Therefore, always take the temperature in the same ear. • The ear must be free from obstructions or excess earwax build- up to take an accurate reading. • External factors may influence ear temperatur...

Page 9 - Memory mode; Memory clear; /mem button to return to the ready symbol; LCD light; For easy nighttime reading.

Memory mode The last temperature taken before the thermo-meter powers down is stored in memory. To enterthe memory mode, press the /mem button. Even in memory mode, a new temperature can betaken provided that the ready symbol is shown. IRT 3020 The last stored temperature is displayed alongwith the ...

Page 10 - Changing the temperature scale; • Press the /mem button and keep it pressed. Then press and; Changing the lens filter

Changing the temperature scale This thermometer is shipped with the Fahrenheit temperaturescale activated. If you wish to switch to Celsius (°C), proceed asfollows: • Turn on the thermometer. (If it is already turned on, make sure it is not in memory mode.) • Press the /mem button and keep it presse...

Page 11 - • If you have accidentally placed the thermometer in your ear with-; Care and cleaning; • After cleaning, allow at least 45 minutes drying time before reat-; Replacing the batteries; appears on the display.

carrying Braun ThermoScan thermometers or at Braun ServiceCenters. • If you have accidentally placed the thermometer in your ear with- out a lens filter in place, be sure and clean the probe (see «Care and cleaning» and then apply a clean lens filter. Care and cleaning The probe tip is the most deli...

Page 12 - Troubleshooting; Error message

Troubleshooting Error message Situation Solution No lens filter is attached. Attach new, clean lens filter No lens filter is attached Make sure probe tip is clean; and activation button was refer to section «Care and cleaning» pressed while probe was in if necessary. the ear. Attach new, clean lens ...

Page 15 - Product specifications; Displayed temperature range; Accuracy for patient temperature range; Maximum Laboratory Error; Long term storage ranges

Product specifications Displayed temperature range 93.2 °F -108 °F (34 °C - 42.2 °C) Operating ambient temperature range 50 °F -104 °F (10 °C - 40 °C) Display resolution 0.1 °F or °C Accuracy for patient temperature range Maximum Laboratory Error 96.8 °F -102.2 °F (36 °C - 39 °C): ± 0.4 °F ± 0.2 °C ...

Page 16 - Service; Shipping address varies by country.; Limited three year warranty

Service The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has a limited three year warranty. Should service be required during or after the warrantyperiod, you must call Braun ThermoScan’s Customer ServiceDepartment at 1-800-327-7226 to obtain a return authorizationnumber and shipping address. Repackage the thermome...