Braun 6026 User Manual

IRT 2000 KURTZ DESIGN 28.01.05

ThermoScan

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IRT 3020 CO

Type 6026

IRT 2000 KURTZ DESIGN 11.01.06

ThermoScan

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Manufactured by: Braun GmbH Frankfurter Str. 145 61476 Kronberg / Germany

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ThermoScan

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The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for accurate, safe and fast temperature measurements in the ear. The shape of the thermometer probe prevents it from being inserted too far into the ear canal which can hurt the eardrum.

However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is critical to obtaining accurate temperatures. Therefore, read the use instructions carefully and thoroughly.

Important

• The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 10 – 40 °C (50 – 104 °F).

• Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below –20 °C / –4 °F or over 50 °C / 122 °F) or excessive humidity (> 95 % RH).

• This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun ThermoScan Lens Filters. Other lens filters can lead to inaccuracy.

• To avoid inaccurate measurements always use this thermometer with a new, clean lens filter.

• If the thermometer is accidentally used without a lens filter, clean the lens after use (see «Care and cleaning»).

• Keep lens filters out of reach of children.

• This thermometer is intended for household use only.

• Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.

Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. The following table shows that this normal range also varies by site. Therefore, measurements from different sites should not be directly compared.

Normal temperature ranges of different sites in the body:

: 34.7 – 37.3 °C 94.5 – 99.1 °F

Axillary Oral1: 35.5 – 37.5 °C 95.9 – 99.5 °F Rectal1: 36.6 – 38.0 °C 97.9 – 100.4 °F ThermoScan

• A person’s normal temperature range tends to decrease with age. The following table shows normal ThermoScan ranges by age.

Normal ThermoScan ranges by age2:

0 – 2 years 36.4 – 38.0 °C 97.5 – 100.4 °F 3 – 10 years 36.1 – 37.8 °C 97.0 – 100.0 °F 11 – 65 years 35.9 – 37.6 °C 96.6 – 99.7 °F > 65 years 35.8 – 37.5 °C 96.4 – 99.5 °F

Everyone has their own normal temperature range, and this range also varies throughout the day. It is easy to determine normal temperature range using the Braun ThermoScan. Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy family members to determine your normal temperature ranges.

Note: When consulting your physician, communicate that the ThermoScan temperature is a temperature measured in the ear and if possible, quote the individual’s normal ThermoScan temperature range as an additional reference.

: 35.8 – 38.0 °C 96.4 – 100.4 °F

1. Chamberlain, J.M., Terndrup, T.E., New Light on Ear Thermometer

Readings, Contemporary Pediatrics, March 1994.

2. Chamberlain, J.M., et al., Determination of Normal Ear

Temperature with an Infrared Emission Detection Thermometer, Annals of Emergency Medicine, January 1995.

Product description

1 Protective cap 2 Lens filter 3 Probe 4 «start» button 5 Lens filter detector 6 Display 7 Battery door

How to use your Braun ThermoScan

1. To achieve accurate measurements, make sure a

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new, clean lens filter (2) is in place before each measure-

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ment.

2. To turn the thermometer on, push the «start» button (4).

During an internal selfcheck, the display shows all segments. Then the last temperature taken will be displayed together with «MEM».

As soon as this ready symbol appears, you can start the measuring process.

3. Perform an ear tug to straighten the ear canal. This gives the thermometer a clear view of the eardrum.

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An ear tug is best performed by using your free hand to grasp the outer edge of the top half of the ear. To take your own temperature, wrap your free hand around the back of your head and tug your ear from behind.

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Children under 1

Pull the ear straight back.

Children aged 1 year to

adult: Pull the ear up and back.

4. While tugging the ear, fit the probe (3) snugly into the ear canal, then push the «start» button (4). A short beep will signal the start of the measuring process.

After one second a longer beep will signal the end of the measuring process. The result is shown on the display (6).

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5. For the next measurement, remove the used lens filter and put on a new, clean lens filter. Clear the display by pushing the «start» button once. Fit the probe snugly into the ear canal, then push the «start» button.

The Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer turns off automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity.

Temperature taking hints

• A measurement taken in the right ear may differ from the measurement taken in 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 temperatures, including when an individual has: – been lying on one ear or the other – had their ears covered – been exposed to very hot or very cold

temperatures, or – been recently swimming or bathing. In these cases, remove the individual from the situation and wait 20 minutes prior to taking a temperature.

• If ear drops or other ear medications have been placed in the ear canal of one ear, take the temperature in the untreated ear.

Care and cleaning

The probe tip is the most delicate part of the thermometer. It has to be clean and intact to ensure accurate readings.

If the thermometer is accidentally used without a lens filter, clean the probe tip as follows: Very gently wipe the surface with a cotton swab or soft cloth moistened with alcohol.

Once the alcohol has dried completely, a new lens filter can be put on and a temperature measurement taken. If the probe tip is damaged, contact Braun.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the thermometer display and product exterior. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never submerge this thermometer in water or any other liquid.

Store the thermometer and lens filters in a dry location free from dust and contamination and away from direct sunlight.

Additional lens filters (LF 40) are available at most stores selling Braun ThermoScan.

Trouble-shooting

Situation Solution

No lens filter is attached.

Ambient temperature is not within the allowed operating range (

10 –40 °C or

50 –104 °F).

Attach new, clean lens filter.

Allow the thermometer to remain for 30 minutes in a room where the temperature is between 10 and 40 °C or 50 and 104 °F.

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