Braun FHT 1000 User Manual

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Forehead

thermometer

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FHT 1000

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Protective scanner cap

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Scanner

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Battery door

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LCD display
Temperature button

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Power button

Thank you for purchasing the Braun Forehead thermometer (FHT1000). The
Forehead thermometer is a high quality product incorporating the latest technology
and tested in accordance with international standards. With its unique technology,
the Forehead thermometer can provide a stable, heat-interference-free reading with
each measurement. The instrument performs a self-test every time it is switched on
to always guarantee the accuracy of measurements. The Forehead thermometer is
indicated for intermittent measurement and monitoring of temperature for people of
all ages. It is intended for household use only.

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep
the instructions and the thermometer in a safe place.

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Keep out of reach of children under 12 years.

Never use the thermometer for purposes other than those it has been intended
for. Please follow the general safety precautions when using on children.

Never immerse the Forehead thermometer into water or other liquids (not
waterproof). For cleaning and disinfecting please follow the instructions in the
“Care and cleaning” section.

Keep the instrument away from direct exposure to the sun and keep it in a dust­free, dry area at a temperature between 60.8°- 104°F.

Do not use the thermometer if there are signs of damage on the measuring
sensor or on the instrument itself. If damaged, do not attempt to repair

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the instrument! Please contact our Consumer Relations Department at:
1-800-327-7226.

This Forehead 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.

Please consult your doctor 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.

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Temperature elevation may signal a serious illness, especially in adults who are

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old, frail, have a weakened immune system, or neonates and infants. Please
seek professional advice immediately when there is a temperature elevation and
if you are taking temperature for whom are:

• Neonates and infants under 3 months

• Over 60 years of age

• Having diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive,
cancer chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy)

• Bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from
surgery)

• A transplant patient (e.g., liver, heart, lung, kidney)

Fever may be blunted or even absent in elderly patients.

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.

This thermometer is not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational
age babies. This thermometer is not intended to interpret hypothermic
temperatures. Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.

Do not modify this equipment without authorization of manufacturer.

Why use the Braun Forehead thermometer?

Measurement in under 3 seconds

The innovative infrared technology allows measurement of
forehead temperature in under 3 seconds.

Accurate and reliable

Due to advanced technology, the Forehead thermometer
captures the heat naturally given off by the forehead to calculate
oral equivalent temperature.

Easy to use

The Forehead thermometer is non-invasive. A measurement
can be taken even while a child is sleeping.

Design is easy to hold and use.
The Forehead thermometer is less threatening to a child than a

rectal thermometer and easier to use than other methods.

Safe and hygienic

Helps minimize spreading of germs.
Completely safe for use on children and adults.

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

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Auto-Display memory

The last reading is automatically displayed for 2 seconds when the unit is
switched ON.

How the Braun Forehead thermometer works

The Forehead thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the skin
above the eyebrow area and the surrounding tissue. Temperature readings
obtained by scanning the temple area will provide the greatest accuracy.

The Forehead thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be safe and
accurate when used in accordance with its operating instruction manual.

Normal temperature is a range. The range of normal also varies from person to
person and fluctuates throughout the day. It is therefore important to determine
your normal temperature range. A person’s normal temperature range tends to
decrease with age.

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The best way to determine your normal temperature range is to use the
thermometer when feeling well. Record readings twice a day (early morning and
late afternoon). Take the average of the two temperatures to calculate normal oral
equivalent temperature.

A child’s normal temperature can be as high as 99.9°F or as low as 97.0°F.
Remeasure with a standard digital thermometer for confirmation, especially on
infants.

Fever Guidance feature

Fever Guidance helps you to better understand the meaning of your child’s
temperature with the color indicated on the display. The screen displays green if
no fever, yellow when the temperature is slightly elevated and a red alert for fever.

How to use your Braun Forehead thermometer

First time use

Insert 2 AAA batteries (see page 11 for instructions).
Remove 98.6 °F label from display.

Power on

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Press and release the power button once.
Backlight will come on and the warm up
sequence starts.

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Color range

Green

Yellow

Red

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Reading

96.4 - 99.4 °F
(35.8 - 37.4 °C)

>99.4 - 101.3 °F
(>37.4 - 38.5 °C)

>101.3 - 108.0 °F
(>38.5 - 42.2 °C)

Meaning

Acceptable

Elevated

Possible high fever

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When device displays STEADY “00” on the
screen, it’s ready to take a measurement.

Position

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Position the thermometer on the forehead, just
above the eyebrow. Be sure to hold the
thermometer flush against the forehead. If the
eyebrow area is covered with hair, sweat or dirt,
please clean the area beforehand to improve the
reading accuracy.

NOTE: Always remove the protective scanner
cap before taking a temperature reading.

Take temperature

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Press the “Temperature button” and slowly
swipe diagonally down the forehead to the
temple and then back. Be sure to hold the
thermometer flush against the forehead while
you swipe.

When the temperature button is pressed a
dashed line will appear on the screen and a soft
beeping is heard to let you know the
thermometer is working. Do not remove the
thermometer from the forehead until you hear
the long, 2-second confirmation beep.

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