Braun FHT 1000 User Manual

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Forehead

thermometer

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FHT 1000

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1Protective scanner cap

2Scanner

3Battery door

4LCD display

5Temperature button

6Power button

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	Thank you for purchasing the Braun Forehead thermometer (FHT1000). The	English
	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.

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 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 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.

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

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Why use the Braun Forehead thermometer?
Measurement in under 3 seconds
The innovative infrared technology allows measurement of
forehead temperature in under 3 seconds.		3 sec

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.

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.

	Color range	Reading	Meaning
	Green	96.4 - 99.4 °F	Acceptable
		(35.8 - 37.4 °C)
	Yellow	>99.4 - 101.3 °F	Elevated
		(>37.4 - 38.5 °C)
	Red	>101.3 - 108.0 °F	Possible high fever
		(>38.5 - 42.2 °C)

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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.

1 Power on

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

2 Ready

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

3 Position

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.

4Take temperature

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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