Braun IRT 6500, IRT 6020 User Manual

ThermoScan

Ear thermometer

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IRT 6020
IRT 6500
IRT 6510

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Français............................. 14

Español ............................. 26

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‘Braun’ is a registered trademark of Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Germany.
ThermoScan is a registered trademark of Kaz USA, Inc.

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Este producto es fabricado por Kaz, USA, Inc., bajo licencia de la marca registrada ‘Braun’.
‘Braun’ es una marca registrada de Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Alemania.
ThermoScan es una marca registrada de Kaz USA, Inc.

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Imported by / Importé par / Importado por
Kaz Canada, Inc.
510 Bronte St S.
Milton, Ontario L9T 2X6, Canada

Designed in Germany. Made in Mexico.
Conçu en Allemagne. Fabriqué au Mexique.
Diseñado en Alemania. Hecho en México.

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Product description

IRT 6020/6500 Series

Lens filter (Box of 20)

Probe tip

Probe

ExacTemp light

Lens filter ejector

Display

Power button

Start button

Battery door

Protective cap (IRT 6020 only)

Protective case (IRT 6500 only)

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 instructions carefully and thoroughly.

The Braun ThermoScan thermometer is intended for intermittent measurement and monitoring of human
body temperature for people of all ages. It is intended for household use only.

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

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Lens filter (Box of 20)

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Probe tip

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Probe

ExacTemp light

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Lens filter ejector

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Display

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Memory button

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Power button

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Start button

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Battery door

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Protective case

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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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• 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. in spite of absence of fever.

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• Please consult your doctor if the thermometer shows elevated temperature.

The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 50 – 104 °F (10 – 40 °C).
Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below –13 °F / –25 °C or over 131 °F / 55 °C)
or excessive humidity (> 95 % RH). This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun
ThermoScan lens filters (LF 40).

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

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

This thermometer is not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational age babies.
It is not intended to interpret hypothermic temperatures. Do not allow children under 12 years to take
their temperature unattended.

Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.

Parents/guardians should call the pediatrician upon noticing any unusual sign(s) or symptom(s). For example, a
child who exhibits irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, seizure, changes in appetite or activity, even in the
absence of fever, or who exhibits a low 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.

Temperature elevation may signal a serious illness, especially in neonates and infants, or in adults who are
old, frail, or have a weakened immune system. Please seek professional advice immediately when there is a
temperature elevation and if you are taking temperature on:

• Neonates and infants under 3 months (Consult your physician immediately if the temperature exceeds

99.4 °F or 37.4 °C).

• Patients over 60 years of age (Fever may be blunted or absent in older patients).

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

• Patients who are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from surgery)

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

This thermometer contains small parts that can be swallowed or produce a choking hazard to children.
Keep out of reach of children under 12 years.

Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. It varies by site of measurement, and it tends to
decrease with age. It also varies from person to person and fluctuates throughout the day.
Therefore, it is important to determine normal temperature ranges. This is easily done using
Braun ThermoScan. Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy family members
to determine the normal temperature range.

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

How does Braun ThermoScan work?

Braun ThermoScan measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and
surrounding tissues. To help avoid inaccurate temperature measurements, the probe
tip is warmed to a temperature close to that of the human body. When the Braun
ThermoScan is placed in the ear, it continuously monitors the infrared energy. The
measurement is finished and the result displayed when the thermometer detects
that an accurate temperature measurement has been taken.

Why measure in the ear?

The goal of thermometry is to measure core body temperature1 which is the
temperature of the vital organs. Ear temperatures accurately reflect core body
temperature2, since the eardrum shares blood supply with the temperature control
center in the brain3, the hypothalamus. Therefore, changes in body temperature
are reflected sooner in the ear than at other sites. Axillary temperatures measure
skin temperature and may not be a reliable indicator of core body temperature.
Oral temperatures are influenced by drinking, eating and mouth breathing. Rectal
temperatures often lag behind changes in core body temperature and there is a
risk of cross-contamination.

How to use your Braun ThermoScan

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Push the Power button .

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During an internal self-check, the display shows all
segments. Then the last temperature taken will be
displayed for 5 seconds.

The lens filter indicator will blink

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to signal one is needed.

To achieve accurate
measurements, make sure a
new, clean lens filter is in place
before each measurement.

Attach a new lens filter by
pushing the thermometer probe straight into the lens filter inside the box and then pulling out.

Note: The Braun ThermoScan will not work unless a lens filter is attached.

Remove the
thermometer
from the
protective
case.

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Remove
protective
cap.

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The thermometer is ready to take a temperature when the display looks like the images below.

1. Guyton A C, Textbook of medical physiology, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, p 919

2. Guyton A C, Textbook of medical physiology, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, p 754-5

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3. Netter H F, Atlas of Human Anatomy, Novartis Medical Education, East Hanover, NJ, 1997, pp 63, 95.

Fit the probe snuggly into the ear canal, then push

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and release the Start button .

ExacTemp light will pulse while temperature is in progress.

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The light will remain solid for 3 seconds to indicate that a
successful temperature reading has been achieved.

NOTE: If the probe has been properly inserted into the ear canal
during the measurement, a long beep will sound to signal the
completed measurement.

If the probe has NOT been constantly placed in a stable position in the
ear canal, a sequence of short beeps will sound, the ExacTemp light will
go out and the display will show an error message (POS = position error).

See «Errors and troubleshooting» section for more information

The confirmation beep indicates that an accurate

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temperature measurement has been taken. The
result is shown on the display.

Temperature taking hints

Always replace disposable lens filters to maintain accuracy and hygiene. The right ear measurement 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:

Factor Yes affects

Poor probe placement

Used lens filter

Dirty lens

In the cases below, wait 20 minutes prior to taking a temperature.

Factor Yes affects

Extreme hot and cold room temperature

Hearing aid

Lying on pillow

Use the untreated ear if ear drops or other ear medications have been placed in the ear canal.

Memory mode

The last temperature

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taken is stored in the
memory and will be
automatically displayed
for 5 seconds when it is
turned on again.

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For the next measurement, press Eject button to

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remove and discard used lens filter, and put on a new,
clean lens filter.

The Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer turns off
automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity.
The thermometer can also be turned off by
pressing the Power button .

The display will briefly flash OFF and it will go blank.

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This model stores the last

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To display the stored
measurement, the
thermometer must be
turned on.

Press the Mem button.

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The display shows the temperature, and when
releasing the Mem button, the stored temperature
for that memory number is displayed, together
with “M”.

Each time the Mem button is pushed, the stored

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reading and an M is displayed to indicate each
temperature measurement (eg. M2).

Memory mode is automatically exited by not
pressing the memory button for 5 seconds.

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Night light feature

This thermometer includes a convenient night light
to illuminate the display in a dim environment.

The light will turn on when you press any button. It
will stay on until the thermometer is inactive for up
to 15 seconds even after temperature is taken.

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Changing the temperature scale

If you wish to change the temperature scale of your thermometer:

Make sure the thermometer is turned off.

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Press and hold down the Power button . After about 3 seconds

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the display will show this sequence: ° C / SET / ° F / SET ...

Release the Power button when the desired temperature scale is shown.

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There will be a short beep to confirm the new setting, then the thermometer
is turned off automatically.

Calibration

The thermometer is initially calibrated at the time of manufacture. If this thermometer is used according to
the use instructions, periodic re-adjustment is not required. If at any time you question the accuracy of
temperature measurements, please contact Consumer Relations.

Manufacturing date is given by the LOT number located inside the battery compartment. The first three (3)
digits after LOT represent the Julian date that the product was manufactured and the next two (2) digits
represent the last two numbers of the calendar year the product was manufactured. The last identifiers are
the letters that represent the manufacturer.

An example: LOT 11614KTC, this product has been manufactured on the 116th day of the year 2014.

Errors and troubleshooting

Error Message

Situation

No lens filter is attached.

Solution

Attach new, clean lens filter.

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Care and cleaning

The probe tip is the most delicate part of the thermometer. It must be
clean and intact to ensure accurate readings. If the thermometer is ever
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. After the alcohol has completely dried out, you can put a new
lens filter on and take a temperature measurement.

If the probe tip is damaged, please contact Consumer Relations.

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

Replacing the batteries

The thermometer is supplied with two 1.5 V type AA (LR 06) batteries.
For best performance, we recommend Duracell® alkaline batteries.

Insert new batteries when the battery symbol appears on the display.

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Open the battery compartment. Remove the batteries and replace with new

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batteries, making sure the poles are in the right direction.

Snap battery door into place.

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To protect the environment, dispose of the product and empty batteries at
your retail store or at appropriate collection sites according to national or
local regulations.

The thermometer probe was not
positioned securely in the ear.
An accurate measurement
was not possible.

POS = position error

Ambient temperature is not within
the allowed operating range
(50 – 104 °F or 10 – 40 °C ).

Temperature taken is not within
typical human temperature range
(93.2 – 108 °F or 34 – 42.2 °C).

HI = too high

LO = too low

System error – self-check display flashes
continuously and will not be followed by
the ready beep and the ready symbol.

If error persists,

If error still persists,

Battery is low, but thermometer will
still operate correctly.

Battery is too low to take correct
temperature measurement.

Take care that the positioning of the
probe is correct and remains stable.

Replace lens filter and reposition.
Press Start button to begin a new
measurement.

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

Make sure the probe tip and lens are clean
and a new, clean lens filter is attached.
Make sure the thermometer is properly
inserted. Then, take a new temperature.

Wait 1 minute until the thermometer turns
off automatically, then turn on again.

... reset the thermometer by removing the
batteries and putting them back in.

… please contact Customer Service.

Insert new batteries.

Insert new batteries.

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