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IRT 3020 IRT 3520 Type 6012 Type 6013 ThermoScan ® Thermo Scan / mem 6012136_IRT_3000_NA 28.10.2005 8:20 Uhr Seite 1[...]
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Internet: www .braun.com Manufactured by: Braun GmbH Frankfurter Str . 145 61476 Kronber g / Germany 6-012-136/00/X-05 USA Printed in Germany 6012136_IRT_3000_NA 28.10.2005 8:20 Uhr Seite 2[...]
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IRT 3020 8 12 12 13 13 b a ThermoScan 11 12 12 13 b a ThermoScan Thermo Scan / mem Thermo Scan / mem 11 IRT 3520 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 13 Configuration A Configuration B Configuration B Configuration A 6012136_IRT_3000_NA 28.10.2005 8:20 Uhr Seite 3[...]
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English The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for accurate, safe and fast human body temperature measur ements in the ear . The shape of the thermometer prevents it fr om being inserted too far into the ear canal to damage the eardrum. However , as with any thermometer , proper technique is critical to obtaining accurate tem[...]
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• Axillary temperatures r eflect skin temperature which may not indicate core body temperature. • Oral temperatures ar e influenced by drinking, eating and breathing through the mouth. • Rectal temperatures often lag behind changes in cor e body temperature and there is a risk of cross-contamination. Body temperature Normal body temperature i[...]
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Product description 1. Lens filter 2. Probe tip 3. Probe 4. Lens filter detector 5. Lens filter ejector 6. Display (LCD) 7. LCD light button (IRT 3520 only) 8. /mem button (On/memory function) 9. Battery door lock 10. Battery door 11. Activation button 12. Label 13. T ravel case/protective cover/storage pouch (depending on configuration) Package co[...]
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T o help ensur e an accurate temperature reading, use the following technique: If you ar e right handed, hold the thermometer in the right hand and take the temperature in the right ear . If you are left handed, hold it in the left hand and use the left ear . 3. Perform an ear tug to straighten the ear canal. This gives the thermometer a clear view[...]
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T emperature taking hints • The right ear reading may dif fer from the reading taken at the left ear . Therefor e, always take the temperature in the same ear . • The ear must be free fr om obstructions or excess earwax build- up to take an accurate reading. • External factors may influence ear temperatures, including when an individual has: [...]
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Memory mode The last temperature taken befor e the thermo- meter powers down is stored in memory . T o enter the memory mode, press the /mem button. Even in memory mode, a new temperature can be taken provided that the r eady symbol is shown. IRT 3020 The last stored temperatur e is displayed along with the MEM symbol. T o quit the memory mode, pre[...]
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Changing the temperature scale This thermometer is shipped with the Fahrenheit temperatur e scale activated. If you wish to switch to Celsius (°C), proceed as follows: • T urn on the thermometer . (If it is already turned on, make sure it is not in memory mode.) • Press the /mem button and keep it pressed. Then pr ess and release the activatio[...]
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carrying Braun ThermoScan thermometers or at Braun Service Centers. • If you have accidentally placed the thermometer in your ear with- out a lens filter in place, be sure and clean the pr obe (see «Care and cleaning» and then apply a clean lens filter . Care and cleaning The probe tip is the most delicate part of the thermometer . It has to be[...]
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T roubleshooting Error message Situation Solution No lens filter is attached. Attach new , clean lens filter No lens filter is attached Make sur e probe tip is clean; and activation button was refer to section «Car e and cleaning» pressed while pr obe was in if necessary . the ear . Attach new , clean lens filter to stop error beeps. Ambient temp[...]
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Special situations The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been shown in clinical studies to obtain accurate temperatures on persons of all ages. However , there ar e certain situations when the ear thermometer should not be used. These include but may not be limited to the following situations. • If there is blood or drainage in the external ear ca[...]
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Some people, like the elderly , infants under 90 days of age, those with compromised immune systems, or persons who take ster oids, for example are often unable to build a r esponse to illness or environmental conditions. These individuals may not have a fever when they are ill, or their elevated temperatur e may be lower than expected for the seve[...]
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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 Laborator y Er r or 96.8 °F -102.2 °F (36 °C - 39 °C): ± 0.4 °F ± 0.2 °C outside this range: ± 0.5 °[...]
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Service The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has a limited three year warranty . Should service be required during or after the warranty period, you must call Braun ThermoScan’ s Customer Service Department at 1-800-327-7226 to obtain a return authorization number and shipping address. Repackage the thermometer carefully in its original packaging or [...]