Maintenance And Service; Cleaning And Disinfecting The Probe Lens Window And Probe - Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Directions For Use Manual

14. Maintenance and service

14.1 Cleaning and disinfecting the probe lens window and probe

Only use Braun ThermoScan
Do not use damaged, perforated, soiled or poor fitting probe covers. Do not reuse probe covers.
Dirty probe lens window = lower readings. Fingerprints, cerumen, dust and other soiling
components reduce transparency of the tip and result in lower temperature measurements.
If thermometer is placed in ear without a probe cover, clean immediately.
Do not damage probe lens window. Avoid touching probe lens window except when cleaning.
If probe lens window is damaged return to Welch Allyn for service.
Do not modify, change or adjust probe lens window. These changes will affect calibration and
accuracy of the thermometer. If probe lens window is damaged return to Welch Allyn for service.
Do not use cleaning solution other than isopropyl or ethyl alcohol to clean probe lens window
and probe. Other cleaning agents can damage probe lens window and probe.
Cleaning and disinfecting procedure
The thermometer probe and probe lens window should be cleaned when there are fingerprints,
cerumen, dust or other soiling components present, following the below directions:
1
Remove probe cover and discard.
2
Moisten cotton swab or cloth slightly with isopropyl or ethyl
alcohol. Do not saturate.
3
Gently wipe surface of probe lens window with cotton swab or
cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol only.
Note: Use gentle pressure when cleaning the sensor to
prevent damaging the unit by accidently changing the
position of the sensor.
disposable probe covers.
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