Changing The Temperature Scale; Replacing The Batteries; Errors And Troubleshooting; Care And Cleaning - Braun Age Precision PRT 2000 User Manual

Tips for Measuring at Diff erent Sites
Under-the-arm (axillary) use
This method is used for babies and young children.
1. Wipe the underarm with a dry towel.
2. Place the probe tip under the arm so the tip is touching the skin and position the patient's arm
next to the patient's body (Fig. 1).
With a young child, it is sometimes helpful to hug the child to keep their arm next to their body.
This ensures that the room air does not aff ect the reading.
3. When the peak temperature is reached, beep signals will sound. The temperature is now confi rmed.
When thermometer is removed from the measuring site, the associated colour will display.
4. Turn off the thermometer and clean as recommended below.
Fig. 1
Oral use
This method is suitable for children who are old enough to safely keep the thermometer inside the
mouth.
1. It is important to place the tip of the thermometer well under the tongue on either side to get a
good, accurate reading. Place sensor tip in areas marked with "√" under the tongue (Fig. 2). Keep
patient's mouth closed and make him/her sit still to help ensure an accurate measurement.
2. When the peak temperature is reached, beep signals will sound. The temperature is now confi rmed.
When thermometer is removed from the measuring site, the associated colour will display.
3. Turn off the thermometer and clean as recommended below.
Rectal use
Commonly used for babies, young children, or when it is diffi cult to take an oral or underarm
temperature.
1. Lubricate the thermometer's tip with a water-soluble jelly for easier insertion.
Do not use a petroleum jelly. Read the label of the lubricant to be sure you are using the right
kind.
2. Lay the patient on his/her side. If the patient is an infant, the proper position for a baby is to
lay on its stomach with legs hanging down, either across your knees or at the edge of a bed or
changing table.This positions the infant's rectum for safe and easy insertion of the thermometer.
3. Gently insert the tip of the thermometer NO MORE THAN 1.3 cm into the rectum. If you detect
resistance, stop. Hold the thermometer in place during measurement.
4. When the peak temperature is reached, beep signals will sound. The temperature is now
confi rmed.
When thermometer is removed from the measuring site, the associated colour will display.
5. Turn off the thermometer and clean as recommended below.
Memory
When the thermometer is turned on, the display will show a test, after which the last measured
temperature will be shown for approximately 1 second. Letter "M" will be displayed next to the
temperature reading.

Changing the Temperature Scale

With power off , press and hold the "On/Off ' button for about 5 seconds until "- - -" and a fl ashing
"°C" or "°F" appear on screen. Release and press the "On/Off " button again to switch from the
current scale to the alternate scale and release. After about 3 seconds the unit is ready for taking
temperature in the chosen scale and the age range icons start to scroll.

Care and Cleaning

• Clean the probe tip by washing with soap and warm water or by disinfecting with rubbing
alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol).
• Wipe dry with soft cloth.
• DO NOT BOIL OR CLEAN IN DISHWASHER. This will cause the thermometer to no longer
function and will void the warranty.
• Do not wash the unit with any thinner or chemical solvent.
• Store your thermometer in a dry location, free from dust and contaminants and away from direct
sunlight.

Replacing the Batteries

When the battery symbol on LCD display twinkles continually
battery.
1. Insert coin into slot. Rotate door until slot is lined with UNLOCK
position.
2. Replace battery.
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Fig. 2
, please replace with a new
3. Rotate battery door to LOCKED position.

Errors and troubleshooting

When measured temperature is higher than 42.9 °C, LCD will display "Err °C"
and relevant age icon. Red backlight stays on for 5 seconds.
When ambient temperature is out of range (see Product Specifi cations
below) or other system errors occur such as short or broken circuit,
LCD will display "Err" to indicate system error. Red backlight on for 5 seconds.
Calibration
This device was designed and manufactured for a long service life, however it is generally
recommended to have the device inspected once a year by the Authorized Service Center located in
your country to ensure correct function and accuracy.
Note: The accuracy checking is not a free service and therefore we recommend that you contact the
Authorized Service Center to get a quotation before you send out the product.
Product specifi cations
Displayed temperature range:
Operating ambient temperature range:
Display resolution:
Accuracy for displayed temperature range
35.5 °C – 42 °C (95.9 °F – 107.6 °F):
outside this range:
Battery type:
Battery life:
Service life:
Storage/Transport temperature
and relative humidity:
If the device is not used within specifi ed temperature and humidity ranges the technical accuracy of
the measurement cannot be guaranteed.
Explanation of symbols
Type BF applied parts
Operating temperature
Keep dry
Internally powered equipment.
Continuous operation.
Not intended to be sterilised.
Not for use in an oxygen rich environment.
IP22: Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and greater. Protected against
vertically falling water drops when the device is tilted up to 15 degrees.
This thermometer is specifi ed to operate at 1 atmospheric pressure or at altitudes with an
atmospheric pressure up to 1 atmospheric pressure (760-1060 hPa).
Equipment with type BF applied parts.
Subject to change without notice.
This appliance conforms to the following standards:
Standard Reference Edition Title: EN 12470-3: 2003 Clinical thermometers – Part 3: Performance of
compact electrical thermometers (non-predictive and predictive) with maximum device.
EN 60601-1: 2006 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and
essential performance.
EN ISO 14971: 2012 Medical devices – Application of risk management to medical devices.
EN ISO 10993-1: 2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing.
EN 60601-1-2: 2007 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety
and essential performance – Collateral standard: electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements and
tests.
EN 980: 2008 Symbols for use in labeling of medical devices.
EN 1041: 2008 Information supplied by the manufacturer of medical devices.
EN 60601-1-11: 2010 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety
and essential performance – Collateral standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and
medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment.
This product conforms to the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC.
MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special precautions regarding EMC. For detailed description
of EMC requirements please contact your authorized local Service Centre (See guarantee card).
Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can aff ect MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
32.0 °C – 42.9 °C (89.6 °F – 109.2 °F)
10 – 40 °C (50 – 104 °F)
and relative humidity range of 15%~95%
0.1 °C or °F
Maximum Laboratory Error
± 0.1 °C (± 0.2 °F) at an ambient of 23±5 °C
±0.2 °C/0.4 °F (within 32.0 °C – 42.9 °C (89.6 °F – 109.2 °F))
3V DC, 1X CR1632
500 times measurements within 2 years
2000 measurements
-25 – 55 °C ± 2 °C and 15-95 RH% ± 5%
See instruction for use
Storage temperature
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