Temperature-Taking Hints - Braun ThermoScan IRT 6020 Manual

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The lens fi lter indicator will blink to signal one is
needed.
To achieve accurate measurements, make sure a new,
clean lens fi lter is in place before each measurement.
Attach a new lens fi lter by pushing the thermometer
probe straight into the lens fi lter inside the box and
then pulling out.
Note: The Braun ThermoScan will not work unless a
lens fi lter is attached.
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Select age with Age Precision ™ button
Press button to toggle through each age group.
NOTE: You must select an age in order to take a measurement.
The thermometer is ready to take a temperature when the display looks like the images
below.
6520 6020
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 measurement is in progress. The
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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.
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as shown below.
The confi rmation beep indicates that an accurate temperature measurement has been taken.
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The result is shown on the display.
0-3 3-36 36+
Months
0-3 3-36 36+
Months
0-3 3-36 36+
Months
Green
Age range
Normal temperature
≥35.8 – ≤37.4 °C
0-3 Months
(≥96.4 – ≤99.4 °F)
≥35.4 – ≤37.6 °C
3-36 Months
(≥95.7 – ≤99.6 °F)
36 Months -
≥35.4 – ≤37.7 °C
adult
(≥95.7 – ≤99.9 °F)
Temperature displays.
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For the next measurement, press Eject button
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remove and discard used lens fi lter, and put on a new,
clean lens fi lter.
NOTE: Defaults to last age setting used if you do not
change.
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 briefl y fl ash OFF and it will
go blank.

Temperature-taking hints

Always replace disposable lens fi lters to maintain accuracy and hygiene. The right ear
measurement may diff er 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 infl uence ear temperatures, including when an individual has:
Factor
Poor probe placement
Used lens fi lter
Dirty lens
Yellow Red
Elevated temperature High temperature
>37.4 °C
(>99.4 °F)
>37.6 – ≤38.5 °C >38.5 °C
(>99.6 – ≤101.3 °F) (>101.3 °F)
>39.4 °C
>37.7 – ≤39.4 °C
(>103.0 °F)
(>99.9 – ≤103.0 °F)
to
Aff ects
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