Beurer FT 85 Manual

Introduction

Read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.
Dear customer,
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Your Beurer team

Included in delivery
Check that the exterior of the delivery cardboard packaging is intact and make sure that all components are present. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that all packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Service address.

• Clinical thermometer
• 2x 1.5 V AAA batteries (LR03)
• Instructions for use

Signs and symbols

The following symbols appear in these instructions for use and on the device:

	Warning notice indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.
	Safety note indicating possible damage to the device/accessory.
	Note Note on important information.
	Observe the instructions for use
	Application part, type BF
	Disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment EC Directive – WEEE
	Permissible storage and transport temperature and humidity
	Permissible operating temperature and humidity
IP 22	Device protected against foreign objects ≥ 12.5 mm and against water dripping at an angle
	Serial number
	Important information/tip
	Cross-reference with another section
	The CE labelling certifies that the product complies with the essential requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices.
	Manufacturer
	Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner

Intended use

This thermometer is intended for non-contact measurement of forehead temperature. You can also measure the temperature of objects and rooms with this thermometer. The thermometer is suitable for domestic use. It allows you to quickly and easily measure body temperature. Values are saved automatically.

Information about this thermometer

The temperature measurement varies depending on the part of the body where the measurement is taken. In a healthy person, the variance can be between 0.2°C and 1°C (0.4°F and 1.8°F) in different parts of the body.
Normal temperature range with various thermometers:

Beurer tip

• Temperatures measured with different thermometers should never be compared with one another.
• Tell your doctor what type of thermometer you used to take your temperature and on what part of the body. Also bear this in mind if you are diagnosing yourself.

Holding the thermometer in your hand for too long before taking a measurement can cause the device to warm up. This means the measurement could be incorrect.

Influences on body temperature

• A person's individual metabolism
• Age
  Body temperature is higher in babies and toddlers than in adults. Greater temperature fluctuations occur faster and more often in children. Normal body temperature decreases with age.
• Clothing
• Outside temperature
• Time of day
  Body temperature is lower in the morning and increases throughout the day towards evening.
  Activities
• Physical and, to a lesser extent, mental activities increase body temperature.

Beurer tip

Taking the body temperature provides a current measurement of a person's temperature. If you are uncertain about interpreting the results or if the values are abnormal (e.g. fever), please consult your doctor. This also applies in the case of slight temperature changes if there are other symptoms of illness such as agitation, heavy sweating, flushed skin, fast pulse rate, tendency to collapse, etc.

Unit description

1. Display
2. MODE/MEM button
3. LIGHT/SET button
4. Measuring sensor
5. /SCAN button
6. Battery compartment lid

Buttons	Functions
MODE/MEM	MODE Sets the measurement mode. MEM Displays the saved measurements.
LIGHT/SET	LIGHT M anual switch on of the illuminated display. SET Sets the basic functions.
/ SCAN	Switch on the device. Starts the temperature measurement.

Display description

1. Object temperature mode
2. Room temperature mode
3. Forehead temperature mode
4. Acoustic signal symbol
5. Year
6. Memory function
7. Date
8. Temperature/memory space number display
9. Battery status indicator
10. Measurement ≥ 38.0°C (≥ 100.4°F) "fever"
11. Measurement < 37.5°C (< 99.5°F) "no fever"
12. Illuminated display symbol
13. Temperature measurement unit Celsius
14. Temperature measurement unit Fahren heit
15. Year/date/time display

Initial use

Inserting battery

• Remove the battery compartment cover.

• Insert the two batteries into the battery compartment ensuring correct polarity.
• Use exclusively brand-name batteries of the type: 2 x 1.5 V Micro (Alkaline Type LR03). Making absolutely sure that you insert them with the correct polarity as marked. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Then close the battery compartment by fitting the cover and clicking it in position.

The thermometer automatically switches on and the settings menu appears in the display (Switching on and setting the thermometer).

Switching on and setting the thermometer

To switch on the thermometer, briefly press the / SCAN button.
After a brief self-test and two short beeps the thermometer is ready for forehead measurement. The device always starts up in forehead temperature mode .

Set the basic functions
This menu allows you to set the following functions individually, one after another.

Temperature measurement unit	Insert the batteries or press and hold the LIGHT/SET button for 3 seconds when the thermometer is switched on. The temperature measurement unit flashes on the display (Fig. 1). You can set the device to display the temperature in degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). To display the temperature in Celsius, select °C using the MODE/MEM button and confirm with the LIGHT/SET button. To display the temperature in Fahrenheit, select °F using the MODE/MEM button and confirm with the LIGHT/SET button.
Time format	The time format flashes on the display (Fig. 2). Use the MODE/MEM button to set your preferred time format, and confirm with the LIGHT/SET button.
Date	The year flashes on the display (Fig. 3). Use the MODE/MEM button to set the year, and confirm with the LIGHT/SET button. The day/month flashes on the display (Fig. 4). Use the MODE/MEM button to set the day and month, and confirm with the LIGHT/ SET button (Fig. 5). If the hour format is set as 12 h, the day/month display sequence is reversed. Be sure to set the date and time correctly. Otherwise, you will not be able to save your measured values correctly with a date and time and access them again later.
Time	The hour flashes on the display (Fig. 6). Use the MODE/MEM button to set the hour, and confirm with the LIGHT/SET button. The minute flashes on the display (Fig. 7). Use the MODE/MEM button to set the minute, and confirm with the LIGHT/SET button. In the 12 h format, the time is displayed with AM/PM.
Illuminated display	The illuminated display symbol flashes on the display (Fig. 8). You can activate or deactivate the automatic illuminated display (appears following forehead temperature measurement). To activate the automatic illuminated display, use the MODE/MEM button to select , and confirm with the LIGHT/SET button. To deactivate the automatic illuminated display, use the MODE/MEM button to select , and confirm with the LIGHT/SET button.

Illuminated display	You can also activate the illuminated display manually by briefly pressing the LIGHT/SET button. The display lights up for 5 seconds. The automatic and manual illuminated display cannot be used while measurement is in progress.
Acoustic signal	The acoustic signal symbol flashes on the display (Fig. 9). You can activate/deactivate the acoustic signals (device activation, measurement in progress, measurement completion). To activate the acoustic signals, use the MODE/MEM button to select , and confirm with the LIGHT/SET button. To deactivate the acoustic signals, use the MODE/MEM button to select , and confirm with the LIGHT/SET button.

Forehead measurement

Beurer tip
Remember:

• Physical activity, increased perspiration on the forehead, taking vasoconstrictive medication and skin irritations can distort the measurement.
• The forehead, or the temples, must be free from perspiration and cosmetics.
• We recommend that you take three measurements on the forehead. If the three measurements are different, use the highest value.
• If the forehead area is covered in hair, sweat or dirt, clean the area and then wait for 10 minutes to improve the preci-sion of the measurement.
• It is important that you keep the thermometer still during measurement. Moving the thermometer during measurement may cause imprecise measurements.

Forehead temperature mode	To switch on the thermometer, briefly press the / SCAN button. After a brief self-test and two short beeps the device is ready for forehead temperature measurement. The device is in forehead temperature mode. You can tell this from the symbol on the display.
	Hold the thermometer 2 to 3 cm in front of the forehead measuring point (Fig. 11). Press the / SCAN button. If the measurement is less than 37.5°C (99.5°F), appears in the display to indicate no fever; this indicates that the body temperature is in the normal range.
	If the measurement is over 38°C (100.4°F), appears in the display to indicate that the body temperature is above the normal range.
	The measurement is automatically saved with the date/time and the "fever" / "no fever" classification. The device is ready to take another measurement when two short beeps sound and the forehead symbol stops flashing. The device automatically switches off after approx. 60 seconds or you can press the / SCAN button for 5 seconds to switch it off.

Displaying stored measurements
The device only stores measurements in forehead temperature mode . The device automatically stores the values from the last 60 measurements.
When 60 memory spaces are exceeded, the oldest value is deleted.

• The memory can be called up as follows:
• With the thermometer switched on, press and hold theMODE/MEM button for 3 seconds.
  The most recent measurement is displayed.
• Pressing theMODE/MEM button again will display the measured value.
• In the upper line, the time and date are displayed alternately.

Measuring object temperature/room temperature

Object temperature mode	If you want to measure an object temperature with this thermometer, switch to object temperature mode. With the thermometer switched on, briefly press theMODE/MEM button. The device switches to the object temperature mode (Fig. 14). Hold the thermometer 2 to 3 cm from the measuring point. Briefly press the/ SCAN button and read the temperature on the display (Fig. 15). The device automatically switches off after approx. 60 seconds or you can press the / SCAN button for 5 seconds to switch it off. Measurements taken in object temperature mode are not stored.
Room temperature mode	If you want to use the thermometer to measure the room temperature you need to switch to room temperature mode. With the thermometer switched on, briefly press the MODE/MEM button twice. The device switches to room temperature mode . The room temperature is immediately displayed (Fig. 16). The device automatically switches off after approx. 60 seconds or you can press the / SCAN button for 5 seconds to switch it off. Measurements taken in room temperature mode are not stored.

Error messages

Error message	Problem	Solution
	Measurement during self-test, device not yet ready for measurement.	Wait until the forehead symbol stops flashing.
	Room temperature below 15°C or over 40°C (<59°F, >104°F).	Room temperature must be between 15°C and 40°C (59°F – 104°F).
	Forehead temperature mode: The recorded temperature is higher than 42.2°C (108°F). Object temperature mode: The recorded temperature is higher than 80°C (176°F).	Operate the thermometer only within the specified temperature ranges. In the event of a repeated error message, contact your retailer or Customer Services.
	Forehead temperature mode: The recorded temperature is lower than 34°C (93.2°F). Object temperature mode: The recorded temperature is lower than 0°C (32°F).	Operate the thermometer only within the specified temperature ranges. In the event of a repeated error message, contact your retailer or Customer Services.
	The batteries are empty.	Replace the batteries.

Batteries

Changing the batteries
The device requires two AAA (LR03) batteries.

• Open the battery compartment.
  To do this, push the battery compartment down.
• Take the used batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Insert new batteries.
  Make sure that the batteries are inserted the correct way round.
• Close the battery compartment.

Cleaning the device

• The measuring sensor is the most sensitive part of the thermometer. Be very careful with the measuring sensor when cleaning the device.
• Do not use any harsh cleaning products.
• Always observe all safety notes for users and the device.
  Warnings and safety notes

Clean the measuring sensor after each use. Use a soft cloth or cotton bud that can be moistened with disinfectant or 70% alcohol. To clean the entire device, please use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild soapy solution. Under no circumstances may liquid enter the device.
Do not use the device again until it is completely dry.

Storing the device

The device must not be stored or used at an excessively high or low temperature or humidity (Technical data), in sunlight, in association with an electrical current or in dusty locations. Measurement inaccuracies can otherwise occur. If prolonged storage is planned, you should remove the batteries.

Technical data

If the device is not used according to the instructions specified, perfect functionality cannot be guaranteed!
The accuracy of this thermometer has been carefully checked and it has been developed with a long service life in mind.
If the device is used for commercial medical purposes, it must be regularly tested for accuracy by appropriate means. Precise instructions for checking accuracy may be requested from the service address.
We reserve the right to make technical changes to improve and develop the product.

The serial number is located on the device or in the battery compartment.