• Specific Notes for Measuring Forehead Temperature • General Warnings • Key to Functions & Screen Display • Screen Display • Temperature Range Indicator • How to Use the Thermometer • Battery Power and Replacement • Battery Safety Guidelines • Product Specification • Error Messages •...
In this Box The packaging box your thermometer came in should have contained: 1 x Digital Thermometer 2 x AAA batteries 1 x User Manual If any parts were missing please contact Brother Max directly. Our contact details can be found at the end of this manual.
• If a coldpack or hotpack have been used on the head. • If the thermometer has been stored in a significantly cooler or warmer environment. • Comparing a reading from another thermometer that is calibrated to a different range or format.
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35.5 - 37.5 ºC 36.6 - 38.0 ºC Chamberlain, J.M., Terndrup, T.E., New Light on Ear Thermometer Readings, Contemporary Paediatrics, March 1994. • Medical research has not yet determined a definitive correlation between forehead, oral, rectal, ear, and armpit temperature measurements, which is unsurprising given how different sites can be so effected by external factors.
If there any signs of damage to the lens then please stop using and get in touch with us (contact details on page 16) The thermometer is not waterproof so do not place any part of it near liquid. Note: Never immerse thermometer in liquids.
In either mode, wait 30 minutes before taking temperature if the thermometer has been stored in a significantly cooler or warmer environment. When repeatedly taking forehead temperature, take average reading as small deviations may naturally occur.
In such an event, carefully inspect the device for signs of damage and immediately return to Brother Max for repair if you suspect any faults. Do not use a mobile or cordless phone near the thermometer. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the thermometer.
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Red = High* temperature range Note: Since the above temperature ranges are averages, refer to page 5 for normal temperature ranges by age Celsius/Fahrenheit button Screen Display Function mode button – • Forehead (Body) • Ambient (Room) Memory function button Sound ON/OFF button www.brothermax.com...
Screen Display Displays for 1 second when thermometer is turned on 1. Sound 2. Battery level 3. Temperature 4. Forehead (Body) temperature mode 5. Ambient (Room) temperature mode 6. ºCelsius / ºFahrenheit 7. Memory function 8. Memory number 9. Backlight (green)
• Replace the Battery Cover. • Turn on and use thermometer as described below. Note: If the batteries have been inserted the wrong way, the thermometer will not work and the handle might warm up, in which case immediately remove the batteries (to prevent damaging the thermometer) and re-insert.
In fact keeping your finger pressed on the Power ON / Scan button will prevent the temperature from being read, so always press it briefly, but keep the thermometer in the same position until the beep sounds. • Immediately after the measurement process (in either mode), both the Display Backlight and Temperature Range Indicator will automatically come on and remain on for 10 seconds.
2 new AAA batteries. Battery Safety Guidelines • If the batteries have been inserted the wrong way, the thermometer will not work and the handle may warm up, in which case immediately remove the batteries (to prevent damaging the thermometer) and re-insert correctly.
• This infrared thermometer device is initially calibrated at the time of manufacture. • If the thermometer is used and cared for according to the instructions in this user manual, periodic re-adjustment is not required. • If at any time you question the accuracy, contact Brother Max.
• Always in the same room in your home. Notes: Do not self-diagnose. The use of any thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a physician. If the temperature of a child under 6 months old reaches 40.0°C / 104.0°F or more, consult a doctor immediately.
Visit www.brothermax.com for further information Further Information If you have any questions about, or problems with, your thermometer, please get in touch with us (see below for contact details). For more information on this and all products in our range, including movies demonstrating the features, benefits and maintenance of this product, visit www.brothermax.com...
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