Braun ThermoScan IRT 4020 Bedienungsanleitung

IRT 4520

IRT 4020

Type 6022

Type 6023

IRT 4520/4020 EK KURTZ DESIGN 12.02.03

ThermoScan

1-800-327-7226

Type: 6022

I / O

mem

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English 4

Français 14

Español 24

Internet:

www.braun.com

Manufactured by:

Braun GmbH

Frankfurter Str. 145

61476 Kronberg / Germany

6-022-433/00/VIII-06/G3

USA/CDN/MEX

Printed in Germany

Imprimé en Allemagne

Impreso en Alemania

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IRT 4520

IRT 4020

1-800-327-7226

Type: 6022

ThermoScan

I / O

mem

1-800-327-7226

Type: 6022

start

ThermoScan

start

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The Braun ThermoScan thermometer has been carefully developed for

accurate, safe and fast temperature measurements in the ear.

The shape of the thermometer probe prevents it from being inserted too far into

the ear canal which can hurt the eardrum.

However, as with any thermometer, proper technique is critical to obtaining

accurate temperatures. Therefore, read the use instructions carefully and

thoroughly.

Important

• The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 50 –104°F

(10–40°C).

• Do not expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below –4 °F /

–20°C or over 122°F / 50°C) nor excessive humidity (> 95% RH).

• This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun ThermoScan Lens

Filters.

• To avoid inaccurate measurements always use this thermometer with a new,

clean lens filter attached.

• If the thermometer is accidentally used without a lens filter attached, clean the

lens (see «Care and cleaning»).

• Keep lens filters out of reach of children.

• This thermometer is intended for household use only.

• Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with

your physician.

How does Braun ThermoScan work?

Braun ThermoScan measures the infrared heat generated by the eardrum and

surrounding tissues. To help to avoid inaccurate temperature measurements,

the probe tip is warmed to a temperature close to that of the human body. When

the Braun ThermoScan is placed in the ear, it continuously monitors the infrared

energy.

The measurement is finished and the result displayed when the thermometer

detects that an accurate temperature measurement has been taken.

Why measure in the ear?

The goal of thermometry is to measure core body temperature

which is the

temperature of the vital organs. Ear temperatures accurately reflect core body

temperature

, since the eardrum shares blood supply with the temperature

control center in the brain

, the hypothalamus. Therefore, changes in body

temperature are reflected sooner in the ear than at other sites.

• Axillary temperatures measure skin temperature and therefore, may not be a

reliable indicator of core body temperature.

• Oral temperatures are influenced by drinking, eating and mouth breathing.

• Rectal temperatures often lag behind changes in core body temperature and

there is a risk of cross-contamination.

1. Guyton A C, Textbook of medical physiology, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, p 919

2. Guyton A C, Textbook of medical physiology, W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, p 754-5

3. Netter H F, Atlas of Human Anatomy, Novartis Medical Education, East Hanover, NJ, 1997,

pp 63, 95.

English

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Body temperature

Normal body temperature is a range. The following table shows

that this normal range also varies by site. Therefore, measurements

from different sites should not be directly compared.

• A person’s normal temperature range tends to decrease with age.

The following table shows normal ThermoScan ranges by age.

The range of normal also varies from person to person and fluctuates

throughout the day. It is therefore important to determine normal

temperature ranges. This is easily done using Braun ThermoScan.

Practice taking temperatures on yourself and healthy family members

to determine the normal temperature range.

Note: When consulting your physician, communicate that the

ThermoScan temperature is a temperature measured in the ear and

if possible, note the individual’s normal ThermoScan temperature

range as additional reference.

1. Chamberlain, J.M., Terndrup, T.E., New Light on Ear Thermometer Readings,

Contemporary Pediatrics, March 1994.

2. Chamberlain, J.M., et al., Determination of Normal Ear Temperature with an Infrared

Emission Detection Thermometer, Annals of Emergency Medicine, January 1995.

Normal ranges by site:

Axillary

: 94.5 – 99.1 °F 34.7 – 37.3 °C

Oral

: 95.9 – 99.5 °F 35.5 – 37.5 °C

Rectal

: 97.9 – 100.4 °F 36.6 – 38.0 °C

ThermoScan

: 96.4 – 100.4 °F 35.8 – 38.0 °C

Normal ThermoScan ranges by age

0 – 2 years 97.5 – 100.4 °F 36.4 – 38.0 °C

3 – 10 years 97.0 – 100.0 °F 36.1 – 37.8 °C

11 – 65 years 96.6 – 99.7 °F 35.9 – 37.6 °C

> 65 years 96.4 – 99.5 °F 35.8 – 37.5 °C

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Product description

1. Lens filter

2. Probe

3. Lens filter detector

4. Lens filter ejector

5. Display

6. «I/O» button

(On/memory function – IRT 4520 only)

7. «ExacTemp» light

8. Start button

9. Battery door

10. Protective cover (IRT 4520)

11. Protective cap (IRT 4020)

How to use your Braun ThermoScan

1. To achieve accurate measurements, make sure a

new, clean lens filter (1) is in place before each

measurement.

2. IRT 4020: Push the Start button (8).

IRT 4520: Push the «I/O» button (6).

During an internal self-check, the display shows

all segments. Then the last temperature taken will

be displayed together with «MEM».

Wait for the ready signal beep and the ready

symbol in the display.

3. Fit the probe snuggly into the ear canal, then

push and release the Start button (8).

start

IRT 4020

IRT 4520

ThermoScan

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If the probe has been securely inserted into

the ear canal during the complete measuring

process, a long beep will signal the end of the

measuring process. The thermometer detects

that an accurate temperature measurement has

been taken. The result is shown on the display (5).

If you take the temperature of another person,

the «ExacTemp» light (7) can be of help. It flashes

during the measuring process when the probe is

securely positioned, and lights up continuously

when the thermometer detects that an accurate

measurement has been taken.

4. 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).

5. For the next measurement, eject the used lens

filter (push ejector (4)) and put on a new, clean

lens filter.

IRT 4020: Clear the display by pushing the

Start button once.

IRT 4520: Clear the display by pushing the

«I/O» button once.

Wait for the ready signal. Fit the probe snuggly

into the ear canal, then push and release the

Start button.

The Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer turns off

automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity.

The IRT 4520 can also be turned off by pressing

the «I/O» button for at least three seconds.

The display will shortly flash «OFF» and after

releasing the button it will go blank.

Temperature taking hints

• The right ear measurement may differ 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 influence ear temperatures,

including when an individual has:

– been lying on one ear or the other

– had their ears covered

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– been exposed to very hot or very cold tempera-

tures, or

– been recently swimming or bathing.

In these cases, remove the individual from the

situation and wait 20 minutes prior to taking a

temperature.

• Use the untreated ear if ear drops or other ear

medications have been placed in the ear canal.

Memory mode

The last temperature taken is stored in its memory

and will be automatically displayed when it is turned

on again. The display will show «MEM».

IRT 4520:

This model stores the last 8 temperature measure-

ments. To display the stored measurement, the

thermometer must be turned on. Then press the

«I/O» button for at least 1 second. The display shows

the memory number (e. g. MEM 1), and when

releasing the «I/O» button, the stored temperature

for that memory number is displayed, together with

«MEM». If «I/O» button is pressed too long, the

thermometer will be switched off. Each time the «I/O»

button is pushed, the remaining memory numbers

are displayed (up to MEM 8).

MEM 1 is the most current reading, MEM 8 is the

oldest.

The memory mode is left automatically after

displaying the oldest reading, or after pressing the

«I/O» button for at least 1 second.

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Changing the temperature scale

Your Braun ThermoScan is shipped with the

Fahrenheit (°F) temperature scale activated. If you

whish to switch to Celsius (°C) and/or back from

Celsius to Fahrenheit, proceed as follows:

(1) Make sure the thermometer is turned off.

(2) Press and hold down the Start button (IRT 4020)

or the «I/O» button (IRT 4520). After about

3 seconds the display will show this sequence:

«°F» / «SET» / «°C» / «SET» ...

(3) Release the Start button / «I/O» button when the

desired temperature scale is shown. There will be

a short beep to confirm the new setting, then the

thermometer is turned off automatically.

Care and cleaning

The probe tip is the most delicate part of the

thermometer.

It has to be clean and intact to ensure accurate

readings.

If the thermometer is ever accidentally used without

a lens filter, clean the probe tip as follows:

Very gently wipe the surface with a cotton swab or

soft cloth moistened with alcohol. After the alcohol

has completely dried out, you can put a new lens

filter on and take a temperature measurement.

If the probe tip is damaged, contact Braun.

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the thermometer display

and exterior.

Do not use abrasive cleaners. Never submerge this

thermometer in water or any other liquid.

Store thermometer and lens filters in a dry location

free from dust and contamination and away from

direct sunlight.

Additional lens filters (LF 40) are available at most

stores carrying Braun ThermoScan.

For more information, contact Braun ThermoScan

Customer service at 1-800-327-7226.

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Trouble-shooting

Error message Situation Solution

No lens filter is attached. Attach new, clean lens filter.

The thermometer probe was not

positioned securely in the ear.

An accurate measurement was

not possible.

POS = position error

IRT 4020: Clear the display by

pushing the Start button once.

IRT 4520: Clear the display by

pushing the «I/O» button once.

Take care that the positioning of

the probe is correct and remains

stable.

Ambient temperature is not within

the allowed operating range

(50 – 104 °F or 10 – 40 °C).

Allow the thermometer to remain

for 30 minutes in a room where

the temperature is between

50 and 104 °F or 10 and 40 °C .

Temperature taken is not within

typical human temperature range

(93.2 – 108 °F or 34 – 42.2 °C).

HI = too high

LO = too low

Make sure the probe tip and lens

are clean and a new, clean lens

filter is attached. Make sure the

thermometer is properly inserted.

Then, take a new temperature.

System error – self-check display

flashes continuously and will not

be followed by the ready beep

and the ready symbol.

If error persists,

If error still persists,

Wait 1 minute until the thermo-

meter turns off automatically, then

turn on again.

... reset the thermometer by re-

moving the batteries and putting

them back in.

… call Braun ThermoScan

customer service at

1-800-327-7226

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