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The operating ambient temperature range for this thermometer is 10 – 40 °C (50 – 104 °F). Do not
expose the thermometer to temperature extremes (below –25 °C / –13 °F or over 55 °C / 131 °F) or
excessive humidity (> 95 % RH). This thermometer must only be used with genuine Braun
ThermoScan lens filters (Model LF40).
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» section). Keep lens filters out of reach of children.
This thermometer is intended for household use only. This product is not intended to diagnose any
disease, but is a useful screening tool for temperature. Use of this thermometer is not intended as a
substitute for consultation with your physician.
Do not allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
Parents/guardians should call the pediatrician upon noticing any unusual sign(s) or symptom(s).
For example, a child who exhibits irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, seizure, changes in
appetite or activity, even in the absence of fever, or who exhibits a low temperature, may still need
to receive medical attention.
Children who are on antibiotics, analgesics, or antipyretics should not be assessed solely on
temperature readings to determine the severity of their illness.
Please seek professional advice immediately when there is a temperature elevation and if you are
taking temperature on:
• Neonates and infants under 3 months (consult your physician immediately if the temperature
exceeds 37.4 °C or 99.4 °F)
• Patients over 60 years of age
• Patients having diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g. HIV positive, cancer
chemotherapy, chronic steroid treatment, splenectomy)
• Patients who are bedridden (e.g. nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, recovering from
surgery)
• A transplant patient (e.g. liver, heart, lung, kidney)
Fever may be blunted or even absent in elderly patients.
This thermometer contains small parts that can be swallowed or produce a choking hazard to
children. Always keep the thermometer out of children’s reach.
How does Braun ThermoScan Infrared Ear Thermometer work?
Braun ThermoScan Infrared Ear Thermometer measures the infrared heat
generated by the eardrum and surrounding tissues. To help avoid inaccurate
temperature measurements, the probe tip is warmed to a temperature close
to that of the human body. When the thermometer is placed in the ear, it
continuously monitors the infrared energy. The measurement is finished
and the result displayed when the thermometer detects that a temperature
measurement has been taken.