Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 User manual

Braun ThermoScan® PRO 6000
Thermometer Inservice

Table of Contents
1. Overview
2. Cleaning the Probe Tip
3. Cleaning the Body and Accessories
4. Approved Cleaning Solutions
5. Probe Covers
6. Taking a Temperature
7. Interferences
8. Contraindications
9. Memory and Temperature Scale
10. Manual Timer
11. Error Messages and Solutions
12. Batteries
13. Cradles and Charging Station
14. Security
15. Security Function
16. Resources

Overview
Improved Accuracy
•PerfecTemp™ technology increases accuracy of
tympanic measurement compared to core
temperature, especially when probe positioning is
not ideal by correcting for shallow placement
•ExacTemp™ light to ensure proper, steady probe
positioning
•Pre-heated Probe Tip for more accurate and faster
readings
Displayed Temperature Range: 68–108 °F (20–42.2 °C)
Age Range: Full term newborns, pediatrics, and adults
Secure
•Customizable security features to prevent theft,
including security tether and wall mountable cradle

Cleaning the Probe Tip
•Gently wipe surface of probe lens window with
cotton swab or cloth slightly moistened with
isopropyl or ethyl alcohol only. Use gentle
pressure.
•With probe facing down, wipe the probe with a
damp cloth or cleaning wipe moistened with
isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. Gently wipe with
dry, clean cotton swab or cloth immediately.
•Allow at least 5 minutes drying time before
taking temperature. Make sure probe lens
window is clean and dry prior to use.

Cleaning the Body and Accessories
•For additional protection, place a new probe cover on the
thermometer probe to protect this area when cleaning the
body of the thermometer.
•Use a damp cloth or cleaning wipe with cleaning solution
from the Approved Cleaning Solutions Table. To clean the
body, ensure that the wipe is moist, not saturated. Wipe
with display facing up.
•Clean accessories using same method. Dry 5 min.

Approved Cleaning Solutions

Probe Covers
To install the new probe cover box into the cradle
Probe covers
•Are intended for single use only!
•Always use PRO 6000 disposable probe covers ONLY
•Damaged, perforated, or soiled covers can lead to
inaccurate temperatures.
•The device will not take a temperature without a probe
cover in place.

Taking a Temperature
Proper Probe Placement Guide

Taking a Temperature
NOTE: If no action is taken the thermometer will enter SLEEP after
10 seconds or upon returning to the cradle or host device.

Interferences
For persons wearing hearing aids or in extreme ambient temperatures,
remove the hearing aid or the individual from the situation and wait 20
minutes prior to taking a temperature.