Brooklands VeraTemp User manual

VeraTemp™ PersonalUse Non-Contact
Thermometer
By Brooklands Inc.
READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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DESCRIPTION
The VeraTemp™ Non-Contact Thermometer is a hand held,
battery-powered device that is intended for the intermittent
measurement and monitoring of human body temperature in
any age patient. It measures the infrared energy emitted from
the skin surface of the forehead. Because there is no need to
touch the skin, the VeraTemp™ is hygienic and there is no need
for probe covers.
INTENDED USE
The VeraTemp™ Non-Contact Thermometer is an infrared
thermometer for body surface and forehead
tempurature measurements in Infants, Children, and Adults
that does not require any skin contact. It is manufactured in
accordance with ASTM E1965-98 Standard specications for
infrared. Thermometers for intermittent determination of
patient temperature in a clinical enviorment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed.
• Read instructions before use, and use thermometer only as
described in this manual.

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Do not use outdoors or near a replace or stove.
•Do not drop or expose to electrical shocks.
•The thermometer must only be use in an ambient
temperature between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F)
•Do not expose this thermometer to extreme temperature
conditions of >50°C or <-20°C (>122°F or <-4°F)
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•Do not attempt to sterilize the thermometer.
•The lens of the infrared sensor is the most fragile part.
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o not touch the glass of the infrared sensor with your
•If necessary, clean the glass surface of the infrared sensor
with a cotton swab dipped in 70% isopropyl alcohol.
•Do not use this thermometer if it is not functioning
properly, or if it has been exposed to extreme
conditions, damaged, immersed in water, or exposed to
electrical shocks.
•The only service you can perform on the device is to
change the batteries. When doing so follow the

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instruc tions in this manual. Do not attempt to repair
this device yourself. DO NOT dismantle the device. If a
problem occurs with your device, call [phone] or
visit www.brooklandsinc.com
•Remove batteries if a long period will occur between uses.
•Dispose batteries properly. Batteries may explode if
overheated.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the VeraTemp™ Personal Non-Contact
Thermometer, which has been developed using the most
advanced technology. This technology allows a forehead
temperature to be taken from a distance of about 5-8 cm (2-3
inches). The VeraTemp™ provides an instantaneous, accurate
and hygienic temperature measurment without touching the
patient. As with all types of thermometers, it is essential to use
the VeraTemp™ Personal Non-Contact Thermometer properly
to obtain reliable results. You are advised to read this
instruction manual and follow directions carefully.

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temperature, allow the thermometer to adjust to the “new”
temperature for at least 15 minutes before use in order to
obtain a reliable result.
It is important to allow at least 5 seconds before repeating,
or taking a new temperature measurement. This is the
approximate time that the result remains on the display
after a reading is taken.
Body Temperature and Where It’s Measured
Body temperature is a measure of the body’s ability to
generate and dissipate heat. In spite of large temperature
variations in the environment, the body is able to control its
temperature within a narrow range.
The VeraTemp™ Personal Non- Contact
Thermometer is calibrated at the factory before
shipping. No calibration is necessary.

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When one is hot, the blood vessels in the skin dilate and
carry the excess heat to the skin surface. You begin to
sweat and as the sweat evaporates it helps to cool the
the skin is decreased allowing conservation of body heat.
The involuntary act of shivering causes the muscles to
generate more heat that can be conserved. Under normal
conditions, these reactions of the body to hot and cold
keep body temperature within a narrow safe range.
Body temperature can be measured in many locations of
the body. Most commonly temperature measurements are
taken in the mouth, ear, armpit or rectum. For convenience
and accuracy, an ideal place to measure temperature is the
forehead.
Normal Body Temperature
Body temperature is a characteristic of a person’s
metabolic condition and therefore an indication of health.
Traditionally, an oral temperature of 37°C/98.6°F has been
considered “normal” body temperature. In fact, this gure
is a result of a centuries old study indicating the average

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Because of heat loss from various parts of the body that
are not covered by clothing, the normal temperature
measured on a person’s forehead is usually lower than
covered parts of the body. The
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) accuracy requirements
in the display range of 98°F–102°F (37°C–39°C) for infrared thermometers
is +/- 0.4 °F (+/-0.2 °C), whereas for mercury-in-glass and electronic
thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards E667–86 and
E1112–86 is +/- 0.2°F (+/-0.1 °C).
This infrared thermometer meets
Brooklands Incorporated
requirements established in ASTM
Standard (E1965-98). Full responsibility for the conformance of this product
temperature of the study group. Body temperature is
individual to the person and can vary on a healthy person
by more than +/- 1°C from 37°C (98.6°F). Your body
temperature is inuenced by many factors including but
not limited to the time of day, gender, age, ambient
temperature and metabolic activity.
VeraTemp™
Non-Contact Thermometer’s internal software
automatically adjusts the temperature to provide a
reading which approximates the body temperature.
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Examples of Body Temperature Measurement Ranges
Metho d Fah renheit C elsius
Rectal 97.9°F – 100.4°F 36.1°C – 38.0°C
Tympanic (inner ear) 96.4°F – 100.4°F 35.8°C – 38.0°C
Oral 95.9°F – 99.5°F 35.5°C – 37.5°C
Axillary (Armpit) 94.5°F – 99.1°F 34.7°C – 37.3°C
Forehead 95.0°F – 100.4°F 35.0°C – 38.0°C
Normal Body Temperatures and Age
A ge Fah renheit C elsius
0 to 2 years 97.5°F – 100.4°F 36.4°C – 38.0°C
3 to 10 years 97.0°F – 100.0°F 36.1°C – 37.8°C
11 to 65 years 96.6°F – 99.7°F 35.9°C – 37.6°C
65 years and older 96.4°F – 99.5°F 35.8°C – 37.5°C

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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
All objects radiate infrared energy. The intensity of this
infrared energy depends on the temperature of the object.
Before using, familiarize yourself with the device.
•To measure a body temperature, point the VeraTemp 2-3
inches 5–8 cm away from the patient’s forehead and press
the scan button
•There is no need to continue to hold the scan button down
•The temperature will instantly be displayed on the screen
•The screen will be green when the measured
temperature is between 36.3°C and 37.3°C
(97.3°F to 99.1°F )
The VeraTemp™ Personal Non-Contact Thermometer
measures the temperature of a person based on the
energy they radiate. This measurement is taken by the
external temperature probe on the device which
constantly analyzes and registers the ambient
temperature. When the operator holds the thermometer
in place about 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) from the center of the
forehead and activates the radiation sensor, the measur-
ment is instantaneously taken.

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•The screen will be orange when the
measured temperature is between
37.4°C and 37.9°C (99.3°F to 100.2°F).
•The screen will be red when the
measured temperature is greater than 38°C (100.4°F ).
•The temperature display will remain lit for about 5
seconds after the button is released. After the display
Features
•Specially designed to take the body temperature of a
person regardless of the room temperature.
•Screen color changes related to temperature.
•Last 32 readings are automatically stored in memory.
•Backlit LCD screen, easy to read in a dark room.
•Temperature displayed in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
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•Small and convenient to use.
•Body mode: human body temperature measurement
32°C to 42.9°C. (90°F to 109°F )