Care and cleaning. Braun IRT1020 ThermoScan, IRT 1020

LCD-Display Situation Solution

The activation button was pushed sooner than 8 seconds after the previous activation. The countdown in seconds will also appear until another temperature can be taken.

Wait until the display shows (ready) before taking another temperature.

Flashing

Constant

The battery power is getting low. There is enough remaining power for about

10 days or 10 temperatures.

Install a fresh battery.

The battery is so low that no more temperatures can be taken.

Install a fresh battery.

Blank Display 1. The Braun ThermoScan has switched itself off automatically.

Depress on-button .

2. The battery is dead, improperly connected, or missing

Remove an reinstall battery. If the LCD-display remains blank, replace it with a fresh battery. If display is still blank, contact Braun.

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If temperatures appear to be reading low,

ensure proper technique is being used (see page 11 to 12). Make sure the lens is clean and a new lens filter is attached.

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If temperatures appear to be reading high,

be sure a new lens filter is attached. Inspect the lens; if it is damaged, the thermometer must be serviced.

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To assure accuracy and sanitary practice,

Braun recommends replacing the lens filter after each use. Should you run out of lens filters and need to take a temperature, you may use the following lens filter cleaning procedure: Clean the lens filter without removing it from the thermometer with a soft cloth or cotton swab moistened with alcohol or mild soap and water. Do not use hot or boiling water. Dry completely with a soft cloth before reusing. Replace lens filter as soon as possible with a new one (LF 40).

Lens Tip

• The lens tip is the most delicate part of the thermometer. It is covered with a soft, thin membrane which forms a surface that is transparent to heat waves. To ensure accuracy, it is very important to keep the lens clean and intact, and to always keep a clean, new lens filter attached. Fingerprints, ear wax, dust and other soiling compounds reduce ransparency of the lens, resulting in lower temperature readings. Remember: always store the thermometer in its cover when not in use.

• Inspect the lens whenever you replace a lens filter. To clean the lens, very gently wipe the surface with a cotton swab or soft cloth moistened with alcohol or mild soap and warm water (Figure 11). After cleaning, allow at least 45 minutes drying time before reattaching a lens filter and taking temperatures. If the lens is damaged, contact

Braun.

Care and cleaning

Figure 11

Lens Filters

• Replace lens filter after each use. Make sure that the new lens filter is not damaged.

• Keep lens filters out of direct sunlight and ultraviolet light for extended periods of time.

Store lens filters away from dust and contamination.

Thermometer

• Use a soft, dry, clean cloth to clean the instrument display and exterior. Do not use abrasive cleaners of submerge in water or other liquids.

• This instrument contains precision components and should not be subjected to extremes in temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, shock or dust.

• Store unit in a location where the temperature remains fairly constant and within the range of 16°C to 40°C (61°F to

104°F). To ensure that the Braun

ThermoScan Thermometer is always ready to take a temperature (and avoid Err 4), store it in the room where it is most frequently used.

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