Temperature taking hints
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Always replace with disposable lens filters to maintain
accuracy and hygiene.
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A measurement taken in the right ear may differ from the
measurement taken in the left ear. Therefore, always take the
temperature in the same ear.
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The ear must be free from obstructions or excess earwax build-up
to take an accurate reading.
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External factors may influence ear temperatures, including
when an individual has:
– been lying on one ear or the other
– had their ears covered
– been exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures, or
– been recently swimming or bathing .
In these cases, remove the individual from the situation and wait 20
minutes prior to taking a temperature .
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If ear drops or other ear medications have been placed in the
ear canal of one ear, take the temperature in the untreated ear.
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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 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 .
Once the alcohol has dried completely, a new lens filter can be put on
and a temperature measurement taken . If the probe tip is damaged,
please contact your authorized local service centre .
Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the thermometer display and product
exterior . Do not use abrasive cleaners . Never submerge this
thermometer in water or any other liquid .
Store the 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 selling Braun
ThermoScan .
For more information, please contact an authorized local Service Centre
(see Guarantee Card) .
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