Welch Allyn ABCs of Braun ThermoScan PRO 4000 & SureTemp Plus 690 & 692 - Quick Reference Guide User Manual
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Thermometry FAQ
MC 7720 09/2011
The ABC’s of SureTemp Plus 690 & 692
A
Age Ranges
To change patient modes between patients:
press the Mode
button.
B
Battery Info
- Uses 3 AA batteries
- Batteries last approximately 5000 readings (692 model) and 6000 readings
(690 model)
- Storing at high heats can reduce battery life
- The onscreen battery indicator lets you know approximate battery life
remaining.
C
Cleaning
Device and Probe: Wipe device regularly with cloth dampened with warm
water and mild detergent. As needed, clean thermometer and probe with a
70% isopropyl alcohol or 10% chlorine bleach solution. You can also use a
non-staining disinfectant such as CaviCide® or its equivalent.
Removable Probe well: Remove the probe well from the unit and clean the
inner or outer surface by swabbing the surface with a cloth dampened with a
mild detergent, 70% isopropyl alcohol, 10% chlorine bleach OR non-staining
disinfectant such as CaviCide® or its equivalent. Can be immersed in
detergent if necessary; ensure it is completely dry before replacing in device.
D
Defaults
To change device defaults from °F to °C, or to change the Power-up Mode
(Oral, Adult Axillary, Ped Axillary), enact Security features, or enter a Site/Unit
ID, enter the Biotech Mode.
To enter Biotech Mode:
1. Insert device into wall holder (model 692 only)
2. Press and hold the RECALL button while removing the probe from
the well. Release the RECALL button once the probe is removed.
3. Press and Release the RECALL button to move sequentially through
the various program categories.
4. Changes within each category can be made by pressing the MODE
or C/F buttons.
5. Place the probe back in the well to save changes. Verify that
changes were successfully applied.
Oral Mode – all ages
BLUE
Probe and well
Adult Axillary Mode – ages 18 years and older -
BLUE
Probe and well
Pediatric Axillary Mode – ages 17 years and
younger - -
BLUE
Probe and well
Rectal Mode – all ages;
RED
Probe and well
required