Braun ThermoScan IRT 6510 - Manual (Page 5)

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4 Fit the probe snuggly into the ear canal, then push
and release the Start button
.
ExacTemp light will pulse while temperature is in progress.
The light will remain solid for 3 seconds to indicate that a
successful temperature reading has been achieved.
NOTE: If the probe has been properly inserted into the ear canal
during the measurement, a long beep will sound to signal the
completed measurement.
If the probe has NOT been constantly placed in a stable position in the
ear canal, a sequence of short beeps will sound, the ExacTemp light will
go out and the display will show an error message (POS = position error).
See «Errors and troubleshooting» section for more information
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6 The confirmation beep indicates that an accurate
temperature measurement has been taken. The
result is shown on the display.
For the next measurement, press Eject button to
remove and discard used lens filter, and put on a new,
clean lens filter.
The Braun ThermoScan ear thermometer turns off
automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity.
The thermometer can also be turned off by
pressing the Power button
.
The display will briefly flash OFF and it will go blank.
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Temperature taking hints
Always replace disposable lens filters to maintain accuracy and hygiene. The right ear measurement may
differ from the measurement taken in the left ear. Therefore, always take the temperature in the same ear.
The ear must be free from obstructions or excess earwax build-up to take an accurate reading.
External factors may influence ear temperatures, including:
Factor Yes affects
Poor probe placement
Used lens filter
Dirty lens
In the cases below, wait 20 minutes prior to taking a temperature.
Factor Yes affects
Extreme hot and cold room temperature
Hearing aid
Lying on pillow
Use the untreated ear if ear drops or other ear medications have been placed in the ear canal.
Memory mode
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This model stores the last
9 temperature measurements.
To display the stored
measurement, the
thermometer must be
turned on.
Press the
Mem button.
The display shows the temperature, and when
releasing the
Mem button, the stored temperature
for that memory number is displayed, together
with “M”.
Each time the
Mem button is pushed, the stored
reading and an M is displayed to indicate each
temperature measurement (eg. M2).
Memory mode is automatically exited by not
pressing the memory button for 5 seconds.
The last temperature
taken is stored in the
memory and will be
automatically displayed
for 5 seconds when it is
turned on again.
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