Beurer FT 55 - Manual (Page 15)

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4. Functions
This infrared thermometer measures the
– Temperature in the human ear,
– surface temperature of objects and liquids,
– ambient temperatures.
The thermometer also offers additional functionalities:
– 9 memory locations for simple plotting of changes in temper ature,
– date and time, also with all stored temperatures measured,
– Optical and acoustic fever alarm at temperatures over 37.5 °C,
– switchable to °C and °F.
5. Operation
This thermometer is designed for use in the ear (ear passage / eardrum) usually for persons aged over 6
months. In children under 6 months, the ear passage is still very narrow so that the temperature of the
eardrum can often not be recorded and and the measurement result displayed is too low.
Before taking the temperature, remove the protective cap and ensure that the sensor tip and also the ear
passage are clean. If there are signs of acute inflammation (discharge of pus or secretion, pain), in the
case of injuries or directly after operations on the ear, the non-affected side should be chosen. Other-
wise, the measurement result can be incorrect.
Use of the thermometer in different persons can be inappropriate in certain acute infectious diseases because of the
possible spread of germs despite cleaning and disinfection. Discuss this with your doctor in the individual case.
It must only be used without disposable covers.
There is a battery in it already so that it can be used immediately when operated for the first time.
Switch on the thermometer with the “ ” button. After a brief self-test and two short beeps, the thermo meter is ready to
measure the temperature in your ear.
5.1 Setting time and date
With the thermometer switched on, hold the “ ” button depressed for 5 seconds. As soon as the “SET” symbol appears
in the display, you can use the “SCAN” button to set in turn the 12 or 24 hour mode, hour, minute, year, month and day
(‚24‘ appears in the display for the 24-hour mode). Confirm the values set in each case with the “ ” button.