Contents 02 02 02 Frequently Asked Question’s 06 Introduction 06 A Bit about Body Temperature 07 Ensuring Safe, Accurate Measurements 08 Specific Notes for Measuring Ear Temperature Specific Notes for Measuring Forehead Temperature 09 10 General Warnings 10 Key to Functions & Screen Display 12 Screen Displays 13 How to Use the Thermometer 15 How to Use the Accessories 16 Battery Power and Replacement 16 Battery Safety Guidelines 17 Product Specification Your Family Members’ Normal Temperature Range 19 20 Ot
In this Box The packaging box your thermometer came in should have contained: 1 x Digital Thermometer 1 x Stand 1 x Carry Case 2 x AAA batteries 1 x User’s Manual If any parts were missing please contact Brother Max directly. Our contact details can be found at the end of this manual. Important • Before using your thermometer, you should read this manual thoroughly so that you understand all instructions and follow all warnings. • This manual is provided for information purposes only.
‘‘How do I clean wax and other dirt off the thermometer probe?” • Clean the probe by very gently wiping it with, ideally, a cotton swab moistened with alcohol or a very soft cloth moistened with alcohol. Alternatively a dry cotton swab can be used, or a baby wipe so long as it is very soft and its water content is not so high that it is dripping wet. • Never use an abrasive cloth as it will damage the probe.
• Larger differences will also occur throughout the day as body temperature fluctuates. • External factors also influence ear temperature, such as: • Having been lying on an ear. • One ear being covered. • Being exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures. • Recently been bathing or swimming. • Obstructions in the ear like earwax will also result in inaccurate or different readings as they will interfere with the infrared heat being measured by the eardrum and surrounding tissues.
Note: W hen consulting your physician or other medical professional, communicate if you have used the Brother Max thermometer to measure ear or forehead temperature and if possible, note the individual’s normal Brother Max ear or forehead temperature range as additional reference (see User’s Manual).
Introduction This thermometer takes both ambient and body temperature in 1 second by measuring either the temperature in the immediately surrounding area or the heat generated by the eardrum or the surface of the forehead. It has been developed for optimum comfort, ease and speed of use and utilises digital, infra-red technology to ensure optimum accuracy. In this manual, ‘ambient’ refers to both inside and outside temperature.
since forehead temperature can be more easily affected by perspiration, skin oil, cosmetics and the ambient temperature itself, measurements are usually more accurate when taken from the ear. The following temperature ranges are considered normal: Normal temperature ranges by age Information from “Determination of Normal Ear Temperature with an Infrared Emission Detection Thermometer” by Chamberlain, J.M., MD, and Terndrup, T.E.
When taking ear and forehead temperature, please wait 30 minutes before taking temperature to allow body temperature to adjust when coming indoors from the cold or hot, or if a coldpack or hotpack have been used. In all modes, please wait 30 minutes before taking temperature if the thermometer has been stored in a significantly cooler or warmer environment.
Also remember to: • Correctly choose between ear and forehead modes, as taking ear temperature when the thermometer is set to forehead mode will give an inaccurate temperature reading, and vice versa. • Wait 10 seconds in-between each reading (to allow the probe to re-acclimatise). • Allow 30 minutes to elapse: • Before taking ear or forehead temperature when coming indoors from the cold or hot. • If a coldpack or hotpack has been used.
General Warnings Keep the thermometer out of children’s reach to ensure they do not inflict damage on themselves by forcibly inserting the thermometer too far in to their own ear. Immediately consult a doctor if your child accidentally swallows a battery. Avoid knocking, shaking, dropping or stepping on the thermometer. In such an event, carefully inspect the device for signs of damage and immediately return to Brother Max for repair if you suspect any faults.
Note: Do not self-diagnose. The use of any thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a physician. If the temperature of a child under 6 months old reaches 40.0°C / 104.0°F or more, consult a doctor immediately. Please note that, as the patient becomes older, this 40.0°C / 104.0°F ceiling actually falls e.g. a 2 year old may need to consult a doctor immediately if their temperature reaches 39.0°C / 102.2°F.
Screen Displays Displays for 2 seconds when thermometer is turned on Temperature is above maximum range Probe not in contact with ear or forehead, or temperature is below minimum range When reading child’s temperature, if display shows 40ºC or 104ºF or more, consult your doctor immediately Unit is off If room temperature is higher than 40ºC or lower than 10ºC, the screen will display ‘Err’ when you take either ear or forehead temperature 12 www.brothermax.
How to Use the Thermometer 1W hen Using Thermometer for the 1st Time: • Open the battery compartment cover by sliding it to the small end of the thermometer. • Put 2 x AAA batteries into the battery compartment in the direction illustrated inside the battery compartment. • Replace the battery compartment cover. • Turn on and use thermometer as described below.
5 Measuring Ear or Forehead Temperature: • If ON with the probe OUT (Fig. 8), the thermometer is in Ear or Forehead temperature mode. The screen will display either an Ear or Forehead icon to indicate which temperature mode it is currently in, and it will also display the last ear or forehead temperature taken. • If it is in Ear mode but you want Forehead or vice versa, see 7 for switching between Ear and Forehead modes.
10 Probe Guard: • You can open or close the probe guard by flipping it up or down. • Always keep the probe guard closed in Ambient temperature mode or after measuring ear or forehead temperature to prevent a build up of dirt and dust on the probe, which may give an inaccurate temperature reading.
• Please ensure the thermometer is always placed inside the Carry Case when it’s travelling with you. • The lid of the Carry Case can also act as a temporary shelf stand for the thermometer (Fig. 13). Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Note: Unlike when in the Stand, the thermometer is not securely held when standing on the Lid of the Carry Case so take care to ensure stability; please do not place it where it might get knocked, such as on a table, as the thermometer might get damaged if it falls to the floor.
responsibly. The wheelie bin symbol indicates the product and batteries must not be disposed of in the domestic waste as they contain substances which can be damaging to the environment and health. Please use designated collection points or recycling facilities when disposing of the device or batteries. (Fig. 15) Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Note: Please comply with local guidelines or regulations if discarding the batteries or any part of the thermometer and its packaging.
Screen Display Messages: • If Ear or Forehead temperature is above 42.9°C / 109.2°F or below 32.0°C / 89.6°F, screen will display HI or LO respectively. • If Ambient temperature is above 40.0°C / 104.0°F or below 10.0°C / 50.0°F when taking Ear or Forehead temperature, screen will display ERR. • If Ambient temperature is above 40.0°C / 104.0°F or below 5.0°C / 41.0°F, screen will correctly display HI or LO respectively.
Your Family Members’ Normal Temperature Range Whilst normal temperature ranges by age are shown on page 7 of this manual, every member of the family will have a slightly different ‘normal’ temperature range. So it’s a good idea to build up a picture of those normal ranges for each member of the family using your regular thermometer, no matter what type or brand of thermometer you use.
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