Beurer FT 55: 8. Cleaning, storage, disposal 9. Technical data

8. Cleaning, storage, disposal

Clean the sensor tip after every use. Use a clean cloth or cotton bud that can be moistened with disinfectant, alcohol or

warm water.

To clean the entire device, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild soapy solution. Water must never get into the

device. If water gets into the device, remove the battery immediately. Only use the device again when it is completely dry.

Do not use any harsh cleaning agents.

Never immerse the device in water.

Always store the thermometer with the cap on in order to protect the sensor.

The device must not be stored or used at too high or low a temperature or humidity (see 9. technical data), in sunlight, in

association with an electrical current or in dusty locations. Otherwise, inaccuracies can occur.

If prolonged storage is intended, you should remove the battery.

Please dispose of the device in accordance with the directive 2002/96/EG – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment). If you have any queries, please refer to the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.

9. Technical data

Note: When the device is used outside the specications, perfect functioning cannot be guaranteed.

We reserve the right to make technical changes to improve and develop the product.

The accuracy of this thermometer has been carefully checked and developed with regard to a long useful life.

If using the device for commercial medical purposes, it must be regularly tested for accuracy by appropriate means.

Precise instructions for checking accuracy may be requested from the service address.

Model FT 55

Measurement range Ear thermometer mode: 34,0 °C – 42.2 °C (93.2 °F – 108.0 °F)

SCAN mode: -22 °C – 80 °C (-7.6 °F – 176 °F)

Laboratory measurement

Ear thermometer mode: ±0.2 °C (±0.4 °F) from 35.5 °C – 42,0 °C (95.9 °F – 107.6 °F),

precision

±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F) < 35.5 °C > 42,0 °C ( <95.9 °F – >107.6 °F )

SCAN-Modus: ±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F) from 22 °C to 42.2 °C (71.6 °F to 108 °F)

±2 °C (±4 °F) with >42.2 °C and <22 °C (>108 °F <71.6 °F)

Clinical repeat precision 0.22 °C (children, 1 to 5 years), 0.21 °C (adults)

Measurement duration 1 to 2 seconds

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