Beurer FT 78: 1. Signs and symbols 2. Intended use 3. Notes
1. Signs and symbols 2. Intended use 3. Notes: Beurer FT 78
Table of contents
- Table of contents
- 1. Signs and symbols 2. Intended use 3. Notes
- Notes on handling batteries General notes
- 5. Initial use 6. Settings 4. Unit description 6.1 Switching the acoustic signals on and o 6.2 Switching temperature unit (Celsius °C -> Fahrenheit °F) 6.3 Memory function
- Starting measurement 7. Measuring
- 10. Disposal 8. Replacing the battery 11. What if there are error messages? 9. Cleaning and storage
- Error message Cause Solution 12. Technical data

1. Signs and symbols
2. Intended use
The following symbols appear in these instructions for use and on the
The ear thermometer is only intended for measuring the body tempera-
device:
ture in the ear. Do not use the ear thermometer for measurements in
other parts of the body.
WARNING
Warning notice indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.
The ear thermometer has been carefully developed for precise, safe and
rapid temperature measurements in the ear. It is a non-invasive ear ther-
IMPORTANT
mometer with an infra-red detector to determine the body temperature
in the auditory canal of adults and children.
Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory.
Use the device for the intended purpose only and in the manner specied
Note
in these instructions for use. Any form of improper use can be danger-
Note on important information.
ous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper
or careless use.
The quality of the device has been veried and conforms to the require-
Observe the instructions for use
ments of Council Directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Devices Directive) Annex I,
Essential requirements, and the corresponding harmonised standards.
EN 12470-5: 2003 Clinical thermometers – Part 5: Performance of infra-
red ear thermometers (with maximum device).
Application part, type BF
Please note that portable and mobile HF communication systems may
interfere with this unit. More details can be requested from the stated
Customer Service address or found at the end of the instructions for use.
Disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment EC Directive – WEEE
3. Notes
The CE labelling certies that the product complies
Safety notes
with the essential requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC
on medical products.
WARNING
•
To measure temperature, insert the sensor tip of the ear thermometer
Manufacturer
carefully into the ear.
•
Use of the thermometer on dierent persons can be inappropriate in
IP 22, protection against harmful ingress of water
the event of certain acute infectious diseases because of the possible
IP 22
and dust
spread of germs despite cleaning and disinfection. If you have any
doubts, please consult your doctor.
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