Beurer FT 78: Starting measurement 7. Measuring

Starting measurement

7. Measuring

1.

Twist a clean protective cap onto the device until you

feel and hear it click  rmly into place.

Note

Check before each use that the lens is intact. If it is damaged, contact

your retailer or the service address.

2. Press the ON/OFF/memory button to switch on the

Bear in mind that the ear thermometer needs to have been in the room

device (

).

in which the measurement is taken for at least 30 minutes before use.

WARNING

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Some people produce di erent readings in their left and right ear.

3. As the ear canal is slightly curved, you have to pull

In order to record temperature changes, always measure a person’s

the ear slightly up and backwards before inserting

temperature in the same ear.

the sensor tip. This is important so that the tip of the

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The ear thermometer may be used by children only under adult su-

protective cap can be pointed directly at the eardrum.

pervision. Measurement is usually possible over the age of 6 months.

In infants under 6 months, the ear canal is still very narrow so the

4. Insert the tip of the protective cap carefully and press the start but-

temperature of the eardrum often cannot be recorded and the result

ton for 1 second (

). Release the start button ( ). The end of the

displayed is often too low.

measuring time is signalled with a short beep and the measured value

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The measurement must not be taken in an ear a ected by in ammatory

appears on the LCD display. If the measured temperature is above

diseases (e.g. discharging pus or secretion), after possible ear injuries

37.5 °C (99.5 °F), the display  ashes and four short acoustic signals

(e.g. eardrum damage) or in the healing period after operative proce-

are emitted. If the measured temperature is above 42.2 °C (108 °F),

dures. In all of these cases, please consult your doctor.

“Hi” appears on the LCD display and four short acoustic signals are

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Use of the thermometer on di erent persons can be inappropriate in

emitted.

the event of certain acute infectious diseases because of the possible

spread of germs despite cleaning and disinfection. If you have any

doubts, please consult your doctor.

Note

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This ear thermometer may only be used with the protective cap in place.

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If you have been lying on one ear for some time, the temperature is

If you keep getting di erent measurement results, you should measure

slightly raised. Wait a little while or measure in the other ear.

the temperature in the test mode.

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As ear wax can a ect the measurement, you should clean the ear

To measure the temperature in the test mode proceed as follows:

before measuring if necessary.

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During the measurement hold down the start button ( ) for three

seconds.

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