BRAUN BNT300 Sensian 5 Non Contact Forehead Thermometer User Guide

BRAUN BNT300 Sensian 5 Non Contact Forehead Thermometer

Product Information: SensianTM 5 Non-contact forehead thermometer

The Braun Sensian TM Non-contact forehead thermometer is a safe, accurate, easy-to-use, and non-invasive thermometer that measures the temperature of the forehead. It uses innovative infrared technology to capture the heat naturally given off by the forehead to calculate temperature, and it provides the same professional accuracy whether touching your child’s forehead with the thermometer or holding it up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) away. The thermometer is safer for a child than a rectal thermometer and easier to use than other methods. It also has a no-touch option that helps minimize spreading of germs, making it safe for use on both children and adults.

Features

• Measurement in under 2 seconds
• Accurate and reliable
• Non-invasive and easy to use
• Safe and hygienic
• Color-coded fever guidance

Warnings and Precautions

Please read the operating instructions carefully before using the Braun Sensian TM Non-contact forehead thermometer. This thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be safe and accurate when used in accordance with its operating instruction manual.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Remove the protective cap from the thermometer.
2. Press and release the power button once to turn on the thermometer. The backlight will come on, and the start-up sequence will begin.
3. Position the thermometer correctly with Position Check TM. Place the thermometer on or up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the center of the forehead, just between the eyebrows.
4. When the thermometer is ready and correctly positioned, a horizontal line of dashes (—) will appear on the screen.
5. The thermometer will measure the temperature in under 2 seconds and display the reading on the LCD screen.
6. The thermometer provides color-coded fever guidance based on the temperature reading. Green indicates a normal temperature, yellow indicates a fever, and red indicates a high fever.
7. After use, turn off the thermometer by pressing and holding the power button until the backlight turns off. Replace the protective
   cap on the thermometer for storage.

If you have any questions or comments about the Braun Sensian TM Non-contact forehead thermometer, please call us toll-free at 1-800-327-7226 or visit BraunHealthcare.com/contact-us. Please be sure to specify the model number.

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Please be sure to specify the model number. Certain trademarks used under license from The Procter & Gamble Company or its affiliates. Sensian™ and Position Check™ are trademarks of Helen of Troy Limited.

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Kaz USA, Inc., a Helen of Troy Company 400 Donald Lynch Blvd., Suite 300 Marlborough, MA 01752

Thank you for purchasing the Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead thermometer (BNT300). This thermometer is a high-quality product incorporating the latest technology and tested in accordance with international standards. With its unique technology, the product can provide a stable, accurate reading with each measurement. The thermometer performs a self-test every time it is switched on for accurate measurement.

Indications for Use/Intended use
The Braun® BNT300 Non-contact forehead thermometer is a non-sterile, reusable, clinical thermometer intended for the intermittent determination of human body temperature in  a touch and no touch mode using the center of the forehead as the measurement site on people of all ages in a home use environment. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep the instructions and the thermometer in a safe place.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Keep out of reach of children under 12 years.
NEVER use the thermometer for purposes other than those for which it has been intended. Please follow the general safety precautions when using on children.
NEVER immerse the thermometer into water or other liquids (not waterproof). For cleaning and disinfecting please follow the instructions in the “Care and cleaning” section.
DO NOT store this thermometer in temperature extremes below -13 °F or over 131 °F (below -25 °C or over 55 °C ) or in excessive humidity (above 95% non-condensing relative humidity).
If this thermometer is stored in a location that is cooler or warmer than where it will be used, allow it to acclimate to the room temperature for 10 minutes before taking a measurement.
DO NOT use the thermometer if there are signs of damage on the scanner or on the thermometer itself. If damaged, DO NOT attempt to repair the product.
NEVER insert a sharp object into the scanner area or any other open surface on the thermometer.
This thermometer consists of high-quality precision parts. DO NOT drop the instrument. Protect it from severe impact and shock.
This thermometer is intended for household use only.
Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician.

Temperature elevation may signal a serious illness, especially in neonates and infants,
or in adults who are old, frail, or have a weakened immune system. Please seek professional advice immediately when a temperature elevation occurs on persons that are:

• Neonates and infants under 3 months (Consult your physician
  immediately if the temperature exceeds 99.4 °F [37.4 °C])

• Individuals over 60 years of age (Fever may be blunted or absent in older individuals)

• Individuals having diabetes mellitus or a weakened immune system (e.g., HIV positive, cancer chemotherapy, chronic immunosuppressant treatment, splenectomy)

• Individuals who are bedridden (e.g., nursing home patient, stroke, chronic illness, paraplegia, quadriplegia, surgical recovery)

• A transplant recipient (e.g., liver, heart, lung, kidney)

This thermometer is not intended for newborn pre-term babies or small-for- gestational age newborn babies (birth to 4 weeks of age). Pre-term is defined as babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Small-for-gestational-age is defined as a baby, born at 37 weeks or later, with a weight below the 10th percentile for newborn babies of the same gestational age.
This thermometer is not intended to interpret hypothermic temperatures. If the device displays a temperature of 97.5 °F (36.4 °C) or less with an LED backlight color of green or white, and the individual is exhibiting atypical symptoms or behaviors, contact your physician or health care professional.
DO NOT allow children to take their temperature unattended.
Please consult your physician if you see symptoms such as unexplained irritability, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, changes in appetite or activity, seizure, muscle pain, shivering, stiff neck, pain when urinating, etc., even in the absence of fever.
Even in the absence of fever, those who exhibit a normal temperature may still need to receive medical attention. People who are on antibiotics, analgesics, or antipyretics should not be assessed solely on temperature readings to determine the severity of their illness.
DO NOT modify this equipment without the authorization of the manufacturer.

Product description

1. Power button
2. Temperature button
3. LCD screen
4. Infrared temperature scanner
5. Silent mode switch
6. Battery door
7. Position Check™
   • Aiming light
   • Proximity sensor
8. Protective cap

Why Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead thermometer?

Measurement in under 2 seconds
The innovative infrared technology measures forehead temperature in under 2 seconds, whether you use the touch or no-touch option.

Accurate and reliable
The Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead thermometer captures the heat naturally given off by the forehead to calculate temperature. Get the same professional accuracy whether touching your child’s forehead with the thermometer or holding it up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) away.

Easy to use
The Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead thermometer is non-invasive. A measurement can be taken even while a child is sleeping.
The Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead thermometer is safer for a child than a rectal thermometer and easier to use than other methods.

Safe and hygienic
No-touch option helps minimize spreading of germs. Safe for use on children and adults.

How does Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead work?
The Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the skin at the center of the forehead area. This captured energy is collected through the sensor and converted to an oral equivalent temperature value.
The Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be safe and accurate when used in accordance with its operating instruction manual.

Color-coded fever guidance
Color-coded fever guidance helps you to better understand the meaning of your child’s temperature with the color indicated on the display. The screen displays a green, yellow, or red backlight depending on the temperature reading. 10 audible beeps indicate temperatures above 99.4 °F (37.4 °C).
It is important to note that an individual’s temperature may be impacted by age, gender or medical condition, or by factors such as ambient temperature, time of day, medications taken or the temperature measurement site1.

(>38.5 °C)

| High Fever

NOTE: Backlight remains OFF when below temperature readings are registered:
93.2≤T< 96.4°F (34.0 ≤ T < 35.8°C)

Herzog L, Phillips SG. Addressing concerns about fever. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2011 May;
50(5):383-90.

How to use your Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead thermometer

Remove cap

Power on
Press and release the power button once. Backlight will come on and the start up sequence starts.

Ready
When the device is ready and correctly positioned, a horizontal line of dashes (“—”) will appear on the screen.

Position correctly with PositionCheck™
Position thermometer on or up to 1” (2.5 cm) away from the center of the forehead, just between the eyebrows. When the thermometer is ready and on or 1” away from the forehead. A horizontal line of dashes (“—”) will appear on the screen. For non-contact readings, the yellow guidance light will show you where you are aiming. If the eyebrow area is covered with hair, sweat or dirt, please clean the area beforehand to improve the reading accuracy. It is important to hold the thermometer and the forehead steady during measurement. Movement will impact the temperature reading.

Take temperature
Press the temperature button (you can press and hold the button or press and release it). When the device is placed correctly, the screen displays a dashed line animation while it takes a reading. After the animation sequence (under 2 seconds), the display shows the temperature. The appropriate backlight color is displayed on the screen and the confirmation beep is heard. If the device is positioned too far away from the forehead, it will prompt you to move closer by displaying the letters “Fwd.” Slowly move the device toward the forehead until the dashed line animation starts and a reading is displayed.

Read temperature
Remove the device and read the temperature.
For no backlight and green backlight readings, you will hear a single long beep for 2 seconds. For yellow and red backlight readings, you will hear 10 short beeps.

To repeat
Go to step 3.

To turn off
Press the power button to turn off. Device will also shut off automatically after 60 seconds of no use. Before storing the thermometer, attach the protective cap to prevent dust and debris from accumulating on the sensor.

Temperature taking hints
It is important to know each individual’s normal temperature when they are well. This is the only way to accurately diagnose a fever. Take multiple readings when healthy to determine normal temperature.
A child’s normal temperature can be as high as 99.9 °F (37.7 °C) or as low as 97.0 °F (36.1 °C). Be sure to note this unit reads 0.9 °F (0.5 °C) lower than a rectal digital measurement. An individual must be inside for 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
Note: The thermometer and Individual should be in the same ambient temperature for at least 10 minutes.
ALWAYS hold the thermometer and the forehead steady when taking a reading.
DO NOT move the thermometer until you hear the final beep.
Nursing mothers should not take a temperature measurement on themselves or have their temperature measured by another individual while or immediately after nursing a baby, as nursing can affect body temperature. Individuals should not drink, eat, or be physically active before/while taking the measurement. Remove hats and wait 10 minutes before taking a measurement. Before taking a measurement, remove dirt or hair from the forehead area. Wait 10 minutes after cleaning before taking a measurement.
ALWAYS take the temperature exactly as directed. Temperature results may vary if positioned in the wrong location. For individuals measuring their own temperature, it is recommended to use the “touch” option instead of “no touch.” In the following situations it is recommended that three temperatures in the same location be taken and the highest one taken as the reading:

•  Newborn infants in the first 100 days.
• Children under three years of age with a compromised immune system and for whom the presence or absence of fever is critical.
• When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for the first time until he/she has familiarized himself/herself with the instrument and obtains consistent readings.

General precautions

• Remove any sweat prior to measuring with a dry cloth.
• Avoid any cooling or warming cloths on the forehead for at least 30 minutes prior to measurement.
• Remove blankets and pillows away from the head and face prior to measurement.
• DO NOT take temperature measurements over scar tissue, open sores, or abrasions.
• Keep the measurement sensor and lens clean. Avoid directly touching the sensor or lens.
• ALWAYS store the thermometer with the protective cap in place to prevent dirt and scratches from damaging the device.
• Make sure to remove the protective cap before taking a measurement and to put the cap back on after using the thermometer.

How to change temperature between °F and °C

1. Open battery compartment and remove the batteries.
2. ˚C / ˚F switch is found in the center of the battery compartment.
3. Slide switch to ˚C or ˚F to set preferred temperature scale.
4. Replace the batteries and close the battery door.

How to change between sound and silent mode

The Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead thermometer allows you to silence the beeps on the thermometer to avoid waking a sleeping child. To use this feature, slide the switch to the silent mode position and take a temperature reading. An icon will appear on the screen to show that the thermometer is in silent mode.

Calibration
The thermometer is initially calibrated at the time of manufacture. If this thermometer is used according to the use instructions, periodic re-adjustment is not required. If at any time you question the accuracy, please contact Consumer Relations.

Care and cleaning

The thermometer should be cleaned in between uses, as necessary. Use an alcohol swab or cotton swab moistened with alcohol (70% Isopropyl) to clean the thermometer casing and the measuring scanner area. Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the thermometer. Never use abrasive cleaning agents, thinners or benzene for cleaning and never soak the device in water or other cleaning liquids. Wait 10 minutes after cleaning before taking a temperature measurement. Make sure to replace the protective cap after use to prevent scratches or damage to the thermometer. Never insert a sharp object into the scanner area or any other open surface on the thermometer. Clean scanner area before each use or as needed.

Replacing the batteries

The Braun Sensian™ Non-contact forehead thermometer comes with 2 AAA batteries. Replace with 2 new AAA batteries when the flashing battery symbol appears on the LCD screen. To change the batteries, slide open the battery cover and remove batteries. Replace the batteries being sure to align properly as indicated inside the battery compartment. Remove the batteries from the device if it will not be used for an extended period of time in order to avoid damage to the thermometer resulting from a leaking battery. To protect the environment, dispose of the product and empty batteries at appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations. Do not mix alkaline, standard, or rechargeable batteries.

Errors and troubleshooting

Error message

Situation
When 20% of battery life is left, the display flashes the low battery warning symbol. The device can still work until the battery life has 0% left.

Solution
Replace battery.

Situation
If the steady battery icon is the only symbol shown on the display, the device cannot work. The battery should be replaced immediately.

Solution
Replace battery.

This message displays when measured temperature is lower than 93.2°F (34 °C) or higher than 109.4 °F (43 °C) or when the room temperature is outside the operating range of 59 °F-104 °F (15 °C-40 °C).

solution
Make sure the protective cap is removed. Re-measure the temperature again, carefully following the instruction in “How to use” section.

Blank display. Thermometer does not have power.

Sutation
Please check if the battery has been loaded correctly. Also check polarity (<+> and <–>) of batteries. Contact Consumer Relations if thermometer still does not function.

System error -All segments display.

Solution
Replace batteries. See Instructions on Page 11. If error persists, call Consumer Relations.

Limited three year warranty

You should first read all Instructions before attempting to use this product.

• This 3 year limited warranty applies to repair or replacement of product found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from commercial, abusive, unreasonable use or supplemental damage. Defects that are the result of normal wear and tear will not be considered manufacturing defects under this warranty. KAZ IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from the original date of purchase.
• At its option, Kaz will repair or replace this product if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship.
•  This warranty does not cover damage resulting from any unauthorized attempts to repair or from any use not in accordance with the instruction manual.

Call us toll-free at 1-800-327-7226 or visit: www.BraunHealthcare.com/contact-us. Please be sure to specify a model number.

NOTE
IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PROBLEM, PLEASE CONTACT CONSUMER RELATIONS FIRST OR SEE YOUR WARRANTY. DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL PLACE OF PURCHASE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE DEVICE YOURSELF, DOING SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Product specifications

• Type: Non-contact forehead thermometer (BNT300)
• Measuring range: 93.2 °F (34 °C) – 109.4 °F (43 °C)
• Resolution: 0.1 °F (0.1 °C)
• Laboratory Accuracy: ± 0.4 °F for the range 93.2°-109.4 °F (± 0.2 °C for 34-43 °C).
• ± 0.5 °F (0.3 °C) outside that range
• (Ambient Temperature: 59 °F to 104 °F (15 °C to 40 °C )
• Display: Liquid Crystal Display, 4 digits plus special icons
• Acoustic: Green backlight = single long beep for 0.4 sec duration
• Audio: Red or Yellow backlight: 10 short beeps
• Operating temperature: 59 °F – 104 °F (15 °C – 40 °C)
• Automatic Switch-off: Approx. 60 seconds after last measurement has been taken
• Weight: 95.4g (with battery), 73.2g (w/o battery)
• Long term storage ranges
• Storage/transport temperature: –13 °F to 131 °F (–25 °C to 55 °C)
• Humidity: 15–95% non condensing
• Battery: (2) AAA Batteries – 2 yrs and 500 readings
• Pressure: 700-1060hPA (0.7-1.06 ATM)

This infrared thermometer meets requirements established in ASTM Standard E 1965-98 for the thermometer system. Full responsibility for the conformance of the product to the standard is assumed by Kaz USA, Inc., a Helen of Troy Company, Marlborough, MA 01752, USA. ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements for the thermometer only in the display range of 96.8 °F to 102.2 °F (36 °C to 39 °C) for infrared thermometers is ± 0.4 °F (± 0.2 °C), whereas for mercury-in- glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards
E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is ± 0.2 °F ( ± 0.1 °C).
This device conforms to the following standards:

• IEC 60601-1: Medical electrical equipment. General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
• ISO 80601-2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement
• ASTM E1965-98: Standard specification for infrared thermometers for intermittent determination of patient temperature.
• IEC 60601-1-2: Medical electrical equipment-Part 1-2: General requirements for basic and essential performance-collateral standard: electromagnetic disturbances -requirements and tests

NOTE
Do not use this device in the presence of electromagnetic or other interference outside the normal range specified in IEC 60601-1-2.
ISO 15223-1: Medical device-symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied-Part 1: General Requirements
IEC 60601-1-11: Medical electrical equipment — Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Collateral standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment.

IP22: Protected against solid foreign objects greater than 12.5 mm in diameter and dripping water when tilted at 15°.
Internally Powered ME Equipment

Continuous Operation

• MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special precautions regarding EMC.
• For detailed description of EMC requirements please contact Consumer Relations.
• Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

The BNT400 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the BNT400 should ensure that it is used in such an environment.

• The interface between the PATIENT physiological signal simulation, if used, and the ME EQUIPMENT Or ME SYSTEM shall be located within 0, 1 m of the vertical plane of the uniform field area in one orientation of the ME EQUIPMENT O ME SYSTEM. ME EQUIPMENT and
• ME SYSTEMS that intentionally receive RF electromagnetic energy for the purpose of their operation shall be tested at the frequency of reception. Testing may be performed at other modulation frequencies identified by the RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS. This test assesses the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of an intentional receiver when an ambient signal is in the passband. It is understood that the receiver might not achieve normal reception during the test. )
• Testing may be performed at other modulation frequencies identified by the RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS. )
• Applies only to ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMs with magnetically sensitive components or circuitry. )
• During the test, the ME EQUIPMENT Or ME SYSTEM may be powered at any NOMINAL input voltage, but with the same frequency as the test signal (see Table 1).
• Before modulation is applied.
• This test level assumes a minimum distance between the ME EQUIPMENT or ME SYSTEM and sources of power frequency magnetic field of at least 15 cm. If the RISK ANALYSIS shows that the ME EQUIPMENT Or ME SYSTEM will be used closer than 15 cm to sources of power frequency magnetic field, the IMMUNITY TEST LEVEL shall be adiusted as appropriate for the minimum expected distance

• For some services, only the uplink frequencies are included.
• The carrier shall be modulated using a 50 % duty cycle square wave signal.
•  As an alterative to FM modulation, 50 % pulse modulation at 18 Hz may be used because while It does not represent actual modulation, it would be worst case.

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