beurer FT 58 Ear Thermometer Instruction Manual

Ear thermometer
Instructions for use
FT 58

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Read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.

Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing one of our products. Our brand stands for well­engineered, quality-made products; driven by inno­ vation and safety. Our product range encompasses a wealth of products for health and well­being in the therapy, beauty, baby care, sports, medical, diagnostic, and prevention sectors.
With kind regards, Your Beurer team

Included in delivery
Check that the delivery has not been tampered with and make sure that all components are present. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that all packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Services address.

1 x ear thermometer
2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries
10 x protective caps
1 x set of instructions for use
Subsequent purchase articles
Protective cap set replacement available: 2 x 10 protective caps, item no. 795.34

Signs and symbols

The following symbols appear in these instructions for use and on the device:

| WARNING
Warning notice indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.
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| IMPORTANT
Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory.
| Note
Note on important information
| Observe the instructions for use
| Application part, type BF
| Disposal in accordance with the Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment EC
Directive – WEEE
0483| The CE labeling certifies that the product complies with the essential requirements of Directive 93/42/EEC on medical products.
| Permissible storage and transport temperature and humidity
| Permissible operating temperature and
humidity
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| Manufacturer
| Dispose of packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner

IP22

| IP 22, protection against harmful ingress of
water and dust

SN

| Serial number

Intended use

The ear thermometer is intended for measuring the body tem­perature in the ear. Do not use the ear thermometer for meas­urements in other parts of the body.
You can also use the ear thermometer to measure room and object temperatures.
The ear thermometer has been carefully developed for precise, safe, and rapid temperature measurements in the ear. It is a non­invasive ear thermometer with an infra­red detector to de­termine the body temperature in the auditory canal of adults and children.
Use the device for the intended purpose only and in the manner specified in these instructions for use. Any form of improper use can be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use. This device complies with the EU Directive 93/42/EEC con­cerning medical products, the Medizinproduktegesetz (Ger­ man Medical Devices Act), the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) E 1965 ­ 98 and the European Standard EN 12470­5: Clinical thermometers – Part 5: Requirements for infrared ear thermometers (with maximum device) and the Eu­ropean Standard EN 60601­1­2 (in accordance with CISPR 11, IEC 61000­4­2, IEC 61000­4­3, IEC 61000­4­8), and is sub­get to particular precautions with regard to electromagnetic compatibility.
Please note that portable and mobile HF communication systems may interfere with this device.

Notes

Safety notes
WARNING

• To measure temperature, insert the sensor tip of the ear thermometer carefully into the ear.
• Use of the ear thermometer on different persons can be inap­ appropriate in the event of certain acute infectious diseases be­ cause of the possible spread of germs despite cleaning and disinfection. If you have any doubts, please consult your doctor.
• The body temperature measured in the ear may differ from other measurements taken in the mouth, rectum or armpits. Any comparison of these values is therefore futile. Meas­ ure temperature regularly to calculate the normal ear tem­perature and then use these measurements as a basis for comparison when taking measurements in the event of a suspected high temperature.
• This ear thermometer is intended for measuring the temper­ature in the ear. Do not use this ear thermometer for meas­urements in other parts of the body.
• Replace the protective cap after each use to ensure an accu­ rate measurement and prevent cross­contamination.
• The ear thermometer may only be used with protective caps from Beurer; other protective caps may result in faulty meas­ urements. If you have run out of protective caps, contact the manufacturer or retailer for replacements.
• Consult a doctor if you believe your medical condition to be poor.

Notes on handling batteries
WARNING

• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, rinse the affected areas with water and seek medical assistance.
• ****Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Store the batteries out of the reach of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (­) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect batteries from excessive heat.
• Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short­circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a relatively long period, take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.

Risks to the device
IMPORTANT

• Do not subject the device to mechanical impacts.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
• Do not expose the device to liquids. The device is not wa­ waterproof. Avoid all direct contact with water or other liquids.
• Have the device repaired by authorized service centers only, otherwise its warranty is invalidated?
• Portable and mobile HF communication systems may inter­ fere with this device.

Notes on electromagnetic compatibility

• The device is suitable for use in all environments listed in these instructions for use, including domestic environments.
• The use of the device may be limited in the presence of electromagnetic disturbances. This could result in issues such as error messages or the failure of the display/device.
• Avoid using this device directly next to other devices or stacked on top of other devices, as this could lead to faulty operation. If, however, it is necessary to use the device in the manner stated, this device as well as the other devic­ es must be monitored to ensure they are working properly.
• The use of accessories other than those specified or provid­ ed by the manufacturer of this device can lead to an increase in electromagnetic emissions or a decrease in the device’s electromagnetic immunity; this can result in faulty operation.
• Failure to comply with the above can impair the performance of the device.

Unit description

1. Protective cap
2. Measuring sensor
3. START button
4. ON/OFF button
5. Battery compartment

LCD display

1. Room temperature mode
2. Displays room temperature/ time/date
3. AM/PM display (time)
4. Battery symbol
5. Memory mode
6. No fever symbol| 7. Temperature unit (°C or °F)
8. Fever symbol
9. Temperature display
10. Object temperature mode
11. Protective cap symbol
12. Body temperature mode
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Initial use

The batteries are already inserted in new de­ vices. Before first use, remove the protrud­ ing plastic insulating strip from the battery compartment. The ear thermometer will then switch on automatically.

Settings

Setting the time/date

Before beginning to take measurements, we recommend that you set the current time and date. This will allow you to organize the saved measurements more easily later.

1. Press and hold the ON/OFF but­ton on the switched­off de­
vice for three seconds. “24 H” appears on the display.|
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2. Use the START button to select the hour format (12h or 24h) and confirm using the ON/OFF but­ton.|
3. The hour setting appears on the display. Use the START button to
select the current hour and con­ firm using the ON/OFF button.|
4. The minute setting appears on the display. Use the START but­
tonto select the current minute and confirm using the ON/OFF
button.|
5. The year setting appears on the display. Use the START button to
select the current year and con­firm using the ON/OFF button.|
6. The month flashes on the display. Use the START button to select the current month and confirm using the ON/OFF button.
The device then switches itself off automatically. The date and time are now saved.|
7. The day flashes on the display. Use the START button to select the current day and confirm us­ ing the ON/OFF button.|

Setting the temperature unit (°C or °F)

You can set the device to display the temperature in degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

1. Press and hold the START but­ ton on the switched­off device for three seconds. “°C” ap­pears on the display.|
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2. Use the START button to select the temperature unit (°C or °F) and confi rm using the ON/OFF ****button.|

Measuring

Note
Check before each use that the lens is intact. If it is damaged, contact your retailer or the service address. Bear in mind that the ear thermometer needs to have been in the room in which the measurement is taken for at least 30 minutes before use.

Measuring body temperature

**WARNING**

• Some people produce different readings in their left and right ear. In order to record temperature changes, always measure a person’s temperature in the same ear.
• The ear thermometer may be used by children only under adult supervision. Measurement is usually possible over the age of 6 months. In infants under 6 months, the ear canal is still very narrow so the temperature of the eardrum often cannot be recorded and the result displayed is often too low.
• The measurement must not be taken in an ear affected by inflammatory diseases (e.g. discharging pus or secretion), after possible ear injuries (e.g. eardrum damage) or in the healing period after operative procedures. In all of these cases, please consult your doctor.
• Use of the ear thermometer on different persons can be in­ appropriate in 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.
• This ear thermometer may only be used with the protective cap in place.
• The following circumstances may influence the temperature in the ear: if you have been lying on the ear for an extended period, the ears are covered, the ears are exposed to exces­ sive heat/cold, or after swimming or bathing. In the event of one of these circumstances, wait 20 minutes before per­ forming the measurement.
• As ear wax can affect the measurement, you should clean the ear before measuring if necessary.

1. Place a clean protective cap on the sensor tip of the ear thermometer.|
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2. Press the ON/OFF button to switch on the ear thermometer. Three acoustic signals sound and the display switch­ es on.|
3. As the ear canal is slightly curved, you have to pull the ear slightly up and backward before inserting the sensor tip. This is important so that the tip of the protective cap can be pointed di­recently at the eardrum.|
4. Insert the sensor tip with the protective cap carefully into the ear canal and press the START button to begin the measurement.|
5. After approx. one second, a long acoustic signal sounds and the meas­urement is shown in the display. Press the ON/OFF button
to switch off the ear thermometer.|

Note
If no button is pressed for one minute after the measurement, the ear thermometer automatically switches itself off again.
Fever indicator
If the measured temperature is < 38 °C (100.4 °F), a laughing smiley appears on the display and a short acoustic sig­nal sounds.
If the measured temperature falls between 37.5 and 37.9 °C, two short acoustic signals will also sound (the indication for “raised temperature”).
If the measured temperature is ≥ 38 °C (100.4 °F), a sad smiley appears on the display and a short, a long, and three short acoustic signals sound one after the other.

Measuring object temperature

1. Remove the protective cap from the sensor tip of the ear thermometer (if it is on).|
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2. Press the ON/OFF button to switch on the ear thermometer. Three acoustic signals sound and the display switch­ es on.|
3. Ensure that you are in object tempera­ture mode ( turn mode ( ).To switch between body temperature and object temperature mode, briefly press and hold the ON/OFF button and the START button at the same time.|
4. Hold the sensor tip of the ear thermometer 1 to 2 cm from the desired measuring point and press the START button.|
5. After one second, a long acoustic signal sounds, and the measurement is shown in the display. Briefly press the ON/OFF button to ****switch off the ear thermometer.|

Displaying room temperature

When you switch on the ear thermometer, the room tempera­ture, the date and time appear alternately on the display every 3 seconds.

Displaying stored measurements

The ear thermometer automatically stores the last 10 temper­ature measurements of body and object temperature respec­tively (incl. date and time). To recall the stored measurements, proceed as follows:

1. Press the ON/OFF button to switch on the ear thermometer.|
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2. Press and hold the ON/OFF but­ ton for 3 seconds. An M and
the last stored measurement ap­ pear on the display.|
3. To switch between the individu­al stored measurements, press
the ON/OFF button. With each subsequent pressing of the
ON/OFF button, the memory space number is displayed first
followed by the measurement.|
4. If you would like to proceed with a measurement, press the
START button. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 sec­
onds to switch off the ear thermometer.|

Replacing the battery

Before replacing the battery, ensure that the device is switched off.

1. Replace the batteries as soon as the battery symbol ( battery symbol ( ) appears on the display.|
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2. Slide open the battery compartment and remove the used batteries from the battery compartment.|
3. Insert two new 1.5 V AAA batteries. Make sure that the batteries are in­ started the right way round. Close the battery compartment.|

Cleaning and storage

Protective caps are only intended for single use. The sensor tip is the most sensitive part of the ear thermometer. Work carefully when cleaning the sensor tip to avoid causing any damage. 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. Do not use any harsh cleaning products. If prolonged storage is intended, you should remove the bat­teries. The device must not be stored or used at an excessively high or low temperature or humidity (see technical data), in sunlight, in association with an electrical current or in dusty locations. Otherwise, inaccuracies can occur.

Disposal

The empty, completely flat batteries should be disposed of through specially designated collection boxes, recycling points electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of ofthe batteries.
Note: The codes below are printed on batteries con­ training harmful substances: Pb = Battery contains lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium, Hg = Battery contains mercury. ****

For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling point. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the lo­ cal authorities responsible for waste disposal.

What if there are error messages?

only once body ()) or object temperature mode (t=s) appears on the display.
| The measured ambient temperature is not in the range from 10°C —40°C (50 — 104°F).| Place the ear thermometer in a room with an ambient temperature between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F) for at least 30 minutes.
| The ear thermometer is not placed in the ear correctly.| Please observe the notes in the chapter “Measuring”.  Perform the measurement again.
| The ear thermometer registered a large change in the ambient temperature.| Place the ear thermometer in a room with an ambient temperature between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F) for at least 30 minutes.

again. If the fault occurs again, contact Customer Services.
| You are in the “Measuring object temperature” mode and the protective cap is still on.| The protective cap must be removed to measure object temperatures.
H| In-ear measurement: the measured temperature is over 43°C (109.4°F).
Object measurement: the measured temperature is over 100°C (212°F).| Ensure that the device and the protective cap are fully functioning. Perform the measurement again.
LO| In-ear measurement: the measured temperature is below 28°C (82.4°F).
Object measurement: the measured temperature is below -20°C (-4°F).| Ensure that the device and the protective cap are fully functioning. Perform the measurement again.
| The batteries are empty.| Remove the two empty batteries and insert two new 1.5 V AM batteries into the ear thermometer.

If you cannot find a solution to your problem here, contact our Customer Services.

Technical data

Temperature range| •In ear: 28.0 — 43.0°C (82.4 —109.4 °F)
•Object temperature: -20-100°C (-4-212 °F)
•Room temperature: 0-50°C
(32-122 °F)
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Laboratory measurement accuracy| •In ear: ± 0 .2°C (0.4 °F) in measurement range of 35.5-42.0°C (95.9-107.6°F); ±0.3°C (0.5°F) in measurement range of ~35.5°C (95.5°F) and 42.0°C (107.6°F)
•Object temperature: ±4% or ±2°C (4°F)
•Room temperature: ±2 °C (+4 °F)
Clinical reproducibility| 0.11°C (0.2 °F)
Duration of measurement| Approx. one second
Operating temperature range| 10 —40 °C (50 —104 °F),
humidity 15-85% (non-condensing)
Storage temperature range| -25 —55 °C (-13-131 °F),
humidity s 95% (non-condensing)
Memory| 10 memory spaces
Display resolution| 0.1 °C or 0.1 °F
Battery| DC 3 V (2 x 1.5 V AAA batteries)
Dimensions| 155 x 38 x 47 mm
Weight| Approx. 63 g (without batteries)
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Protective caps| 10
Automatic switch-off| 60 seconds
Battery operating life| 3,000 measurements in succession or one year with one to two measurements per day, including standby mode.

The serial number is located on the device or in the battery compartment.

Warranty/service

Beurer GmbH, Söflinger Straße 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “Beurer”) provides a warranty for this product, subject to the requirements below and to the extent described as follows.
The warranty conditions below shall not affect the seller’s statutory warranty obligations which ensue from the sales agreement with the buyer.
The warranty shall apply without prejudice to any mandatory statutory provisions on liability.
Beurer guarantees the perfect functionality and completeness of this product.
The worldwide warranty period is 5 years, commencing from the purchase of the new, unused product from the seller.
The warranty only applies to products purchased by the buyer as a consumer and used exclusively for personal purposes in the context of domestic use.
German law shall apply.
During the warranty period, should this product prove to be incomplete or defective in functionality in accordance with the following provisions, Beurer shall carry out a repair or a replacement delivery free of charge, in accordance with these warranty conditions.
If the buyer wishes to make a warranty claim, they should approach their local retailer in the first instance: see the attached “International Service” list of service addresses.
The buyer will then receive further information about the pro­cessing of the warranty claim, e.g. where they can send the product and what documentation is required.
A warranty claim shall only be considered if the buyer can pro­ vide Beurer, or an authorized Beurer partner, with ­ a copy of the invoice/purchase receipt, and ­ the original product.
The following are explicitly excluded from this warranty:  deterioration due to normal use or consumption of the prod­ cut; ­
accessories supplied with this product which are worn out or used up through proper use (e.g. batteries, rechargeable batteries, cuffs, seals, electrodes, light sources, attachments, and nebulizer accessories);
­-products that are used, cleaned, stored or maintained im­ properly and/or contrary to the provisions of the instructions for use, as well as products that have been opened, repaired or modified by the buyer or by a service center not author­ used by Beurer;
­-damage that arises during transport between manufacturer and customer, or between the service center and customer; ­ products purchased as seconds or as used goods; ­
-consequential damage arising from a fault in this product (however, in this case, claims may exist arising from product liability or other compulsory statutory liability provisions).
Repairs or exchanges in full do not extend the warranty pe­riod under any circumstances.

Contracted Manufacturer: Joytech Healthcare Co., Ltd
Factory Address: No. 365, Wuzhou Road, Yuhang, Economic Development Zone, 311100, Hangzhou, China
Phone number: 0571­81957767
Product name: Infrared Ear Thermometer, Model number: DET­103, REF Nr.: FT 58
ISO standard: ISO80601­2­56:2017
China medical production Licence No:
Manufactured in China
Beurer GmbH • Söflinger Straße 218 • 89077 Ulm, Germany • www.beurer.com
www.beurer­gesundheitsratgeber.com • www.beurer­healthguide.com

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