BRAUN BNT400 No Touch 3-in-1 Thermometer User Manual

BRAUN BNT400 No Touch 3-in-1 Thermometer

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Product description

1. Power button
2. Scanner
3. LCD screen
4. Temperature button
5. Battery door
6. Protective scanner cap
7. Silent mode switch
8. Guidance light
9. Food and bath temperature mode
10. Age Precision™ button
11. Fahrenheit to Celsius switch
    (inside battery compartment)

Thank you for purchasing the No touch 3-in-1 thermometer (BNT400). 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.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and keep the instructions and the thermometer in a safe place.

Indications for use
The Braun No touch 3-in-1 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.

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 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. DO NOT twist the instrument or the measuring sensor.
• 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 pre-term babies or small-for-gestational- age babies. Pre-term is defined as babies with a calendar age of less than 37 weeks. Small-for-gestational-age is defined as a baby born at 37 weeks or later, with a weight below the 10th percentile for 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 temperatures 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.

Why Braun No touch 3-in-1 thermometer?

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

Accurate and reliable
Due to the unique technology, the No touch 3-in-1 thermometer captures the heat naturally given off by the forehead to calculate body temperature value. Get the same professional accuracy whether touching your child’s forehead or holding up to 1 inch (2.5cm) away.

Easy to use
The No touch 3-in-1 thermometer is non-invasive. A measurement can be taken even while a child is sleeping.
The No touch 3-in-1 thermometer is safer to use on a child than a rectal thermometer and is 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 No touch 3-in-1 thermometer work?

The No touch 3-in-1 thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the skin at the center. This captured energy is collected through the lens and converted to an oral equivalent value.
The No touch 3-in-1 thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be safe and accurate when used in accordance with its operating instruction manual.

Age Precision™ color-coded display
Clinical research shows the definition of fever changes as newborns grow into children and children grow into adults.¹
Select the appropriate age setting, take a temperature, and the display will glow green, yellow, or red to indicate whether the temperature is in a normal, fever, or high fever range, respectively.
The device is only intended for the measurement of human body temperature. It is not intended to diagnose or monitor a serious medical condition or disease.
¹ Herzog L.., Phillips S. Addressing Concerns About Fever. Clinical Pediatrics. 2011; 50 (#5): 383-390.

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. DO NOT take a measurement on yourself while or immediately after nursing a baby.

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 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.
• 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 use your Braun No touch 3-in-1 thermometer

Note: The thermometer and individual should be in the same ambient temperature for at least 10 minutes.

1. Remove protective cap

2. Power on
   Press and release the power button once. Backlight will come on and the start- up sequence will begin.
   NOTE: Make sure to remove the protective scanner cap before taking a measurement.

3. Select age range
   Select age with Age Precision button.
   Device will start cycling through the age ranges, highlighting the 3 ranges you may select; 0-3 months ( ), 3-36 months ( ), or 36+ months ( ).
   Press the Age Precision button to toggle through the age ranges until you select the age appropriate for the individual.

4. To set a preferred age range: (Locking an age setting)
   To save a preferred age range, so that the preferred age range will be automatically selected when the thermometer is turned ON, follow these steps:
   A. Make sure the thermometer is OFF.
   B. Press and hold the power button ( ) and Age Precision button ( ) for 4 seconds. The unit will turn on, displaying a yellow backlight and the 3 age range icons will flash.
   C. Press the Age Precision ( ) button. The age range selected will flash. Press the Age Precision button until your desired age range is flashing on the display.
   D. Once the desired age range is selected, stop pressing the button and wait 3 seconds. The green backlight will illuminate, and the selected age range will turn solid. After 4 seconds, the thermometer will turn off.
   E. The preferred age range will be automatically selected when the thermometer is turned ON.
   Note: With a preferred age range, an alternate age range can be selected during each use, by pressing the Age Precision button when the age range icon appears, after the thermometer is turned ON.
   F. To remove the preferred age range, open the battery door, remove the batteries, wait 30 seconds and re-insert the batteries.
   IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate readings, you must always take a temperature reading in the age range that corresponds to the individual’s age.

5. Position
   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 No touch 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.

6. Take temperature
   Three dashed lines mean the thermometer is ready to take temperature. Press the temperature button. The display will show a dashed line animation while it takes a reading. Once the reading is complete a confirmation beep will be heard and the appropriate fever light color will be displayed on screen.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.

7. Read temperature
   If temperature is in the normal range, a long beep will sound when the measurement is complete. If the temperature is in the fever range, ten short beeps will sound to indicate the measurement is complete.0 months is defined as having a gestational age of greater than or equal to 37 calendar weeks at birth.

8. To turn off
   Press the power button to turn off. Device will also shut off automatically after 30 seconds of no use.

How to use the No touch setting to take a food/bath temperature

1. Remove protective cap

2. Power on
   Press and release the power button once. Backlight will come on and the start- up sequence begins.
   NOTE: Make sure to remove the protective scanner cap before taking a measurement.

3. Select food & bath temperature mode
   Press and release the food & bath temperature mode button. A beep will sound, the food & bath icon ( ) will be displayed, the screen backlight will turn blue and three dashes will show on the screen indicating the thermometer is read to take a temperature.

4. Position
   Position device up to 2.5” away from the bath water or food.
   Note: When measuring food or bath temperature the thermometer must be aimed directly at the food or bath water. DO NOT aim at sides of container holding the liquid or food. DO NOT touch liquid or food with the thermometer.

5. Take temperature
   Press the temperature button (you can press and hold the button or press and release it.) The display will show a dashed line animation while it takes a reading. Once the reading is complete, the display will show the temperature reading.

6. Read temperature
   Remove the device and read the temperature.

Changing the temperature scale

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

Changing the sound mode
The Braun No touch 3-in-1 thermometer allows you to silence the beeps on the thermometer to avoid waking a sleeping child. To activate the silence feature, slide the switch to the silent mode position and take a temperature reading. An icon will appear on the screen to indicate 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.

Errors and troubleshooting

Care and cleaning

To avoid scratching the surface of the scanner, replace the protective cap after each use. The thermometer should be cleaned between uses.
Use an alcohol swab or a cotton swab moistened with alcohol (70% Isopropyl) to wipe the thermometer casing and measuring probe for 90 seconds. Wait 10 minutes, allowing the thermometer to air-dry, before taking a measurement. Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the thermometer. NEVER use abrasive cleaning agents, thinners, or benzene for cleaning, and NEVER immerse the thermometer in water or other cleaning liquids.

Replacing the batteries
The No touch 3-in-1 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 battery from the product if it is not required for extended periods of time in order to avoid damage to the thermometer resulting from a leaking battery.
To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations.

Limited three year warranty

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

A. 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.
B. At its option, Kaz will repair or replace this product if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship.
C. 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 1-800-477-0457 or e-mail: consumerrelations@kaz.com.
Or visit our website at: www.braunthermometers.com
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 HOUSING, DOING SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Product specifications

Type: No touch 3-in-1 thermometer (BNT 400)
Measuring range: 93.2 °F – 109.4 °F (34 °C – 43 °C)
Resolution: 0.1 °F (0.1 °C)
Laboratory Accuracy: 0.4 °F for 95 °F – 107.6 °F (0.2 °C for the range 35 °C – 42 °C) outside that range ±0.5°F/0.3°C
(Ambient Temperature: 59 °F to 104 °F (15 °C to 40 °C)
This thermometer displays a calculated oral equivalent estimate.
Display: Liquid Crystal Display, 4 digits plus special icons
Acoustic: Audio: Normal temp range = Green temp range: 1 long beep for 0.4-second duration
Fever = Red or Yellow temp range: 10 short beeps for 0.2-second duration
Operating temperature: 59 °F – 104 °F ( 15°C – 40°C )
Automatic Switch-off: Approx. 30 seconds after last measurement has been taken
Weight: 3.54 oz. (with batteries), 2.91 oz. (w/o batteries)
Storage/transport temperature: -13 °F – 131 °F (-25 °C to 55 °C)
Humidity: 15–95% non-condensing
Battery: (2) AAA Batteries – at least 500 measurements
Pressure: 700-1060 hPA (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, Health & Home, 400 Donald Lynch Blvd., Suite 300, Marlborough, MA 01752
ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements for the thermometer only in the display range of 36 °C to 39°C
(96.8 °F to 102.2 °F) for infrared thermometers is ±0.3 °C (±0.5 °F), whereas for mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is ±0.1 °C (±0.2 °F).

This device conforms to the following standards:
IEC 60601-1:2012 Medical electrical equipment. Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
ASTM E1965-98:2016 – Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature
ISO 80601-2-56:2017: Medical electrical equipment – Requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement
IEC 60601-1-2:2014: Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances – Requirement and tests

NOTE: Do not use this device in the presence of electromagnetic or other interference outside the normal range specified in IEC 60601-1-2:2014.

IEC 60601-1-11: 2015 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

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

Remove the battery from the instrument if it is not required for extended periods of time in order to avoid damage to the thermometer resulting from a leaking battery.

Please do not dispose of the product in the household waste at the end of its useful life.
To protect the environment, dispose of empty batteries at appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations.

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