BRAUN BST200US Digital Thermometer with Color Coded Temperature Guidance Instruction Manual

TempleSwipe™
Thermometer

BST200US

1. Protective scanner cap
2. Scanner
3. Battery door
4. LCD screen
5. Temperature button
6. Power button

Thank you for purchasing the Braun TempleSwipe™ Thermometer (BST200). The TempleSwipe™ Thermometer is a high quality product incorporating the latest technology and tested in accordance with international standards. With its unique technology, the TempleSwipe™ Thermometer can provide a stable, heat interference-free reading with each measurement. The instrument performs a self-test every time it is switched on to help provide accurate measurements.

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 BST200 TempleSwipe™ Thermometer is a non-sterile, reusable, clinical thermometer intended for the intermittent determination of human body temperature on people of all ages in a home use environment.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Keep out of reach of children under 12 years.
NEVER use the thermometer for purposes other than those it has been intended for. Please follow the general safety precautions when using on children.
NEVER immerse the TempleSwipe™ 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 (up to 95%
non-condensing relative humidity).
DO NOT use the thermometer if there are signs of damage on the measuring sensor or on the instrument itself. If damaged, DO NOT attempt to repair
the instrument! Please contact our Consumer Relations Department at: 1-800-327-7226.
NEVER insert a sharp object into the scanner area or any other open surface on the thermometer.
Let the thermometer and individual being measured acclimate to the temperature of the room in which the measurement will be taken.
The thermometer needs to adjust to the room temperature for 30 minutes before taking a measurement.

The individual being measured should be indoors for 30 minutes before taking a measurement. External temperature can impact skin temperature.
This TempleSwipe™ Thermometer consists of high-quality precision parts.
DO NOT drop the instrument. Protect it from severe impact and shock.
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, 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.
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 there is a temperature elevation and if you are taking temperature on:

• 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 even absent in elderly Individuals.)

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

• Individuals who are bedridden due to stroke, chronic illness, surgical recovery, paraplegia, quadriplegia.

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

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.
This thermometer is not intended for pre-term babies or small-for-gestational- age newborn (birth to 4 weeks of age) babies. Pre-term is defined as babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Small-for-gestational-age is defined as a newborn 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.
DO NOT allow children to take their temperatures unattended.
DO NOT modify this equipment without authorization of manufacturer.
This thermometer is intended for household use only.
Use of this TempleSwipe™ Thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician or pediatrician.

Why use the Braun TempleSwipe™ Thermometer?

Measurement in 3 seconds
The innovative infrared technology allows measurement of forehead temperature in 3 seconds.

Accurate and reliable
Due to advanced technology, the TempleSwipe™ Thermometer captures the heat naturally given off by the forehead to calculate oral equivalent temperature.

Easy to use
The TempleSwipe™ Thermometer is non-invasive. A measurement can be taken even while a child is sleeping.
Design is easy to hold and use.
The TempleSwipe™ Thermometer is safer to use on a child than a rectal thermometer and is easier to use than other methods.
Safe and hygienic
Helps minimize spreading of germs.
Completely safe for use on children and adults.
Auto-Display memory
The last reading is automatically displayed for 2 seconds when the unit is switched ON.

How the Braun TempleSwipe™ Thermometer works

The TempleSwipe™ Thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the skin above the eyebrow area, the temple, and the surrounding tissue. Temperature readings obtained by scanning the temple area will provide the greatest accuracy.
The TempleSwipe™ Thermometer has been clinically tested and proven to be safe and accurate when used in accordance with its operating instruction manual.

Normal temperature is a range. The range of normal also varies from person to person and fluctuates throughout the day. It is, therefore, important to determine your normal temperature range. The best way to determine your normal temperature range is to use the thermometer when feeling well.
Record readings twice a day (early morning and late afternoon). Take the average of the two temperatures to calculate the normal oral equivalent temperature.
A child’s normal temperature can be as high as 99.9°F or as low as 97.0°F.
Remeasure with a standard digital thermometer for confirmation, especially on infants.

Fever guidance feature
Fever guidance helps you to better understand the meaning of your child’s temperature with the colour indicated on the display. The screen displays green for
a normal temperature, yellow for a fever, and red for a high fever.

How to use your Braun TempleSwipe™ Thermometer

First time use
Insert 2 AAA batteries (see page 8 for instructions). Remove 98.6°F label from display.

1. Power on
   Press and release the power button once.
   Backlight will come on and the warm up sequence starts. The last reading is automatically displayed for 2 seconds when the unit is switched ON.
   

2. Ready
   When device displays STEADY “00.0” on the screen, it’s ready to take a measurement.
   

3. Position
   Position the thermometer touching the forehead, just above the eyebrow. Be sure to hold the thermometer flush against the forehead. If the eyebrow area is covered with hair, sweat or dirt, please clean the area beforehand to improve the reading accuracy.
   NOTE: ALWAYS remove the protective scanner cap before taking a temperature reading.
   

4. Take temperature
   Press the “Temperature button” and slowly swipe diagonally down the forehead to the temple and then back. Be sure to hold the thermometer flush against the forehead for the duration of the measurement.
   When the temperature button is pressed a dashed line will appear on the screen and a soft beeping is heard to let you know the thermometer is working. DO NOT remove the thermometer from the forehead until you hear the long, 2-second confirmation beep.

5. Read temperature
   At the confirmation beep, remove the thermometer from the forehead and read the temperature. The screen will illuminate the appropriate color for the temperature reading. Green for a normal temperature, yellow for a fever, and red for a high fever.
   To repeat
   Go to step 3.
   

6. To turn off
   Press the power button. To conserve battery power, the unit will automatically shut down after 60 seconds of no use.

Temperature taking hints

Before having temperature measured, individuals should be indoors for at least 30 minutes.
Hold the thermometer flush against the forehead and swipe slowly from above the eyebrow down to the temple, and back again. Swiping too slow or too fast
may impact your reading.

DO NOT remove the thermometer from the forehead before hearing 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.

DO NOT use the TempleSwipe™ Thermometer in high humidity environments.
Individuals should not drink, eat, or be physically active before/while taking the measurement.
Before placing the thermometer sensor onto the forehead, remove dirt, hair, or sweat.
Use an alcohol swab to carefully clean the sensor and wait for 5 minutes before taking a measurement on another Individual. Wiping the forehead with a warm
or cool cloth may impact your reading. It is advised to wait 15 minutes before taking a reading.

ALWAYS take the temperature in the same location, since the temperature readings may vary from different locations on the forehead.
In the following situations, it is recommended that three temperatures be taken and the highest one used as the reading:

• Infants within the first 100 days of their birth.
• 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.

Memory mode

The Braun TempleSwipe™ Thermometer includes a memory feature to recall the last temperature reading. The last temperature taken is stored in its memory and will be automatically displayed for 2 seconds when it is turned on.

Temperature unit conversion and mute function

This thermometer has the ability to switch temperature units from Fahrenheit to Celsius as well the ability to mute the device. When the device is in mute mode, all audible sounds will be disabled. The mute icon will be displayed on the LCD at all times when the device is in mute mode.

1. While the device is off, press and hold the button for 6 seconds until SET appears on the screen.
2. Release the measurement button when the desired temperature scale and mute option are shown. The selected icons will flash on the screen to confirm the new setting, then the thermometer will turn off automatically.
   

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 of temperature measurements, please contact Consumer Relations.

Care and cleaning

Use an alcohol swab or cotton swab moistened with alcohol (70% Isopropyl) to clean the thermometer casing and the measuring probe. Ensure that no liquid enters the interior of the thermometer. NEVER use abrasive cleaning agents, thinners or benzene for cleaning and NEVER immerse the instrument in water or other cleaning liquids. Take care not to scratch the surface of the lens by replacing the protective cap after use.

Replacing the batteries

The TempleSwipe™ Thermometer comes with 2 AAA batteries. To install the batteries, slide open the battery door as shown. Insert 2 AAA batteries, correctly positioning with positive “+” and negative “-” as shown. Replace the battery door and close securely.
Replace the batteries when the flashing battery symbol appears on the LCD screen. Dispose of batteries according to local waste management directions.

Errors and troubleshooting

A “Err” sign appears when the temperature measured is BELOW 93.2 °F or 34 ºC.
The mark “Err” appears if the operating temperature is ABOVE 108 °F or 42.2 ºC.| When you receive this symbol, press the power button to reset the thermometer before taking a new measurement.
| When ambient temperature is too high or too low to take an accurate reading, device will provide an “Err” message with flashing up/down arrow icon. The
error message will appear after start up and memory recall.| When you receive this symbol, press the power button to
reset the thermometer before taking a new measurement. If the ambient temperature is not within the allowed range of 59 ºF – 104.0 ºF (15 ºC – 40 ºC), you will not be able to take a reading.
| Low battery
When 20% of battery life is left, the display FLASHES the low battery warning symbol,
however, the device can still work until the battery life has 0% left.| Replace batteries. See instructions on page 11.
| Dead battery indication
If the steady battery icon is the only symbol shown on the display, the device cannot work.| Replace batteries. See instructions on page 11.
| Blank display
Thermometer does not have power.| Please check if the batteries have been loaded correctly.
Also check polarity (<+> and <–>) of batteries.
| All segments display or Blank display
System error.| Replace batteries. See instructions on page 11.
If error persists, call customer service.

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@HelenofTroy.com. Or visit our website at: www.BraunHealthcare.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 THERMOMETER HOUSING YOURSELF, DOING SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Product specifications

Accuracy (Laboratory)

Clinical accuracy and procedures
are available upon request.

| ±0.4°F for 95.0°F to 107.6°F
(±0.2°C for 35.0°C to 42.0°C)
±0.5°F (±0.3°C) outside of this range
Display:| Liquid Crystal Display, 4 digits plus special icons
Acoustic:| Audio: Single long beep for 2 sec duration
Operating temperature:| 59 °F  –  104.0 °F  (15 °C  –  40 °C)
Automatic Switch-off:| Approx. 60 seconds after last measurement has been taken
Weight:| 3.51oz. (with batteries), 2.72oz. (w/o batteries)
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 – 1,000 continuous readings
without replacing battery(s) after 2 years storage
Pressure:| 700-1060 hPA (0.7-1.06 atm)

This thermometer is an adjusted mode thermometer that provides an oral equivalent reading.

IP22: Protected against solid foreign objects of 12.5 mm diameter and larger. Protected against water drops falling vertically when the device is tilted up to 15°.
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, 400 Donald Lynch Blvd., Suite 300, Marlborough, MA 01752
ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements in the display range of 37 to 39°C (98 to 102°F) for IR thermometers is ±0.2°C (±0.4°F), whereas for mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometers, the requirement per ASTM Standards E667-86 and E1112-86 is ±0.1°C (±0.2°F).
This device conforms to the following standards:
ASTM E1965-98 – Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature.
ISO 80601-2-56 – Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement.
ANSI AAMI IEC 60601-1 – Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
IEC 60601-1-2 – Medical electrical equipment – Part1-2: General requirements for basic safety 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.
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.
ISO 10993-1 – Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.
ISO 15223-1 – Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and infor-mation to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements.
Internally Powered Equipment
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.

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity

The BST200 is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the BST200 should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Phenomenon| Basic EMC standard or test method| IMMUNITY TEST LEVELS
HOME HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE| IEC 61000-4-2| ± 8 kV contact
± 2 kV, ± 4 kV, ± 8 kV, ± 15 kV air
Radiated RF EM fields a)| IEC 61000-4-3| 10 V/m f)
80 MHz — 2,7 GHz b) 80 % AM at 1 kHz c)
Proximity fields from RF wireless communications equipment| IEC 6100044| See RF wireless communication equipment immunity table below
RATED power frequency magnetic fields d) e)| IEC 61000-4-8| 30 Alm g) 50 Hz or 60 Hz

a) The interface between he 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 Of ME SYSTEM.
b) 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.
c)  Testing may be performed at other modulation frequencies identified by the RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS.
d) Applies only to ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMS with magnetically sensitive components or circuitry.
e)  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).
f) Before modulation is applied.
g) This test level assumes a minimum distance between the ME EQUIPMENT or ME SYSTEM and sources of the 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 the power-frequency magnetic field, the IMMUNITY TEST LEVEL shall be adjusted as appropriate for the minimum expected distance.

Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic emissions

The BST200 equipment is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below.
The customer or the user of the BST200 should ensure that it is used in such an environment.

Emissions Test| Compliance| Electromagnetic environment – guidance
RF Emissions CISPR 11| Group 1| The ME equipment uses RF energy only for its internal function.
Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic equipment.
RF Emissions CISPR 11| Class B| Complies
Harmonic emissions IEC 61000-3-2| Not Applicable| The ME equipment is solely battery powered.
Voltage fluctuations/ flicker emissions| Not Applicable
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration — RF wireless communication equipment immunity

Test frequency
(MHz)

|

Band a)
(MHz)

|

Service a)

| Modulation b)| Maximum power
(W)|

Distance
(m)

|

IMMUNITY
TEST LEVEL
(V/m)

385

| 380 —390| TETRA 400| Pulse modulation b)
18 Hz|

1,8

|

0,3

|

27

450

| 430 — 470| GMRS 460, FRS 460| FM a)
± 5 kHz deviation 1 kHz sine|

2

|

0,3

|

28

710

|

704 -787

| LTE Band 13, 17| Pulse modulation b)
217 Hz|

0,2

|

0,3

|

9

745

780

810

|

800 — 960

| GSM 800/900, TETRA 800, iDEN 820, CDMA 850,
LTE Band 5| Pulse modulation b) 18 Hz|

2

|

0,3

|

28

870

930

1 720

| 1 700-1 990| GSM 1800; CDMA 1900; GSM 1900; DECT; LTE Band 1, 3, 4, 25; UMTS| Pulse modulation b)
217 Hz|

2

|

0,3

|

28

1 845

1 970

2 450

| 2 400 – 2 570|

Bluetooth, WLAN,
802.11 b/g/n, RF ID 2450, LTE Band 7

|

Pulse modulation b)
217 Hz

|

2

|

0,3

|

28

5 240

|

5 100 – 5 800

| WLAN 802.11 a/n|

Pulse modulation b)
217 Hz

|

0,2

|

0,3

|

9

5 500

5 785

a) For some services, only the uplink frequencies are included.
b) The carrier shall be modulated using a 50 % duty cycle square wave signal.
c) As an alternative 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.

Contact Us
Questions or Comments?
Call us toll-free at: 1-800-327-7226
Email: ConsumerRelations@HelenofTroy.com
Visit: www.BraunHealthcare.com
Please be sure to specify the model number.
Certain trademarks used under license from
The Procter & Gamble Company or its affiliates.
TempleSwipe™ is a trademark of Helen of Troy Limited and/or its affiliates.

© 2020 All rights reserved.
Kaz, USA, Inc., a Helen of Troy Company
400 Donald Lynch Blvd., Suite 300
Marlborough, MA 01752

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TempleSwipe™ es una marca registrada de Helen of Troy Limited o sus afiliados.
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400 Donald Lynch Blvd., Suite 300
Marlborough, MA 01752
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