Welch Allyn Braun ThermoScan Pro 6000 Caution For Usage

Settings: Default temperature scale: To set the default temperature scale: 1. Open battery door by sliding spring latch to the right using a finger or a pointed object such as a pen. While holding the latch in the open position, grasp the battery door and remove it. Remove batteries and set aside. Once batteries are removed, the C/F switch is accessible.
2. Slide switch to C or F using a pen or pointed object.
3. Place batteries back into thermometer. Snap the battery door back into place and ensure the latch returns to the original latched position. Celsius or Fahrenheit symbol will appear on the display.
Errors and notifications: Situation: No probe cover is attached (animates ON).
Solution: Attach new, clean probe cover.
Situation: Used probe cover is attached (animates OFF).
Solution: Discard probe cover that is on and attach new, clean probe cover if taking another temperature measurement.
Situation: (POS = position error); The infrared monitor cannot find a temperature equilibrium and allows no measurement.
Solution: Change the probe cover to reset. Restrict patient movement and ensure that the positioning of the probe is correct and remains stable while taking new temperature.
Situation: Err; Ambient temperature is not within the allowed operating range (10-40°C or 50-104°F) or changing too rapidly.
Solution: Wait 20 seconds until thermometer turns off automatically, then turn on again. Ensure thermometer and patient are in an environment for 30 minutes where the temperature is between 10ºC and 40ºC or 50ºF and 104ºF prior to measurement.
Situation: Temperature taken is not within typical human temperature range.
HI will be displayed when temperature is higher than 42.2°C (108°F).
LO will be displayed when temperature is lower than 20°C (68°F).
Solution: Change probe cover to reset. Then, make sure thermometer is properly inserted and take a new temperature.
Situation: System error (All icons display or displayis blank).
Solution: Wait 20 seconds until the thermometer turns off automatically, then turn on again.
If error persists, reset the thermometer by removing the batteries and putting them back in.
If error still persists, batteries are dead. Insert new batteries.
If error still persists, contact local Welch Allyn Service Center or representative.
Situation: Battery is low, but thermometer will still operate correctly or Battery is too low to allow temperature measurement.
Solution: Insert new batteries.
Maintenance and service: Cleaning the probe lens window, probe and contacts: Warning: Only use Hillrom Thermometer disposable probe covers.
Do not use damaged, perforated, soiled or poor fitting probe covers. Do not reuse probe covers.
Dirty probe lens window = lower readings. Fingerprints, cerumen, dust and other soiling components reduce transparency of the tip and result in lower temperature measurements.
If thermometer is placed in ear without a probe cover, clean immediately.
Do not damage probe lens window. Avoid touching probe lens window except when cleaning. If probe lens window is damaged, return to Welch Allyn for service.
Caution: Do not modify, change or adjust probe lens window. These changes will affect calibration and accuracy of the thermometer. If probe lens window is damaged return to Welch Allyn for service.
Do not use cleaning solution other than isopropyl or ethyl alcohol to clean probe lens window and probe. Bleach and other cleaning agents will cause permanent damage to the probe and probe lens window.
Cleaning the probe lens window and probe: The thermometer probe and probe lens window should be cleaned when there are fingerprints, cerumen, dust or other soiling components present, following the directions as follows: 1. Remove probe cover and discard.
2. Moisten cotton swab or cloth slightly with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. Do not saturate.
3. Gently wipe surface of probe lens window with cotton swab or cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol only.
Note: Use gentle pressure when cleaning the sensor to prevent damaging the unit by accidentally changing the position of the sensor.
4. With probe facing down, wipe the probe with a damp cloth or cleaning wipe moistened with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.
5. Gently wipe with dry, clean cotton swab or cloth immediately.
6. Allow at least 5 minutes drying time before taking temperature. Make sure probe lens window is clean and dry prior to use.
Cleaning the contacts: Caution: Do not use bleach solutions of any kind when cleaning metal electrical contacts. It will damage the device.
1. Slightly dampen a cotton swab with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
2. Remove the thermometer from the dock and clean the metal electrical contacts on the thermometer.
3. Place the thermometer aside for 1 minute, allowing the contacts to air dry.
Note: If any cleaning agent, other than isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, comes into contact with the probe, probe lens window or contacts immediately wipe dry. Then clean the probe, probe lens window and contacts with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.
Cleaning the thermometer body and cradle: Caution: Do not submerge the thermometer. Excess liquid may cause damage to the thermometer.
Wipes should be moist, not saturated.
Caution: Do not use any chemical other than those listed in Table 3 as follows to clean the thermometer body and cradle. Other cleaning agents could cause damage to the thermometer.
When cleaning the probe lens window or probe, ONLY use isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.
Do not use abrasive pads or cleaners. (See Table 3.)

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As needed, clean the thermometer body and cradle following the directions as follows.
Note: If any cleaning agent, other than isopropyl or ethyl alcohol, comes into contact with the probe, probe lens window or contacts immediately wipe dry. Then clean the probe, probe lens window and contacts with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.
1. For additional protection, it is recommended placing a new probe cover on the thermometer probe to protect this area when cleaning the body of the thermometer.
2. Use a damp cloth or cleaning wipe with cleaning solution from Table 3 as previously mentioned. To clean the body, ensure that the wipe is moist, not saturated.
Wipe the body with the display facing up.
3. Remove probe cover box carrier from the cradle by rotating the probe cover box carrier forward. See Removing and installing probe cover box carrier as follows.
4. Wipe the cradle and probe cover carrier with a damp cloth or cleaning wipe with cleaning solution from Table 3 as previously mentioned.
5. Allow at least 5 minutes drying time before taking temperature. Make sure probe, body and cradle are clean and dry prior to use.
Cleaning the tether (sold separately): To clean the tether, ensure that the wipe is moist, not saturated. Wipe the tether with a damp cloth or cleaning wipe with cleaning solution from Table 3 as previously mentioned.
Installing new probe cover box: 1. Remove empty probe cover box from probe cover box carrier by pulling up.
2. Open the new probe cover box. Pull down on the perforated strip. Discard perforated strips.
3. Insert new probe cover box into probe cover carrier by placing inside brackets and pushing down.
Removing and installing probe cover box carrier: 1. Remove thermometer from cradle by gripping thermometer at base and pivoting up.
2. Remove probe cover box carrier from the cradle by rotating the probe cover box carrier forward.
3. Place probe cover box carrier back in cradle by lining up the brackets and pushing down.
Replacing the batteries: The thermometer is supplied with two 1.5 V batteries type AA (LR 6).
For best performance, Duracell alkaline batteries are recommended.
Note: The battery life performance testing was based on the Duracell alkaline batteries. Batteries other than these are not guaranteed to provide the same life performance results.
1. Insert new batteries when the battery symbol begins to flash on the display (See Errors and notifications as previously mentioned).
2. Open battery door by sliding spring latch to the right using a finger or a pointed object such as a pen. While holding the latch in the open position, grasp the battery door and remove it.
3. Remove the batteries and replace with new batteries, making sure the poles are in the right direction.
4. Snap battery door back into place and ensure the latch returns to original latch position.
This product contains batteries and recyclable electronic waste. To protect the environment, do not dispose of it in the trash, but take it to appropriate local collection points according to national or local regulations.
Calibration testing: The thermometer is initially calibrated at the time of manufacture. If the thermometer is used according to the directions for use, periodic readjustment is not required. However, Welch Allyn recommends checking calibration on an annual basis or whenever clinical accuracy of the thermometer is in question. Procedures for checking calibration are outlined in the 9600 Plus Calibration Tester (REF 01802‑110) directions for use manual.
The previously mentioned recommendations do not supersede the legal requirements. The user must always comply with legal requirements for the control of the measurement, functionality, and accuracy of the device which are required by the scope of relevant laws, directives or ordinances where the device is used.