2. WARNINGS
Please read the following advice carefully before using the
6-in-1 Thermometer.
2.1 IMPORTANT
1. Use the 6-in-1 Thermometer in a draught-free room, at a
constant temperature of between 10°C and 45°C (55°F and
113°F).
2. If the device comes from a room (or drawer, cupboard
etc.) having an ambient temperature different to the room in
which you are taking the reading, it needs to be calibrated.
Do the MQCS before using it (see no.
6 Room
Temperature Calibration
). Alternatively, wait at least 5
minutes for the temperature to stabilise through the internal
AQCS, (see no.
6 Room Temperature Calibration
)
without touching the device.
3. Do not take a temperature reading if the person is sitting
in a draught or if the subject has:
• been walking, running or exercising;
• come from another room that was ventilated or at a
different temperature than the room where the thermometer
is used;
• been wearing a cap, hat or scarf;
• been exposed to factors that could affect forehead
temperature, e.g. shower, shampoo, hair-drier, sponging,
etc.;
In all the above cases, wait a few minutes for the forehead
temperature to stabilise.
4. Changing the position of the projection point will produce
different results, therefore, it is important to always aim the
projection at the same spot, ideally in the centre of the
forehead (midway between the top of the nose and the
hairline) and keep the thermometer perpendicular to the
forehead. Do not take measurements on areas other than
the centre of the forehead, except when the person is
sweating (see no. 4.2).
5. The temperature reading is of the area where the
temperature is projected. It is very important to make sure
that this area is not covered by eyebrows, hair or clothing.
If necessary, brush away any hair from the forehead but
remember, this must be done a few minutes before taking
the temperature or the reading will be falsely higher than
the actual body temperature.
6. When taking a temperature reading, remember that the
temperature projected may be lower than the actual body
temperature due to the presence of oils, make-up or even
an oxygen mask, and sometimes also in the case of taking
the forehead temperature of an elderly person (due to
wrinkly skin, or for vascular conditions). (see also no. 4.2).
7. The forehead temperature reading can be affected by
heavy sweating, superficial wounds or a head injury.
8. Do not use the thermometer on a sweaty forehead,
as the temperature reading will be unreliable.
Please
read no.4.2.
9. The dark area at the end of the device (fig. 1) is the
window of the sensor and the most delicate part of the
thermometer. It must be kept clean, crystal clear and intact.
Any damage, dust or dirt will alter the temperature reading.
10. Do not handle the thermometer for longer than is really
necessary before taking the reading.
11. Do not use the thermometer in direct contact with the
ear or other parts of the body.
12. Do not use the thermometer in direct contact with
objects or liquids. Do not submerge the thermometer in
water or other liquids and keep it away from sources of
heat and out of direct sunlight. If water leaks into the
thermometer, contact Brother Max immediately for
