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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)	May 31, 2016 USD ($)	Feb. 29, 2016 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Jan. 22, 2016 item
Accrual for warranty returns
Beginning balance	$ 18,981	$ 20,622		$ 20,894	$ 20,622	$ 23,553
Additions to the accrual	13,671			13,244	28,194	26,758
Reductions of the accrual - payments and credits issued	(13,193)			(13,341)	(29,357)	(29,514)
Ending balance	$ 19,459	18,981	$ 20,622	$ 20,797	$ 19,459	$ 20,797
Minimum
Accrual for warranty returns
Product warranty period					2 years
Maximum
Accrual for warranty returns
Product warranty period					5 years
Thermometer Patent Litigation | Litigation
Commitments and contingencies
Number of models | item							2
Charge including legal fees and other related expenses			17,830
Charge including legal fees and other related expenses, after tax			$ 17,790
Amount of additional pre-judgment compensation		$ 1,470

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