Ip Rating Information; Care Of The Naída Ci Q90 Sound Processor And Accessories; Changing Microphone Covers - ab Naida CI Q90 User Manual

IP Rating Information

An ingress protection, or IP, rating is used to specify the strength of an enclosure surrounding
electronic equipment. Each IP rating consists of two numbers. The first number indicates the
level of protection an enclosure provides against intrusion by solid objects, materials, or dust.
The second number indicates the level of protection against intrusion by water or liquids.
The Naída CI Q90 carries a rating of IP57. This rating indicates that the Naída CI Q90 is
protected against the following conditions:
Penetration of solid foreign objects equal to or greater than 1.0 mm in diameter
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Failure due to immersion for 30 minutes to a depth up to 1m.
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Care of the Naída CI Q90 Sound Processor and Accessories
It is important to properly care for the Naída CI Q90 to ensure optimal hearing at all times. If
any part of the Naída CI Q90 needs to be cleaned, use only a damp cloth to wipe the part(s).
Do not expose any part of the sound processor or accessories to additional solvents (e.g. soap,
bleach).

Changing Microphone Covers

The Naída CI Q90 has a microphone filter located over the rear microphone to prevent dust
and debris from damaging the microphone. Advanced Bionics recommends changing the
microphone cover on the Naída CI Q90 every three months, or earlier if there is a notice in the
degradation of sound quality.
Removing the Microphone Cover
Grasp the Naída CI Q90 in one hand while
holding the removal tool in the other hand.
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Using the end of the tool with the
threads on it, screw into and through the
microphone cover until the tool is capable
of removing the microphone cover.
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