Warnings - Cochlear Baha 5 User Manual

Warnings

General advice
A sound processor will not restore normal
hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing
impairment resulting from organic conditions.
• Infrequent use of a sound processor may not
enable a user to attain full benefit from it.
• The use of a sound processor is only part of
hearing rehabilitation and may need to be
supplemented by auditory and lip reading
training.
Warnings
• The sound processor is a digital, electrical,
medical instrument designed for specific use. As
such, due care and attention must be exercised
by the user at all times.
• The sound processor is not waterproof!
• Never wear it in heavy rain, in the bath or
shower!
• Do not expose the sound processor to extreme
temperatures. It is designed to operate within
the temperature ranges +5 °C (+41 °F)
to +40 °C (+104 °F). In particular,
battery performance deteriorates
in temperatures under +5 °C. The
processor should not be subjected,
at any time, to temperatures
below -20 °C (-4 °F) or above
+50 °C (+122 °F).
• Contains small parts that may present a choking
hazard.
• This product is not suitable for use in flammable
and/or explosive environments.
• If you are to undergo an MRI (Magnetic
Resonance Imaging) procedure, refer to the MRI
Reference Card included in the document pack.
• Portable and mobile RF (radio frequency)
communications equipment can affect the
performance of your sound processor.
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• The sound processor is suitable for use in
• Interference may occur in the vicinity of
• Dispose of batteries and electronic items
• Discard your device as electronic waste
• When the wireless function is activated, the
• When using wireless functionality and the
+50 °C
(+122 °F)
• Be sure to deactivate wireless functionality
• Turn off your wireless functionality by using
-20 °C
(-4 °F)
• Cochlear Baha wireless devices include an RF
• For wireless functionality, only use Cochlear
• No modification of this equipment is allowed.
electromagnetic environments with mains
power of typical commercial or hospital quality,
and power frequency magnetic fields of typical
commercial or hospital levels. It is intended for
use in an electromagnetic environment in which
radiated RF (radio frequency) disturbances are
controlled.
equipment with the symbol to the right.
in accordance with your local regulations.
according to local regulations.
sound processor uses low-powered digitally
coded transmissions in order to communicate
with other wireless devices. Although unlikely,
nearby electronic devices may be affected. In
that case, move the sound processor away from
the affected electronic device.
sound processor is affected by electromagnetic
interference, move away from the source of this
interference.
when boarding flights.
the flight mode in areas where radio frequency
emission is prohibited.
transmitter that operates in the range of
2.4 GHz–2.48 GHz.
Wireless accessories. For further guidance
regarding e.g. pairing, please refer to the
user guide of the relevant Cochlear Wireless
accessory.