Operating Instructions - Interacoustics AD528 Instructions For Use Manual

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Operating instructions

When operating the instrument, please observe the following guidelines:
CAUTION
1. Use this device only as described in this manual.
2. Use only the disposable Sanibel
3. Always use a new ear-tip for each patient to avoid cross-contamination. The ear-tip is not designed
for reuse.
4. Keep the box of ear-tips outside the reach of the patient. Risk of choking.
5. Be sure to use only stimulation intensities acceptable to the patient.
6. Clean the headphone cushion regularly using a recognized disinfectant (70% isopropyl alcohol), or
use the disposable ear cushion covers.
7. The presence of tinnitus, hyperacusis or other sensitivity to loud sounds may contraindicate testing
when high intensity stimuli are used.
NOTICE
1. The AD528 should be operated in a quiet environment, so that measurements are not influenced by
external acoustic noises. This may be determined by an appropriately skilled person trained in
acoustics. ISO 8253-1 section 11, defines guidelines for permissible ambient noise for audiometric
hearing testing.
2. It is recommended that the instrument be operated within an ambient temperature range of as
specified in technical specifications.
3. The headphone and insert phone are calibrated to the AD528 – introducing transducers from other
equipment requires a recalibration.
4. Never clean the transducer housing with water or insert non-specified instruments into the
transducer.
5. Do not drop or cause any other undue impact to this device. If the instrument is dropped or in any
other way damaged, return it to the manufacturer for repair and/or calibration. Do not use the
instrument if any damage is suspected.
D-0121151-B – 2018/11
AD528 - Instructions for Use - EN
ear-tips designed for use with this instrument.
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