Table of Contents Introduction Intended use Statement Getting to know your charger Getting started Cleaning and maintenance General warnings General precautions — Wireless hearing aid chargers Warnings to hearing care professionals Technical specifications Troubleshooting Warranties and repairs Temperature test, transport and storage information Advisories Acknowledgements...
Introduction Thank you for choosing our products and congratulations on the purchase of your new rechargeable hearing aids and charger. Our innovative recharging technology gives you expanded freedom and flexibility, allowing you to charge your hearing aids anywhere. To benefit fully from your new charger, please read this manual carefully.
Intended use The hearing aid charger is intended to charge rechargeable hearing aids. The charger is intended to be used only with Beltone rechargeable hearing aids. Intended use...
Statement Hearing aid charger, Model: C-3 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ICES-003 of the ISED rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules and ISED rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Annex I of Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD). • Hereby, GN Hearing A/S declares that the radio equipment type C-3 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. • The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.beltone.com/declarations.
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• For other identified applicable international regulatory requirements in countries outside the EU and US, please refer to local country requirements for these areas. • In Canada: this device is certified under the rules of ISED. Statement...
Getting started Placing your hearing aids in the charger Fully charge your hearing aids before using them. CAUTION: Before inserting your hearing aids into the charger, ensure that they are dry. 1. Plug the supplied power adapter into a power outlet and connect the charging cable to the hearing aid charger.
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2. Place your hearing aids into the charging bays as shown on the right. The left hearing aid goes into the charging bay marked "L" (left).The right hearing aid goes into the charging bay marked "R" (right). The LED will light up, indicating that charging has been initiated.
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WARNING: • Keep your rechargeable hearing aids away from pets, children and people with cognitive, intellectual or mental health challenges. • Avoid charging your product in extremely high or low temperatures and do not use the charger outdoors or in damp areas.
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Charging your hearing aids While your hearing aids are charging, the on/off light on your hearing aid will blink slowly. When fully charged, the light remains on (not blinking) until your hearing aid is removed from the charger. When charging When fully charged –...
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning your hearing aid charger 1. Clean the outside of the charger using a dry, clean cloth. 2. Clean the charging bays using a clean cotton bud. WARNING: Do not use liquid to clean your hearing aid charger.
General warnings WARNING: • Keep your rechargeable hearing aids away from pets, children and people with cognitive, intellectual or mental health challenges. • Keep your hearing aid charger away from excessive heat like ovens or microwave ovens and direct sunlight. The heat may deform the casing, damage the electronics and deteriorate the surfaces.
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• Never use a damaged charger. A damaged or incorrectly reassembled charger can cause electric shock or fire when the product is subsequently used. • Do not attempt to disassemble the charger as it may expose you to dangerous electric shock and cause the warranty to terminate.
Although unlikely, nearby electronic devices may be affected. In that case, move the hearing aid charger away from the affected electronic device. • For safety reasons, use only the charger supplied by Beltone. General precautions — Wireless hearing aid chargers...
Warnings to hearing care professionals WARNING: • External devices connected to the electrical input must be safe according to the requirements of IEC 60601-1, IEC 60065 or IEC 60950-1, as appropriate. Warnings to hearing care professionals...
Technical specifications Desktop Charger Dimensions 82 x 36.0 x 46 mm / 3.2 x 1.4 x 1.8” Weight 82 grams / 2.9 oz Charging time for hearing aid < 40 °C (104 °F): 3 hours, depending on initial state of the battery Wireless frequency between 2.4 GHz and 333 kHz hearing aid and charger Technical specifications...
Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Possible remedy Hearing aid is not char- Is the hearing aid sitting Reinsert the hearing aid ging correctly in the char- in the charger. ger? Is the charger plugged Plug into a power out- into a power outlet? let.
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Charger FAQ Can I damage my No. The only exceptions would be use of charger by using it excessive physical force or extreme incorrectly? temperatures. Must I remove the No. For example, you can leave your hearing aids hearing aids from the in the charger overnight.
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Charger FAQ Is it OK to interrupt Yes. A partial charge causes no harm. charging of the hearing aids before fully charged? Can I charge the If the temperature is below +5 °C (+41 °F), it will hearing aids at low not charge.
In its service policy, Beltone pledges to secure functionality at least equivalent to the original hearing aid charger. As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact initiative, Beltone is committed to doing this in line with environment-friendly best practices.
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Do not attempt to open the casing of the hearing aid charger as this will invalidate the warranty. Expected service lifetime The expected service life time for the charger is a minimum of 5 years. Warranties and repairs...
Temperature test, transport and storage information During normal operation the temperature should not exceed the limit values of +5 °C (+41 °F) to +40 °C (+104 °F), at a relative humidity of 90%, non-condensing. Atmospheric pressure between 700 hPa and 1060 hPa is appropriate. During transport or storage, the temperature should not exceed the limit values of: •...
Advisories WARNING: Points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries. CAUTION: Indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries. Advice and tips on how to handle your charger better. Follow instructions for use. Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your charger.
Acknowledgements Portions of this software are written by Kenneth MacKay (micro-ecc) and licensed under the following terms and conditions: Copyright ® 2014, Kenneth MacKay. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: •...
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Manufacturer according to Distributor in USA: Distributor in Canada: EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and Health Canada: Beltone Beltone Canada GN Hearing A/S 8001 E Bloomington Freeway 2 East Beaver Creek Road, Building 3 Lautrupbjerg 7 Bloomington, MN 55420 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N3...
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