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  • Page 1 Portable Charger RIC User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content Before you start  Components    Connecting the USB power cable    How you can use the charger    Charging  Turning the charger on or off    Charging the charger    Charging hearing instruments    Charging tips    Further information  Maintenance and care    Troubleshooting   ...
  • Page 3 Important safety information  General warnings    Personal safety    Product safety    Important information  Explanation of symbols    Operating, transport, and storage conditions    Technical data of the power supply adapter    Disposal information    Conformance information    Country-specific information   ...

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    Before you start This device is intended to charge our specific hearing  instruments with built-in power cells (lithium-ion  rechargeable batteries). Your Hearing Care Professional will advise you on the compatible models. The charger is only intended for indoor use. Observe and follow the operating conditions in section "Operating, transport, and storage conditions".  The charger is not intended as a means of storage for  transportation of hearing instruments.
  • Page 5 CAUTION Read this user guide thoroughly and completely and follow the safety information in this document to avoid damage or injury.

  • Page 6: Components

    Components ➐ ➑ ➎ ➏ ➊ ➎ Removable silicone lining Push button ➋ ➏ Charging slots Power port ➌ ➐ Hearing instrument LEDs USB power cable ➍ ➑ Charger LED Power adapter...
  • Page 7 Charger data Under the removable silicone lining in the lid of the charger is a label with symbols, serial number, CE mark and legal manufacturer of the charger. Lift  the lining from the lid close to the hinge area with your fingernail and pull it off carefully. To reinsert, press  around the edges.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Usb Power Cable

    Connecting the USB power cable Connect your USB power cable to the provided power adapter.

  • Page 9: How You Can Use The Charger

    How you can use the charger Charging via electrical outlet When the charger is plugged in, it charges the hearing instruments (if  they are placed in the charger) and it charges the integrated battery at the same time. As long as the charger is being charged by an external power source, charger LED shows the ...
  • Page 10 Mobile charging When you are mobile with no electrical outlet available, you can still charge your  hearing instruments. Energy is fed from  the charger's integrated battery into your hearing instruments.The charger must be  turned on to do so. The charging status of charger and hearing instruments is  shown by pushing the button or opening the lid.
  • Page 11 Safekeeping When charging of hearing instruments  is completed, safely store your hearing  instruments inside the charger with lid  closed. In case you want to store the hearing  instruments for a longer time, you can turn  off the charger. The charger can only be turned off when  there is no power source connected into the charger.

  • Page 12: Charging

    Charging NOTICE Please make sure that the power adapter is easily accessible to remove it from power supply if necessary. ●  Connect the charger to the power supply. ●  Charging of the internal battery now starts. This is  indicated by the pulsing green LED light of the charger. ●  When hearing instruments are inserted, they start  charging as well. This is indicated by the pulsing green LED light of the hearing instruments LED.

  • Page 13: Turning The Charger On Or Off

    Turning the charger on or off When the charger is connected to an electrical outlet, it is automatically turned on and cannot be turned off.  During mobile charging, press and hold the button for 5 seconds to turn the charger on or off. ●  When the charger turns on, the status of the hearing  instruments and the status of the charger's internal  battery are displayed for 7 seconds.  ●  When the charger turns off, the front LED lights up green  and fades out over a period of approximately 7 seconds.  Shut down is complete after approximately 7 seconds.

  • Page 14: Charging The Charger

    Charging the charger The charger LED indicates the charging status of the charger and its  internal battery. While the internal battery is being charged, the charging status is  indicated as follows:...
  • Page 15 LED when charger is charging Pulsing green Internal battery is being charged. Solid green Charger is fully charged. Blinking red Charger error. Please refer to section "Troubleshooting". For an overview of the hearing instruments' charging status,  refer to the section "Charging hearing instruments".
  • Page 16 Checking the battery capacity of your charger To check whether the charger's internal battery has enough capacity to fully charge your hearing instruments when you  are mobile: Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet. Briefly press the  push button. The charger LED indicates the status of  the charger's internal battery for 7 seconds.
  • Page 17 LED when you are mobile Solid green The internal battery has enough capacity to fully charge a pair of hearing instruments. Solid orange The internal battery does not have enough capacity to fully charge a pair of hearing instruments. Blinking orange The internal charger battery is empty. Charging of hearing instruments is not possible.
  • Page 18 If the status LED does not light up when you press the  button, check the following: ●  The charger is off. Press and hold the button for  5 seconds to turn on the charger. ●  The charger's internal battery is too low to display the status. Connect the charger to an electrical outlet, wait  several minutes and try again.

  • Page 19: Charging Hearing Instruments

    Charging hearing instruments As illustrated, place the  right hearing instrument  in the charging slot marked with an "R", and the left hearing instrument in the  charging slot marked with an "L". ...
  • Page 20 Make sure the bottom of the hearing instruments are  placed well into the charging slots. Correct placement will be indicated by the LED. Close the charger's lid. The hearing instruments are  automatically turned off and  start charging. The charging  status is shown for 7 seconds. You can charge both hearing instruments at the same time.
  • Page 21 If the status LEDs do not light up when you insert the  hearing instruments, check the following:  ●  The hearing instruments are not correctly placed.  Push them slightly into their charging slots or close the charger's lid. ●  The charger is turned off. Press and hold the button for  5 seconds to turn on the charger or connect the charger  to an electrical outlet. ●  The charger's internal battery is too low for mobile charging. Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 22 Charging status of hearing instruments The two LEDs next to the hearing  instruments indicate the charging  status of the hearing instruments. Note that the status is only displayed  immediately after putting the hearing instruments in the charger, when  you briefly press the button or when you open the lid. When the charger is off, no status is displayed at all. ...
  • Page 23 Hearing instrument LED Pulsing green Hearing instrument is being charged. Solid green Hearing instrument is fully charged. LED is off No hearing instrument is in the charger, a hearing  instrument is not placed correctly, or the charger is  discharged. Blinking red Hearing instrument error. Please refer to section  "Troubleshooting".

  • Page 24: Charging Tips

    Charging tips You may have some questions on how to best charge your  hearing instruments. Read the questions and answers  below. If you have more questions, your Hearing Care  Professional will help you. How often do I need to charge the hearing instruments? We recommend charging the hearing instruments daily,  even if the power cell is not empty. Charge them overnight so you can be sure to start your day with fully-charged  hearing instruments.
  • Page 25 How long does charging take? A full charging cycle takes approximately 4 hours (+/- 10  mins). After 30 minutes, it is possible to use your hearing  instruments for up to 6 hours. Charging times may vary due to the use of the hearing instruments and the age of the power cell. Can I leave the hearing instruments in the charger? Even when fully charged, you can leave the hearing instruments in the charger with the lid closed. They  automatically stop charging when they are fully charged.
  • Page 26 What happens if I forgot to charge? Your hearing instruments will automatically switch-off when  the power cell is empty. Charge the hearing instruments as  soon as possible. Hearing instruments which have not been charged for over  6 months may be damaged due to an unrecoverable deep- discharge of the power cell. Deep‑discharged power cells cannot be charged anymore and have to be replaced. What if I intend not to use the hearing instruments for several days or longer? ● ...
  • Page 27 The charger must be connected to the power supply.  If the charger is not connected to power supply and you place your hearing instruments in the charger, the  hearing instruments are not turned off. Note that when you turn off the hearing instruments  via a remote control or smartphone app, the hearing instruments are not turned off completely. They are in  standby-mode and still draw some power. ●  Long-term storage (weeks, months, ...): First, fully  charge your hearing instruments. Turn them off via the  push button before storing them. We recommend to use  drying products while storing the hearing instruments. At 6 month intervals you will have to charge the hearing  instruments to avoid an unrecoverable deep-discharge ...
  • Page 28 of the power cell. Deep‑discharged power cells cannot be charged anymore and they have to be replaced. We recommend recharging more frequently than 6 months  intervals. Observe the storage conditions in hearing instruments'  user guide. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products. What should I pay attention to when charging? The hearing instruments and charger must be clean ...
  • Page 29 the life span and capacity of the power cell. If you use the charger in a very warm environment, note that it will stop charging and indicate error if the charger's  temperature exceeds 45°C (113°F). Charging resumes  automatically after the device has cooled down. Do not touch the hearing instruments, they may be hot.

  • Page 30: Further Information

    Further information Maintenance and care NOTICE Risk of injuries caused by electric shock! If cleaning is required, disconnect the charger from the power supply. Clean the charger with a soft, dry tissue. Never use running water or immerse the charger in water.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    After use and before placing in the charger, wipe the charging pins on the hearing aids with a soft, dry tissue to remove grease or moisture. Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions LED light is off: ●  Check if the power supply is connected correctly. LED light is blinking red 3 times: An error in the charger has  occurred. ● ...
  • Page 32 ●  Reconnect the charger to the power supply and re‑insert the hearing instruments in the charging slots. ●  Charger has reached the temperature limit and needs to cool down. Charging is resumed when the temperature decreases below 45°C (113°F). If the LEDs are still blinking red:  ●  Take the hearing instruments out of the charger and  disconnect the charger from the power supply. ● ...

  • Page 33: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information General warnings WARNING A lithium‑ion rechargeable battery is permanently built into your device. Incorrect use of the device can cause the lithium-ion rechargeable battery to burst. Risk of injury, fire or explosion! Follow the safety instructions for lithium-ion  rechargeable battery in this section.
  • Page 34 WARNING Risk of electric shock! Connect the charger only with a USB power supply which complies with IEC60950-1 and/or  IEC62368-1. WARNING Observe the operating conditions. Pay special attention to protect your device from extreme heat (e.g. fire, microwave oven, induction oven or other  high induction fields) and sunlight.
  • Page 35 Charge your hearing instruments only with an approved  charger. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for support. Do not disassemble the device. Do not use the device in explosive atmospheres. Do not use devices that are deformed or obviously damaged. Do not use the device when its performance after charging reduces considerably.
  • Page 36 WARNING Replacement and repair have to be performed by a professional. Therefore: Do not repair or replace the lithium‑ion rechargeable battery yourself. In the unlikely event of a lithium‑ion rechargeable battery bursting or exploding, keep all combustible  materials away. In any of the above cases, return your device to the Hearing Care Professional.

  • Page 37: Personal Safety

    Personal safety WARNING Risk of burns! Do not place anything other than your hearing instruments in the charger. WARNING Risk of electrical shock! Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point of sale.
  • Page 38 WARNING Choking hazard! Your device contains small parts which can be swallowed. Keep hearing instruments, batteries and  accessories out of reach of children and mentally disabled persons. If parts have been swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately.
  • Page 39 WARNING Note that any unauthorized changes to the product  may cause damage to the product or cause injury. Use only approved parts and accessories. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for support. WARNING Risk of explosion! Do not use your device in explosive atmospheres (e. g. in mining areas).
  • Page 40 WARNING Charging systems may interfere with measuring  devices and electronic equipment. In hospitals: The charger complies with CISPR 35  and CISPR 32. Therefore the use of the charger  in hospitals should be permissible. Nevertheless the charger may interfere with highly sensitive devices. In those cases appropriate steps shall be  taken (increase distance from sensitive devices or  disconnect the charger from power supply).
  • Page 41 WARNING Interference with implantable devices The device can be used with all electronic implants that comply with the ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14117:2012  Electromagnetic compatibility standard for human  implants. In case your implant does not comply with the ANSI/AAMI/ISO 14117:2012 standard, consult  the manufacturer of your implantable device for information about the risk of disturbance.

  • Page 42: Product Safety

    Product safety NOTICE Protect your devices from extreme heat. Do not expose them to direct sunlight. NOTICE Protect your devices from high humidity. NOTICE Do not dry your devices in the microwave oven.
  • Page 43 NOTICE Do not drop. Internal components may get damaged. NOTICE Do not disassemble the device. NOTICE Use of incompatible parts poses a risk of malfunction. Use only the power supply and country specific  adapter that is provided with the charger.

  • Page 44: Important Information

    Important information Explanation of symbols Symbols used in this document Points out a situation that could lead to serious, moderate, or minor injuries. Indicates possible property damage. Advice and tips on how to handle your device better.
  • Page 45 Symbols on the device or packaging CE compliance label, confirms compliance  with certain European Directives, refer to section "Conformance information". Indicates the legal manufacturer of the device. Do not dispose of the device with general domestic waste. Read more in section  "Disposal information". Read and follow the instructions in the user  guide. Medical device...

  • Page 46: Operating, Transport, And Storage Conditions

    Operating, transport, and storage conditions Operating conditions Temperature 10-35°C / 50-95°F Relative humidity 20-75% Atmospheric pressure 700-1060 hPa...
  • Page 47 During extended periods of transport and storage, please  observe the following conditions: Storage Transport Temperature 10-40°C /  -20-60°C /  50-104°F -4-140°F Relative humidity 10-80% 5-90% Atmospheric 700-1060 hPa 700-1060 hPa pressure For other parts, such as hearing instruments, other  conditions may apply.

  • Page 48: Technical Data Of The Power Supply Adapter

    WARNING Risk of injury, fire or explosion during shipment. Ship lithium batteries according to local regulations. Technical data of the power supply adapter Input voltage: 100-240 V AC Input current: 0.5 A Input frequency: 50-60 Hz Output voltage: 5 V DC Output current: 1 A...

  • Page 49: Disposal Information

    Disposal information Recycle devices, accessories and packaging according to local regulations. To avoid environmental pollution, do not throw the device into household trash. Dispose of devices according to local regulations. Conformance information The CE mark indicates conformity with the following European directives: ● ...
  • Page 50 The CE mark indicates conformity with certain European directives. The full text of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from www.signia-hearing.com/doc. This device complies with Part 15B of the FCC Rules and  with CAN ICES-003 / NMB-003. Operation is subject to the following conditions: ●  This device may not cause harmful interference, ●  this device must accept any interference received,  including interference that may cause undesired operation, and ● ...

  • Page 51: Country-Specific Information

    Country-specific information...
  • Page 52 Legal Manufacturer WSAUD A/S Nymoellevej 6 3540 Lynge Denmark Document No. 04551-99T01-7600 EN Order/Item No. 210 020 72 Master Rev01, 01.2021 © 01.2021, WSAUD A/S. All rights reserved www.signia.net...

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