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Warranty
Etymotic will repair or replace the defective product at its option if
returned within one year of purchase to our designated service
facility. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,expressed or
implied,including,but not limited to,any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
ETYMOTIC RESEARCH INC.
61 Martin Lane • Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
www.etymotic.com • 1-888-389-6684 • 847-228-0006
©2010.BlastPLG and Musicians Earplugs are trademarks of Etymotic Research,Inc.
ER098518
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Summary of Contents for Etymotic BlastPLG EB1
- Page 1 Warranty Etymotic will repair or replace the defective product at its option if returned within one year of purchase to our designated service facility. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,expressed or implied,including,but not limited to,any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
- Page 2 User Manual...
- Page 3 Introduction The High-Fidelity Electronic BlastPLG™ Earplug was developed by Etymotic Research to mitigate hearing damage and tinnitus sustained by an alarmingly high percentage of deployed soldiers. Despite risks to hearing from loud machinery and blasts, most warriors decline to wear hearing protection because they find it interferes with situational awareness.
- Page 4 EB15 is for persons who operate some or most of the time around continuous loud noise such as machinery, trucks, or construction equipment and want both blast protection and natural hearing when no background noise is present. Both versions use a new adaptation of the original high-fidelity K-AMP ®...
- Page 5 Etymotic Research Inc. For over 25 years, Etymotic Research has designed innovative products to measure, enhance and protect hearing. Etymotic has contributed many of the major breakthroughs in hearing devices and consumer products available today, including advanced hearing aid circuitry, directional microphones and Musicians Earplugs ™...
- Page 6 Precautions • The EB1 is made from materials and components that are standard in hearing aids and hearing protection devices. • Allergic reactions are uncommon. If redness, soreness or other adverse reactions occur, discontinue use and contact a medical practitioner. •...
- Page 7 Identification Removal Cord Eartip Battery Door 2-position Switch Headband Filter tool and extra filters Cleaning Tool Pouch 312 Batteries...
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Page 8: Battery Insertion
Battery Insertion 1. Remove the tab on the battery before inserting it in the EB1. 2. The battery door will not close if the battery is not inserted correctly. Low Battery Warning The EB1 has an audible low battery warning that alerts you when the battery is about to die. - Page 9 Eartips Eartips Lg. 3-flange Sm. 3-flange Foam Glider Sm. Foam Selecting an eartip: The eartip that is most comfortable is the likely choice but it MUST SEAL well. If you can easily hear others with the device turned off (battery door open) you don’t have a good seal.
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Page 10: Insertion And Removal
Insertion & Removal Inserting the EB1 • Pull the ear up and out while inserting. • Twist and push gently until the eartip seals in the ear canal. • When first using one of the 3-flange eartips, moistening slightly may ease insertion. Removing the EB1 •... -
Page 11: Operation
Operation ON/OFF The EB1 turns on and off by opening and closing the battery door. Note: It is not necessary to remove the battery as long as the door is open wide enough to disable the circuit. Battery Door Open = OFF 2-position Switch Closed = ON Toward battery door = LO position... -
Page 12: Changing Filters
Changing Filters The BlastPLG Earplug has a special filter that enhances sound quality and prevents earwax from entering the device. A filter should be changed if the volume decreases or the sound quality declines. Filter Removal Note: Use the tool to remove the filter. 1. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Problem: No sound What to do: • Check to see if the battery door is closed (EB1 turned on). • Check battery; replace if dead. • Clean the eartip and the end of the EB1. • Check the filter - remove the filter - listen for sound to return before replacing the filter... - Page 14 Care Simple cleaning with the tool provided will keep the eartip clean and the EB1 working properly. • Use the cleaning tool to pick out or brush off debris. • The 3-flange eartip can be removed and cleaned in mild detergent. Dry the eartip thoroughly before reattaching it.
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Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Switch: LO... - Page 16 Specifications Switch: HI...
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