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- Page 1 Dry&Clean Charger D&C Charger BTE P/SP, RIC, slimRIC User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Before you start Components Connecting the USB power cable Charging Correct position of the hearing instruments Cleaning and Drying Cleaning status LED Charging status LEDs 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 ...
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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. The device may not look exactly like the guiding illustrations in these instructions. We reserve the right to make any changes we consider necessary.
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Page 6: Components
Components ➊ ➍ Status LEDs, charging USB port for power supply ➋ Status LED, UV cleaning ➎ USB power cable ➌ Charging slots ➏ Power adapter... -
Page 7: Connecting The Usb Power Cable
Connecting the USB power cable Connect your USB power cable to the provided power adapter. -
Page 8: Charging
Charging NOTICE Please make sure that the power plug is easily accessible to remove it from power supply if necessary. Connect the charger to the power supply. All LEDs for each charging slot turn on successively indicating that the charger has power and is ready for use. - Page 9 Put the hearing instruments in the charging slots as shown in the picture. You can charge both hearing instruments at the same time. The hearing instruments are automatically turned off and start charging. The charging status is indicated, see table "Charging status" on the next pages.
- Page 10 When you want to use your hearing instruments, take them out of the charger. They will automatically turn on. You can leave the charger plugged in or remove it from the power supply. The device may not look exactly like the guiding illustrations in these instructions. We reserve the right to make any changes we consider necessary.
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Page 11: Correct Position Of The Hearing Instruments
Correct position of the hearing instruments The left and right hearing instruments can be inserted into either charging slot. The slots are not side specific. Make sure the bottom parts of the hearing instruments are placed well into the charging slots. The ear piece of the hearing instrument should always be placed in the compartment. -
Page 12: Cleaning And Drying
Cleaning and Drying Drying and cleaning focuses on tubes, ear pieces and molds. ● Put the hearing instruments into the charging slots and close the lid. UVC cleaning* starts automatically after closing the lid and lasts 15 min ● Ongoing UVC cleaning process is indicated by LEDs (see table “Charging and cleaning status”) ● Drying starts automatically after closing the lid and lasts 4 hours. * Ultraviolet C light, used for hygienic cleansing. Significantly reduces risk for ear infections caused by germs, bacteria and fungi. -
Page 13: Cleaning Status Led
Cleaning status LED Description UVC cleaning status LED is slowly blinking white: Cleaning for 15 minutes and only with closed lid. Charging status LEDs Left Right Description No LED light: The charger is not connected to a power supply. No hearing instrument is inserted or the hearing instrument is inserted incorrectly. - Page 14 Left Right Description LEDs rapidly blinking green in sequence (1, 2, 3): The charger is connected to a power supply and ready to charge. 1 LED rapidly blinking green 3 times: Charging of the correctly placed hearing instrument is initiated.
- Page 15 Left Right Description 1 LED slowly blinking green: Charging is in progress; battery SOC (State of Charge)* is < 33 %. 1 LED solid green, 2 LED slowly blinking: Charging is in progress; battery SOC is 34-66 %. * Level of battery charge relative to its capacity.
- Page 16 Left Right Description 2 LEDs solid green, 3 LED slowly blinking: Charging is in progress; battery SOC is 67-99 %. 3 LEDs solid green: The hearing instrument is fully charged. LEDs blinking rapidly orange in sequence (1, 2, 3): The charger is cooling down.
- Page 17 Left Right Description All LEDs blinking red 3 times in every 2 sec: Hearing instrument error. LEDs blinking red in a sequence (1, 2): Charger error. Read more in section "Troubleshooting".
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Page 18: 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 19 How long does charging take? A full charging cycle takes approximately 3 to 4 hours. After 30 minutes, it is possible to use your hearing instruments for up to 7 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. They automatically stop ...
- Page 20 What happens if I forget 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.
- Page 21 What should I pay attention to when charging? The hearing instruments and charger must be clean and dry. Observe the operation conditions in section "Operating, transport, and storage conditions". Avoid charging at high ambient temperatures, as this can shorten 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 in order to cool down ...
- Page 22 What if I intend not to use the hearing instruments for several days or longer? ● Short-term storage (up to several days): Turn off your hearing instruments via the control element on the housing or place them in the powered charger. 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 ...
- Page 23 ● Long-term storage (weeks, months, ...): First, fully charge your hearing instruments. Turn them off via the control element on the housing 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 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.
- Page 24 What should I pay attention to when using a power strip with energy-saving features? ● Turn on the power strip before you insert the hearing instruments in the charger. Otherwise, the hearing instruments may not be detected by the charger. ● Do not turn off the power strip while the hearing instruments are in charger. Otherwise the hearing instruments will automatically turn on and discharge in the charger. Before you turn off the power strip, remove the hearing instruments from the charger and turn them off via the control element on the housing. ...
- Page 25 What happens if I open the lid during the cleaning process? The cleaning process will be paused. After closing the lid again, the process will resume. But if you remove the hearing instruments from the charger before end of the cleaning process, the timer will reset. A new 15 min. cleaning cycle will start after reinserting the hearing instruments and closing the lid.
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Page 26: 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. Do not sterilize or disinfect the charger. -
Page 27: 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 Possible solutions ● LED light is off Check if the power supply is connected correctly. - Page 28 Problem Possible solutions LED lights are An error in the hearing instrument or in blinking red 3 the charger has occurred. ● times every 2 Take the hearing instruments out of the charger and disconnect the sec. charger from the power supply. ● Reconnect the charger to the power LED lights are supply and re-insert the hearing blinking red in a instruments in the charging slots.
- Page 29 Problem Possible solutions ● If the LEDs are Take the hearing instruments out of the charger and disconnect the still blinking red charger from the power supply. ● Contact your Hearing Care Professional for support. Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems.
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Page 30: Important Safety Information
Important safety information General warnings ● Observe the operating conditions. Refer to the section "Operating, transport, and storage 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. ● Charge your hearing instruments only with the approved charger. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for support. ● Do not disassemble the device. ● ... - Page 31 ● Do not use devices that are deformed or obviously damaged. ● Do not use the device when its performance after charging decreases considerably. Return the device to your Hearing Care Professional. ● Do not dispose of the device in fire or water. In any of the above cases, return your device to the Hearing Care Professional.
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Page 32: Personal Safety
WARNING Risk of electric shock! Connect the charger only with a USB power supply which complies with IEC 60950-1 and/or IEC 62368-1. Personal safety WARNING Risk of burns! Do not place anything other than your hearing instruments in the charger. - Page 33 WARNING Risk of electrical shock! Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point of sale. 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 34 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 35 WARNING Risk of eye injury In the unlikely event that the ultraviolet (UV) light stays on when the charger lid is opened, do not look directly at the UV light and return the charger to your point of sale.
- Page 36 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 37 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.
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Page 38: 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 39 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.
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Page 40: 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 41 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.
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Page 42: Operating, Transport, And Storage Conditions
Symbols on the device or packaging Medical device Operating, transport, and storage conditions Operating Temperature 10-35°C 50-95°F Relative humidity 20-75% Atmospheric pressure 700-1060 hPa... - Page 43 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 pressure 700- 700- 1060 hPa 1060 hPa For other parts, such as hearing instruments, other conditions may apply.
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Page 44: Technical Data Of The Power Supply Adapter
Technical data of the power supply adapter Input voltage: 100-240 V AC Input current: 0.15-0.3 A Input frequency: 50-60 Hz Output voltage: 5 V DC Output current: 1 A 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. -
Page 45: Conformance Information
The CE mark indicates conformity with the following European directives: ● Council Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) ● 2011/65/EU RoHS concerning the restriction of hazardous substances The CE mark indicates conformity with certain European directives and regulations. The full text of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from www.wsaud.com/signia. This device complies with Part 15B of the FCC Rules and with CAN ICES-003 / NMB-003. - Page 46 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 ● the user shall keep a minimal distance of 20 cm (8 in) during the charging process.
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Page 47: Country-Specific Information
Country-specific information... - Page 48 Legal Manufacturer WSAUD A/S Nymøllevej 6 3540 Lynge Denmark Document No. 04489-99T04-7600 EN Order/Item No. 210 003 36 Master Rev03, 08.2021 © 08.2021, WSAUD A/S. All rights reserved www.signia.net...
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