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Phonak Charger I User Guide Phonak Charger RIC I Phonak ChargerGo RIC I Phonak ChargerGo RIC SPH I...
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Your charger details This user guide is valid for: If no box is checked and you do not know the model of your charging accessory, please ask your hearing Charging accessories care professional. Please also read safety information regarding Rechargeable: handling the charger (chapter 10).
Contents Your charger Your charger has been developed by Phonak – a world leader in hearing solutions based in Zurich, Switzerland. 1. Parts of the charger Using the charger This charger is a device intended to charge rechargeable hearing aids. 2.
1. Parts of the charger External power supply Charger case lid Hearing aid charging slots with left/right indicators Cavity for earpieces Power supply with USB cable wall plug adapter Indicator light for internal battery status* Power adapter and charger specification 5 VDC +/-5%, current Power adapter output voltage: 500 mA - 1 A...
2. Preparing the charger 3. Charging Connecting to the power supply 3.1 Using and charging the charger If the built-in battery is fully charged, the hearing aids can be charged up to 3 times*. Always make sure that the hearing aids and charger are dry and clean before charging.
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Rechargeable models have an internal battery, which Rechargeable charger connected to a power supply means they can’t be switched off. Even when un- Indicator plugged from a power outlet, it will continue charging light of the Battery status Description and actions the hearing aids until its internal battery runs out.
3.2 Charging the hearing aids Rechargeable charger not connected to a power supply Indicator light turns off after a short time to save battery Indicator Low power: You will hear two beeps when the Battery light of the Description and actions hearing aids battery is low.
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Please refer to chapter 2 for how to set up the charger. The indicator light on the hearing aids will show the charging state of their battery until the hearing aids are Insert the hearing aids into the charging slots. fully charged.
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The charging process will automatically stop when the Remove the hearing aids from the charging slots by lifting batteries are fully charged, so the hearing aids can be them out of the charger. safely left in the charger. It can take up to 3 hours to charge the hearing aids.
4. Environmental conditions The hearing aids stored in the charger will go on Please ensure to use, charge, transport and store the Sleep mode after 15 minutes if fully charged. charging accessories according to the following conditions: Always close the lid when charging your hearing aids in a humid environment.
15 minutes before starting the to the outstanding performance for the duration of the device. expected service life of your devices. Sonova AG will provide a minimum of a five years repair service period Non rechargeable models are classified as IP21. This...
Make sure that charging slots are clean. Otherwise, clean the surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning Sonova AG offers a one year limited international agents such as household detergents, soap, etc. for warranty, valid from the date of purchase. This cleaning your charger.
Warranty limitation Declaration of Conformity This warranty does not cover damage from improper Hereby Sonova AG declares that this product meets the handling or care, exposure to chemicals or undue stress. requirements of the Medical Devices Regulation (EU) Damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service 2017/745 and the UK Medical Device Regulation 2002.
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Electromagnetic emissions This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio Manufacturer’s Declaration: The device is intended for use frequency energy and, if not installed and used in in the electromagnetic environments listed below. The accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful user should assure that they are used in such interference to radio communications.
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Electromagnetic immunity Immunity IEC60601-1-2 Compliance Level Immunity IEC60601-1-2 Compliance Level Test Test Level Test Test Level Electrostatic +/- 8 kV contact +/- 8 kV contact Rated power Discharge frequency +/- 2 kV , +/- 4 kV, +/- 2 kV , +/- 4 kV, 30 A/m 30 A/m (ESD) IEC...
8. Information and description of symbols This symbol indicates that it is important With the CE symbol, Sonova AG confirms for the user to pay attention to the relevant that this product – including accessories – warning notices in these user guides.
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Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number IP Rating = Ingress Protection Rating. so that a specific medical device can be IP22 rating indicates that the device is identified. protected against solid foreign objects of 12,5 mm diameter and greater and is Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue additionally protected against vertically number so that the medical device can be...
9. Troubleshooting Cause Possible remedy This symbol indicates a device that is not safe to use in magnetic resonance (MR) Issue: Charging of the hearing aid does not start. environment (e.g. during an MRI scan). Internal battery of the Connect the charger to the power supply charger discharged*.
10. Important safety information Intended medical contra-indications Please read the relevant safety information and limitations- of-use information on the following pages before using Contraindications are not derived from the charging your device. accessories, but from the compatible hearing aids. Intended use Clinical benefit The chargers are intended to charge the battery of the The charger itself does not provide a direct clinical benefit.
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10.1 Warnings a) the death of a patient, user or other person Charger and power supply must be protected from shocks. If b) the temporary or permanent serious deterioration of the charger or power supply is damaged after a shock, the a patient’s, user’s or other person’s state of health devices must not be used anymore.
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Do not use the device in explosive areas (mines or Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those industrial areas with danger of explosions, oxygen- specified or provided by the manufacturer of this equipment rich environments or areas where flammable could result in increased electromagnetic emissions or de- anesthetics are handled).The device is not ATEX creased electromagnetic immunity of this equipment and re-...
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The charger contains Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery that The following is only applicable for persons with active might swell and deform the housing of the charger. If you implantable medical devices (i.e. pacemakers, notice any swelling or deformation in the charger, stop using defibrillators, etc.): it immediately.
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10.3 Notes Changes or modification to the device that were not explicitely approved by Sonova AG are not permitted. Such changes may damage the device. Do not drop your charging accessories! Dropping onto a hard surface can damage your charging accessories.
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Notes The built-in battery of the rechargeable charger must be recharged every 3 months. This will prevent a deep discharge of the built-in battery. Deep discharged batteries may be damaged if recharged and could catch fire.
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Your hearing care professional: Australian Sponsor: Sonova Deutschland GmbH Sonova Australia Pty Ltd Max-Eyth-Strasse 20 12 Inglewood Place, 70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen Norwest NSW 2153 Germany Australia UK Responsible person and UK Importer: Manufacturer: Sonova AG Sonova UK Limited Laubisrütistrasse 28 Sonova House CH-8712 Stäfa...
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