Care And Maintenance - Advanced Bionics Auria Quick Start Manual

Care and Maintenance

• The Auria Carrying Case is provided to keep the Harmony processor, accessories,
and batteries safe while not in use.
• The Harmony processor and headpiece can be cleaned with a lightly dampened
cloth or tissue.
• The battery contacts on the rechargeable battery and the processor should
be kept free from dirt and dust.
• Clean the contacts with a soft bristle brush at least once a month.
Immediately after exposure to moisture or perspiration, clean the contacts
with a dry lint-free cloth.
• A dri-aid system is provided with the carrying case. Its regular use prevents
moisture build-up in the electronic components.
• All parts of the Harmony processor have been designed to tolerate rain,
moisture, sweat and dust. However, we advise that the processor and
headpiece be removed during bathing, showering, or swimming.
Should you have any problems or questions about your Harmony processor, please
refer to your User Guide for the C1 Auria Harmony Processor. Additional assistance
and support is available by contacting your center or AB.
WARNINGS:
The PowerCel used in this device may present risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
Do not disassemble, heat above 100°C / 212°F or incinerate. Dispose of used PowerCels
appropriately. Never put PowerCels in your mouth. If batteries are swallowed, contact your
physician or local poison control center immediately.
To prevent injury or burns due to a short circuit, do not allow metal objects, such as keys
or coins, to contact the battery terminals. A wallet is provided to carry and protect your
PowerCels.
While no injury cases have resulted, components of the system may become hot during
normal use or a fault condition. If a particular device's temperature results in discomfort or
pain, promptly remove the product and contact your local Advanced Bionics representatives.
The Direct Connect Cable should only be used with battery-operated devices. Devices powered
by direct AC current (i.e., devices that are plugged directly into a wall outlet) require an interface
cable with appropriate safety protection.
Power supplies and battery chargers should be operated in an open area to ensure adequate
airflow. While no injury cases have resulted, components may become hot during normal
use or a fault condition. If the device's temperature results in discomfort or pain when touched,
disconnect the power source and contact your local Advanced Bionics representatives.
Small parts hazard: Parents and caregivers should be counseled that the processor, Auria
T-Coil, Accent Color Covers, Accent Color Headpiece Caps, the metal contact on the inside
of the color cap, earhooks, batteries, and the battery compartment of the iConnect may
cause choking if swallowed.
Your processor or headpiece should be serviced only at AB. Do not attempt to open or repair
the processor. Do not continue to use the processor if any part of it is damaged. Unauthorized
opening of the processor, or other equipment, will void the warranty and may compromise
system performance.
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Your processor has been programmed especially for you. Do not attempt to use any sound
processor that has not been programmed specifically for you. Doing so may provide suboptimal
sound information and could potentially cause physical discomfort.
Table of Common LED Status Indicator Indications
(A complete description of all indications can be found in the User Guide for the Auria Harmony Processor)
Color Behavior Indication
Orange PowerCel Charge Status
Blinks when a
PowerCel is
• 4 quick blinks indicate that the PowerCel is fully charged
connected to
• 2-3 quick blinks indicate that the battery is sufficiently charged to power
the processor
the system
• 1 quick blink indicates that the PowerCel charge is nearly depleted
• If the Orange LED doesn't light up at all, the PowerCel is completely
depleted
Low Battery Indicator (programmable feature)
Solid
When the PowerCel is near depletion, a steady ORANGE light will illuminate
indicating that it is time to change the PowerCel.
Change Battery Indicator (programmable feature)
Blinks twice
every three
When the PowerCel is depleted to the point that it is unable to support
seconds
stimulation but not completely depleted, the ORANGE light will blink
twice every 3 seconds. Once the battery is fully depleted, no light will emit
from the processor and no sound will be transmitted to your implant.
Red Lock Status (programmable feature)
Blinks
approximately
When communication between the processor and implant cannot be
once every
achieved or has been lost, the RED light will blink approximately once
second
every second. Once your headpiece is properly positioned on your head,
and information is transmitting to and from your implant, the flashing will
stop.
Intellilink (applies to CII/HR90K recipients only)
Rapidly
blinking
Processor is connected to the wrong implant.
Processor Error Indicator
Solid
This indicates a potential problem with your Harmony Processor. If this
should occur, first remove and replace your power source. If this does
not resolve the problem, please contact your audiologist for additional
troubleshooting.
Green Microphone/System Status (programmable feature)
Flickers in
response to
When the battery and lock sequences are complete, the light should flash
loud inputs
GREEN with loud inputs (e.g. when you snap your fingers or speak near to
the headpiece microphone) to indicate normal operation.
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