Beltone C-3 User manual

User guide
Beltone Desktop Charger

Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Intended use 4
Statement 5
Getting to know your charger 9
Getting started 11
Cleaning and maintenance 15
General warnings 16
General precautions — Wireless hearing aid chargers 18
Warnings to hearing care professionals 19
Technical specifications 20
Troubleshooting 21
Warranties and repairs 24
Temperature test, transport and storage information 26
Advisories 27
Acknowledgements 28
2

Introduction
Thank you for choosing our products and congratulations on the
purchase of your new rechargeable hearing aids and charger. Our
innovative recharging technology gives you expanded freedom and
flexibility, allowing you to charge your hearing aids anywhere.
To benefit fully from your new charger, please read this manual
carefully. With proper care, maintenance and usage, your hearing
aids and charger will give you many years of improved hearing and
communication.
This user guide contains instructions on how to use your charger. For
information on using your hearing aids, consult the hearing aid user
guide.
Introduction 3

Intended use
The hearing aid charger is intended to charge rechargeable hearing
aids. The charger is intended to be used only with Beltone
rechargeable hearing aids.
4Intended use

Statement
Hearing aid charger, Model: C-3
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ICES-003 of
the ISED rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Statement 5

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC rules and ISED rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
– Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver
6Statement

– Connect the equipment to an outlet or a circuit different
from the one to which the receiver is connected
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Changes or modifications can void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
The products are in compliance with the following regulatory
requirements:
• In EU: The device conforms to the Essential Requirements
according to Annex I of Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical
devices (MDD).
• Hereby, GNHearingA/S declares that the radio equipment type
C-3 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
• The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address:
www.beltone.com/declarations.
• In the US: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, subpart B.
Statement 7

• For other identified applicable international regulatory
requirements in countries outside the EU and US, please refer to
local country requirements for these areas.
• In Canada: this device is certified under the rules of ISED.
8Statement

Getting to know your charger
Hearing aid charging bay Hearing aid charging bay
L = Left (Blue) R = Right (Red)
Getting to know your charger 9

Seen from behind:
Charging cable port
Charging cable
Power ON - LED light
10 Getting to know your charger

Getting started
Placing your hearing aids in the charger
Fully charge your hearing aids before using them.
CAUTION: Before inserting your hearing aids into the charger,
ensure that they are dry.
1. Plug the supplied power adapter
into a power outlet and connect the
charging cable to the hearing aid
charger.
Getting started 11

2. Place your hearing aids into the
charging bays as shown on the
right.
The left hearing aid goes into the
charging bay marked "L" (left).The
right hearing aid goes into the
charging bay marked "R" (right).
The LED will light up, indicating that
charging has been initiated.
NOTE: Make sure that your hearing aids are fully inserted into
the charger.
12 Getting started

WARNING:
•Keep your rechargeable hearing aids away from pets,
children and people with cognitive, intellectual or mental
health challenges.
• Avoid charging your product in extremely high or low
temperatures and do not use the charger outdoors or in
damp areas.
• Only recharge the hearing aid charger with the power
supply unit that has been supplied with the product.
Getting started 13

Charging your hearing aids
While your hearing aids are charging, the on/off light on your hearing
aid will blink slowly. When fully charged, the light remains on (not
blinking) until your hearing aid is removed from the charger.
When charging
– blinking.
When fully charged
– on, until removed.
14 Getting started

Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning your hearing aid charger
1. Clean the outside of the charger using a dry, clean cloth.
2. Clean the charging bays using a clean cotton bud.
WARNING: Do not use liquid to clean your hearing aid
charger.
Care and maintenance
NOTE: For the best user experience, and to prolong the life of
your charger, follow these steps:
• Keep your hearing aid charger dry and clean.
• To remove grease and moisture, wipe the hearing aid
charger with a soft cloth after use.
Cleaning and maintenance 15

General warnings
WARNING:
•Keep your rechargeable hearing aids away from pets,
children and people with cognitive, intellectual or mental
health challenges.
• Keep your hearing aid charger away from excessive heat
like ovens or microwave ovens and direct sunlight. The
heat may deform the casing, damage the electronics and
deteriorate the surfaces.
• Never use your hearing aid charger in places with explosive
gases such as mines, oil fields or the like unless these areas
are certified for hearing aid use. Using your hearing aid
charger in places that are not certified can be dangerous.
• Avoid exposing your product to rain, moisture or other
liquids to protect against damage to the product or injury to
you.
• When you disconnect the power cord, grasp and pull the
plug, not the cord.
16 General warnings

• Never use a damaged charger. A damaged or incorrectly
reassembled charger can cause electric shock or fire when
the product is subsequently used.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the charger as it may
expose you to dangerous electric shock and cause the
warranty to terminate.
General warnings 17

General precautions — Wireless
hearing aid chargers
CAUTION:
• When wireless function is activated, the device uses low-
powered digitally coded transmissions in order to
communicate with other wireless devices. Although
unlikely, nearby electronic devices may be affected. In that
case, move the hearing aid charger away from the affected
electronic device.
• For safety reasons, use only the charger supplied by
Beltone.
18 General precautions — Wireless hearing aid chargers

Warnings to hearing care
professionals
WARNING:
• External devices connected to the electrical input must be
safe according to the requirements of IEC 60601-1, IEC
60065 or IEC 60950-1, as appropriate.
Warnings to hearing care professionals 19

Technical specifications
Desktop Charger
Dimensions 82 x 36.0 x 46 mm / 3.2 x 1.4 x 1.8”
Weight 82grams/ 2.9oz
Charging time for hearing aid < 40 °C (104 °F): 3 hours,
depending on initial state of the
battery
Wireless frequency between
hearing aid and charger 2.4 GHz and 333 kHz
20 Technical specifications