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Instructions for use Charger 1.0
miniRITE R
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Oticon Opn Play™
Oticon Ruby

Introduction to this booklet
This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain your new charger.
Please read the booklet carefully, including the Warnings section. This will
help you get the most out of the charger. If you have additional questions
about the charger, please contact your hearing care professional.
About Start-up Handling Warnings More info
For your convenience, this booklet contains a navigation bar to help you
easily navigate through the different sections.
Intended use
Intended use The charger is intended to recharge hearing aids that contain
rechargeable batteries. The product is intended to be used
together with the given hearing solution.
Indications for use There are no indications for use (diagnoses) for the Charger itself.
Intended user Lay persons including children older than 36 months.
User environment Home setting.
Contraindications No contraindications.
Clinical benefits See clinical benefits of the hearing aid.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please refer to your hearing aid’s instructions for use for details on the
functionality of your specific hearing aid.

Table of content
About
Charger 6
Temperature conditions 7
Start up
Prepare charger 8
Charge the hearing aids 9
Charging time 10
Handling
Caring for your charger 12
Power the charger using other sources 13
Warnings
Warnings 14
More info
Troubleshooting 16
Charger: Conditions of use 20
Warranty 21

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About
Temperature conditions
Temperature Charging condition
Below +5°C No charging due to low temperature
+10°C to +35°C Best charging condition. Charging will take up to 3 hours.
+5°C to +10°C and
+35°C to +40°C
Prolonged charging. Charging will take up to 4 hours.
Above +40°C No charging due to high temperature
Charging will automatically resume when the temperature is within the
operating range of +5°C to +40°C.
Charger
What it is and does
Charging ports
For hearing aids when
charging
LED light
Status indicator for
charger ON/OFF
Power plug*
For power socket Power cable
Supply power
USB plug
Insert in power plug or
other power sources
* Power plug will vary from country to country

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Start up
Prepare charger
1. Insert the USB plug into the power
plug.
2. Insert the power plug into a power
socket.
The charger will turn on automatically.
When the charger is connected to power,
the green LED turns on.
Connect to power source Charger is on
Charge the hearing aids
Place the hearing aids in the charging
ports as shown in the picture. Make
sure that the hearing aids match the
right and left indicators on the charger.
The right hearing aid should be placed
where the red indicator is. The left
hearing aid should be placed where the
blue indicator is.
The hearing aids LEDs will turn on when
the hearing aids are correctly placed in
the charger.
Hearing aid LED charging status:
Red /Orange* = Charging
Green light = Fully charged
Place hearing aids in charger Charging
1 2
*depending on the hearing aid family, see hearing aid
instruction for use.

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Charging time
Ensure you fully charge your hearing aid before first time use.
Charge your hearing aid every night. That ensures you start your day with a
fully charged hearing aid.
Charging time may vary depending on the remaining capacity of the battery.
If your hearing aid is completely drained the normal charging time is:
3 hours 1 hour 0.5 hour
Fully charged 50% charged 25 % charged
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Always leave the charger connected to a power source when the hearing aid is
seated in the charging port. Switching off the charger will make the hearing aid
turn on and start using battery.
The charging process will automatically stop when the battery is fully
charged. Leave the hearing aid in the charger when you do not use it.
Remember to keep the charger connected to a power source.
Note charging time may vary between left and right hearing aid.

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Power the charger using other sources
It is possible to power the charger from other sources with a USB port.
Ensure that the power source is USB 2.0 compliant, minimum 500mA output.
Examples of sources:
• Power bank
• PC
• Car
When using a power bank ensure that it does not have a power-saving or
auto-shutdown mode. As this can result in your hearing aids not being fully
charged or not charged at all.
Caring for your charger
Always make sure that the charger is dry and clean before use. Keep the
charging ports clean for dust using a dry cloth. Do not use water or cleaning
fluids to clean the charging ports.
Store your charger in a dry location, e.g. in the bedroom, rather than in the
bathroom or kitchen.
Keep the charger in a temperature environment of +5°C to +40°C.
Handling
IMPORTANT NOTICE
When recharging the hearing aid use the supplied original power
supply 5.0V/1 A, CE and safety marked, for the charger.

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For your personal safety and to ensure correct
usage, you should familiarise yourself fully
with the following general warnings before
using your charger. Consult your hearing care
professional if you experience unexpected
operations or serious incidents with your
charger during use or because of its use.
Your hearing care professional will support
you with issue handling and, if relevant,
reporting to the manufacturer and/or the
national authorities.
Usage of charger
The charger should be used only as directed
and adjusted by your hearing care
professional.
Risk of burns
Do not place anything but the hearing aids in
the charger ports.
Choking hazards
Charger, hearing aids and their parts should
be kept out of reach of children and anyone
who might swallow these items or otherwise
cause injury to themselves.
If a small part is swallowed, see a doctor or
hospital immediately.
Heat
The charger must never be exposed to
extreme heat, e.g. left inside a parked car in
the sun.
The charger must not be dried in microwave
ovens or other ovens.
Connection to external equipment
The safety of the use charger when
connected to external equipment with an
auxiliary input cable and/or with USB cable
and/or directly, is determined by the external
signal source. When connected to external
equipment plugged into a wall outlet, this
equipment must comply with IEC-62368-1 or
equivalent safety standards.
Fire hazards
The power source in your charger has
insufficient energy to cause fire in normal
usage conditions.
Warnings
Warnings

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Troubleshooting
More info
Symptom Possible causes Solutions
The charger LED remains
turned off when the
charger is connected
to power
The charger is not turned on
Verify that the power supply is connected correctly
Always control charging starts up to make sure the power source delivers sufficient output for your
charger
The charger LED shows
long orange blinks The hearing aid or charger is too warm Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a temperature between +5°C to +40°C
The charger LED
repeatedly shows
3 short orange blinks
The charger is too cold Move the charger to a location with a temperature between +5°C to +40°C
System error Contact your hearing care professional
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible causes Solutions
Hearing aid LED remains
off when the hearing aid
is placed in the charger
The charger is not turned on Verify that the charger power supply is connected correctly
The hearing aid or charger is either too warm or too cold Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a temperature between +5 °C to +40 °C
Charging is incomplete. The room temperature exceeds +35 °C, which
prolongs the charging time. The charger has stopped charging to protect
the battery.
Reinsert the hearing aid into the charger. This will complete the charging within approximately
15 minutes
The hearing aid is not correctly inserted into the charger Check the charger slots for foreign objects
The hearing aid LED
blinks red/orange* when
the hearing aid is placed
in the charger
System error Contact your hearing care professional
* depending on the hearing aid family, see hearing aid instruction for use

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Warranty
Certificate
Name of owner: ___________________________________________________________
Hearing care professional:___________________________________________________
Hearing care professional’s address: ___________________________________________
Hearing care professional’s phone: ____________________________________________
Purchase date:____________________________________________________________
Warranty period: _______________ Month: ____________________________________
Model: _______________________ Serial no.: __________________________________
Charger: Conditions of use
Operational
environment conditions
Temperature: +5°C to +40°C
Humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing
Atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Transportation and
storage conditions
Temperature and humidity shall not exceed the below limits
for extended periods during transportation and storage:
Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
Humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing
Information about hearing aid: Condition of use, see hearing aid Instruction for use.

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Waste from electronic
equipment must be
handled according to
local regulations.
The manufacturer declares that this
charger is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive EMC (2014/30/EU) and
LVD (2014/35/EU).
Declaration of Conformity is available from
the manufacturer.
SBO Hearing A/S
Denmark
www.sbohearing.com
International warranty
Your charger is covered by an international
limited warranty issued by the manufac-
turer for a period of 12 months from the
date of delivery. This limited warranty
covers manufacturing and material defects
in the device itself, but not in accessories
such as e.g. batteries, cables, power sup-
plies, etc. Problems arising from improper/
incorrect handling or care, excessive use,
accidents, repairs made by an unauthorised
party, exposure to corrosive conditions,
damage due to foreign objects entering the
device or incorrect adjustments are NOT
covered by the limited warranty and may
void it. The above warranty does not affect
any legal rights that you might have under
applicable national legislation governing
sale of consumer goods. Your hearing care
professional may have issued a warranty
that goes beyond the clauses of this
limited warranty. Please consult him/her
for further information.
If you need service
Take your charger to your hearing care
professional, who may be able to sort
out minor problems and adjustments
immediately.

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Description of symbols and abbreviations used in this booklet
Warnings
Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the device.
Manufacturer
The device is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the
symbol. Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as dened in EU Directives 90/385/EEC,
93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC.
Electronic waste (WEEE)
Recycle hearing aids, accessories or batteries according to local regulations.
Hearing aid users can also return electronic waste to their hearing care professional for
disposal. Electronic equipment covered by Directive 2012/19/EU on waste and electrical
equipment (WEEE).
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)
The device complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum requirements for devices
supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market.
Double insulation
Indicates that product power supply is double insulated. This means a very low risk of single
fault failures i.e. single fault failures cannot occur.
Indoor use
Indicates that the product is qualied for indoor use.
Description of additional symbols used on labels
Keep dry
Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture.
Caution symbol
Consult instructions for use for warnings and cautions.
Catalogue number
Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identied.
Serial number
Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a specic medical device can be identied.
Medical Device
The device is a medical device.
5.0V 200mA Power supply outlet
Indicates the rate at which power is sent from the outlet to your electrical device.

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