Philips HearLink miniRITE T R Charger User manual

HearLink
Charger
miniRITE T R
miniBTE T R
Instructions for Use
Compatible with HearLink miniRITE T R
and miniBTE T R

Introduction to this booklet
This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain your new charger.
Ensure you read this booklet carefully, including the Warnings section.
This will help you get the most benefit from your charger.
If you have additional questions about the use of your charger, contact
your hearing care professional.
For your convenience, this booklet contains a navigation bar to help you
navigate through the different sections.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
For details on the functionality of your specific hearing aid solution, refer to
your hearing aid's instructions for use.

Intended use
Intended use The charger is intended to recharge the hearing aids and
CROS transmitter 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 Person with hearing loss using a hearing aid and their
caregivers. Hearing care professional responsible for
adjusting the accessory.
Intended user group Adults and children older than 36 months.
Use environment Home setting.
Contraindications No contraindications.
Clinical benets See clinical benefits of the hearing aid.

Table of contents
About
Package content 5
Charger 6
Temperature conditions 7
Getting started
Prepare charger 8
Charge the hearing aids 9
Charging time 10
Daily use
Power the charger using other sources 12
Caring for your charger 13
Warnings
General warnings 14
More info
Troubleshooting 16
Charger: Conditions of use 20
Warranty 27

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Package content
The packaging box consists of the following elements:
This booklet
Power plug
(varies from
country to country)
Charger
Case for charger
About
HearLink
Charger
miniRITE T R
miniBTE T R
Instructions for Use
Compatible with HearLink miniRITE T R
and miniBTE T R

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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

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Ensure you always leave the charger connected to a power source when the
hearing aid is seated in the charging port. Turning the charger OFF makes
the hearing aid turn ON and start using battery.
Temperature conditions
Temperature Charging condition
Below +5°C
(+41°F)
No charging due to low temperature
+10°C to +35°C
(+50°F to +95°F)
Best charging condition. Charging takes up to 3 hours.
+5°C to +10°C and
+35°C to +38°C
(+41°F to 50°F and
+95°F to +100°F)
Extended charging. Charging takes up to 4 hours.
Above +38°C
(+100°F)
No charging due to high temperature

Start up
Start up
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Getting started
Prepare charger
1. Insert the USB plug into the
power plug.
2. Insert the power plug into a
power socket.
The charger turns ON automatically.
When the charger is connected to
power, the GREEN LED turns ON.
Connect to power source Charger is turned ON
1 2

Start up
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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
colour indicators on the charger.
The RED indicator is for the right
side hearing aid. The BLUE indicator
is for the left side hearing aid.
The hearing aid LED lights turn ON
when the hearing aids are correctly
placed in the charger.
Hearing aid LED light charging
status:
ORANGE / RED* = Charging
GREEN = Fully charged
* The colour is either orange or red depending on the hearing
aid family. For more information see your hearing aid’s Instruc-
tions for use.
Place hearing aids in charger Charging

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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.
Be aware that charging time may vary depending on the remaining
capacity of the battery and between the left / right side hearing aid.

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If your hearing aid’s battery is completely drained the normal charging
time is:
miniRITE T R Fully charged 50% charged 25% charged
3 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours
miniBTE T R Fully charged 44% charged 22% charged
3.5 hours 1 hour 0.5 hours
When the battery is fully charged, the charging process stops
automatically.
Leave the hearing aid in the charger when you do not use it.
Remember to keep the charger connected to a power source at all
times.
Note
If you have not used your hearing aid in a long time and you then try to recharge it, it may take up to 30 seconds
before the hearing aid begins charging. For more information, see your hearing aid’s instructions for use.

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Power the charger using other sources
You can power the charger from other sources than a power socket. This
can be done by using the charger's USB cable.
Ensure that the power source is USB 2.0 compliant, with a minimum of
500mA output.
Examples of power sources:
• Power bank
• Computer
• Car
Note
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 aid not being fully charged or not charged at all.
Daily use
IMPORTANT NOTICE
When using a power socket, use the supplied original power supply
(5.0V/1A) for the charger.

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Caring for your charger
Always ensure that the charger is dry and clean before use. Keep the
charging ports clean from dust by 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.
Ensure you keep the charger in an environment with a temperature
between +5°C and +38°C (+41°F and +100°F).

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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.
General warnings
Warnings

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Connection to external equipment
The safety of the charger, when connected
to external equipment with USB cable, is
determined by the external signal source.
When the charger is connected to external
equipment which is plugged into a power
socket, 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.

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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 plug is correctly connected
Ensure that charging has started, to make sure the power source delivers sufficient output for
your charger
The charger LED shows
long ORANGE blinks The hearing aid or charger’s temperature is too warm Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a temperature between +5°C and +38°C (+41°F and +100°F)
The charger LED
repeatedly shows three
short ORANGE blinks
The charger’s temperature is too cold Move the charger to a location with a temperature between +5°C and +38°C (+41°F and +100°F)
System error Contact your hearing care professional

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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 plug is correctly connected
Ensure that charging has started, to make sure the power source delivers sufficient output for
your charger
The charger LED shows
long ORANGE blinks The hearing aid or charger’s temperature is too warm Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a temperature between +5°C and +38°C (+41°F and +100°F)
The charger LED
repeatedly shows three
short ORANGE blinks
The charger’s temperature is too cold Move the charger to a location with a temperature between +5°C and +38°C (+41°F and +100°F)
System error Contact your hearing care professional
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible causes Solutions
The hearing aid LED
blinks GREEN when
hearing aid is placed in
the charger
Hearing aid has not been in use for an extended period of time
Depending on how depleted the battery in the hearing aid is, the hearing aid automatically
resumes normal charging mode after a timeframe of up to 10 minutes
Ensure you leave the hearing aid in the charger during this process
The hearing aid LED
remains turned OFF
when the hearing aid is
placed in the charger
The charger is not turned ON Verify that the charger power plug is correctly connected
The hearing aid or charger’s temperature is either too warm or
too cold
Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a temperature between +5°C and +38°C
(+41°F and +100°F)
Charging is incomplete. The charger has stopped charging to
protect the battery.
Reinsert the hearing aid into the charger. This completes the charging within approximately
15 minutes.
The hearing aid is not correctly seated in the charger Check the charging ports for foreign objects
The hearing aid LED
blinks ORANGE / RED
when the hearing aid is
placed in the charger
System error Contact your hearing care professional

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Symptom Possible causes Solutions
The hearing aid LED
blinks GREEN when
hearing aid is placed in
the charger
Hearing aid has not been in use for an extended period of time
Depending on how depleted the battery in the hearing aid is, the hearing aid automatically
resumes normal charging mode after a timeframe of up to 10 minutes
Ensure you leave the hearing aid in the charger during this process
The hearing aid LED
remains turned OFF
when the hearing aid is
placed in the charger
The charger is not turned ON Verify that the charger power plug is correctly connected
The hearing aid or charger’s temperature is either too warm or
too cold
Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a temperature between +5°C and +38°C
(+41°F and +100°F)
Charging is incomplete. The charger has stopped charging to
protect the battery.
Reinsert the hearing aid into the charger. This completes the charging within approximately
15 minutes.
The hearing aid is not correctly seated in the charger Check the charging ports for foreign objects
The hearing aid LED
blinks ORANGE / RED
when the hearing aid is
placed in the charger
System error Contact your hearing care professional

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Charger: Conditions of use
Operational
environment conditions
Temperature: +5°C to +38°C (+41°F to +100°F)
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 (-13°F to +158°F)
Humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing
For information about your hearing aid’s Conditions of use, see your hearing aid’s Instructions for use.