Siemens eCharger User manual

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English 3
Čeština 21
Slovenský 39
Slovensko 57
Srpski 75
Polski 93
Deutsch 111

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Content
Your charger 4
Intended use 5
Explanation of symbols 5
Important notes 6
Notes for batteries 9
How to charge 10
LED legend 10
Preparation 10
Charging and drying 11
Charger status 13
Useful tips for charging 16
Maintenance and care 17
Technical Data 18
Technical data - Country-specic power-supply 19
Disposal information 20

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Your charger
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➊Charging slots
➋Cavity for receiver units,
LifeTube, domes and
earmolds
➌Status / power LEDs
➍Contact for
power supply
➎Power supply with
country-specic
adapters

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Intended use
This eCharger is intended to charge rechargeable
batteries in Siemens hearing instruments.
Read and follow the instructions of this user guide
to avoid injuries and to protect the eCharger and
the hearing instruments from damage.
Explanation of symbols
Points out a situation that could lead to serious,
moderate, or minor injuries.
Indicates possible property damage.
Advice and tips on how to handle your device better.
Read and follow the instructions in the user guide.

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Important notes
NOTICE
Your device is sensitive to extreme heat, high
humidity, strong magnetic elds (> 0.1T), X-rays
and mechanical stress.
XDo not expose your device to extreme
temperature or high humidity.
XDo not leave it in direct sunlight.
XDo not immerse it in water.
XDo not place your device in a microwave oven.
WARNING
Choking hazard!
Your device contains small parts which can be
swallowed.
XKeep hearing instruments, batteries and
accessories out of reach of children and
mentally disabled persons.
XIf parts have been swallowed consult
a physician or hospital immediately.

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WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
XDo not touch the charging contacts in
the charger.
XIf cleaning is required, disconnect the charger
from the power supply.
CAUTION
Risk of malfunction through incompatible parts.
XUse only the power-supply and country-specic
adapter that is provided with the charger.
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock!
XDo not use obviously damaged devices and
return them to point of sale.
NOTICE
Please make sure that the power plug is easily
accessible to remove it from power supply if
necessary.
■ This product does not have a power switch. It is
turned on when the power cord is plugged in.
■ The charger is intended only for indoor use.

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DANGER
Incorrect use of the rechargeable battery can cause
the rechargeable battery to burst. Discharging
chemicals are spontaneously inammable.
Risk of overheating, explosion and re!
XDo not ignore the red LED on the charger
(refer to the LED status table)!
XReplace the rechargeable battery when
its performance reduces considerably
(running time under 8 hours).
XDo not use the rechargeable batteries when the
expiration date on the packaging is exceeded.
XDo not use damaged or deformed rechargeable
batteries.
XDo not open rechargeable batteries.
XDo not use rechargeable batteries in explosive
environments.
XIn the unlikely event of a burst rechargeable
battery, keep all parts away from re and
everything that is readily combustible.
Return the parts to your Hearing Care
Professional for disposal.

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Notes for batteries
XUse only rechargeable batteries that are provided by
your Hearing Care Professional.
XFor information about correct battery size check
the user guide of your hearing instruments.
XMake sure the rechargeable batteries
are inserted correctly.
XFully charge the rechargeable battery before rst use.
NOTICE
XTo avoid environmental pollution, do not throw
batteries into household trash.
XRecycle or dispose of batteries according to
national regulations or return them to your
Hearing Care Professional.

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How to charge
LED legend
The LEDs indicate the status of the charger.
➊ Power LED (green) indicates connection
to the power supply.
➋ Status LEDs (multicolor) indicates
current charging and drying state of
the left/right hearing instrument.
Preparation
XConnect the charger to a power supply.
The power LED stays on continuously.
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Charging and drying
The hearing instruments are rst charged and then dried.
XPress the front button to open the charger and
unlock the lid.
XPlace your hearing instruments into the charging slots
(refer to the picture).
Please note that the correct function of the charger
is only ensured if the ear pieces are placed as
shown in the picture.
XTurn the ear pieces inwards.
XDo not cross the ear pieces.
XClose the lid of the charger.

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The hearing instruments are switched off automatically
and the charging starts.
The status LEDs are blinking.
Charging is complete and the drying cycle has started
when the status LEDs stay on continuously.
Drying is complete when the status LEDs are off.
XRemove the hearing instruments from the charger
when you next want to use them.
XCheck if the hearing instruments are turned on.

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Charger status
LED and state Explanation
Power LED
is off
Charger is not connected to the
power supply.
XCheck whether charger is connected
to the correct power supply.
Power LED
shining green
No hearing instrument in charger:
Charger is connected to power supply.
Charger is ready to use.
Hearing instruments in charger:
Drying process is nished.
XRemove hearing instruments from the
charger when you want to use them.
Status LEDs
blinking green
Charging of left/right hearing instrument
is ongoing.
XLeave hearing instrument in charger.
Status LEDs
shining green
Charging of left/right hearing instrument
is nished. The drying is ongoing.
XLeave hearing instruments in charger.

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LED and state Explanation
Status LEDs
shining red
Charging can not be initiated.
No hearing instruments in charger:
Defect or wrong inlay in the charger.
XAsk your Hearing Care Professional
to insert the correct inlay for your
hearing instruments.
Hearing instruments in charger:
Wrong polarity of both instruments.
XCheck if batteries are inserted
correctly.
XCheck if hearing instruments are
inserted correctly in charging slots.
Status LEDs
shining red
Wrong polarity of corresponding hearing
instrument.
XCheck if battery is inserted correctly.
XCheck if hearing instruments are
inserted correctly in charging slots.

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LED and state Explanation
Status LEDs
blinking red
Wrong battery in left/right hearing
instrument. Charging can not be initiated.
XCheck type of batteries.
Status LEDs
blinking
orange
External temperature is too high. The
charging process is interrupted to protect
the functionality of the rechargeable
batteries. Charging continues when the
external temperature drops under 45°C
(113°F).
XPlace the charger in a cooler location.
Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter
problems.

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Useful tips for charging
Correct maintenance of your rechargeable batteries will
enhance their life time.
XAvoid charging above 30° C (86°F).
It reduces the battery life time.
The rechargeable battery has no memory effect.
XCharge the battery on a regular basis (e.g. once a day)
thus avoiding running it down completely.
A charging cycle takes around 6 hours and the
following dring cycle 2 hours (8 hours in total).
If you need to remove the hearing instruments
before the charging cycle is complete,
the operation time can be shorter than usual.
NOTICE
The rechargeable battery will be damaged or
unusable when deep discharged.
XOnly leave the hearing instruments in the
charger when the charger is connected to a
power supply.
XRemove the rechargeable batteries from the
hearing instruments if you intend not to use
them for several days. Charge the rechargeable
battery before.

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
The charger will be damaged by dissolver.
XDo not sterilise or disinfect the charger.
XUse a dry, soft tissue to clean the charger.
XAsk your Hearing Care Professional if
the charging contacts need cleaning.

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Technical Data
Specications charger
Operating temperature: 15 ... 35°C / 59 ... 95°F
Operating humidity: 20% ... 75%
Minimum air pressure: 70 kPa
Storage temperature: –10 ... 40°C / 14 ... 104°F
Storage humidity: 20% ... 75%
Input voltage: 5 V DC
Input current: < 0.5 A
Protection against electric shock: class II
Against ingress of water: IP XO (ordinary)
Specications rechargeable batteries
p312accu, p13accu; provided by Power One
Operating temperature
(in hearing instrument)
–20 ... 60°C / –4 ... 140°F
Storage temperature
(average)
10 ... 26°C / 50 ... 79°F

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Technical data - Country-specic power-supply
Kuantech Model KSAA0500080W1UV-1
Kuantech Model KSAS0050500080D5D
Input voltage: 100-240 V AC
Input current: 0.18 A RMS MAX
Input frequency: 50-60 Hz
Output voltage: 5 V DC
Output current: 0.8 A

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Disposal information
Within the European Union, the marked
equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC
of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and
electronical equipment."
Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).
XRecycle devices, batteries and accessories
according to national regulations.
The CE mark indicates conformity with the
following European directives:
2006/95/EC (valid until April 19th, 2016) or
2014/35/EU (valid from April 20th, 2016) on electrical
equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits,
2004/108/EC (valid until April 19th, 2016) or
2014/30/EU (valid from April 20th, 2016) on
electromagnetic compatibility, and
2011/65/EU RoHS concerning the restriction
of hazardous substances.