Siemens eCharger User manual

eCharger
User Guide | master

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Content
Content
Your eCharger 3
Intended use 4
Important notes 5
Notes for batteries 8
How to charge 9
Useful tips for charging 14
Maintenance and care 15
Technical Data 16
Disposal information 18

Your eCharger
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① Charging slots
② Cavity for receiver
units, LifeTube, domes
and earmolds
③ Status / power LEDs
④ Contact for power supply
⑤ Power supply with
country-specific adapters
Your eCharger

Intended use
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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.

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

Important notes
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WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
 Do not touch the charging contacts in the
eCharger.
 If cleaning is required, disconnect the eCharger
from the power supply.
CAUTION
Risk of malfunction through incompatible parts.
 Use only the power-supply and country-specific
adapter that is provided with the eCharger.
WARNING
Risk of electrical shock!
 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 eCharger is intended only for indoor use.

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

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

How to charge
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LED legend
The LEDs indicate the eCharger status.
① Power LED (green) indicates connection to the power
supply.
② Status LEDs (multicolor) indicates
current charging and drying state of
the left/right hearing instrument.
Preparation
 Connect the eCharger to a power supply.
The power LED stays on continuously.
How to charge
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How to charge
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Charging and drying
The hearing instruments are first charged and then dried.
 Press the front button to open the eCharger and unlock
the lid.
 Place your hearing instruments into the charging slots
(refer to the picture).
Please note that the correct function of the
eCharger is only ensured if the ear pieces are
placed as shown in the picture.
 Turn the ear pieces inwards.
 Do not cross the ear pieces.
 Close the lid of the eCharger.