Siemens eCharger User manual

eCharger
User Guide • Gebrauchsanweisung • Guide
d'utilisation • Istruzioni d’uso • Gebruikershandleiding
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Content
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Content
Your Charger 4
Intended use 5
Important notes 6
Notes for batteries 9
How to charge 10
Useful tips for charging 14
Maintenance and care 15
Technical Data 16
Disposal information 18

Your Charger
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① Charging slots with charging contacts
② Cavity for receiver units, LifeTubes, domes and ear-
molds
③ LEDs indicating the functional states of the charger
④ Contact for power supply
⑤ Power supply with country-specific adapters
Your Charger

Intended use
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This charger is intended to charge Siemens hearing instru-
ments.
Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to
avoid injuries or damage to the charger and the hearing
instrument.
Symbols:
Be aware to information marked with the warning symbol
WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE!
WARNING points out a situation that could
lead to serious injuries, CAUTION indicates a
situation that could lead to minor and moderate
injuries.
NOTICE NOTICE indicates possible property damage.
Advice and tips on how to handle your device
better.
Instruction. Indicates that something has to be
done.
Intended use

Important notes
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NOTICE
The charger is sensitive to extreme heat and high
humidity.
 Do not expose the charger to extreme tempera-
tures or high humidity.
 Do not expose to direct sunlight.
WARNING
Choking hazard posed by small parts.
 Keep hearing instruments, batteries and acces-
sories out of children‘s reach.
 If swallowed consult a physician or hospital im-
mediately.
 If infants, small children or mentally disabled
persons need to wear hearing instruments
ensure adequate supervision.
WARNING
Risk of injuries caused by electric shock!
 Do not touch the charging contacts in the char-
ger.
 If cleaning is required, disconnect the charger
from the power supply.
Important notes

Important notes
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CAUTION
Risk of malfunction through incompatible parts.
 Use only the power-supply and country-specific
adapter that is provided with the charger.
■ 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.
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 per-
formance 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.

Important notes
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 Do not open rechargeable batteries.
 Do not use rechargeable batteries in explosive
environments.
 In the unlikely event if a burst rechargeable
battery, keep all parts away from fire and
everything that is readlily 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 Profes-
sional.
 Do not use the rechargeable batteries
when the expiration date on the pack-
aging is exceeded.
 For information about battery size
check the user guide of your hearing
instruments.
 Make sure the rechargeable batteries are inserted cor-
rectly.
 Charge the rechargeable battery before first use.
NOTICE
Batteries contain harmful substances that pollute
the environment.
 Do not throw used batteries into household
trash.
 Dispose batteries according to national regu-
lations or return them to your Hearing Care
Professional.
Notes for batteries

How to charge
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Preparation
 Connect the charger to a power
supply.
Charging
 Press the front button to open
the charger.
The lid unlocks.
 Place your hearing instruments
into the charging slots.
 Close the lid of the charger.
The hearing instruments are
switched off automatically and the
charging process starts.
The green LED is blinking.
Charging is complete when the green LED stays on con-
tinuously.
 Remove the hearing instruments from the charger
when you next want to use them.
 Check if the hearing instruments are turned on.
How to charge