Siemens HearCheck Screener User manual

HearCheck Screener
User Guide
Manufactured by Sivantos GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG.

Introduction
This booklet is a guide to the use and maintenance of
the HearCheck Screener, a hearing screening device.
You can now screen quickly and easily, determining
whether further assessment is indicated (e.g. by a local
hearing care professional).
Symbols:
Be especially aware of information marked with the
warning symbol WARNING!
WARNING points out a situation that could
lead to serious injuries.
Advice and tips on how to handle your
device better.
Instruction. Indicates that something has to
be done.
This symbol is placed on the bag containing
the ear cups and it indicates that the ear
cups should not be re-used.
This symbol is placed inside the ear cover
and indicates that the instructions for use
are containing important information for the
safe use of the device.
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Contents 2
Your HearCheck Screener 4
Important hints 6
Insert the batteries 8
Preparation before use 8
How to use 9
Reading the results 11
Maintenance 12
Applicable standards 13
Environmental conditions for use 13
Technical Data 14
Guidance and Manufacturers Declaration 15
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3Your HearCheck Screener
Contraindication:
The device shall not be used with children or babies and
with persons not able to respond properly.
Intended use:
The device is a screening test device intended to be
used with adult persons only and either operated by the
person under test or by a third person applying test tones
of particular frequency and level to the person under
test.
The device is intended to be used as a handheld device
only. Therefore all parts of the device are intended to be
touched by the operator or the person under test with
the hand. The opening of the Ear Cover is intended to be
applied to the area of the ear of the person under test
only when covered with an Ear Cup. Each Ear Cup is only
intended for single use with one patient.
No specific knowledge beyond the instructions given in
this user manual is required for the safe operation of the
device.
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Light indicators
Start button
Battery compartment
Ear cover
Label
Ear cup
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Included in delivery:
- HearCheck Screener
- Replacement ear cups (25 pcs.)
- User Manual
- 2x AAA batteries
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Please read the following information carefully before
using the device.
WARNING
No modification of this equipment is allowed.
WARNING
Do not use noisy equipment (e.g. like radio
wave transmitting devices or cellular phones) in
the vicinity of the HearCheck Screener to avoid
malfunction.
The device should not be used adjacent or stacked
with other equipment.
WARNING
To avoid improper function of the device use only
accessories specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Replace ear cup cover for each patient. Do not
reuse covers.
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Make sure the battery door is closed before using the
device.
This device is not an audiometer and should not be
used for the purpose of hearing disability diagnosis.
For reliable results you are advised to use the device
in environments where background noise does not
exceed 50 dB (A).
For battery replacement, please use only Alcaline Type
AAA batteries or NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries,
type AAA. Do not connect directly to any other power
source.
Remove the batteries if equipment is unlikely to be
used for some time.
Do not throw used batteries into household waste.
Use locally provided battery recycling systems for
environmentally correct disposal.
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6Preparation before use
Please insert a new ear cup into the ear cover of the
device before use. Use a new cup for each patient (or
each ear if there is any sign of infection).
Used ear cups can be disposed of in normal waste.
Replacement ear cups are available from the customer
service. Part number 101 74 191
Insert the batteries
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STEP 1. Gently place the cup of the
device over the ear. It's important
that the edges of the cup are in
contact with the patient's head.
Move any hair out of the way,
remove glasses, earrings and
hair bands or anything that may
prevent achieving adequate
contact around the ear.
STEP 2. Press the start button
once to initiate the functional test
sequence. If it is working correctly,
you will see all 3 lights flash in
sequence 3 times. This indicates
that the device is ready to use.
The test sequence will begin
in 3 seconds with three signals
at 1000 Hz. (55dBHL, 35dBHL,
20dBHL).
A light will appear when a tone
is being played: first left, then
middle, then right. The subject
should indicate when a tone is
heard to the tester by a suitable
method such as raising a finger.
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6. How to use
STEP 3. Count and record the number of times indicated for
the first sequence.
STEP 4. The start button must be pushed within 20 seconds
of the end of the first sequence (after the third light has
appeared) to start the second sequence.
STEP 5. You will see all 3 lights flash in sequence 3x3 times.
The test sequence will begin in 3 seconds with three
signals at 3000 Hz. (75dBHL, 55dBHL, 35dBHL).
STEP 6. Count and record the number of times the
subject has indicated that a tone was heard.
STEP 7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 on the other ear.
Button should be pressed within 20 seconds after
the first test or the screener will turn off.
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