Sonic miniRITE T R User manual

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Charger
miniRITE T R
User Guide

CHARGER miniRITE T R · USER GUIDE
Introduction to this booklet
This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain
your new charger. Please read the booklet carefully,
including the Warning section. This will help you get
the most out of your new charger. If you have
additional questions about the charger, please
contact your hearing care professional.

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Intended use
The charger is intended to recharge a hearing aid
that contains rechargeable batteries in a home
environment. The product is intended to be used
together with the given hearing solution.
This charger is intended for use by adults and
children older than 36 months.
Important notice
Please refer to your hearing aid’s User Guide for
details on the functionality of your specific hearing
aid solution.

CHARGER miniRITE T R · USER GUIDE
Table of contents
Package contents 07
Temperature conditions 09
Charging time 12
Caring for your charger 14
Power the charger via other sources 15
General warnings 16
Trouble shooting guide 18
Conditions of use 20
Warranty certificate 21
International warranty 22

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Package contents
The box of the charger for miniRITE T R hearing aids
contains the following items:
Charger
This booklet
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Charger
miniRITE T R
User Guide
Case for charger
Power plug

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Start up
USB connector
Insert into power plug or
other suitable power sources
Charger – What it is and does
Charging ports
For hearing aids when charging
Power cable
Supply power
Power plug*
For power socket
LED light
Status indicator for
charger ON/OFF
* Power plug will vary from country to country

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Temperature conditions
Charging will automatically resume when the
temperature is within the operating range of +5°C to
+40°C (+41 °F to +104 °F).
Temperature Charging condition
Below +5 °C (+41°F) No charging due to low temperature
+5 °C to +35°C
(+41°F to +95 °F)
Best charging condition. Charging will
take up to 3 hours.
+35 °C to +40 °C
(+95 °F to +104°F)
Prolonged charging. Charging will take
up to 4 hours.
Above +40 °C (+104°F) No charging due to high temperature

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Start up
Charger is on
When the charger is connected to power, the LED
will turn green.
Start up
1. Insert the USB
connector into the
power plug.
2. Insert the power
plug into a power
socket. The charger
will turn on
automatically.
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Preparing the charger
Connect to power source

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Start up
Start up
Start up
The LEDs on the hearing aids
will turn on when the hearing
aids are correctly placed in the
charger.
Hearing aid LED charging
status:
Red light = Charging
Green light = Fully charged
Place the hearing aids in
the charging ports as
shown in the picture.
Charging the hearing aids
Place hearing aids Charging
in charger

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Charging time
Fully charge your hearing aid before first time use.
Charge your hearing aid every night. This ensures that
you start your day with a fully charged hearing aid.
Charging time can vary depending on the remaining
capacity of the battery. If your hearing aid is
completely drained, the normal charging time is:
3 hours = Fully charged
1 hour = 50% charged
0.5 hours = 25% charged

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Important notice
Always leave the charger connected to a power
source when the hearing aid is seated in the
charging port. Switching off the charger will make
the hearing aid turn on and start using battery.
The charging process will automatically stop when
the battery is fully charged. Leave the hearing aid in
the charger when not being worn. Remember to keep
the charger connected to a power source.
Note that charging time may vary between left and
right hearing aid.

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Caring for your charger
Always make sure that the charger is dry and clean
before use. Keep the charging ports clean 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, rather than in the bathroom or kitchen.
Keep the charger in a temperature environment of
+5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F).

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Power the charger via other sources
It is possible to power the charger from other
sources with a USB port. Ensure that the power
source is USB 2.0 compliant, minimum 500 mA
output.
Examples of sources
·Power bank
·PC
·Car
Always check charger starts up to make sure the
power source is delivering sufficient output for your
charger. Check that the LED on the charger turns
green (see page 10), and the LED on the hearing aid
turns on (red light = charging) (see page 11).

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General warnings
You should familiarize yourself fully with the following
general warnings before using your charger for your
personal safety and to ensure correct use.
Consult your hearing care professional if you
experience unexpected operations or events with
your charger.
Usage of charger
·The charger should be used only as directed.
Risk of burns
·Do not place anything other than the hearing aids
into 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 go to a
hospital immediately.

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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.
Connection to external equipment
·The safety of the charger when connected to
external equipment (via auxiliary input cable, USB
cable, or directly), is determined by the external
equipment. When connected to external equipment
plugged into a wall outlet, this equipment must
comply with IEC-62368 (or IEC-60065, IEC-60950
until June 20, 2019) 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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Trouble shooting guide
Symptom Possible causes Solutions
The charger LED
remains turned off
when the charger is
connected to power
The charger is not plugged in
Verify that the power supply is connected correctly.
Make sure that the power source complies with specifica-
tions indicated on page 15.
The charger LED shows
long red blinks
The hearing aid or charger is too
warm
Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a
temperature between +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
The charger LED
repeatedly shows
3 short red blinks
The charger is too cold Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a
temperature between +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
System error Contact your hearing care professional
Hearing aid LED
remains off when the
hearing aid is placed in
the charger
The charger is not plugged in Verify that the charger power supply is connected correctly
The hearing aid or charger is either
too warm or too cold
Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a
temperature between +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
Charging is incomplete. The room
temperature exceeds +35°C
(+95°F), which prolongs the
charging time. The charger has
stopped charging to protect the
battery.
Reinsert the hearing aid into the charger. This will complete
the charging within approximately 15 minutes.
The hearing aid is not correctly
inserted into the charger Check the charger ports for debris
The hearing aid LED
blinks 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 charger LED
remains turned off
when the charger is
connected to power
The charger is not plugged in
Verify that the power supply is connected correctly.
Make sure that the power source complies with specifica-
tions indicated on page 15.
The charger LED shows
long red blinks
The hearing aid or charger is too
warm
Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a
temperature between +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
The charger LED
repeatedly shows
3 short red blinks
The charger is too cold Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a
temperature between +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
System error Contact your hearing care professional
Hearing aid LED
remains off when the
hearing aid is placed in
the charger
The charger is not plugged in Verify that the charger power supply is connected correctly
The hearing aid or charger is either
too warm or too cold
Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a
temperature between +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
Charging is incomplete. The room
temperature exceeds +35°C
(+95°F), which prolongs the
charging time. The charger has
stopped charging to protect the
battery.
Reinsert the hearing aid into the charger. This will complete
the charging within approximately 15 minutes.
The hearing aid is not correctly
inserted into the charger Check the charger ports for debris
The hearing aid LED
blinks red when the
hearing aid is placed in
the charger
System error Contact your hearing care professional

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Operating
conditions
Temperature:
+5°C to +40°C (+41 °F to +104 °F)
Relative humidity:
15 % to 93%, non-condensing
Atm press.: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa
Storage and
transportation
conditions
Temperature and humidity should
not exceed the following
limits for extended periods during
transportation and storage:
Storage
Temperature: –25 °C to +70°C
(–13°F to +158°F)
Relative humidity:
15 % to 93%, non-condensing
Transportation
Temperature: –25 °C to +70°C
(–13°F to +158°F)
Relative humidity:
15 % to 93%, non-condensing
For information about condition of use of the hearing
aid, see the hearing aid User Guide.
Conditions of use