Sonic Spotlight Series Use and care manual

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Sonic Spotlight
Series: Captivate
miniRITE T R Battery
Replacement
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Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
solutions
Rechargeability
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Review: Lithium-ion
Batteries
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Lithium-ion Fact #1
•Li-ion batteries are
considered “dangerous
goods”
•Transportation costs
increase due to
Li-ion fees AND
dangerous goods fees
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Lithium-ion Fact #2
•Li-ion batteries can be
fatal if swallowed by
humans or pets
•Keep out of reach of
children and pets
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Lithium-ion Fact #3
•Lithium ion batteries
can catch fire or
explode
•Exposed to hot
conditions
•Internal components
are compromised
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Lithium-ion Fact #4
•Lithium ion batteries are
not recyclable
•Disposal of li-ion batteries
need to be done
according to local laws
and regulations
•Local recycling places
may provide designated
containers for li-ion
batteries
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Lithium-ion Fact #5
•Lithium-ion is an effective battery solution for
hearing aids
•A rechargeable hearing instrument with integrated
Li-ion battery technology can provide
•A full day of use
•Including streaming activity
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Sonic’s Li-ion solution
Captivate
miniRITE T R
and Charger
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The Captivate Li-ion System
•miniRITE T R
•100|80|60|40|20 Te ch
Levels
•Available in 6 Colors
•Beige, taupe, brown, grey,
dark grey, black
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MNR T R Overview
Techni cal Fea tur es
•Double push button
•Volume/Program/Mute
•Tel ecoil
•miniFit speakers
•Hydrophobic coating
•IP68 rated
•2.4 GHz Bluetooth®Low Energy
•NFMI (near-field magnetic induction)
•LED visual indicator
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Charger Overview
•The charger uses inductive
technology that allows
contactless charging of the
hearing instrument via induction
coil
•The magnetic connection in the
charger prevents the hearing
instruments from falling out
•When the hearing instruments
are inserted into the charger, it
automatically starts charging
•The hearing instruments turn ON
when they are removed from the
charger
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Charger Overview
•Power on/off LED
•Hearing instruments slot in
easily
•Guaranteed contact
•Power supply via:
•Power supply with
integrated USB
•Fixed mounted USB cable
•Compatibility with power
banks
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Charging Times
•Note!
•Charging times
vary with
temperature
•It will take longer to
charge if exposed
to colder temps
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Battery Replacement
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Battery Replacement
•Known Challenge
•Replacement of battery by HCP
•Solution
•As small Li-ion batteries may not last the lifetime of the HI, it
makes sense to create an easy and convenient way to replace
the battery
•Captivate is designed with a battery drawer and battery that
easily can be handled by the HCP
•Replacement of the Li-ion battery can only be performed by
trained hearing care professionals.
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New! in EXPRESSfit®Pro 2020.1
•Battery
Replacement
feature
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Battery Replacement
•Step 1: Connect aids
•Go to “Batteries” tab in Finish
Session
•Recommendation is to replace at
less than 85% capacity
•Disconnect instruments
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Battery Replacement
•Step 2: Replace batteries
•Requires red pin removal tool
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Wear Gloves
•When handling Lithium-ion
batteries, it is extremely
important to WEAR GLOVES
•Natural oils or any type of
moisture can compromise the
integrity of the lithium-ion
battery
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Battery Replacement
•Step 3: Reconnect instruments and enter new SN
•The Captivate miniRITE T R and the lithium-ion battery
are linked together and registered with a serial number
for the cause of traceability.
•Check L | R boxes
•Enter new SN
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Battery Replacement
•Step 4:
Reset battery statistics
•Click “Reset statistics”
•Ensures battery status in the
SoundLink 2 app is correct
•Step 5:
Advise the client to fully
charge the new battery at
home to ensure a full day’s
performance
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Battery History
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Sonic Battery Replacement
•To o b tai n re pla ceme n t L i-ion batteries:
•Verify that battery requires replacement via EXPRESSfit®
Pro fitting software
•Contact Customer Service 888-423-7834
•Must provide serial number of hearing aid that needs
replacement battery
•Stock Li-ion batteries cannot be ordered at this time
•Ground shipping is only option
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Battery Disposal -Reminder
•Disposal of li-ion batteries need to be done
according to local laws and regulations
•Investigate how li-ion batteries should be disposed in
your market.
•Local recycling places may provide designated
containers for li-ion batteries
•Do not send batteries to Sonic, under any
circumstances
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Summary
•Lithium-ion batteries are dangerous goods and should
always be handled with great care –including wearing
gloves
•The Captivate miniRITE T R and the lithium-ion
battery are linked together and registered with a serial
number for the cause of traceability
•Use the Battery Replacement tool in EXPRESSfit®
Pro 2020.1 to enter the new battery serial numbers
•Dispose of used or defective lithium-ion batteries
according to your local guidelines
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Hearing Care
Professionals can obtain
the Battery Replacement
Quick Guide for step-by-
step instructions by
contacting their Sales
Representative
Reference Guide Available
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Final Comments
•Thank you for
attending our Sonic
Spotlight Series:
Captivate miniRITE T R
Battery Replacement
•Any Questions?
•888.423.7834
•www.mysonici.com
•www.sonici.com
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