eCharger User Guide | master
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 2
Your eCharger Your eCharger clic ① Charging slots ③ Status / power LEDs ② Cavity for receiver ④ Contact for power supply units, LifeTube, domes ⑤ Power supply with and earmolds country-specific adapters 3
Intended use 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 Important notes 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.
Important notes 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.
Important notes 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.
Notes for batteries Notes for batteries 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.
How to charge How to charge LED legend The LEDs indicate the eCharger status. ① Power LED (green) indicates connection to the power supply. ࡳ 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 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.
How to charge The hearing instruments are switched off automatically and the charging starts. The status LEDs are blinking. Charging is complete and the drying cycle has started when the status LEDs stay on continuously. Drying is complete when the status LEDs are off. Remove the hearing instruments from the eCharger when you next want to use them. Check if the hearing instruments are turned on.
How to charge LED and state Explanation Status LEDs blinking green Charging of left/right hearing instrument is ongoing. Leave hearing instrument in eCharger. Status LEDs shining green Charging of left/right hearing instrument is finished. The drying is ongoing. Leave hearing instruments in eCharger. Status LEDs shining red Charging can not be initiated. No hearing instruments in eCharger: Defect or wrong inlay in the eCharger.
How to charge LED and state Explanation Status LEDs shining red Wrong polarity of corresponding hearing instrument. Check if battery is inserted correctly. Check if hearing instruments are inserted correctly in charging slots. Status LEDs blinking red Wrong battery in left/right hearing instrument. Charging can not be initiated. Check type of batteries. Status LEDs blinking orange External temperature is too high.
Useful tips for charging Useful tips for charging Correct maintenance of your rechargeable batteries will enhance their life time. Avoid charging above 30° C (86°F). It reduces the battery life time. The rechargeable battery has no memory effect. Charge the battery on a regular basis (e.g. once a day) thus avoiding running it down completely. A charging cycle takes around 6 hours and the following dring cycle 2 hours (8 hours in total).
Maintenance and care Maintenance and care NOTICE The eCharger will be damaged by dissolver. Do not sterilise or disinfect the eCharger. Use a dry, soft tissue to clean the eCharger. Ask your Hearing Care Professional if the charging contacts need cleaning.
Technical Data Technical Data Specifications eCharger Operating temperature: 15 ... 35°C / 59 ... 95°F Operating humidity: 20% ... 75% Minimum air pressure: 70 kPa Storage temperature: –10 ... 40°C / 14 ... 104°F Storage humidity: 20% ... 75% Input voltage: 5 V DC Input current: < 0.
Technical Data Technical data - Country-specific power-supply Kuantech Model KSAA0500080W1UV-1 Kuantech Model KSAS0050500080D5D Input voltage: 100-240 V AC Input current: 0.18 A RMS MAX Input frequency: 50-60 Hz Output voltage: 5 V DC Output current: 0.8 A Fuhua Model UE10W-050080SPC Input voltage: 100-240 V AC Input current: 0.15 A RMS MAX Input frequency: 50-60 Hz Output voltage: 5 V DC Output current: 0.
Disposal information Disposal information Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronical equipment." Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). Recycle devices, batteries and accessories according to national regulations.
Disposal information Risk mitigations (not for printing) M15, M20 | choking | ACC 5 M20, M214 | heat humidity | ACC | bis D7 5 M28, M213 | environmental pollution | bis D8 8 M92, M228 | damaged device | ACC with power supply 6 M217 | electric shock | eCharger 6 M219 | incompatible parts | eCharger 6 M226 | exploding battery | eCharger 7 19
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