PHONAK CHARGER RIC I (01) PDF MANUAL

PHONAK CHARGER RIC I (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What should I do if I don’t know the model of my charging accessory?

Please ask your hearing care professional.

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Where can I find more information regarding features, benefits, setup, use and maintenance or repairs?

Contact your hearing care professional or manufacturer representative. Additional information can be found in the datasheet of your product.

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How do I prepare the charger?

1. Plug the larger end of the charging cable into the power adapter.
2. Plug the smaller end into the USB port on the charger.
3. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.
4. The indicator light around the USB port is green when the charger is connected to the power supply.
5. Make sure you have access to the power adapter during charging.

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What do I need to do before using my charger?

Before using your charger, pull the insulating tab out to activate the internal battery. After pulling out the insulating tab, the indicator light will be red for 10 seconds.

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How many times can the hearing aids be charged if the built-in battery is fully charged?

The hearing aids can be charged up to 3 times.

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What should I make sure of before charging?

Always make sure that the hearing aids and charger are dry and clean before charging.

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What does it mean when the indicator light of the charger is solid green?

The internal battery of the charger is fully charged, and no action is needed.

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What does it mean when the indicator light of the charger is blinking green?

The internal battery of the charger has enough power to charge your hearing aids at least once while not connected to a power supply.

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What does it mean when the indicator light of the charger is blinking red?

The internal battery of the charger does not have enough power to charge your hearing aids at least once while not connected to a power supply. Keep the charger connected to a power supply until it is completely charged.

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What does it mean when the indicator light of the charger is solid red?

An error was detected while trying to charge the internal battery of the charger. Check if your hearing aids can still be charged and contact your hearing care professional.

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How do I switch off non-rechargeable models?

Unplug the charger from the power outlet.

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What does it mean when I hear two beeps?

You will hear two beeps when the hearing aids battery is low, with approximately 60 minutes before you have to charge the hearing aids (this can vary, depending on the hearing aid settings).

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How long should I charge the hearing aids before using them for the first time?

It is recommended to charge them for 3 hours.

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What should I ensure before I charge and use the hearing aids?

Please ensure to charge and use the hearing aids within the operating temperature range: +5° to +40° Celsius (41° to 104° Fahrenheit).

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How do I charge the hearing aids?

1. Insert the hearing aids into the charging slots. The hearing aids will automatically switch off when inserted into the charger.
2. Make sure the left and right hearing aid markings match the left (L) and right ® indicators next to the charging slots.
3. Remove the hearing aids from the charging slots by lifting them out of the charger. Do not hold the tubes to remove the hearing aids from the charger as this can damage the tubes.

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What will happen when I remove the hearing aids from the charger?

The hearing aids switch on automatically when removed from the charger. The indicator light starts blinking. The solid green light indicates the hearing aids are ready. By default, the hearing aids are programmed so that they turn on automatically when they are removed from a charger that is connected to the power supply. Your hearing care professional can turn this setting off, in which case you will need to switch the hearing aid on manually.

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What do the indicator lights on the hearing aid mean and how long will charging take?

• Blinking red: 0 – 10%
• Blinking orange: 11 – 70%
• Blinking green: 71 – 99%
• Solid green: 100%

Approximate charging times:

• 30 min (20%)
• 60 min (40%)
• 90 min (70%)
• 3 h (charging time may be affected by temperature conditions)

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What else should I know about charging?

• The charging process will automatically stop when the batteries are fully charged, so the hearing aids can be safely left in the charger.
• It can take up to 3 hours to charge the hearing aids.
• The charger lid shall be closed while charging the hearing aids.
• The hearing aids stored in the charger will go on Sleep mode after 15 minutes if fully charged.
• Always close the lid when charging your hearing aids in a humid environment.

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What are the recommended environmental conditions for using, charging, transporting and storing the charging accessories?

• Charging: Temperature: +5 to + 40 °C (+ 41 to + 104° F), Humidity: 0 % to 90 % (non-condensing), Atmospheric pressure: 500 hPa to 1060 hPa
• Operating: Temperature: – 20 to + 60 °C (- 4 to + 140 °F), Humidity: 0 % to 93 % (non-condensing), Atmospheric pressure: 500 hPa to 1060 hPa
• Transport: Temperature: – 20 to + 60 °C (- 4 to + 140 °F), Humidity: 0 % to 93 % (non-condensing), Atmospheric pressure: 500 hPa to 1060 hPa
• Storage: Temperature: – 20 to + 60 °C (- 4 to + 140 °F), Humidity: 0 % to 93 % (non-condensing), Atmospheric pressure: 500 hPa to 1060 hPa

Prolonged storage at temperature lower than +10 °C and higher than +30 °C may negatively affect the battery performance of the product.

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What care and maintenance should I perform on the charger?

• Daily: Make sure that charging slots are clean. Otherwise, clean the surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning agents such as household detergents, soap, etc. for cleaning your charger. Do not rinse your charger with water.
• Weekly: Remove dust or dirt from the charging slots with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Always make sure that the hearing aids and charger are dry and clean before charging.
• Always make sure that the charger is disconnected from the power mains before cleaning.

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What should I do if the charging of the hearing aid does not start?

• Cause: Internal battery of the charger discharged.
  • Possible remedy: Connect the charger to the power supply.
• Cause: Hearing aids not inserted correctly into charger.
  • Possible remedy: Insert hearing aids correctly into the charger.

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What should I do if I experience any interference from the charging device while having active implantable medical devices?

If you experience any interference do not use the charging device and contact the manufacturer of the active implant. Please, note that the interference can also be caused by powerlines, electrostatic discharge, airport metal detectors etc.

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What should I do if the indicator light around the USB port of the device went off during charging?

If you notice the indicator light around the USB port of the device went off during charging, check the USB connection for proper conditions.

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What should I do to prevent a deep discharge of the built-in battery?

The built-in battery of the rechargeable charger must be recharged every 3 months.