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Warnings & Safety Notes

COMPATIBILITY - 

Only use spare parts designed for the Mino CENS

®

. Lists 

of spare ear tips, wax guards and batteries is in this manual.

STORAGE & TRANSPORT

REPAIR

CLEANING

MARKING - 

The product is marked on the shell with a serial number and a 

model ID.

The design of the device makes it compatible for use with most other 

types of PPE equipment. If unsure consult the supplier/manufacturer.

Always place the Mino CENS

®

 in the supplied case after use to keep 

them safe.

If the Mino CENS

®

 become wet, remove the battery and ear tip and 

then wipe with a dry cloth and leave in a warm place to dry out.

If the product becomes damaged, it will NOT provide the optimum 

level of protection, and therefore should be immediately either 

replaced or repaired. There are no serviceable parts (except those 

listed as spares). A troubleshooting guide is contained in this manual 

(see page 14).

This product may be adversely affected by certain chemical 

substances. Further information should be sought from the 

manufacturer.

Summary of Contents for MINO

Page 1: ...Version 2 01 January 2014 EN352 User Guide Level Dependent Electronic Hearing Protection Contains important information do not throw away ...

Page 2: ...anufactured by Puretone Ltd for protection against noise They are classed as PPE and have been shown to comply with the European PPE Directive 89 686 EEC through the harmonised European standard EN 352 test results in the rear of this manual Certification body SATRA Technology Centre Kettering Northants UK Notified Body 0321 Contents of Pack Left and right devices fitted with medium black ear tip ...

Page 3: ... Markings Every Mino CENS can be identified by a unique serial number located on the side of the device and by the manufacturer s name and model ID on the opposite side of the device The left and right models can be identified by the colour of the shell Blue for left ear and red for right ear A B Left C A B Right E C ...

Page 4: ...your Mino CENS in noisy environments If children or disabled persons need to wear Mino CENS ensure adequate supervision Small parts present a choking hazard Keep away from children If swallowed consult medical advice immediately Do not expose Mino CENS to extreme heat or moisture Do not expose Mino CENS to strong magnetic fields 0 1T This product is designed to protect your hearing However always ...

Page 5: ...rning bleeps will periodically sound when the battery becomes low and requires changing Always switch off when not in use Always use the correct size tip see instructions to maintain protection levels see page 7 Do not wear without a ear tip fitted as the hearing protection will be severely degraded Always inspect the ear tips before use and replace if damaged As a reusable device ensure the fit i...

Page 6: ...Always place the Mino CENS in the supplied case after use to keep them safe If the Mino CENS become wet remove the battery and ear tip and then wipe with a dry cloth and leave in a warm place to dry out If the product becomes damaged it will NOT provide the optimum level of protection and therefore should be immediately either replaced or repaired There are no serviceable parts except those listed...

Page 7: ...lt your supplier or purchase from our online shop www puretoneretail net To find out which ear tip suits the size of your ear canal you will need to try all 5 to see which is the most comfortable and creates the best seal If the tip is too small then the device could fall out If the ear tip is too large then it will be uncomfortable and hard to insert Gently push the foam ear tip onto the Mino CEN...

Page 8: ...e Mino CENS is not in use Always keep spare batteries with you Use a fresh battery each time if you only use Mino CENS infrequently If the battery fails during use and is not replaced your protection will not be compromised but ambient awareness will be lost We recommend using only Rayovac or PureCell Plus 10A batteries 10A Zinc Air Battery To order replacement batteries please consult your suppli...

Page 9: ...l shouldered side first into the largest opening of the battery compartment Removing The Battery Open the battery tray Gently ease the battery out of the battery compartment Using the magnet on the end of the brush supplied with Mino CENS may make this easier 1 2 3 4 Turning Your Mino CENS On Off Mino CENS is switched on automatically with the insertion of the battery and the closing of the batter...

Page 10: ... Level 3 High 18dB Once the devices are switched on you will be able to hear sound as normal however when a loud sound is detected the device will automatically reduce the volume to a safe and comfortable level After the loud sound has passed the volume is automatically returned to normal The volume push button must only be operated with light pressure Applying excessive pressure can result in the...

Page 11: ... the shape of your ear canal 1 2 3 In the extremely unlikely event of the ear tip remaining in the ear on removal Do not panic Do not attempt to remove by yourself Seek medical advice Removal Gripping the extraction cord gently withdraw the Mino CENS from the ear After removal clean the Mino CENS and place in the protective case provided Removing Your Mino CENS 11 Clap Test It is important that ea...

Page 12: ... the outside housing and foam ear tip of Mino CENS with a soft dry cloth or tissue removing any debris or moisture Replace the foam ear tip if the ear tip looks damaged or debris cannot be removed Holding Mino CENS with the foam ear tip pointing down over a tissue use the brush to gently remove debris around the sound outlet and wax guard Any debris should fall onto the tissue which can then be di...

Page 13: ...ardspleaseconsultyoursupplierorpurchasefrom our online shop www puretoneretail net Changing the wax guard requires the use of the Micro PureGuard tool supplied initially with MinoCENS as well as with replacement wax guard kits Please see below for the correct procedure for changing the wax guard Do not attempt to change the wax guard without using the tool Right Left Red Blue 15 15 Side Colour Qua...

Page 14: ... Replace blocked wax guard Increase volume Clean instrument Close battery door completely Re insert the instrument until it fits securely Clean instrument Fit new ear tip Replace empty battery Replace blocked wax guard Lower volume Clean instrument Replace empty battery Check if the Mino CENS is turned on Gently close battery compartment completely Replace empty battery Make sure battery is insert...

Page 15: ...ating attenuation H High frequency attenuation M Medium frequency attenuation L Low frequency attenuation EN352 2 2002 EN352 7 2002 Tested by SATRA Ltd Wyndham Way Telford Way Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 8SD UK Notified Body No 0321 Tests carried out at maximum volume Further information can be obtained from Puretone Ltd 9 10 Henley Business Park Trident Close Medway City Estate Rochester Kent...

Page 16: ...k Trident Close Medway City Estate Rochester Kent ME2 4FR UK Puretone Ltd are an LRQA NB0088 certified company to ISO 9001 2008 ISO 13485 2003 MDD 93 42 EEC CENS is a registered trademark of Puretone Ltd Mino is a trademark of Puretone Ltd EN352 2 2002 EN352 7 2002 by SATRA UK ...

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