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IV.
HOW TO CARE FOR THE EQUIPMENT
A. The COMMUNICATOR
®
1. Proper Handling of Headset Cables and Connectors
HOW TO
HOW TO
and
HOW NOT TO
HOW NOT TO
handle Headset Cables and Connectors
ALWAYS
NEVER
A
lign the connector key and pins with key and holes
T
wist headset connector into Communicator
in the receptacle when plugging the headset into the
receptacle.
Communicator.
F
asten cable to pouch with strain relief strap.
C
lip the cable to your clothing with the clothing clips.
G
rasp the connector to plug in or unplug the headset.
U
se both hands to remove the headset from your head.
U
se both hands to adjust the microphone position.
H
andle the headset cable with care.
C
arry and hang the headset by its metal headband.
A
llow cable to be stressed at connector.
A
llow cable to hang freely.
G
rasp and pull cable to unplug headset.
R
emove headset with only one hand.
A
djust microphone position with only one hand.
P
ull, twist, bend or knot the headset cable.
C
arry or hang the headset by its cable.
2. Cleaning the COMMUNICATOR
®
The following cleaning procedure is recommended at least once each month.
!
If the Communicator has a belt and/or pouch, remove it from the pouch. Wash the
belt and/or pouch in a washing machine with normal laundry detergent. Dry them in a
dryer or hang them up to dry.
!
Remove the battery from the Communicator.
!
Clean the Communicator with a damp sponge. Wet the sponge and wring it out so it
is damp, not dripping wet. Spray household cleaner on the sponge (NOT DIRECTLY
ON THE EQUIPMENT). Clean the Communicator with the sponge, and dry it throughly.
!
Clean the metal battery contacts on the battery with alcohol on a cotton swab. Wet the
tip of the swab with alcohol and squeeze the excess alcohol from it. Wipe each
contact with the swab, and be certain all the contacts are dry before installing the
batteries.
!
Place the battery back in the Communicator and, if there is a pouch, place the
Communicator back in the pouch and fasten the strap securely over it.
!
Clean the headset and cable with a damp sponge sprayed with houshold cleaner. The
foam muff on the headset earpiece is easily replaced for sanitary purposes. To order
extra foam muffs, call your local HME sales representative.
B. The Battery Charger
Avoid splashing water or grease on the battery charger. Clean the battery charger monthly as
follows:
CAUTION:
Always unplug the battery charger before cleaning it.
!
Remove all batteries from the battery charger.
!
Clean the battery charger case with a damp sponge. Wet the sponge and wring it out
so it is damp, not dripping wet. Spray household cleaner on the sponge (NOT
DIRECTLY ON THE EQUIPMENT). Clean the battery charger with the sponge, and dry
it throughly.
!
Wet the tip of a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol, and squeeze the excess alcohol from
the swab. Wipe the metal contacts inside each battery port with the damp swab. Allow
the contacts to dry before placing batteries in the ports.
