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Hearing instrument LED

Pulsing green

Hearing instrument is being charged.

Solid green

Hearing instrument is fully charged.
LED is off

No hearing instrument is in the charger, a hearing

instrument is not placed correctly, or the charger is

discharged.
Blinking red

Hearing instrument error. Please refer to section

"Troubleshooting".

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Summary of Contents for RIC

Page 1: ...Portable Charger RIC User Guide ...

Page 2: ...onnecting the USB power cable 8 How you can use the charger 9 Charging 12 Turning the charger on or off 13 Charging the charger 14 Charging hearing instruments 19 Charging tips 24 Further information 30 Maintenance and care 30 Troubleshooting 31 ...

Page 3: ...sonal safety 37 Product safety 42 Important information 44 Explanation of symbols 44 Operating transport and storage conditions 46 Technical data of the power supply adapter 48 Disposal information 49 Conformance information 49 Country specific information 51 ...

Page 4: ...echargeable batteries Your Hearing Care Professional will advise you on the compatible models The charger is only intended for indoor use Observe and follow the operating conditions in section Operating transport and storage conditions The charger is not intended as a means of storage for transportation of hearing instruments ...

Page 5: ...5 CAUTION Read this user guide thoroughly and completely and follow the safety information in this document to avoid damage or injury ...

Page 6: ...Components Removable silicone lining Charging slots Hearing instrument LEDs Charger LED Push button Power port USB power cable Power adapter ...

Page 7: ...ing in the lid of the charger is a label with symbols serial number CE mark and legal manufacturer of the charger Lift the lining from the lid close to the hinge area with your fingernail and pull it off carefully To reinsert press around the edges ...

Page 8: ...8 Connecting the USB power cable X Connect your USB power cable to the provided power adapter ...

Page 9: ...instruments if they are placed in the charger and it charges the integrated battery at the same time As long as the charger is being charged by an external power source charger LED shows the charging status of the integrated battery and the LEDs for the hearing instruments show the status of the hearing instruments ...

Page 10: ...le you can still charge your hearing instruments Energy is fed from the charger s integrated battery into your hearing instruments The charger must be turned on to do so The charging status of charger and hearing instruments is shown by pushing the button or opening the lid ...

Page 11: ...ed safely store your hearing instruments inside the charger with lid closed In case you want to store the hearing instruments for a longer time you can turn off the charger The charger can only be turned off when there is no power source connected into the charger ...

Page 12: ...ect the charger to the power supply Charging of the internal battery now starts This is indicated by the pulsing green LED light of the charger When hearing instruments are inserted they start charging as well This is indicated by the pulsing green LED light of the hearing instruments LED The charging status is shown permanently ...

Page 13: ...s and hold the button for 5 seconds to turn the charger on or off When the charger turns on the status of the hearing instruments and the status of the charger s internal battery are displayed for 7 seconds When the charger turns off the front LED lights up green and fades out over a period of approximately 7 seconds Shut down is complete after approximately 7 seconds ...

Page 14: ...14 Charging the charger The charger LED indicates the charging status of the charger and its internal battery While the internal battery is being charged the charging status is indicated as follows ...

Page 15: ... Internal battery is being charged Solid green Charger is fully charged Blinking red Charger error Please refer to section Troubleshooting For an overview of the hearing instruments charging status refer to the section Charging hearing instruments ...

Page 16: ...rger s internal battery has enough capacity to fully charge your hearing instruments when you are mobile X Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet X Brieﬂy press the push button X The charger LED indicates the status of the charger s internal battery for 7 seconds ...

Page 17: ...gh capacity to fully charge a pair of hearing instruments Solid orange The internal battery does not have enough capacity to fully charge a pair of hearing instruments Blinking orange The internal charger battery is empty Charging of hearing instruments is not possible ...

Page 18: ...the button check the following The charger is off Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to turn on the charger The charger s internal battery is too low to display the status Connect the charger to an electrical outlet wait several minutes and try again ...

Page 19: ...19 Charging hearing instruments X As illustrated place the right hearing instrument in the charging slot marked with an R and the left hearing instrument in the charging slot marked with an L ...

Page 20: ...to the charging slots X Correct placement will be indicated by the LED X Close the charger s lid X The hearing instruments are automatically turned off and start charging The charging status is shown for 7 seconds X You can charge both hearing instruments at the same time ...

Page 21: ... correctly placed Push them slightly into their charging slots or close the charger s lid The charger is turned off Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to turn on the charger or connect the charger to an electrical outlet The charger s internal battery is too low for mobile charging Connect the charger to an electrical outlet ...

Page 22: ...truments indicate the charging status of the hearing instruments Note that the status is only displayed immediately after putting the hearing instruments in the charger when you brieﬂy press the button or when you open the lid When the charger is off no status is displayed at all ...

Page 23: ...being charged Solid green Hearing instrument is fully charged LED is off No hearing instrument is in the charger a hearing instrument is not placed correctly or the charger is discharged Blinking red Hearing instrument error Please refer to section Troubleshooting ...

Page 24: ...ers below If you have more questions your Hearing Care Professional will help you How often do I need to charge the hearing instruments We recommend charging the hearing instruments daily even if the power cell is not empty Charge them overnight so you can be sure to start your day with fully charged hearing instruments ...

Page 25: ...ing instruments for up to 6 hours Charging times may vary due to the use of the hearing instruments and the age of the power cell Can I leave the hearing instruments in the charger Even when fully charged you can leave the hearing instruments in the charger with the lid closed They automatically stop charging when they are fully charged ...

Page 26: ... been charged for over 6 months may be damaged due to an unrecoverable deep discharge of the power cell Deep discharged power cells cannot be charged anymore and have to be replaced What if I intend not to use the hearing instruments for several days or longer Short term storage up to several days Turn off your hearing instruments via the push button or place them in the powered charger with the l...

Page 27: ...a a remote control or smartphone app the hearing instruments are not turned off completely They are in standby mode and still draw some power Long term storage weeks months First fully charge your hearing instruments Turn them off via the push button before storing them We recommend to use drying products while storing the hearing instruments At 6 month intervals you will have to charge the hearin...

Page 28: ...the storage conditions in hearing instruments user guide Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products What should I pay attention to when charging The hearing instruments and charger must be clean and dry Observe the operation conditions in section Operating transport and storage conditions Avoid charging at high ambient temperatures as this can shorten ...

Page 29: ...se the charger in a very warm environment note that it will stop charging and indicate error if the charger s temperature exceeds 45 C 113 F Charging resumes automatically after the device has cooled down Do not touch the hearing instruments they may be hot ...

Page 30: ...sk of injuries caused by electric shock X If cleaning is required disconnect the charger from the power supply X Clean the charger with a soft dry tissue X Never use running water or immerse the charger in water X Do not sterilize or disinfect the charger ...

Page 31: ...sue to remove grease or moisture Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions LED light is off Check if the power supply is connected correctly LED light is blinking red 3 times An error in the charger has occurred Take the hearing instruments out of the charger and disconnect the charger from the power supply ...

Page 32: ... and needs to cool down Charging is resumed when the temperature decreases below 45 C 113 F If the LEDs are still blinking red Take the hearing instruments out of the charger and disconnect the charger from the power supply Contact your Hearing Care Professional for support Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems ...

Page 33: ...m ion rechargeable battery is permanently built into your device Incorrect use of the device can cause the lithium ion rechargeable battery to burst Risk of injury fire or explosion X Follow the safety instructions for lithium ion rechargeable battery in this section ...

Page 34: ...with a USB power supply which complies with IEC60950 1 and or IEC62368 1 WARNING X Observe the operating conditions X Pay special attention to protect your device from extreme heat e g fire microwave oven induction oven or other high induction fields and sunlight ...

Page 35: ...o not disassemble the device X Do not use the device in explosive atmospheres X Do not use devices that are deformed or obviously damaged X Do not use the device when its performance after charging reduces considerably Return the device to your Hearing Care Professional X Do not dispose of the device in fire or water ...

Page 36: ...erefore X Do not repair or replace the lithium ion rechargeable battery yourself X In the unlikely event of a lithium ion rechargeable battery bursting or exploding keep all combustible materials away In any of the above cases return your device to the Hearing Care Professional ...

Page 37: ...al safety WARNING Risk of burns X Do not place anything other than your hearing instruments in the charger WARNING Risk of electrical shock X Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point of sale ...

Page 38: ...device contains small parts which can be swallowed X Keep hearing instruments batteries and accessories out of reach of children and mentally disabled persons X If parts have been swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately ...

Page 39: ...to the product may cause damage to the product or cause injury X Use only approved parts and accessories Ask your Hearing Care Professional for support WARNING Risk of explosion X Do not use your device in explosive atmospheres e g in mining areas ...

Page 40: ...harger complies with CISPR 35 and CISPR 32 Therefore the use of the charger in hospitals should be permissible Nevertheless the charger may interfere with highly sensitive devices In those cases appropriate steps shall be taken increase distance from sensitive devices or disconnect the charger from power supply ...

Page 41: ...c implants that comply with the ANSI AAMI ISO 14117 2012 Electromagnetic compatibility standard for human implants X In case your implant does not comply with the ANSI AAMI ISO 14117 2012 standard consult the manufacturer of your implantable device for information about the risk of disturbance ...

Page 42: ...Product safety NOTICE X Protect your devices from extreme heat Do not expose them to direct sunlight NOTICE X Protect your devices from high humidity NOTICE X Do not dry your devices in the microwave oven ...

Page 43: ...Internal components may get damaged NOTICE X Do not disassemble the device NOTICE Use of incompatible parts poses a risk of malfunction X Use only the power supply and country specific adapter that is provided with the charger ...

Page 44: ...tion Explanation of symbols Symbols used in this document 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 ...

Page 45: ...h certain European Directives refer to section Conformance information Indicates the legal manufacturer of the device Do not dispose of the device with general domestic waste Read more in section Disposal information Read and follow the instructions in the user guide Medical device ...

Page 46: ...46 Operating transport and storage conditions Operating conditions Temperature 10 35 C 50 95 F Relative humidity 20 75 Atmospheric pressure 700 1060 hPa ...

Page 47: ...e please observe the following conditions Storage Transport Temperature 10 40 C 50 104 F 20 60 C 4 140 F Relative humidity 10 80 5 90 Atmospheric pressure 700 1060 hPa 700 1060 hPa For other parts such as hearing instruments other conditions may apply ...

Page 48: ...xplosion during shipment X Ship lithium batteries according to local regulations Technical data of the power supply adapter Input voltage 100 240 V AC Input current 0 5 A Input frequency 50 60 Hz Output voltage 5 V DC Output current 1 A ...

Page 49: ...vironmental pollution do not throw the device into household trash Dispose of devices according to local regulations Conformance information The CE mark indicates conformity with the following European directives Council Regulation 2017 45 MDR 2011 65 EU RoHS concerning the restriction of hazardous substances ...

Page 50: ...is device complies with Part 15B of the FCC Rules and with CAN ICES 003 NMB 003 Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation and the user shall keep a minimal distance of 20 cm 8 in during the charging process ...

Page 51: ...51 Country specific information ...

Page 52: ...www signia net Document No 04551 99T01 7600 EN Order Item No 210 020 72 Master Rev01 01 2021 01 2021 WSAUD A S All rights reserved Legal Manufacturer WSAUD A S Nymoellevej 6 3540 Lynge Denmark ...

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