Warnings
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Nucleus 8 Sound Processor User Guide
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For Cochlear Nucleus cochlear implant recipients only,
the maximum diving depth is 40 m (~131 ft). Seek
medical advice before diving to ensure you do not have
any conditions that might make diving contraindicated
(e.g. middle ear infection). When wearing a mask, avoid
pressure over the implant site.
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Before activities that create electrostatic discharge (e.g.
playing on plastic playground equipment), remove your
sound processor. In rare cases, discharge of static
electricity can damage or cause your sound processor
to shut down. If your sound processor shuts down, it
should resume normal operation after restarting it. If
static electricity is present (e.g. when putting on clothes
over your head, or getting out of a car), before the
Cochlear implant system touches any object or person,
you should touch something conductive such as a metal
door handle.
Batteries
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Use only Cochlear supplied or recommended 675 (PR44)
zinc air batteries designed for cochlear implant use. We
do not recommend using silver oxide or alkaline
batteries.
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Insert disposable batteries in the correct orientation.
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If disposable batteries are short-circuited the sound
processor will not work and its temperature can reach
+42° C (+107° F). Remove the sound processor and coil
immediately and contact your clinician.
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Do not mix disposable batteries that differ by
manufacturer, brand, type, age or previous usage.
