MED-EL Me151 Series, Руководство пользователя

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Care and maintenance
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Batteries
The audio processor requires two 675 zinc air batteries. These batteries supply the
external and internal components of the MED‑EL Cochlear Implant System with energy.
If you want to get more information on batteries, please contact your local MED‑EL
representative or CI centre.
The battery pack cover has air inlets on its outer side. Do not cover these inlets as this
may shorten battery life. If the inlets are contaminated, carefully clean them with the
enclosed cleaning brush. If the contamination cannot be removed with the cleaning
brush, replace the entire battery pack cover with a new one.
NOTE: It is recommended to only use high power zinc air batteries to power the
audio processor.
Important
• Wash your hands after handling disposable batteries.
• Do not try to recharge disposable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, deform, immerse in water or incinerate batteries.
• Avoid mix‑up of old and new batteries or batteries of different types of brands.
• Do not short‑circuit batteries, e.g. by allowing the terminals of batteries to touch,
carrying batteries loose in your pockets, wallet or purse or touching the battery
terminals with metals (coins, wires, keys, etc.).
• Store unused batteries in their original packaging, in a cool and dry place.
• Do not expose batteries to heat (e.g. never leave batteries in direct sunlight, behind
a window or in a car).
• Do not use damaged, deformed batteries or leaking batteries. If any kind of sub‑
stance leaks out of a battery, avoid direct skin contact with that substance. Such a
substance could cause a chemical burn. In case of eye contact, rinse with copious
amounts of water and seek medical attention immediately.
• If you are not going to use your audio processor for an extended period of time,
you should remove the batteries and dispose of or store them separately.
• Always remove used batteries immediately to avoid leakage and possible damage to
the device.
• Used batteries should be disposed of according to local regulations. If you ignore
these regulations, you will contribute to pollution of the environment. Generally,
batteries are collected separately and not disposed of with the household garbage.