
7.3.2
Connecting probe and insert phone
The following applies both to the MADSEN OTOflex 100 probe and the E-A-RTONE® 3A insert phone.
A.
Probe
B.
Contralateral Socket
C.
Pneumatic connection
D.
Probe socket
The MADSEN OTOflex 100 probe
Plug the probe into the probe socket. Make sure that you insert the pin for the pneumatic pump into the pneumatic con-
nection.
The E-A-R TONE 3A insert phone
If available, plug the E-A-R TONE 3A insert phone into the contralateral socket.
Caution
•
Both the probe plug and the contralateral plug are equipped with a locking mechanism. Therefore,
when you disconnect the probe, do not pull the plug by the cable. Grip the probe by the sleeve of the plug and
free it by gently pulling it away from the device. The probe will not be released if you pull anywhere else than by
the sleeve of the plug.
Note
•
The probe forks on the charger base plate or on the wall mounting provide a practical place to keep the
probe whenever you are not using the device (for instance when the batteries are charging).
7.3.3
Using the cap
You can use MADSEN OTOflex 100 with or without the cap.
7.3.3.1
Mounting the cap
You can fit the probe directly on the cap of MADSEN OTOflex 100.
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