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E Important User Information
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This headset is providing ambient sound awarness with a volume limited to a level of 82
(+/2) dB(A). Check correct operation before use. If distortion or failure is detected, refer to
the manufacturer’s advice for maintenance and replacement of the battery.
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Performance may deteriorate with battery usage. While headset communication is
always possible also with low battery or without any battery, the intercom volume
control and the ambient awareness only work with a correctly functioning battery.
The typical period of continuous use that can be expected from the applied battery
type AAA is 150 hours. When the battery is too low (or not present), the system still
provides passive hearing protection and intercom works without volume control.
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If it is not used for prolonged time (for example during winter), remove the battery from
the control box.
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Put on, adjust, clean and maintain your headset in accordance with these instructions;
otherwise, you may adversely impact the noise protection provided.
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The ear molds are reusable. They should be inspected regularly for serviceability.
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The material and design of the ear molds is long-lasting. Nevertheless, the shape of your
ear canal may change over time (e.g. if your body weight changes significantly). This could
adversely affect the sealing of the ear molds and thereby the provided attenuation.
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For full protection, you must wear the ear molds correctly during all exposure to loud noise.
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FreeCom 7100 is equipped with a built-in ear speakers for reproducing sound. Verify that
this feature is operating correctly before use and ensure that the sound emitted does not
exceed the values known to constitute a risk to hearing.
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The output of the FreeCom 7100 ear speakers may exceed the daily limit sound level.
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Certain chemical substances may be harmful to this product. Contact the manufacturer
for more information.
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Hearing protection devices can block out warning sounds, alarms, and other important
signals. Always pay extra attention to your surroundings when wearing hearing protection.
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Keep your clean FreeCom 7100 in the pouch provided before and after use, as well as
during transport. Store in a dry place at temperatures not below -20°C or above +60°C.
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Your headset should not be used when there is a risk that the connecting cords could
become caught up during use.
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Never use the device without the earJack™ adapters correctly inserted into the
custom-made ear molds. Verify that they are mounted according to these instructions
before use.
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Important User Information
F Technical
Data
FreeCom 7100 has been tested according to EN352-7:2002 for Hearing Protectors, Part 7:
Ear-plugs with level dependent attenuation. The tables below list test results according to
ear shell type. Tables 1 and 2 list only passive (electronic system switched-off ) attenuation
values. When the system is switched on, ambient sounds are reproduced by the ear speakers
up to a maximum level of 84dBA. The criteria levels (H, M, L) listed in Tables 1a and 2a
represent the noise exposure at which in-ear sound pressure fi rst exceeds 85 dBA with
electronic attenuation switched on.
