SecureEar™ User Guide www.bestsound-technology.co.uk Life sounds brilliant. Content Content Your SecureEar 4 Intended use 5 General notes on safety 6 Handling batteries 8 Inserting and removing the SecureEar 10 Turning your SecureEar on and off 11 Adjusting the volume 12 Changing the program (optional) 13 Maintenance and care 14 Troubleshooting 16 Technical information 17 Disposal information 18 3 Your SecureEar Your SecureEar SecureEar (battery type: 312) ࡳ ࡵ ࡶ ① Microphone ③ Battery compartment ② Program button (optional) ④ Volume control Each SecureEar can be identified by the serial number located on the outside of the instrument. 4 Intended use Intended use SecureEar is intended to protect the hearing while being able to communicate normally or hear better. To ensure the best possible protection it has to be used constantly in noisy situations. Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries and to protect the SecureEar from damage. If SecureEar is not operated and maintained according to the instructions in this user guide, the protection properties of the SecureEar can be severely impaired. Symbols: Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE! WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries, CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries. NOTICE indicates possible property damage. Advice and tips on how to handle your device better. Instruction. Indicates that something has to be done. 5 General notes on safety General notes on safety NOTICE Your SecureEar are sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. X Do not expose your SecureEar to extreme temperature or high humidity. X Do not leave them in direct sunlight. X Do not wear them in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion. X Do not wear your SecureEar when you are exposed to short-waves, a strong magnetic field, a high frequency field or X-rays. X Do not place your SecureEar in a microwave oven. WARNING Choking hazard! Your SecureEar contain small parts which can be swallowed. X Keep SecureEar, batteries and accessories out of reach of children and mentally disabled persons. X If parts have been swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately. 6 General notes on safety NOTICE Leaking batteries damage the SecureEar. X Turn the SecureEar off when not in use to preserve the battery. X Remove batteries when the instruments are not in use for a prolonged period of time. NOTICE X To avoid environmental pollution, do not throw batteries into household trash. X Recycle or dispose of batteries according to national regulations or return them to your Hearing Care Professional. WARNING Risk of explosion! X Do not use your SecureEar in explosive atmospheres (e. g. in mining areas). 7 Handling batteries Handling batteries 312 original size X Always use the right size batteries. X Remove the tab on your batteries only when you are ready to use them. X The positive (+) side of the batteries is always the smooth side. X Always keep spare batteries with you. In some types of instruments the sounds may become fainter or you may hear additional sounds. This means that the battery power is low. X If this happens, change the battery. 8 Handling batteries X Open the battery compartment. X Insert the battery. Make sure the “+” symbols on the battery and compartment are aligned. X Close the battery compartment. 9 Inserting and removing the SecureEar Inserting and removing the SecureEar Never pull on the battery compartment door or volume control wheel to remove the SecureEar, as this cause damage. Inserting X Apply Aloe Vera gel around the shell to achieve optimum wearing comfort and protection. X Insert the SecureEar into the ear canal. X Slightly twist and push the SecureEar into its proper position. Removing X Push lightly on the back of your ear to loosen the SecureEar. X Pull the SecureEar out. 10 Turning your SecureEar on and off Turning your SecureEar on and off Via battery compartment X Fully open the battery compartment to turn your SecureEar off. X Fully close the compartment to turn your SecureEar on. 11 Adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume X Rotate the wheel forward for louder. X Rotate the wheel back for quieter. 12 Changing the program (optional) Changing the program (optional) NOTICE X The perception of warning signals in certain working environments can be affected when using the wireless audio receive function. Your SecureEar is equipped with an optional telecoil program for entertainment purposes to wirelessly receive audio signals from an external audio device using an appropriate neckloop. X Press the program button to select the telecoil program. 13 Maintenance and care Maintenance and care Your SecureEar is a highly sensitive system. Proper care and handling and regular service inspections will ensure the best possible performance. Clean the instrument regularly to prevent damage to the SecureEar and to avoid health problems. NOTICE X Do not put the SecureEar in water. X Clean your SecureEar with a soft, dry tissue, as necessary. X Do not use alcohol or other solvents as it will damage the instruments. X Be careful not to damage the wax protection when cleaning the SecureEar. X Place your SecureEar in a "dry aid kit" with a special moisture-attracting capsule overnight. X Ask your Hearing Care Professional for special care sets and further information on how to keep your SecureEar in good condition. 14 Maintenance and care Wax protection Your SecureEar is equipped with a sieve, recess or guard on the sound outlet to prevent earwax from entering the SecureEar. Your Hearing Care Professional will provide you with the wax protection appropriate for your SecureEar and can advise you how to clean or replace it. X If your SecureEar sounds distorted or weak exchange the wax protection. 15 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Use these tips to resolve simple issues. Problem Possible solution Sound is weak. Replace empty battery. Increase volume. Clean instrument. SecureEar emits whistling sounds. Reinsert the instrument until it fits securely. Clean instrument. Sound is distorted. Replace empty battery. Lower volume. Clean instrument. SecureEar emits signal tones. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace empty battery. SecureEar does not work. Check if the SecureEar is turned on. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace empty battery. Make sure battery is inserted correctly. Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems. 16 Technical information Technical information Sound Attenuation Frequency (Hz) Sound attenuation (dB) Standard deviation (dB) APV (dB) 63 29,9 4,9 25,0 125 34,0 6,2 27,8 250 33,0 4,6 28,4 500 33,7 4,8 28,9 1000 37,1 3,5 33,6 2000 40,1 2,2 37,9 4000 42,6 4,4 38,2 8000 43,1 4,9 38,2 SNR = 36 dB H = 37 dB M = 33 dB L = 30 dB APV - Assumed Protection Value SNR - Single Number Rating attenuation H - High-frequency attenuation M - Medium-frequency attenuation L - Low-frequency attenuation Hearing protection according EN 352-2:2002 and EN 352-7:2002 with maximum output sound level of 85 dB. Wireless audio receive function for entertainment purposes according to EN 352-8 with maximum output sound level of 82 dB (A). (measured with a maximum magnetic field strength of 720nT) 17 Disposal information Disposal information Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronical equipment." Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). Recycle SecureEar, batteries and accessories according to national regulations. With the CE marking Sivantos confirms compliance with the European Directive 89/686/EEC concerning personal protective equipment. 1974 18 Manufactured by Sivantos GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG. United Kingdom Sivantos Limited Platinum House Sussex Manor Business Park Gatwick Road Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9NH Phone +44 (0) 1293 423700 Legal Manufacturer Sivantos GmbH Henri-Dunant-Strasse 100 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone +49 9131 308 0 Document No. A91SAT-01355-99T4-7600 EN Order/Item No. 106 049 27 © Siemens AG, 06.2015 | JN7474 | Printed in the UK www.bestsound-technology.co.uk