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Instructions for use Charger 1.0 miniRITE R Oticon More™ Oticon Opn S™ Oticon Opn Play™ Oticon Ruby...
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Introduction to this booklet This booklet guides you on how to use and maintain your new charger. Ensure you read this booklet carefully, including the Warnings section. This will help you get the most benefit from your charger. If you have additional questions about the use of your charger, contact your hearing care professional.
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Intended use Intended use The charger is intended to recharge the hearing aids that contain rechargeable batteries. The product is intended to be used together with the given hearing solution. Indications for use There are no indications for use (diagnoses) for the charger itself.
Table of contents About Package content Charger Temperature conditions Start up Prepare charger Charge the hearing aids Charging time Handling Power the charger using other sources Caring for your charger Warnings Warnings More info Troubleshooting Charger: Conditions of use Warranty...
Package content The packaging box consists of the following elements: Charger Power plug (varies from country to country) Instructions for use Charger 1.0 miniRITE R Oticon More™ Oticon Opn S™ Oticon Opn Play™ Oticon Ruby Case for charger This booklet...
Charger What it is and does USB plug Insert in power plug or Charging ports other power sources For hearing aids when charging Power plug LED light For power socket Status indicator for Power cable charger ON/OFF Supply power About Start-up Handling Warnings More info...
Temperature conditions Temperature Charging condition Below +5°C No charging due to low temperature (+41°F) +10°C to +35°C Best charging condition. Charging takes up to 3 hours. (+50°F to +95°F) +5°C to +10°C and Extended charging. Charging takes up to 4 hours. +35°C to +40°C (+41°F to 50°F and +95°F to +104°F)
Prepare charger Connect to power source Charger is turned ON 1. Insert the USB plug into the power When the charger is connected to plug. power, the GREEN LED turns ON. 2. Insert the power plug into a power socket. The charger turns ON automatically.
Charge the hearing aids Place hearing aids in charger Charging Place the hearing aids in the The hearing aid LED lights turn ON charging ports as shown in the when the hearing aids are correctly picture. Make sure that the hearing placed in the charger.
Charging time Ensure you fully charge your hearing aid before first time use. Charge your hearing aid every night. That ensures you start your day with a fully charged hearing aid. Be aware that charging time may vary depending on the remaining capacity of the battery and between the left / right side hearing aid.
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If your hearing aid’s battery is completely drained the normal charging time is: 3 hours 1 hour 0.5 hour Fully charged 50% charged 25 % charged When the battery is fully charged, the charging process stops automatically. Leave the hearing aid in the charger when you do not use it. Remember to keep the charger connected to a power source at all times.
Power the charger using other sources It is possible to power the charger from other sources than a power socket. This can be done by using the charger’s USB plug. Ensure that the power source is USB 2.0 compliant, with a minimum of 500mA output.
Caring for your charger Always ensure that the charger is dry and clean before use. Keep the charging ports clean from dust by using a dry cloth. Do not use water or cleaning fluids to clean the charging ports. Store your charger in a dry location, e.g. in the bedroom. Ensure you keep the charger in an environment with a temperature between +5°C and +40°C (+41°F and +104°F).
Warnings For your personal safety and to ensure Choking hazards correct usage, you should familiarise Charger, hearing aids and their parts yourself fully with the following general should be kept out of reach of children and warnings before using your charger. anyone who might swallow these items or Consult your hearing care professional if otherwise cause injury to themselves.
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Connection to external equipment The safety of the charger, when connected to external equipment with USB cable, is determined by the external signal source. When the charger is connected to external equipment which is plugged into a power socket, this equipment must comply with IEC 62368-1 or equivalent safety standards.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible causes The charger LED remains turned OFF when the The charger is not turned ON charger is connected to power The charger LED shows The hearing aid or charger’s temperature is too warm long ORANGE blinks The charger’s temperature is too cold The charger LED repeatedly shows three short ORANGE blinks...
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Solutions Verify that the power plug is correctly connected Ensure that charging has started, to make sure the power source delivers sufficient output for your charger Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a temperature between +5°C and +40°C (+41°F and +104°F) Move the charger to a location with a temperature between +5°C and +40°C (+41°F and +104°F) Contact your hearing care professional...
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Troubleshooting Symptom Possible causes The hearing aid LED blinks GREEN when Hearing aid has not been in use for an extended period of time hearing aid is placed in the charger The charger is not turned ON The hearing aid or charger’s temperature is either too warm or too cold The hearing aid LED remains turned OFF...
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Solutions Depending on how depleted the battery in the hearing aid is, the hearing aid automatically resumes normal charging mode after a timeframe of up to 10 minutes Ensure you leave the hearing aid in the charger during this process Verify that the charger power plug is correctly connected Move the charger and hearing aid to a location with a temperature between +5°C and +40°C (+41°F and +104°F)
Charger: Conditions of use Operational Temperature: +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F) environment conditions Humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing Atmospheric pressure: 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Transportation and Temperature and humidity shall not exceed the below storage conditions limits for extended periods during transportation and storage: Temperature: -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to +158°F) Humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing...
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Compliance statements USA and Canada User information This device complies with part 18 of the This equipment has been tested and FCC Rules. found to comply with the limits pursuant to part 18 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with FCC and Innovation, Science and Economic These limits are designed to provide Development Canada’s RF radiation...
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other electronic equipment, which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
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The manufacturer declares that this Declaration of Conformity is available charger C-1A | C-1A2 is in compliance from the headquarters: with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive Oticon A/S EMC (2014/30/EU) and LVD (2014/35/ Kongebakken 9 EU). DK-2765 Smørum Denmark This medical device complies with www.oticon.global/doc...
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Description of symbols and abbreviations used in this booklet Warnings Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the device. Manufacturer The device is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol. Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Regulations 2017/745.
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Description of additional symbols used on labels Keep dry Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture. Caution symbol Consult instructions for use for warnings and cautions. Catalogue number Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified.
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International warranty Your device is covered by an that you might have under applicable international limited warranty issued national legislation governing sale of by the manufacturer for a period of consumer goods. Your hearing care 12 months from the date of delivery professional may have issued a warranty to you.
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