GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
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Your hearing instrument may be programmed to inform you
when the battery should be replaced.
Refer to the low battery indicator information in the Operation
section (page 31) of this manual for further information.
Battery tips
• Ifabatteryisaccidentallyswallowed,seekmedicalattention
immediately, or call the National Battery Hotline collect at
(202) 625-3333. Quebec residents, call le Centre Antipoison
at (800) 463-5060.
• Alwaysusetherecommendedbatterysizeforyourhearing
instrument. The battery size information for your hearing
instrument is located on the feature card.
• Removethebatteryfromyourinstrumentswhennotinuse.
This prevents possible damage from expansion or leakage of
the battery, if the instruments are not fully turned off.
• Alwayscarrysparebatteriesintheeventthatyourcurrent
battery goes dead. Place each spare battery in an individual,
non-metallic container to prevent contact with other
batteries or metal objects, such as keys or coins.
• Followyourlocalrecyclingrulesforbatterydisposal.
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Fig. 4.1: Inserting the battery
Using the eCharger
If you have the optional charger, refer to the charger
instruction manual for operating instructions. Use only
the rechargeable batteries delivered with the charger or
available through your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider.
The lifetime of a rechargeable battery is approximately one
year, depending on individual use.
NOTE: Do not attempt to charge standard,
non-rechargeable batteries!
NOTE: The hearing instrument must be turned off then on after
removing from the charger. This is required to turn the
instrument on.
Fig. 4.2: eCharger