Warnings And Precautions; General Advice - Cochlear Baha BP100 Manual Del Usuario

Warnings and precautions

General advice

A sound processor will not restore normal
hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing
impairment resulting from organic conditions.
Infrequent use of a sound processor may not
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permit a user to attain full benefit from it.
The use of a sound processor is only part of hearing
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rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented
by auditory training and instructions in lip-reading.
Warnings
The sound processor is a digital, electrical, medical
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instrument designed for specific use. As such, due
care and attention must be exercised by the user at
all times.
• The sound processor is not waterproof!
Never wear it in heavy rain, in the bath or shower!
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+50 °C
(+122 °F)
-20 °C
(-4 °F)
Do not expose the sound processor to extreme
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temperatures. The sound processor is designed to
operate within the temperature ranges +5°C (+41°F)
to +40°C (+104°F).
In particular, battery performance deteriorates in
temperatures under +5°C. The processor should
not be subject, at any time, to temperatures below
-20°C (-4°F) or above +50°C (+122°F).
This product is not suitable for use in flammable
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and/or explosive environments.
If you are to undergo an MRI (Magnetic Resonance
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Imaging), remove the sound processor prior to the
procedure. The implant and abutment remain in
place.
Always use the audio adapter when connecting an
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external audio source to your sound processor.
Portable and mobile RF (radio frequency)
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communications equipment can affect the
performance of your sound processor.
The sound processor is suitable for use in
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electromagnetic environments with mains power of
typical commercial or hospital quality, and power
frequency magnetic fields of typical commercial or
hospital levels.
It is intended for use in an electromagnetic
environment in which radiated RF (radio frequency)
disturbances are controlled.
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment
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with the symbol to the right.
Dispose of batteries and electronic items in
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accordance with your local regulations.
Do not dispose of your sound processor in an
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incinerator or into fire.
If the sound processor becomes soaked with
water:
1. Immediately open the battery door, lift the battery
hatch (if present) and remove the battery.
2. Put the sound processor in a container with drying
capsules such as a Dri-aid kit or similar. Leave the
processor to dry out overnight. Drying kits are
available from most hearing care professionals.
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