User's Manual

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IV. HOW TO CARE FOR THE EQUIPMENT
A. The COMMUNICATOR
®
1. Proper Handling of Headset Cables and Connectors
HOW TOHOW TO and HOW NOT TOHOW NOT TO handle Headset Cables and Connectors
ALWAYS NEVER
Align the connector key and pins with key and holes Twist headset connector into Communicator
in the receptacle when plugging the headset into the receptacle.
Communicator.
Fasten cable to pouch with strain relief strap.
Clip the cable to your clothing with the clothing clips.
Grasp the connector to plug in or unplug the headset.
Use both hands to remove the headset from your head.
Use both hands to adjust the microphone position.
Handle the headset cable with care.
Carry and hang the headset by its metal headband.
Allow cable to be stressed at connector.
Allow cable to hang freely.
Grasp and pull cable to unplug headset.
Remove headset with only one hand.
Adjust microphone position with only one hand.
Pull, twist, bend or knot the headset cable.
Carry or hang the headset by its cable.
2. Cleaning the COMMUNICATOR
®
The following cleaning procedure is recommended at least once each month.
! If the Communicator has a belt and/or pouch, remove it from the pouch.
Wash the belt and/or pouch in a washing machine with normal laundry detergent.
Dry them in a dryer or hang them up to dry.
! Remove the battery from the Communicator.
! Clean the Communicator with a damp sponge. Wet the sponge and wring it out
so it is damp, not dripping wet. Spray household cleaner on the sponge (NOT
DIRECTLY ON THE EQUIPMENT). Clean the Communicator with the sponge, and
dry it throughly.
! Clean the metal battery contacts on the battery with alcohol on a cotton swab. Wet
the tip of the swab with alcohol and squeeze the excess alcohol from it. Wipe
each contact with the swab, and be certain all the contacts are dry before installing
the batteries.
! Place the battery back in the Communicator and, if there is a pouch, place the
Communicator back in the pouch and fasten the strap securely over it.
! Clean the headset and cable with a damp sponge sprayed with houshold cleaner.
The foam muff on the headset earpiece is easily replaced for sanitary purposes.
To order extra foam muffs, call your local HME sales representative.
B. The Battery Charger
Avoid splashing water or grease on the battery charger. Clean the battery charger monthly
as follows:
CAUTION: Always unplug the battery charger before cleaning it.
! Remove all batteries from the battery charger.
! Clean the battery charger case with a damp sponge. Wet the sponge and wring it
out so it is damp, not dripping wet. Spray household cleaner on the sponge (NOT
DIRECTLY ON THE EQUIPMENT). Clean the battery charger with the sponge, and
dry it throughly.
! Wet the tip of a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol, and squeeze the excess alcohol
from the swab. Wipe the metal contacts inside each battery port with the damp
swab. Allow the contacts to dry before placing batteries in the ports.