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UVP-I-MULVAC-1
Effective 12-09-16
DRYING CHAMBER
To use the
Drying Chamber
, place the hearing aid (including
earmold if BTE) on the pad and cover it with the vacuum cup. You
can place two ITE’s or one BTE with mold in the chamber at a
time. Put the WAND/CHAMBER switch to the
CHAMBER
setting.
Press the
START
switch. Press firmly on the vacuum cup to ensure a
good seal. The approximate vacuum level in the chamber will be
indicated on the display panel.
As the pump runs, it displaces moisture vapor from inside the
hearing aid. Make sure the chamber cup is centered on the pad.
Again, it may be necessary to apply light pressure on the top of
the cup to attain a proper vacuum. This is very important for the
DRYING CHAMBER to work properly. A CHECK VACUUM message
will appear if a proper seal is not attained.
The pump will automatically turn off at the end of the cycle. A
message “TOGGLE TO VENT” will appear on the display. Move the
WAND/CHAMBER switch to the WAND position to release the
vacuum. Remove the hearing aid(s) from the chamber upon
completion.
The cycle can be ended prior to the 4 minute timer by pressing the
STOP switch. Then, the chamber can be vented as described above,
or the re-started, with the time remaining on the display.
Moving the WAND/CHAMBER switch to the WAND position during
chamber operation will vent the chamber and turn the pump off.
Press START to resume wand operation.
CHANGE DRYING CHAMBER FILTER
When significant discoloration is visible, change the Drying Chamber
Filter. Using tweezers grab and pull filter to remove. Place two or three
dots of Elmer's All Purpose Glue on the edge of new filter. Use
tweezers to insert the glued filter. NOTE: Too much glue will clog
the fabric.
VACUUM WAND
To activate the
Vacuum Wand
, press the WAND/CHAMBER switch
to the WAND setting, press the START switch. The unit will now
provide a continuous suction to the Vacuum Wand. Use the
wand to vacuum ear wax and debris from the receiver tube,
microphone inlet, vent and battery compartment of the aid. If the