Nucleus ESPrit 3G, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide for the ESPrit 3G Speech Processor and Accessories...

Page 2: ...User Guide Part Number N94722F Issue 2 January 2002 for the ESPrit 3G speech processor and accessories...

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Page 4: ...nsmitting Coil and Cable 12 Changing the Coil Cover 12 Attaching the Transmitting Coil and Cable to your ESPrit 3G 14 Batteries 14 Choosing your Batteries 14 Replacing your Batteries 16 Accessories 19...

Page 5: ...onal Monitoring Accessories 34 Signal Check 34 Monitor Earphones 35 Warnings and Precautions 37 Warnings 37 Medical Treatments Generating Induced Currents 37 Loss of Residual Hearing 39 Long term Effe...

Page 6: ...This guide will tell you how to use and care for your ESPrit 3G speech processor and accessories Figure 1 Your ESPrit 3G Speech Processor Transmitting coil Transmitting cable Top controls Microphone p...

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Page 8: ...for sensitivity the rotary control changes the level of sound picked up by the microphone When programmed for volume it adjusts the perception of loudness Base Controls Figure 3 Base Controls Program...

Page 9: ...s Adaptor Socket When the adaptor is not being used a socket cover should be inserted into the socket Warning Store spare socket covers safely These small parts may be hazardous if swallowed or may ca...

Page 10: ...built telecoil It can be programmed to operate as either a telecoil alone or as a mix of telecoil and microphone This in built telecoil allows you to receive signals from a hearing aid compatible tel...

Page 11: ...he Battery Cover Removing the Battery Cover Figure 6 Removing the Battery Cover Reading the Serial Number Figure 7 Serial Number Grip each side Grip each side and squeeze lightly Slide downwards Cover...

Page 12: ...Removing the Earhook Figure 10 Replacing the Earhook Titanium earhook Earhook with soft cover Earhook for use with earmould Pull earhook away from your ESPrit 3G to unhook Clips holding the earhook i...

Page 13: ...tting coil 1 Using the screwdriver provided remove the screws from the back of the coil 2 Take off the cover 3 Making sure the magnet s and spacer s arrangement has not changed replace with the cover...

Page 14: ...et strength is too weak the coil may fall off If it is too strong it may cause discomfort or skin irritation Store screws spare magnets and plastic spacers safely Small parts may be hazardous if swall...

Page 15: ...three high power 675 size hearing aid type batteries button type cells High Power 675 ZincAir batteries are recommended However in humid and cold conditions Silver Oxide S76 batteries may be more rel...

Page 16: ...rate It only takes one bad or substandard battery to stop the processor from working When replacing exhausted batteries always replace all three High Power 675 Zinc Air batteries are sealed usually wi...

Page 17: ...ak corrosive fluids These can damage your ESPrit 3G To change the batteries 1 Remember to remove their seal and let them stand for one minute 2 Turn off the speech processor 3 Remove the battery cover...

Page 18: ...a blade 6 Slide the new batteries into place 7 Replace the battery cover by sliding it up from the bottom until it clips into place They only fit when Inserted from the side where the transmitting co...

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Page 20: ...ble to connect aTV stereo or personal computer to your ESPrit 3G PersonalAudio cable to connect battery powered equipment to your ESPrit 3G External telecoil for when the local environmental noise doe...

Page 21: ...Adaptor The Accessories Adaptor plugs into the socket at the base of the ESPrit 3G The following then attach to the Accessories Adaptor Accessory Adaptor cable lapel microphone FM cable external telec...

Page 22: ...accessory and then On again after the accessory has been attached or removed This will reset the connection within your ESPrit 3G ESPrit 3G microphone enabled mixing is available ESPrit 3G microphone...

Page 23: ...ver from your Accessories Adaptor socket at the base of your ESPrit 3G Warning Store spare socket covers safely These small parts may be hazardous if swallowed or may cause choking if inhaled 3 Push t...

Page 24: ...the sensitivity or volume control initially to four 4 Your clinician will tell you the approximate range of sensitivity or volume you should use 7 Increase or decrease the sensitivity or volume contr...

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Page 26: ...hone The microphone ports should be kept clear clean and dry It is important to keep out both moisture and dirt Regularly use the microphone puffer to clean the microphone From time to time gently sha...

Page 27: ...s immediately Remove batteries before storage of your ESPrit 3G if you will not be using it for a long period of time Other Do s and Don ts The following situations can cause damage to your ESPrit 3G...

Page 28: ...ing drinking water If possible position your ESPrit 3G under the running water as closely as possible to mirror the direction in which it had been originally immersed in the water In particular salt c...

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Page 30: ...e ears Problems in any of these areas can lead to no sound or intermittent sound There are several system checks you may make that will often resolve or identify problems At any time when you are unab...

Page 31: ...ay assist in soft speech situations Your in built telecoil and or other assistive listening devices may help in other situations Electromagnetic Interference The cables of your ESPrit 3G act like ante...

Page 32: ...These include tinnitus ringing in the ears loss of concentration due to illness or fatigue quick changes of topic in conversation difficulty in lip reading the speaker due to poor position of the spea...

Page 33: ...ctions to check your batteries operation If you experience intermittencies or cut outs it is most likely time to change you batteries Clean the battery contacts using the cleaning brush provided When...

Page 34: ...hear any sound If there is still no signal test using the Signal Check Refer to the Signal Check section for further information Microphone If the output signal from the microphone diminishes signific...

Page 35: ...switched On and the setting is appropriate Switch your ESPrit 3G Off and then On again to ensure your ESPrit 3G has registered that the accessory has been attached Moisture Use a soft clean cloth to...

Page 36: ...ght up when the transmitting coil is sending the signal or sound If the centre light does not light up red the signal is not going beyond the transmitting coil i e there is a fault in the system Follo...

Page 37: ...the processed sound as heard by the recipient To use the monitor earphones 1 Turn off the ESPrit 3G 2 Attach the Accessories Adaptor to the base of your ESPrit 3G 3 Attach the monitor earphones to the...

Page 38: ...use tissue damage or permanent damage to the cochlear implant Warnings for specific treatments are given below Electrosurgery Electrosurgical instruments are capable of inducing radio frequency curren...

Page 39: ...ant Electroconvulsive Therapy Do not use electroconvulsive therapy on a cochlear implant patient under any circumstances Electroconvulsive therapy may cause tissue damage to the cochlea or damage to t...

Page 40: ...t must be removed surgically before the patient undergoes an MRI procedure as tissue damage may occur if the recipient is exposed to MRI Once the magnet has been removed MRI can be performed The patie...

Page 41: ...s should be counselled that the external implant system contains small parts that may be hazardous if swallowed or may cause choking if inhaled Battery Ingestion Batteries can be harmful if swallowed...

Page 42: ...ochlear s qualified service personnel or the warranty will be invalidated Each speech processor is programmed specifically for each individual Never wear another person s speech processor or lend your...

Page 43: ...ent Identification Card with them at all times Electrostatic Discharge A discharge of static electricity can damage the electrical components of the cochlear implant system or corrupt the program in t...

Page 44: ...en in close proximity 1 4 m 3 12 ft to a digital mobile telephone in use AirTravel Some airlines request that passengers turn off electrical equipment such as laptop computers during take off and land...

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Page 46: ...the cochlear implant user are responsible for correctly completing both the registration card and the patient identification card Please return registration cards to Cochlear within 30 days of receivi...

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