Coselgi Melodia CMe15-BTE, Melodia CMe10-BTE, Melodia CMe5-BTE, Melodia CMe3-BT User Instructions
USER INSTRUCTIONS
CMe15-BTE
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CMe10-BTE
CMe5-BTE • CMe3-BTE
Behind-the-ear
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YOUR MELODIA™ HEARING AID
(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)
Date: ______________________________________
Battery size: _________________________________
CMe15
CMe10
CMe5
CMe3
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CONTENTS
THE HEARING AID ..........................4
Right/left identification ....................... 7
Acoustic indicators .......................... 7
The battery ...............................8
Inserting the battery ....................... 8
Low battery indication..................... 10
Turning the hearing aid on and off ............. 11
Positioning the hearing aid................... 12
Removing the hearing aid ...................13
Volume adjustment ........................14
Listening programs ........................ 16
Switching between the listening programs ...... 17
Using a telephone ......................... 18
CLEANING...............................19
The hearing aid........................... 20
ACCESSORIES ............................21
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION ................. 25
CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID ............. 27
WARNINGS .............................. 28
ADVICE .................................33
REGULATORY INFORMATION................. 34
SYMBOLS................................ 38
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THE HEARING AID
The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the
ear-set. The choice of ear-set solution depends on your
specific needs. Please refer to the separate ear-set user
manual.
1. Microphone openings
2. Volume control (optional)
3. Program button
4. On/off switch
5. Battery drawer with nail grip
If you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care professional.
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NOTE
In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual
is provided describing the various ear-set solutions available
for your hearing aid: “Ear-sets for Coselgi™ BTE hearing aids”
WARNING
This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Coselgi™ BTE hearing aids” contain important information and instructions. Read
these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid.
NOTE
Your hearing aid, ear-set and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet. We also reserve the right to
make any changes considered necessary.
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Intended use
The Melodia hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be used in everyday listening environments.
Indications for use
The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of
hearing loss severity from minimal (10 dB HL) to severe
(90 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations.
They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care
professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilitation.
Description of device
Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists
of a tube and an ear-tip, dome or earmould. The hearing aid uses a proprietary wireless technology to enable communication between the left and the right hearing aids, as well as between the hearing aids and its
accessories.
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Right/left identification
The arrow shows the position of the
identification mark (red mark = right
and blue mark = left).
Acoustic indicators
The hearing aid may be set to produce tones to indicate
the use of certain functions.
Function Default
setting
Alternative
setting
Adjusting volume Tone Off
Confirming program button use Clicking
sound
Off
Changing program Tones Off
Starting up the hearing aid Tone Off
Warning about low battery 4 tones Off
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The battery
We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 13 battery for the hearing aid.
To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your
hearing care professional. It is important to take note
of the expiry date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries.
Inserting the battery
Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive
tab. Once the tab has been removed, the
battery will start functioning after a few seconds.
CAUTION
Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or
other unwanted substance, as this can cause the hearing aid
to malfunction.
Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open.
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Place the battery in the drawer, so that the plus (+) sign
on the battery faces upward. You can use the battery
magnet provided to steer the battery into place.
If the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is
incorrectly inserted.
When changing battery, it is a good idea to hold the
hearing aid over a table.
The hearing aid may be provided with a special battery
drawer, helping to secure the battery in the drawer. This
type of drawer can be a good choice if the hearing aid
is worn by a child.
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Low battery indication
An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is
nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disabled (see page 7). We recommend that you always
have a spare battery with you.
WARNING
Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid. Exhaust-
ed batteries may leak, damaging the hearing aid.
WARNING
Your hearing aid may stop functioning, for instance if the
battery is exhausted. You should be aware of this possibility, in
particular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent
on warning signals.
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Turning the hearing aid on and off
The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as
the on/off switch.
Push the switch upwards to turn on the
hearing aid. An acoustic indicator will
indicate that the hearing aid has been
switched on unless this function has been
disabled.
Push the switch downwards to turn off the
hearing aid.
The word “OFF” is clearly visible on the
switch when the hearing aid is turned off.
Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is
not in use. Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not
be used for several days.
OFF
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Positioning the hearing aid
Insert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the
lower part of the tube. It may help to pull the outer ear
backwards and upwards with the opposite hand.
Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hearing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to
your head.
The illustrations show an open dome. For further information on ear-tip/dome/earmould types, anchors and
procedures, see the separate ear-set user manual provided.
If the ear-set does not fit or sit properly, causing discomfort, irritation, redness or the like, contact your hearing
care professional.
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Removing the hearing aid
Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the
ear.
Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal, while
holding the lower part of the tube. If the earpiece is
provided with an extraction cord, take hold of this and
carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal.
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Volume adjustment
The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment.
Your hearing aid may furthermore
be provided with a volume control,
shaped like a small lever.
Push the lever upward to gradually
raise the volume.
Push the lever downwards to gradually lower the volume.
In the default setting, any volume adjustment will affect
both hearing aids.
Each time you operate the volume control, you will
hear a beep-tone unless this function has been disabled. When the maximum or minimum adjustment level is reached, a steady tone will sound.
WARNING
If the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too
weak, or the reproduced sounds are distorted, or if you would
like any further information, consult your hearing care professional.
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To turn off the sound completely
• Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards
until the steady tone has sounded
To turn the sound on again
• Press the lever upwards or
• Change listening program
Any adjustment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing aid is turned off, or when you
change program.
If you wish to have the volume control disabled, please
consult your hearing care professional.
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Listening programs
Your hearing aid may be provided with several of the
following programs. The number of programs available depends on your specific hearing aid.
Main Standard
Music For listening to music
TV For listening to the TV
Relax Attenuates background noise
Rearview Focus on sounds from behind
Phone For listening to the telephone
T In this program you listen via the telecoil (T)
and not via the hearing aid microphones (M).
The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed. If you activate the telecoil program,
you listen to a specific sound source and shut
out surrounding sounds.
M+T In this program you listen via the hearing aid
microphones (M) and the telecoil (T).
If your needs change over time, the combination of listening programs can be altered.
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Switching between the listening
programs
Each time you switch to another program, an acoustic indicator will sound
unless this function has been disabled.
Program 1: One short beep
Program 2: Two short beeps
Program 3: Three short beeps
Program 4: One long and one short beep
Program 5: One long and two short beeps
In the default setting, both your hearing aids will be affected when you change programs.
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Using a telephone
When using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at
an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear.
If the sound is not optimal, try
moving the telephone earpiece
to a slightly different position.
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CLEANING
The following cleaning accessories are available for
the hearing aid and ear-set*. For cleaning the ear-set,
see the user manual “Ear-sets for Coselgi™ BTE hearing aids”.
1. Cloth
2. Wax removing tool
3. Cleaning thread
Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories.
* Selection depends on ear-set type.
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The hearing aid
Clean the hearing aid with the
soft cloth after use.
If the microphone openings
are still blocked, contact your
hearing care professional.
WARNING
Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid,
as this may cause it to malfunction.
When the hearing aid is not in use, the
battery drawer should be left open, to
ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to
dry.
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ACCESSORIES
A number of assistive listening devices may be available for your hearing aid.
RC remote control*
TV-Control*
For help in determining whether you could benefit from
a remote control or other accessories, please consult
your hearing care professional.
* Not available for CMe3
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Audio input
The hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe.
This allows direct connection to different kinds of accessories (FM and CROS/Bi-CROS systems), as well as
external audio equipment (radio, TV, etc.). In this way
the sound from, for example, a radio or someone provided with an FM microphone can be sent directly into
the hearing aid.
In the standard setting, the hearing aid automatically
switches to an audio program when an audio shoe is
attached. If you then wish to switch to one of the other
programs, you must use the program button on the
hearing aid. As soon as you remove the audio shoe,
the usual program order is re-established.
On the form below, your hearing care professional can
make a note of the audio programs you have access to
and where they are located.
For more information on the use of audio input consult
your hearing care professional.
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Program Program order with audio shoe
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WARNING
If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connected to the electrical mains, this equipment must comply with IEC
60065, IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent safety standards. Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols:
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FM systems
An FM system is an assistive listening device that can be
used as an accessory for the hearing aid.
We recommend using the FM system from Widex called
SCOLA. The FM system consists of a wireless microphone and a receiver clicked onto the hearing aid via
an FM shoe.
The SCOLA FM system can be set according to your
needs. This may mean that the hearing aid program
button will work differently than when using an audio
shoe.
For help in determining whether you could benefit from
an FM system, please consult your hearing care professional.
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IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION
The following pages contain some quick advice on what
to do if your hearing aid stops working or performs unsatisfactorily. If the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance.
See the “Ear-sets for Coselgi™ BTE hearing aids” user
manual for information specific to your ear-set.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The hearing
aid is completely silent
The hearing aid is
not turned on
Make sure the battery
drawer is pushed all the
way upwards
The battery does not
work
Insert a new battery in
the hearing aid
The hearing
aid volume is
not powerful
enough
Your ear is blocked
by earwax
Contact your ENT doctor/physician
Your hearing may
have changed
Contact your hearing
care professional
The hearing
aid whistles
continuously
Your ear is blocked
by earwax
Contact your ENT doctor/physician
The hearing
aid func tions
intermit tently
The on/off switch is
dirty
Push the switch back
and forth a couple of
times
Your two hearing aids are
not working in
synchrony
The connection between the hearing
aids is lost
Turn the hearing aids
off and on again
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The hearing
aids do not
respond with
a corresponding change in
volume or
program to
the RC
a. The RC is used
beyond the transmission range
b. Strong electro-
magnetic interference in the vicinity
c. The RC battery is
dead or does not
work
d. The RC and the
hearing aids are
not matched
a. Move the RC closer
to the hearing aids
b. Move away from
known source of EM
interference
c. Change the RC bat-
tery
d. Make sure RC is
matched with hearing aids (see User instructions for RC).
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CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID
The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be
treated with care. Here are some things you can do to
prolong the life of your hearing aid:
CAUTION
• Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use. Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days.
• When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in its case in a dry
location out of reach of children and pets.
• Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or
high humidity. Make sure to dry the hearing aid thoroughly after heavy perspiration such as that which may occur during intense physical activity, e.g. playing sports.
• Avoid dropping your hearing aid – perform cleaning and battery changes while holding the hearing aid above a soft surface.
• Do not wear your hearing aid while in the shower or swimming, or when using a hair dryer, perfume, hair and body
sprays or gels such as suntanning lotions or creams.
• In environments with high humidity, a drying kit may be used
daily to reduce the amount of moisture inside the hearing aid.
See the instructions enclosed with the drying kit.
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WARNINGS
WARNING
Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed
or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result
in severe injury or even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately.
• Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batter-
ies out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves. Do
not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see
where you keep your battery supply. Discard used batteries
carefully.
• Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or
the like. Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for
any reason as you may risk swallowing it.
• Clean and inspect your hearing aid after use to check that it is
intact. If the hearing aid or the ear-set breaks while in the ear
canal, contact your hearing care professional immediately. Do
not try to remove the parts yourself.
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WARNING
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or
recharged. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
• Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could
cause permanent damage to their hear ing.
• When selecting a listening program, please remember that
there are situations in which it is particularly important to be
able to hear the surrounding sounds (e.g. traffic, warning signals).
• The hearing aid is made of modern non-allergenic materials.
Nonetheless, in rare cases skin irritation may occur. If you notice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear canal, contact
your hearing care professional.
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WARNING
• Be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve
a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal. An infection can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear.
We therefore recommend that you remove the hearing aid and
ear-set from your ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated. Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid
and ear-set as required. If an infection occurs, you should seek
medical attention and contact your hearing care professional for advice on how to disinfect the various hearing aid parts.
Do not under any circumstances use alcohol, chlorine or similar substances.
• Do not use the hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases.
• Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X-rays, MRIs,
CT or other medical treatments and scans. The emissions
from these procedures as well as from other types of radiation,
such as that in a microwave oven, can damage your hearing
aid and the hearing aid can become very hot. Radiation from,
for example, room surveillance equipment, burglar alarms
and mobile phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid, but may create audible interference.
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WARNING
Interference with active Implants
• In order to show caution, we advise to follow the guidelines
recommended by manufacturers of defibrillators and pacemakers regarding use of mobile phones:
• If you wear an active implantable device keep the Wireless
Hearing Aids and Hearing Aid Accessories such as wireless
remote controls or communicators at least 15 cm away from
the implant.
• If you experience any interference, do not use the hearing aids
and contact the manufacturer of the implant. Please note that
interference can also be caused by power lines, electrostatic
discharge, airport metal detectors etc.
• If you have an active brain implant, please contact the manu-
facturer of the implant for risk evaluation.
If you have an implantable device, we advise to keep magnets* at least 15 cm away from the implant. (*= can be specified as Autophone magnet, hearing instrument case, magnet
in a tool, etc.)
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CAUTION
• Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according
to international standards. Nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen interference may occur in the hearing aid due to electromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems, room surveillance equipment and mobile phones.
• Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with
the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility
standards, the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause
interference with other equipment, such as medical devices.
• Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself (Only to be
performed by authorised personnel).
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ADVICE
NOTE
• The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not
prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions. However, the hearing aid can help you to make the
best possible use of your remaining hearing ability. You should
also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new
hearing aid and new sounds.
• In most cases, using the hearing aid infrequently will not per-
mit you to gain full benefit from it.
• The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation
and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and
instruction in lipreading.
• The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumulation of
earwax. Contact your physician/ENT doctor if you suspect that
a plug of earwax has accumulated in your ear. Earwax may not
only reduce your own hearing but also the effect of the hearing aid considerably. It is a good idea to ask your physician to
clean your ears a couple of times a year.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC ID: TTY-C49
IC: 5676B-C49
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Coselgi could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Industry Canada Statement / Déclaration d’industrie Canada
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may
only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for
successful communication.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent
émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et
d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada.
Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à
l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et
son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement
d’une communication satisfaisante.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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Directive 1999/5/EC
Hereby, Coselgi A/S declares that this CMe-BTE is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
A copy of the Declaration of Conformity according to
1999/5/EC can be found at:
http://www.coselgi.com/products/doc
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Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
contains materials, components and substances that can be hazardous and present
a risk to human health and the environment
when waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not handled correctly.
Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories
and batteries with ordinary household waste.
Hearing aids, batteries and hearing aid accessories
should be disposed of at sites intended for waste electrical and electronic equipment, or given to your hearing care professional for safe disposal. Proper disposal helps to protect human health and the environment.
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SYMBOLS
SYMBOLS
Symbols commonly used by Coselgi A/S in medical device
labelling (labels/IFU/etc.)
Symbol Title/Description
Manufacturer
The product is produced by the manufacturer whose
name and address are stated next to the symbol. If appropriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated.
Date of manufacture
The date when the product was manufactured.
Use-by date
The date after which the product is not to be used.
Batch code
The product’s batch code (lot or batch identification).
Catalogue number
The product’s catalogue (item) number.
Serial number
The product’s serial number.*
Keep away from sunlight
The product must be protected from light sources and/or
The product must be kept away from heat
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Symbol Title/Description
Keep dry
The product must be protected from moisture and/or
The product must be kept away from rain
Lower limit of temperature
The lowest temperature to which the product can be
safely exposed.
Upper limit of temperature
The highest temperature to which the product can be
safely exposed.
Temperature limits
The highest and lowest temperatures to which the product can be safely exposed.
Consult instructions for use
The user instructions contain important cautionary information (warnings/precautions) and must be read before
using the product.
Caution/Warning
Text marked with a caution/warning symbol must be
read before using the product.
WEEE mark
“Not for general waste”
When the product is to be discarded, it must be sent to
a designated collection point for recycling and recovery.
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Symbol Title/Description
CE mark
The product is in conformity with the requirements set
out in European CE marking directives.
Alert
The product is identified by R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
as an equipment Class 2 product with some restrictions
on use in some CE member states.
C-Tick mark
The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum
regulatory requirements for products supplied to the
Australian or New Zealand market.
Interference
Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of
the product.
*The six- or seven-digit number on the product is the serial number. Serial numbers may not always be preceded by
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COSELGI A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark
www.coselgi.com
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Manual no.:
9 514 0238 001 #03
Issue:
2014-08
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