Cochlear Baha 6 Max - 6. Care and Maintenance; Cleaning and Drying Procedures; IP Classification and Water Exposure

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6. Care
6.1 Care and maintenance
Your sound processor is a delicate
electronic device. Follow these guidelines to
keep it in proper working order:
• For cleaning your sound processor
and snap coupling, remove the sound
processor from your head and use the
Baha sound processor cleaning kit and
accompanying instructions. The kit
is provided by Cochlear in the sound
processor box.
• After exercise, wipe your processor with a
soft cloth to remove sweat or dirt.
• If the sound processor gets wet or is
exposed to a very humid environment,
dry it with a soft cloth, remove the battery
and let the processor dry out before
inserting a new one.
• Remove your sound processor before
applying any hair conditioners, mosquito
repellent or similar products.
• Turn off and store the sound processor
away from dust and dirt.
• A storage case is provided by Cochlear in
the sound processor box.
• Avoid exposing your sound processor to
extreme temperatures.
• For long-term storage, remove the
battery.
CAUTION
Do not use other cleaning methods
than recommended by Cochlear.
6.2 IP classification
The electronics compartment in your
sound processor is protected against
damage by dust and by immersion in water.
Without the battery, the sound processor
was tested for immersion in water for 35
minutes at 1.1 meters depth and achieved
an IP68 rating. This means that if you, for
example, accidentally drop your sound
processor in water, the electronics in the
device are protected against malfunction
due to water ingress. However, your sound
processor has a battery that requires air
to operate and malfunctions if wet. The
sound processor with battery achieves an
IP42 rating. This means there is a possibility
that if you, for example, are out in rain or
in other humid environments, water can
block air supply to the battery causing a
temporary malfunction. To avoid temporary
malfunction, avoid exposing the sound
processor to water and always remove it
before swimming or bathing.
If your sound processor becomes
wet and malfunctions:
1. Remove your sound processor from the
head.
2. Open the battery door and remove the
battery.
3. Put your sound processor in a container
with drying capsules such as a Dri-Aid
Kit, etc. Let your sound processor dry
out before inserting a new battery.
Drying kits are available from most
hearing care professionals.