Revised 4/11/08 i
Table of Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)....................................................................................a
Warranty.....................................................................................................................................b
Service and Repair.....................................................................................................................b
Introduction 1
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 1-3
Tympanometry and Gradient ................................................................................................... 1-5
Gradient ................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Screening acoustic reflex ......................................................................................................... 1-7
Manual audiometry .................................................................................................................. 1-8
Recycling / disposal................................................................................................................ 1-9
Glossary of terms ................................................................................................................. 1-10
Installation 2
Unpacking and Inspection..................................................................................................... 2-3
Probe Indicators..................................................................................................................... 2-4
Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................................................................................... 2-5
Printer and Display................................................................................................................ 2-7
Rear and Bottom Panel Labels and Connectors ................................................................. 2-9
Initial set-up.......................................................................................................................... 2-10
Loading the paper .................................................................................................................. 2-10
Paper storage...........................................................................................................................2-11
PreTest Tymp checks ........................................................................................................... 2-12
Calibration ............................................................................................................................. 2-12
Altitude adjustment................................................................................................................ 2-13
Pre-Test Audiometric Checks (Models with Audiometer only)....................................... 2-15
Noise recovery period............................................................................................................ 2-15
Elimination of ambient noise................................................................................................. 2-15
Biological Check................................................................................................................... 2-16
Operation 3
Preventive Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 3-3
Cleaning the system ................................................................................................................. 3-3
Eartip care .............................................................................................................................. 3-3
Probe care ............................................................................................................................... 3-4
Probe nose cone cleaning......................................................................................................... 3-4
Earphone Care (Models with Audiometry only)................................................................. 3-7
Paper supply........................................................................................................................... 3-7
Tympanometry testing information ..................................................................................... 3-8
Helpful hints ............................................................................................................................ 3-8