PROVOX TruTone Emote Manual De Instrucciones página 13

5. Use the oral adapter (See Installing/using the oral adapter and oral tube 2.3.4).
6. Inspect the cap. If the sound button seems loose or has move slightly or the
foam ring seems damaged the device might need a new foam ring.
7. Remove the sound head (A) and look inside.
• Is there a small rubber piece glued in place in the center of the sound head
(A)? If not, the unit needs a replacement sound-button. (See 2.5.1 Service &
assistance)
• Make sure the diaphragm is attached to the coil's post. Make sure the coil
bounces freely when touched, and does not have any gritty feel (Illustration 4)
TTE/P:
1. Try the optional extra sharp sound head (2.3.2 Replacing the sound head)
(Illustration 5)
2.4.5 "Sound head (A) came apart" or the sound button
has been pushed out of the cap
1. Check if foam ring is damaged.
2. If it was not damaged, the original foam ring may be reused and assembled
back together.
3. If it is damaged, it needs to be changed.
TTE/P:
The sensitivity of the button-sensor may be too sensitive. Try a different MODE,
typically a lower mode.
2.4.6 Button "sticks"
1. Read general cleaning advice (2.3.1 Maintenance of device)
2. Use q-tip or cotton swab with a small amount of recommended alcohol (2.3.1
Maintenance of device) to clean around the power button 5-6 times, then press
power button 5-6 times.
3. Alternate pressing power button and cleaning around button with q-tip or cotton
swab. Continue until no longer sticking.
4. Use a thicker piece of paper to remove debris stuck in power button crevice.
2.4.7 Unsteady tone (TTE/P)
Try a mode with a lower sensitivity. (See 2.2.3 Setting the mode)
2.4.8 Unsteady volume (TTE/P)
Try a mode that is not a volume mode. (See 2.2.3 Setting the mode)
2.4.9 Unit causing interference to radio or TV reception
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
2.5 Service
2.5.1 Service & assistance
The electrolarynx does not contain any serviceable parts other than those removable
by the patient. Service parts include batteries, sound head, sound head spacer, foam
ring, oral adapter and oral tubes. Contact your local representative for assistance
in using or maintaining your electrolarynx and for ordering available parts.
2.6 Disposal
Always follow medical practice and national requirements regarding biohazards
when disposing of a used medical device.
13