Dry & Store Global Operating Instructions Manual - Page 3
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Print Page(Figure 2), which releases a red dye into the timer window. Other blunt objects, such
as the eraser end of a pencil may also be used (Figure 3). Do not use a sharp object to
start the Timestrip!
When the Timestrip has been successfully started, a dark vertical line will be visible
on the left end of the timer window within a few minutes. If this line does not appear,
try again. Each day the red strip will get a little longer (fast at the beginning, slow as
it nears the end), and at the end of two months, the timer window will be completely
red. Replace it with a new Dry-Brik at that time, and dispose of the depleted Dry-Brik
in household refuse. NOTE: Starting the timer does NOT activate the Dry-Brik. It is
activated when the foil is removed.
nOte: Your Dry & Store will not work effectively
unless the Dry-brik is changed every 2 months.
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Place the activated dry-Brik in dry & Store global (Figure 4).
4.
Connect the aC adapter: The small circular plug fits into the rear of the unit
(Figure 5). Do not force; it should slide in easily. Finally, plug the AC adapter into a
non-switched electrical outlet. Your Dry & Store is now ready for use.
Operating Your Dry & Store
1.
Wipe excess moisture and earwax from your hearing aids before placing them in the
drying chamber. Open the lid and place your hearing instruments or implant hardware
in the large compartment on the right. You may leave the batteries in, but open the
battery cover to allow for air circulation.
2.
Close the lid and gently press the "
indicators will illuminate. The blue light will go off after three minutes, indicating
that the sanitizing cycle is over, and the green light will stay on for the remainder
of the eight-hour cycle. Times are approximate. Best results come from an entire
Dry & Store cycle, but conditioning can occur over periods as short as 30 minutes.
Dry & Store Global is reset each time the lid is opened.
rechargeable canister Desiccant
A small number of international configurations are shipped with a metal canister desiccant
instead of a Dry-Brik. The protective label should be removed from both sides before
use. As moisture is adsorbed by the desiccant, the indicator will change from orange to
clear (or from blue to light pink, depending on the model). The color change signals that
the desiccant can no longer adsorb moisture. To restore function, place the metal can in a
conventional (not microwave) oven for 2 hours or more at a temperature of 105°-150°C
(225°-300°F). Use care when removing the metal desiccant can from the oven. allow it
to cool before handling. never place metal in a microwave oven! Best results will occur
if the can is covered by a drinking glass during the cooling period.
about the uv Sanitizing cycle
Ear molds and hearing aids harbor germs and bacteria. The ultraviolet light in your Dry & Store unit can kill such
organisms, and many users will experience reduced itching and irritation. However, Dry & Store is not a sterilizer,
and the manufacturer makes no claims as to degree of bacterial kill. Dry & Store is not designed to diagnose, prevent,
monitor, treat, or alleviate disease. The UV lamp may be removed without affecting the drying capability, as it is not
part of the heating cycle.
using Dry & Store Global with cochlear Implants
Implant hardware can also benefit from Dry & Store care. For example, microphone performance can suffer from
moisture accumulation from the environment and/or perspiration. For some, regular Dry & Store use can make a
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