PERFECTPRO H-40 Earprotection Instruction Manual

PERFECTPRO H-40 Ear protection

Specifications

• Art. nr.: H-40
• EAN: 8719689465568
• European standards: EN352-1:2002, EN3526:2002, and EN352-8:2008

Product Features
The PerfectPro EarProtection earmuffs are designed to reduce exposure to hazardous noise levels and loud sounds. The user must determine the overall suitability of this product for the intended application, taking into account hazards other than noise for which this product has been tested and CE- approved.

Important
Read, understand, and follow all safety information in these instructions for use. Keep these instructions for future reference. If you need more information or have any questions, please contact PerfectPro’s technical service (contact details are provided on the last page). Warning

Always ensure that the entire ear is properly covered by the earmuffs to achieve optimal protection.

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Preparation
Before using the PerfectPro EarProtection H-40, ensure that the earmuffs are clean and free from any debris or damage. Check if all the components are intact.

Step 2: Fitting the Earmuffs

1. Hold the earmuffs in both hands with the headband facing outward.
2. Place the earmuffs over your head, positioning the headband above your ears.
3. Adjust the headband to ensure a secure and comfortable fit. The earmuffs should completely cover your ears without any gaps.

Step 3: Testing the Fit
Once the earmuffs are properly fitted, perform a fit test to ensure they provide adequate protection:

1. Expose yourself to a known loud sound source or environment.
2. Pay attention to any sound leakage or discomfort. If you notice any gaps or discomfort, readjust the earmuffs for a proper fit.

Step 4: Using the Earmuffs
When using the PerfectPro EarProtection H-40, follow these guidelines:

• Wear the earmuffs whenever you are exposed to loud noises or hazardous sound levels.
• Ensure the earmuffs remain securely in place during use.
• If you experience any discomfort, remove the earmuffs and inspect for any issues.
• Do not modify or alter the earmuffs in any way, as it may affect their performance.
• Store the earmuffs in a clean and dry place when not in use.

FAQ

• Q: How do I clean the PerfectPro EarProtection H-40 earmuffs?
• A: To clean the earmuffs, use a soft cloth dampened with mild soap and water. Gently wipe the surfaces and allow them to air dry before using again.
• Q: Can I use the earmuffs in wet conditions?
• A: No, the PerfectPro EarProtection H-40 earmuffs are not designed for use in wet conditions. Exposing them to moisture may damage the product and reduce its effectiveness. Keep them away from water and ensure they are stored in a dry place.
• Q: How often should I replace the earmuffs?
• A: The lifespan of the earmuffs depends on various factors such as frequency of use, environmental conditions, and maintenance. Inspect the earmuffs regularly for signs of wear or damage. If any parts are damaged or the earmuffs no longer provide sufficient protection, replace them immediately.

PerfectPro EarProtection (H-40) Wireless Hearing Protector, with DAB+, FM and Bluetooth®

Damping value tables
Explanation of damping value tables: research shows that the noise reduction for users is often lower than the attenuation value(s) indicated on the packaging. Possible causes are differences in fit, the correct fitting and the motivation of the user. Refer to the applicable regulations for guidance on adjusting label values and estimating attenuation. In addition, PerfectPro strongly recommends testing the fit of the hearing protectors.

European standards

• EN352-1:2002,
• EN352-6:2002 and
• EN352-8:2008
• f (Hz) = test frequency
• Mf: Medium attenuation (dB)
• Sf: Standard deviation (dB)
• APV: Assumed protection value (dB)

Intended use
The PerfectPro EarProtection earmuffs are designed to reduce exposure to dangerous noise levels and loud noises.

Product Features
The user must determine the overall suitability of this product for its intended application, taking into account hazards other than noise for which this product has been tested and CE approved.

Important
Read, understand and follow all safety information in these instructions for use. Save these instructions. If you would like more information or have any questions, please contact PerfectPro technical service (contact details are on the last page).

Warning
Always make sure that the full product:

• Suitable for the application;
• Is set up correctly;
• Worn during the entire period of exposure;
• Replaced when needed.

Particular attention shall be paid to safety instructions when indicated

• Failure to follow all instructions for using this personal protective equipment may negatively affect the wearer’s health, lead to injury and/or permanent hearing loss.

• Misuse or failure to wear hearing protectors when exposed to noise can result in hearing damage or injury.

• The right choice and training and the right use and maintenance are essential for the product to protect the wearer from the risks of noise.

• This product can be affected by certain chemicals.

• Please contact PerfectPro for more information (contact details are on the last page).

• Leave the area immediately if the hearing protection is damaged.

• Applying hygiene covers over the ear cushions can affect the acoustic performance of the earmuffs.

• Do not disassemble, modify or repair this product yourself. The unit does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user himself.

• The earmuffs, and especially ear cushions, can wear out during use and should be regularly examined for cracks and leakage. Replace if necessary.

• The acoustic seal can be adversely affected by wearing other tools, such as glasses, dust masks, and so on. This can reduce damping. If you have any doubts, please contact our technical service (the contact details are on the last page).

• For the best protection, the ear cushions should be firmly attached to your
  head. Anything that interferes with the connection, such as long hair (pulling back as far as possible), thick or ill-fitting temples, pencils or caps will reduce protection.

• While wearing, hearing protectors suppress ambient noise, which can affect warning signs and vital communication. Always make sure you choose the right product for the work environment so that vital communication and alarm signals remain audible.

• This ear cap is equipped with an electric audio input. The wearer must check the correct operation before use. If there is deformation or failure, the wearer must follow the manufacturer’s advice.

  • Warning : The electrical audio circuit output of these hearing protectors may exceed the daily sound level limit.

• This hearing protector provides a different audio entertainment facility than receivers of broadcast signals, for the range of the input signal levels the limitation is maintained <300 mV.

The audibility of the warning signals at a specific workplace may be disturbed during the operation of the entertainment facility.

To limit risks associated with hazardous voltage and fire:

• Use this product or never charge/replace the batteries in an explosive environment.
• Temperature range for charging: 0°C to + 45°C.
• Only charge with a certified third-party device

Audio input level
The noise level in the hearing protector depends on the audio input level. To prevent harmful noise levels, the noise level of the hearing protector is limited to 82 dB (A) when connected to a Personal Music Player (PMP). If the hearing protector is connected to a PMP or other device with a very high output level, it is the user’s responsibility to set the audio input level to a safe level. The maximum allowed audio input level for 8 hours of use, compressed speech, and music is 2.12V.

Instructions for setting up
Check the product before putting it on to make sure it is not damaged. If this is the case, throw away the product immediately and provide a new pair. Brush excess hair aside and remove any jewelry from the ear that may affect an acoustic seal before putting on the hearing protector.

1. Put the headband in the maximum position “open” and place the shells over the ears while the headband runs over the head.
2. Adjust the headband to the head while adjusting the height of the earcups until it feels comfortable and the headband rests on top of the head to support the hoods. The ear cushions should be well placed against the head.
3. Adjust the headband and the position of the earcups if necessary to ensure effective sound sealing.

Fit check
When the earmuffs are worn correctly, your own voice should sound hollow and the sound around you should not be as loud as it was before wearing the earmuffs. For optimal noise reduction, the cushion should lie securely against the head, without interference from the seal by objects, such as straps of dust masks or temples. The shells should completely enclose the ears. If you are unable to adjust these earmuffs correctly and comfortably, please contact PerfectPro for more information (contact details are on the last page).

Cleaning and maintenance

1. At the end of each shift, the pillows of the earmuffs should be cleaned with warm soapy water. Do not use organic solvents or alcohol. Do not immerse in water. Do not use harsh or abrasive chemicals.
2. If the earmuffs cannot be cleaned or are damaged, discard the product and provide a new pair.
3. The earmuffs, and especially the ear cushions, can wear out during use and should be examined regularly for cracks and wear.
4. The earmuffs should be checked regularly for usability. Put the earmuffs on before exposing yourself to noise and wear them throughout the period of exposure. Be warned that failure to follow these recommendations will seriously affect the protective capacity of the earmuffs.

Dispose of the product in accordance with local regulations.

Storage and transport

• When the product is not in use, always store it in a clean and dry place in its original packaging and away from sources of direct heat or sunlight (for example, on a dashboard or window sill).
• Make sure that the headband is not stretched and the cushions are not compressed, as this may damage the product.
• Do not store the product at temperatures above +55°C and below -20°C. Storage and transport at extremely high temperatures will lead to a change in the quality of the product over time.
• If the earmuffs are damaged or deformed in any way, stop using them and get a new pair.
  • Maximum relative humidity
  • Temperature range
  • Date of manufacture (mm/yyyy)
  • Name and address of the manufacturer

Approval
PerfectPro, Everdenberg 9A, 4902 TT Oosterhout, The Netherlands hereby declares that the Bluetooth® communication is in accordance with Directive 2014/53/EU and other relevant directives relating to the requirements of CE marking. We, PerfectPro, Everdenberg 9A, 4902 TT Oosterhout, The Netherlands hereby declares that the type of PPE earmuffs is in accordance with the European PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 to meet the requirements for the CE marking. The product has been tested and approved in accordance with EN352-1:2002. EN352-6:2002 and EN352-8:2008. The declaration of conformity shall also show whether other type-approvals also apply.

This product contains electrical and electronic components and should not be disposed of through normal waste collection. Please refer to local guidelines regarding the disposal of electronic equipment.

Operating temperature

• -20°C to +55°C

PERFECTPRO EAR PROTECTION H-40
EarProtection H-40. In work where there is a lot of noise hearing needs to be protected. Users can enjoy music while working and communicate with others wirelessly over the phone.

Key features

• DAB+, FM, Bluetooth (5.3), and AUX function
• 31 Decibel noise reduction (SNR 31 / NRR 25)
• EN352-1,6,8 certified
• IPX4
• DAB+ and FM radio both have a transmitter storage of 20 stations
• Built-in microphone for hands-free calling
• Specific operations on the digital display
• FM Frequency Range: 87.5MHZ-108MHZ, Step Frequency: 50KHz
• 2000mAh rechargeable lithium battery
• Premium quality padded headband
• USB-C charging point

Basic operations

TO CHARGE THE HEADSET:

To comply with regulations, your hearing protector is shipped to you with the integrated lithium-ion battery only partially charged. To charge the hearing protector, insert the supplied USB-C cable into the USB-C connector on the bottom of the right earcup of the hearing protector. Connect the other end of the cable to an appropriate USB power source, such as a computer or a certified third-party AC-to-USB wall device.

TO PUT ON THE HEADSET:

Pull out the braces completely and place the shells over the ears. Connect the headband to the head by sliding the bracket.

POWER ON AND VOLUME:

• Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the headset on/off.
• Adjust the volume using the volume control knob.

LOW BATTERY WARNING:

When the battery is low, the hearing protector gives a “Battery Low” warning every 20 minutes. An additional “Battery Empty” warning is given when the hearing protector is turned off. Then leave the unit on.

AUTO POWER OFF:

• 5 minutes after Bluetooth or the audio input is disconnected, the hearing protector automatically turns off.
• After the automatic shutdown, press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the hearing protector back on.

Operation of the device

SWITCHING FUNCTIONS:

• Press the -button to switch the DAB+, FM, and Bluetooth functions

SWITCHING CHANNELS/ CHANNELS:

Press and hold the button or button for 3 seconds: automatic search; When pressed once, you use the manual search function.

DIGITAL DISPLAY:
The digital display displays the following functions: Time/ DAB channel/ FM channel/ Radio information.

SAVE PRESETS/CALL-UP PRESETS:

Standard preset channels:

• Switch to the channel you want to save and press and hold the button for 5 seconds, then briefly press the button again to confirm the preset.
• Use the -button or button to navigate to Preset Store and select. Press the button 1 time and select the track. Press the button again 1 time to confirm.

Preset Recall (automatic synchronization of saved channels in Preset Store:

• Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to use the function
• Select “Press Groups”
• Press the button 1 time to play the saved channels

DAB+ TECHNOLOGY:
Turn on the H-40 hearing protector and select the DAB+ function.  Press the button twice in quick succession.  Now you are in the drop-down menu, navigate with the button or button between the different system functions to Sleep / Full scan / Manual tune / DRC / Prune/ System.  After that, press the button to confirm.

• Sleep mode: set the Auto-lock time
• Full scan: Search for channels automatically
• Manual search: Search for channels manually
• Prune : remove invalid radio channels
• System : system functions (see System menu)

FM RADIO:
Long press the button or button to automatically find the radio channel, and press a button or button briefly to manually find the radio channel Turn on the H-40 hearing protector and select the FM function. Press the button twice in quick succession.  Now you are in the drop-down menu, navigate with the button or button between the different system functions to: Sleep/scan setting / audio setting / System. After that, press the button to confirm.

• Sleep mode : set the Auto-lock time
• Scan setting: set the search mode
• Audio setting: Mono or Stereo
• System : system functions (see System menu)

BLUETOOTH:

• First, turn on the Bluetooth of the mobile phone.
• Select “Perfectpro Earprotection H 40 Connect” to connect to the hearing protector.
• Once the connection is made, you will hear “Bluetooth Connected”.
• Auto power off if you haven’t pressed any buttons for two hours; Press any key within two hours to keep the power on button for relistening or previous song; button for next song; button to pause music track
• To make hands-free calls, press shortly on button to take or end the call
• Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to recall the last call

AUX CONNECTION:

• AUX cable 3.5 mm is included as standard. Connect the device with a compatible 3- or 4-pin 3.5mm stereo audio cable.
• Connect the EarProtection H-40 hearing protector to an audio device
• LCD screen shows: AUX

SYSTEM MENU:

• System Functions : Time/Blacklight/Language/Factory Reset/SW version. Then press the -button to confirm:
• Time: time/date, 12 hours/24 hours, set data format, automatic updates
• Backlight : Set backlight
• Language : choose from English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano
• Factory settings : System reset
• SW version : Check system software version number

CONTACT INFORMATION:
PerfectPro B.V. Everdenberg 9A 4902 TT Oosterhout The Netherlands +31 162 480 272 [email protected]

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