Firecom UHW-Series Operation Manual

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• Firecom UHW-Series, Wireless Headset Series UHW-Series Under the Helmet FHW-Series Over the Head Operation Manual 7340 SW Durham Road • Portland, OR 97224 USA Phone: 503-684-6647 • 1-800-527-0555 Fax: 503-620-2943 • email: [email protected] www.firecom.com

• Firecom UHW-Series, 1 Introduction The UHW/ FHW series are highly reliable wireless communication headsets for fire and emergency truck operator applications. The UHW/ FHW series provides secured, digitally encoded interference free communications. When operated as part of a wireless system, up to 50 headsets can operate interference free in close proximity to each other. Under-the-Helmet Headsets A djustable headstrap Volume control Push-To-Talk (PTT) button Adjustable headstrap UH Over-the-Head Headsets Push-To-Talk (PTT) button Volume control Adjustable headband Adjustable headband FH

• Firecom UHW-Series, 2 Proper Fit When worn properly, this headset will provide significant hearing protection. If it is not worn properly, the headset’s effectiveness in reducing harmful noise is severely compromised. • The length or vertical fit of the headset ear dome is adjusted by the headband or head - strap. Adjust as necessary to achieve a fit that ensures the headset ear dome completely covers the ear. • For maximum comfort, wear the headset as far back on the head as possible, while ensur- ing the ear dome still completely covers the ear. If discomfort is felt in the jawbone, you are wearing the headset too far forward. Caution This Firecom

• Firecom UHW-Series, 3 Headset Power Switch and Volume Control A power switch is provided on the volume control. This control is located on the right ear dome on the UHW headsets, and on the left ear dome on the FHW headset. Volume should be set at a comfortably high audio level to optimize performance but not so high as to cause audio distortion and hearing discomfort. Operation The base station should be installed and powered up prior to operating the headset. If the headset has not been previously paired to the base station, refer to the “Pairing Section” for instructions. Turn the power switch on, the green LED will flash rapidly to indicate th

• Firecom UHW-Series, 4 No more than 1/8" from lips Microphone Placement Place the microphone in front of the mouth and no more than 1/8" away from the lips as shown in the diagram below. Placement of the microphone is critical for proper operation of the noise gating feature. If the microphone is positioned incorrectly, you may experience a reduction or interruption in the audio and or deterioration in clarity of intercom and radio communication. LED Indicators All headsets have one green and one red externally viewable L

• Firecom UHW-Series, 5 Mic Muffs The headset microphone is covered with a washable, replaceable foam mic muff. This mic muff helps prevent the “pops” and “hisses” that can occur from speaking into a microphone that is close to the mouth. To clean or replace the mic muff: 1. Remove the o-ring. 2. Slip the mic muff off the microphone. 3. At this time, you can decide whether to clean or replace the mic muff. If you clean the mic muff, use a mild detergent, rinse it out well and let it dry completely before re-installi

• Firecom UHW-Series, 6 Headset Microphone Volume & Noise Gate Threshold Adjustment Procedure: 1. With the headset power off, hold down the PTT button. 2. Turn power on to the headset, release the PTT button within 3 seconds after the red LED turns off; the red LED will flash 3 consecutive times to indicate microphone adjustment mode is active. 3. Wait until the headset connects to its host base station. 4. Press the PTT button momentarily then release; the number of times the red LED flashes indicates the level of microphone volume and Noise Gat

• Firecom UHW-Series, 7 Charging Ensure that the headset is fully charged prior to operating for the first time. Wireless headsets have a charger jack located on the right ear dome. A charger cable assembly is provided with the headset. The unterminated end of the charger cable shall be wired to a fused slot in the vehicle’s fuse box using the fuse holder assembly and 500mA fuse supplied. Plug the terminated end of the charger cable into the headset charger jack (refer to the “LED Indicators” section for proper operation of the battery charging red LED indicator). NOTICE: FUSE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION Firecom fuse holder is to be installed within 18" from the battery source in-line with yo

• Firecom UHW-Series, 8 Care and Maintenance To ensure hearing protection and user safety, repairs or replacement of the headset should be immediately sought if you see any defect such as holes or cracks in the ear domes, ear seals or headband. Body oils, perspiration and hair care products will, over time, affect the ear seals. Inspect the ear seals frequently for signs of wear and replace at approximate 6 month intervals along with the mic muff (cover). Do not remove the foam speaker cover Never remove the charging cable from the headset by pulli

• Firecom UHW-Series, 9 Power - 3.7V rechargeable lithium polymer battery - >10 hour battery life when operating - Over voltage, under voltage, over current and over temperature protection - Charge source: 12 V nominal (9V-16V), 150mA minimum - Charge time: 5 hours at 9V Environmental - Operating temperature -10 to+70 o C - Storage temperature -25 to+85 o C - Meets standards SAE J1455 and J1113 - Chemical resistance to corrosion and humidity per MIL-STD-810 FCC/IC Compliance This device complies with FCC

• FIRECOM is a division of Sonetics Corporation 7340 SW Durham Road • Portland, Oregon 97224 800-527-0555 • 503-684-6647 • Fax: 503-620-2943 Email: [email protected] • www.firecom.com Copyright © 2010 Sonetics Corporation - All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduc

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