Carrying the Cooper-Rand
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1. 3 If you want to disconnect the TG from the PG for ease of carrying carefully unplug the cord at the PG end only If you use more than one TG each should have its own cord that is left plugged in 4 lf your sound goes off and on or stops check to be sure that the cord is plugged in all the way It sometimes can get bumped loose under the cord guard If this doesn t help go on to next page 5 PAGE 13 5 BROKEN CORDS ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF STOPPED OR INTERMITTENT SOUND Cords can be broken even though there are no obvious cracks To test a cord hold the TG steady with the button pushed in Wiggle the cord all along its length especially at the TG end and in areas where there is obvious damage If the sound goes off and on the cord is broken and needs replacement ALWAYS KEEP A NEW CORD ON HAND so you will be able to replace a broken cord immediately and won t be left speechless Throw away all broken cords We do not repair them the labor would cost more than replacing them 6 Changing the Cord Slide the cord guard back Remove the old cord from the TG and the PG Plug the new cord into the PG Hold the TG with the button pushed in and insert the tip of the prongs Then pull the plug out turn the plug over and insert the prong tips again You will find that the sound is louder in one position Choose that position and push the plug all the way in until you feel or hear a snap BE SURE THAT ONE PRONG GOES2. PAGE 4 Operating Instructions ro 5 Pick up the Tone Generator with your non dominant hand Learn to use your non dominant hand right from the beginning to keep your good hand free for writing working etc If you do not have full use of both hands and arms or must have a voice and both hands to use for work contact us for information on our special Cooper Rand adaptations 6 Insert the tube in ne the mouth and start to talk s AY see Speech gt Practice Ss see figure 3 FIGURE 3 7 Adjust the pitch and volume controls for the best sounding voice Get the advice of others since you do not hear yourself the same way listeners do Some people find that shortening the tube a little gives them a voice they like better You may want to experiment You will need wire cutters to shorten the capped tube PAGE 5 8 Experiment with using different fingers to push the TG button Try the thumb the finger tips or the first or second joints of the fingers for a comfortable secure way to hold the TG without excessive touching of the cord see Care and Maintenance CORDS NOTE Two types of tube come with the Cooper Rand The capped tube will hold its position better and may help prevent intake of saliva or blocking of the sound by the tongue or cheek The plain tube is softer smaller and more flexible You may find it more comfortable and that it allows easier shaping of words Experiment w
3. IN THE SMALL ROUND HOLE IN THE PLASTIC PIECE AND FIGURE 8 ONE PRONG GOES BETWEEN THE PLASTIC PIECE AND THE SPRING WIRE see figure 8 At the side of the opening you may see a hole with a wire in it DO NOT insert a prong into that hole The wire is the connection to the switch and must not be damaged When the plug is in properly slide the cord guard back over the plug FIGURE 8 PAGE 14 Care and Maintenance wra TUBES AND TONE GENERATOR CARE 1 TUBES BLOCKED WITH SALIVA FOOD OR BEVERAGES CAN WEAKEN OR STOP YOUR SOUND Shake accumulating moisture from your tube frequently If you use capped tubes you must be particularly careful that the slots do not become plugged 2 Tubes should be cleaned or replaced regularly To clean and reuse the tubes see CLEANING 3 3 Changing tubes requires a bit of wiggling and twisting If using a capped tube it may help to warm the end with a mild heat source such as a hair dryer or hot water Be sure the tube is dry before putting it on 4 Food medicine sugary or alcoholic beverage and unusually acid saliva can cause serious damage to the interior of the TG in just a few days THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY To avoid it shake accumulating moisture from your tube frequently before it runs down into the TG interior and rinse your mouth whenever possible after eating drinking taking medicine or smoking before using your Cooper Rand Acid and excessive
4. BATTERIES ARE INSERTED WITH THE POSITIVE TERMINAL UP as shown inside the back cover and in figure 7b Any other position will RUIN the batteries and may damage the C R To tighten the clips remove the batteries and GENTLY _ press the upper tabs bending FIGURE 7C them down slightly PAGE 12 Care and Maintenance ra 3 Keep one or more sets of new batteries on hand Most modern batteries have a shelf life of a year or more if they are stored properly in a cool dry place If your extra batteries will be kept for more than 2 or 3 months or if the room temperature is over 70 F 21 C store them in the refrigerator Wrap them in waterproof material but DO NOT FREEZE THEM Let them reach room temperature and wipe off any moisture before inserting them in your C R CORDS 1 Cords can last a few weeks or over a year depending on how they are handled DO NOT knot kink or fold them especially at the plug ends DO NOT wind the cords tightly around the PG or put them under the clip Experiment with your grip until you find a comfort able position that will allow your cord to dangle free with very little hand contact NOTE We have several cord lengths available if the standard 40 is too long or short for you 2 Leave the cord plugged in at all times until a new cord is needed Frequent plugging and unplugging will reduce the life of the cord and may eventually damage the C R s contacts and connections
5. or implied If trouble develops that you cannot correct after studying your User s Manual and the check list on the pink Care and Repair Sheet please contact us for advice or return the Cooper Rand to Luminaud Inc Use the repair form on the pink sheet or include a letter with a description of the problem s you are having and your name address and phone number or e mail address inside the package with the Cooper Rand Send by insured Priority Mail or by UPS insured We are not responsible for packages we do not receive Repairs under warranty will be returned to you at no charge with compensation for your shipping expense at normal Priority Mail or UPS rates not for 2nd Day or Next Day or delivery service rates We try to do non warranty repairs at as reasonable a rate as possible Please return the enclosed registration card for our records WE WISH YOU MANY YEARS OF HAPPY TALKING LUMINAUD inc 8688 Tyler Blvd Mentor Ohio 44060 Ph 800 255 3408 440 255 9082 Fax 440 255 2250 www luminaud com e mail info luminaud com
6. Cooper Rand User s Manual Luminaud Table of Contents SUBJECT PAGE Introduction 1 Components 2 Operating Instructions 2 Speech Practice 6 Telephone Use 8 Talking to Children 9 Care and Maintenance 10 Batteries 10 Cords 12 Tubes amp Tone Generator 14 General Cleaning 15 Institution Use 16 Heat 18 Dropping 19 Carrying the Cooper Rand 19 Teach Someone to Help 20 Contacting Luminaud 21 Warranty Information 22 NOTE The Serial Number of your Cooper Rand is typed on the Decal inside the back cover NOTE We do not recommend using the Cooper Rand in oxygen enriched or explosive atmospheres PAGE 1 Introduction The Cooper Rand Electronic Speech Aid was developed by Dr Herbert Cooper head of the Cleft Palate Clinic in Lancaster PA and the Rand Development Corporation of Cleveland which began production in 1957 Since 1972 it has been produced by Luminaud Inc owned and operated by Tom and Dorothy Lennox and family Since laryngectomees and others unable to produce their own sound have the same needs today as they did in the 1950 s the Cooper Rand remains much the same as when it was originally designed e It puts the sound directly into the mouth so there is no need for contact with the sensitive tissue of the throat Two piece design allows the hand held Tone Generator to be very light weight just 1 oz while the 7 oz Pulse Generator is pocket size e It provides an easy to use means of spee
7. OF THE C R 2 Exterior surfaces of all parts should be cleaned as needed with a cloth slightly dampened in mild disinfectant such as Lysol or alcohol The insides and edges of the covers and the grooves in the frame where the covers fit in can also be cleaned DO NOT spray cleaners disinfectants or lubricants into any opening in any part of the C R 3 Tubes Remove the tube from the TG and wash it with hot water and soap If a capped tube is used brush out the slots Rinse and allow to dry thoroughly before re using Tubes may be boiled or bleached if you wish The plastic may whiten and the capped tube s wire may rust a little but this will not affect the use of the tubes or the TG Clean pipe cleaners are very handy PAGE 16 Care and Maintenance wra for cleaning and drying tubes but NEVER insert a pipe cleaner or anything else into the opening in the stem of the TG you might damage the transducer 4 DO NOT spray or immerse the Cooper Rand in liquid or cleaning solution DO NOT run it through an Autoclave Cold gas sterilization of all parts is acceptable if temperatures do not exceed 135 F 57 C e If the PULSE GENERATOR has gotten wet with beverage salt water muddy water urine etc unplug the cord and put the TG aside Remove both covers and the batteries and rinse all parts of the PG thoroughly under clear tap water Wipe the covers and battery dry shake out as much moisture as possible from the circu
8. ak extra slowly and carefully as people cannot see your facial expressions and hand movements to help them understand what you re saying When giving your name and address to someone you don t know say three or four sentences first so the listener can begin to understand the pattern of your speech Names and numbers are often hardest for others to understand because they get no clues from the rest of the sentence Be extra careful with them Practice on the phone with a friend or relative who can tell you what volume setting to use and which words are most difficult to understand Work with an answering machine Call and leave messages then listen to them to adjust your settings and improve your pronunciation PAGE 9 Talking to Children Children are more willing than adults to express their curiosity Take advantage of this by showing them your Cooper Rand and explaining how it works You are likely to find that they are fascinated One gentleman in his 80 s was frequently asked to teach Sunday School because the children were so interested in his Cooper Rand User Ted Harrison of Tennessee made up A Frog Story to help small children feel at ease with his Cooper Rand Here s how it goes Start at a medium pitch Once upon a time there was a big pond On one side of it lived a great big bullfrog and across the pond on the other side lived a little tiny peep frog On a warm still night in the summer the big b
9. ch for immediate post operative e It makes a good long term back up device for occasional or temporary use such as when esophageal or TEP speech is difficult due to illness or medical procedures or when fitted with a temporary trach tube e It is a durable device for long term use by those who cannot develop other means of speech and those who prefer its unique characteristics Many Cooper Rands produced over 20 years ago are still in daily use e The Cooper Rand s unique design allows special adaptations for those who do not have good use of their hand and arms and those who must have both a voice and two free hands for their employment PAGE 2 Cooper Rand Components PULSE GENERATOR PG EXTRA BATTERIES CONNECTING CORD TONE GENERATOR TG COOPER RAND 9V FIGURE 1 PAGE 3 D PITCH BACK CONTROL PLUG en CORD lt VOLUME N CONTROL z2 ea on pp COC ei ancre COVER LA PULSE GENERATOR BUTTON N 2e aa PG An 4 Press the button Soi on the side of the TG Ly and sound will come A N from the tube NAY TONE GENERATOR TUBE FIGURE 2 Operating Instructions 1 Remove the Pulse Generator PG and the Tone Generator TG with cord attached from the case 2 Insert the connecting cord plug into the jack between the pitch and volume controls on the top of the PG see figure 2 3 Set the pitch and volume controls about halfway around
10. ery To insert new 9V batteries figure 7A Avoid doing dam age to the snaps that hold the batteries in place by bracing the top of the clips with your fingers Line a battery up carefully and squeeze the bottom of the battery with your thumbs until it snaps FIGURE 7B PAGE 11 snugly into place as pictured below 7B Repeat with the other battery It is a good idea to use the same brand of battery each time if possible The snaps on the tops of the batteries tend to differ just a bit in size from brand to brand so if you change brands you might have to push really hard to get the batteries inserted or you might have to adjust the snap prongs in your Cooper Rand to tighten them so they will make good contact If your battery snaps get bent out too far so they do not make good contact or get bent over toward the middle of the snap so the batteries will not go in you or a local technician should be able to adjust them with small pliers If not send the C R to us We recommend the use of good Alkaline batteries such as Eveready Energizer or Duracell The so called Heavy Duty or Super batteries are zinc with much lower capacity They usually last a much shorter time After inserting the batteries replace the cover Do not over tighten the cover screw as it may jam or bend the covers If you have an older Cooper Rand Figure 7C using 15 V batteries Eveready 411 you MUST BE SURE THAT BOTH
11. he neck and the TG hanging down into a breast pocket One of the longer cords may be needed for this Or you might clip the Pulse Generator to a chain necklace or cording around the neck Women may be able to clip the PG to their underclothes You may run PAGE 20 Carrying the Cooper Rand wora a fine chain or cord through one of the curls in the cord guard so you can hang the TG around your neck or pin it to your shoulder Some customers report making holders for their TG by using a cut off pen cap clipped inside a pocket The TG tube can then be dropped into the cap when not in use Others glue a piece of Velcro to the side of the TG or cord guard and then glue the mating piece to the side of the PG Then the TG can be hung up on the PG A soft padded carrying case for the Cooper Rand may be ordered from Luminaud Small camera or calculator cases or evening purses can also be used as carrying cases Many large purses have outside pockets which also work well If you have any suggestions on carrying the Cooper Rand let us know We ll be happy to pass them along Teach Someone to Help Make sure those close to you can care for your Cooper Rand too If you become ill someone who doesn t know Cooper Rand care might put the cord or batteries in the wrong way or cause other problems It could mean loss of the use of the C R inconvenience sending for repair and extra expense just at the worst time Don t let this ha
12. it board and allow to air dry for a day e If the TONE GENERATOR gets wet inside with a foreign substance DO NOT try to rinse it or clean it out you may do more damage Remove the tube shake as much moisture out as possible from the TG and allow it to dry If the sound is not satisfactory it will have to be sent in for cleaning or repair INSTITUTION USE When the Cooper Rand is going to be passed on to a new user but there has been no contamination by major communicable disease the exterior surfaces of the device should be cleaned as per the instructions and the tube should be thrown away and replaced with a new tube clean from the package When an instrument is passed back and forth among therapists and patients for instruction speech practice and temporary use each user should have a personal tube kept clean as one would clean eating utensils and stored in an individual plastic bag or else a clean tube should be taken fresh from the PAGE 17 package When the twists of the cord and the strain relief area become grimy beyond reasonable cleaning the cord should be replaced If using a filter holder and filters to protect the C R interior from accidental damage from saliva and beverage the individual foam filter pellets may be rinsed in a disinfectant solution dried and reused until the foam begins to break up at which time they must be discarded Alternatively they may be discarded and replaced as appropriate The fil
13. ith both and see which you prefer PAGE 6 Speech Practice Though practice will be needed to achieve your best possible speech you should be able to say words immediately and hold an understandable conversation the first day if you follow these guidelines 1 Insert about 1 1 2 to 2 of the plastic tube into the corner of your mouth see fig 3 Make sure the end of the tube is above the tongue and pointed toward the roof of your mouth Keep the tube toward the back above your tongue leaving the tip of your tongue as free as possible This allows you to shape words more easily and avoids the end of the tube being blocked by your tongue 2 Press the button on the TG and try saying simple vowels A aa E ee ii O oo U uu 3 Next try short simple sounds such as Ma Ma and Da Da 4 Then count One two three four five six etc Do not hurry 5 Tr y a few simple words or phrases such as How are you or Mary had a little lamb Be careful to pronounce each syllable slowly and distinctly Pay close attention to diction and pronunciation exaggerating these at first 6 Make your speech more understandable by using the TG button to turn the sound off and on between words phrases or sentences You will find that some sounds are more easily understood if the sound comes on just as you say them Pinching the tube with your teeth at appropriate times can help shape and control certain s
14. ompartment ona car dashboard next to air conditioner coils stove burners hot water pipes etc PAGE 19 DROPPING DROPPING YOUR C R may loosen the battery clips or do damage that will mean a costly repair To tighten battery clips see 2 pg 10 If you have a problem with frequent dropping find a way to prevent it A safety chain or cord may be attached to your cover clip or run through one of the curls on the cord guard then put around your neck or around your belt or pinned to your clothing Or sew Velcro patches in your shirt pockets and place the matching pieces on the PG or TG Or use a C R carry case Also see below Carrying the Cooper Rand The Cooper Rand is most often carried by men with the PG in one breast pocket and the TG in the other breast pocket with the cord around the back of the neck Since shirts with two pockets are hard to find try looking for Western wear which is most likely to have them or consider making a second pocket from the lower part of your shirt tail The missing piece can be replaced with other fabric since it isn t seen To shirts without pockets add pockets and possible collar and cuff trim of a contrasting material Or clip the PG to tabs of fabric you have fastened to your clothes You may need some reinforcing material in the area where the PG would be clipped Another common way to wear the C R is clipped to the belt or in the pants pocket with the cord around the back of t
15. ounds Experiment and practice PAGE 7 7 Practice with a recording device would be very helpful leave messages on your phone answering machine so you can listen to yourself speak 8 The assistance of a speech therapist would be very valuable in developing your best possible speech It is especially important for those with tongue coordination problems or tongue muscle damage to have a therapist s help There are a few sounds which you will find difficult to make with the Cooper Rand such as the ing in fishing Try saying fishin instead A slightly sloppy sound will not be too hard to understand if most of your other sounds are clear For words that are really difficult to say substitute words of similar meaning that are easier to pronounce If you wish to put inflection in your voice adjust the pitch control as you talk Some people have even learned to sing simple songs Adjust the volume knob as loud or soft as necessary to be understood easily While the Cooper Rand will never give you the same quality speech you once had self consciousness will soon disappear with practice and most of what you say will be easily understood PAGE 8 Telephone Use FIGURE 6 When on the phone turn your volume down as the telephone will distort your speech if the C R volume is set too high Hold the telephone mouthpiece up and away a little bit this will reduce distortion see figure 6 Remember to spe
16. ppen to you Teach others about your Cooper Rand so they can help you and so they can show health care personnel how to help you Many doctors nurses and aides are not acquainted with the Cooper Rand and will not be able to assist you with it unless taught PAGE 21 CONTACTING LUMINAUD PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY PROB LEMS OR ANY QUESTIONS OR WANT TO ORDER REPLACEMENT SUPPLIES Call 800 255 3408 or 440 255 9082 Fax 440 255 2250 e mail info luminaud com or write to Luminaud Inc 8688 Tyler Blvd Mentor OH 44060 Make sure that anyone who contacts us knows the CORRECT NAMES for all the parts of the Cooper Rand It will avoid misunderstandings and shipment of the wrong items Remember when ordering cords to specify the length when ordering tubes to specify the type and if you need batteries for an original 15V Cooper Rand be sure to mention that you want 15V 411 batteries Warranty Luminaud Inc warrants the Cooper Rand Electronic Speech Aid for two 2 years against defective workmanship or parts The warranty is NOT a two year service contract It does not cover normal replacement of batteries cords and tubes nor does it cover damage from dropping moisture the accumulation of dirt or foreign material improper use or care or unauthorized repair Warranty is limited to repair or replacement at our option of the defective unit and compensation of your postage see below No other warranty is assumed
17. saliva are often temporary problems caused by health diet or medicine Your doctor may be able to help or advise you 5 Moisture accumulation if your TG has collected so much moisture your sound becomes muffled or stops remove the tube and shake it and the TG out DO NOT try to swab out the interior of the TG as that may damage it Then put the TG on its side in a warm place such as the top of the refrigerator or TV A day or so of drying may correct the problem If not it will need to be sent in for repair You may want to have a spare TG so that you can use one while another is drying PAGE 15 6 C R moisture filters may be helpful to those who have a major or continuing problem with saliva food beverage or medicine getting into the TG 7 Nightly care Do not pack your TG away at night Leave it on its side in the open air so that any moisture inside can dry However very high humidity or chemicals in the air can be a problem If you use a vaporizer or are in an area with salt sea spray protect your Cooper Rand by putting it in a plastic bag or other air tight container overnight or when not in use for long periods of time CLEANING 1 ALWAYS BE SURE YOUR HANDS ARE CLEAN AND DRY WHEN HANDLING THE COOPER RAND Accumulated moisture dirt or food from your hands could cause the TG button to stick corrode the switch contacts or interfere with the movement of the pitch and volume controls DO NOT OIL THE BUTTON OR ANY PART
18. ter holder may be removed from the C R Tone Generator and the two parts rinsed in disinfectant or the parts may be washed or boiled but they would not stand up to the heat of an autoclave If needed the filter holder parts may be included with the rest of the Cooper Rand in the cold gas sterilization process see next paragraph For cleaning after serious contamination such as by staph or strep we recommend the procedure commonly referred to as cold gas ethylene oxide sterilization The cooper Rand should be opened the tube and cord discarded the batteries removed and the Tone Generator covers and frame circuit board processed as separate pieces Temperatures up to 135 F 57 C should not damage the Cooper Rand or void the warrantee Note The only thing affected by any temperature up to 135 F might be battery life if you choose to clean the batteries rather than disposing of them The higher the heat above room temperature and or the longer the exposure to heat the shorter the subsequent life of the batteries We cannot give information on exact sterilization procedure or personally state that this treatment will completely get rid of all the bugs as we are not able to do this kind of testing and experimentation ourselves However we do know that many hospitals routinely use this type of sterilization with what we assume are PAGE 18 Care and Maintenance ra standard methods Apparently
19. this is quite satisfactory as we have never had a report of any problems in the 30 years that we have been manufacturing the Cooper Rand To keep the Cooper Rand clean in difficult situations when you know that some deposit of foreign material or some degree of contamination will be likely you may wish to consider encasing the Pulse Generator battery and circuitry part of the Cooper Rand in a bag of soft but non permeable plastic such as polypropylene or mylar NOT polyethylene or in the hand of an examination glove Use tape a twist tie or etc so that the material is gathered as closely as possible around the cord To prevent damage and contamination in the button and switch area of the Tone Generator wrap plastic around the Tone Generator or use a condom or an examination glove making only a small opening where necessary for the tube and close the open end around the cord with tape or a twist tie The button can be pushed easily even though it is under a soft material Gloves or suitable covering materials are probably immediately available within your facility or should be obtainable from any company selling hospital lab supplies Tubes and cords can be discarded and replaced as appropriate from your stock of Cooper Rand supplies ordered from Luminaud Inc or one of our dealers HEAT Heat over 135 F 57 C may damage the transistors and shorten the battery life Therefore do not leave your Cooper Rand in a car glove c
20. ullfrog would holler across the pond to the little peep frog and say Put your pitch as low as it will go Come over Come over Come over And from across the pond the little frog would answer Here quickly run the pitch up high as possible Too deep Too deep Too deep PAGE 10 Care and Maintenance BATTERIES 1 A set of batteries usually lasts about 4 to 6 weeks but it may be a little less or a lot more depending on your use and preference As the batteries are used your sound will get weaker and lower pitched The more you talk and the higher you have the pitch and volume set the faster you will use up the batteries NOTE There is no need to adjust the pitch or volume setting or disconnect the cord when the C R is not in use The batteries are NOT being used unless the TG button is pushed in to produce sound If your batteries last less than 2 1 2 weeks or give sub stantially less service than usual without a reason such as talking more due to a holiday guest a repair may be needed Send short lived batteries with your C R for testing it will help diagnose the problem and the batteries may still be OK 2 To replace the batteries loosen the screw on the back of the case and remove the cover Then remove one of the batteries by lifting the bottom end up with your finger or thumb and then keep lifting up at an angle until the battery snaps out Repeat with the other batt
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