WorkTunes™ Hearing Protector User Guide
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1. WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 3Msafety com Table of Contents ATACA aii 4 Getting Started a a A 0 SA a 5 Installing Batterie Sasiain at ii do a a 6 7 Features OOA OMIT sea a a AD DR Gp 8 9 o 10 ass Tha caga a a IEL panda nadas aba tailandesa cias gata Vocal Assist Eraqueney SpaciNg aio 13 14 Modes Frequency Mode Recall Mode tii ici ces Programming MUNIN radio StationS AAA 15 Programming favorite SLALOM ina da a 15 Recalling favorite Stations cta ad ali Auto program local stations B calling local STATIONS scsi iiss PORO OCUPO nda ad ALAN San TD SDL O LA a Delete stored Statio S sp ns pao r E be Whee aed os Saia aa dE Gade 16 Care and AMINO 2 2 55 2 AA A AA 17 Hearing CONSCIVATION coco aaa tra iaa leas ala aa 18 Technical Assistance and Product 20 Frequently Asked 665 05 21 22 Important Information 77 23 TM TM 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide Doing it right means doing it safely That means using hearing protection when you take on projects that expose you to sounds at or exceeding 85 decibels SM WorkTunes Hearing Protectors are the ideal combination of durable reliable hearing protection and entertainment to help get the project done right Intended Use When worn properly WorkTunes Hearing Protectors help reduce exposure to2. Test Frequencies in Hz Hz Mean Attenuation dB dB Standard Deviation Example 1 The environmental noise level as measure at the ear is 92 decibels 2 The NRR is 24 decibels 3 The level of noise entering the ear is approximately equal to 68 decibels How else can you tell if you are being exposed to noises 85 decibels or greater Here s a quick test If you have to raise your voice to talk to someone who is an arm s length away you are likely in an environment with a sound level of 85 decibels or more Output Sound Pressure Levels SPL The Sound Pressure Level SPL of the WorkTunes Hearing Protector is limited to 82dB using ordinary music material when connected to a Personal Music Player PMP If the WorkTunes Hearing Protector are connected to a PMP or other device with a very high output level it is the users responsibility to set the Sound Pressure Level to a safe level z l i 24 ss as ex ar so o os us ar The electrical input level for which the mean plus one standard deviation A weighted diffuse field related to sound pressure level for the sixteen ears is equal to 82 dBA is 83 mV Caution For noisy environments dominated by frequencies below 500 Hz the C weighted environmental noise level should be used The NRR used in the above example was achieved under laboratory conditions Warning These hearing protectors help reduce exposure to hazardous noise and othe
3. they stay in place and out of the way Low two point attachment Easy height adjustment Soft touch material on cups Good grip on buttons and knob Strong and durable 3 Bass Boost options 3 levels Controls the amount of bass for a customized listening experience Easy to use auto scan Helps find available radio stations at the touch or turn of a button Recessed input jack Soft padding For extended comfort Buttons knobs Intuitive to use Contemporary design 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide Getting Started Quickstart Guide Insert two 1 5 V AA batteries not included Turn the On Off Volume Knob to turn the unit ON To adjust the volume turn the same knob in either direction Press the AM FM button to select the frequency Find a radio station by turning the Tuning Knob in either direction or press the knob to move up through the stations one by one You will hear Vocal Assist a verbal guidance system tell you what mode or station you are in so you don t have to take off WorkTunes Hearing Protector to enjoy your favorite music and protect your hearing Turn clockwise for On Volume up Getting Started Installing Batteries 1 Open the battery cover 2 Insert two 1 5V AA batteries see illustrations below 3 Replace cover Use only 1 5V AA batteries Two AA batteries not included ES Low Battery Indicator e Vocal Assist w
4. head Anything that interferes with the seal such as long hair pull back to the extent possible thick or poorly fitting eyeglass temples pencils or caps will lessen the earmuff s effectiveness Do not bend and reshape the headband as this will cause a loose fit and sound leakage Care and Cleaning Care e Do not store WorkTunes Hearing Protector with the batteries installed A leaking battery may cause bodily injury or damage to the hearing protector e The ear cushion and headband material can deteriorate over time Examine it regularly Replace cracked or worn parts as needed The typical life for foam cushions is 6 months e Wipe down the headband and ear cushions using warm soapy water after being exposed to moisture or sweat Do not use a disinfecting wipe as these contain alcohol and may dry out the material e Do not immerse in water Cleaning WorkTunes Hearing Protector may be disassembled for cleaning Sponge clean with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly Do not use solvents Let the foam liner dry before re inserting into ear cups Earmuffs must be regularly inspected for cracked or worn parts and replaced as needed Typical life for foam cushions is 6 months Contact 3M Customer Service at 1 888 3M HELPS 1 888 364 3577 for additional information TM 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 18 Hearing Conservation Noise Reduction Rating N
5. loud sounds produced during recreational activities such as concerts snowmobiling or sporting events and when using power tools and equipment such as drills hand sanders lawn mowers garden tractors and gas powered leaf blowers trimmers For very loud sounds such as chain saws circular saws hammer drills jack hammers fireworks and gunfire 3M recommends wearing earmuffs and earplugs at the same time for additional noise reduction If you are wearing hearing protectors for noise outside of work have your hearing tested by an audiologist physician or other qualified professional on a regular basis Hearing protectors should be worn at all times in noisy surroundings to assist with noise reduction In addition to WorkTunes Hearing Protectors Safety Products includes a full assortment of reliable safety products designed to help keep you safe so you can stay focused on the task at hand not on your safety products Learn more at 3Msafety com and 3Mdiy com 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 4 At A Glance Noise Reduction Rating Superior radio reception NRR 24 dB Voice Assist Makes programming and controlling the headset easier Change radio stations or MP3 tracks without needing to remove the headset Indicates low battery Headband ear cushions Superior durability wearability Increased comfort External wire By running the wires through the headband
6. Guide Features On Off Volume 1 Turn the knob clockwise to turn WorkTunes Hearing Protector on 2 Turn the knob counterclockwise until you hear a click which will indicate that WorkTunes Hearing Protector is off 3 Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume If using an MPS player iPod or two way radio adjust the volume using the handheld device not the volume knob on the WorkTunes Hearing Protector Important WorkTunes Hearing Protector comes equipped with decibel limiter A decibel Urais agia limiter limits sounds entering the ear to for On Volume up 82 decibels in order to help protect hearing from Self Induced Hearing Loss SIHL This means that music can be listened to at a safe level and will not exceed 82 decibels On off volume knob closeup On Volume 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide Features AM FM Selector Button The AM FM Button makes it easy to select the right frequency To Use the AM FM Selector Button 1 Press the AM FM Button 2 Release the AM FM Button to select AM Vocal Assist will confirm your selection 3 Press the AM FM Button again to select FM Vocal Assist will confirm your selection Auto Shutoff Feature WorkTunes Hearing Protector is equipped with an Auto Shutoff feature that activates after 2 hours of inactivity ie if there has not been a change in radio stations mode settings etc to turn the unit off e Aft
7. I 3 19 amp FCC Part 15B Canadian ICES 003 Construction and Home Improvement Markets Division 3M Center Building 223 4S 02 St Paul MN 55144 1000 1 800 494 3552 www 3M com www 3Msafety com iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc 3M and Worktunes are trademarks of 3M Limited Warranty This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse or unauthorized modifications SM will at its option repair or replace without charge except for transportation costs This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state For more information About this product and all 3M Safety Products visit 3Msafety com For technical assistance please call 1 800 494 3552 O 2014 3M All rights reserved 70 0717 0307 1
8. RR The EPA Environmental Protection Agency has selected the NRR Noise Reduction Rating as the measure of a hearing protector s noise reducing capabilities 3M makes no warranties as the suitability of NRR as a measure of actual protection from any noise level since such protection depends on the sound level loudness how long you listen to the loud sound and how well you fit the earmuff over your ears Although hearing protectors can be recommended for protection against harmful effects of impulsive noise the Noise Reduction Rating NRR is based on the attenuation of continuous noise and may not be an accurate indicator of the protection attainable against impulse noises such as gunfire Research suggests that many users will receive less noise reduction than indicated by the NRR due to variation in earmuff fit and wearing time 3M recommends reducing the NRR by 50 for estimating the average amount of noise reduction provided The NRR for WorkTunes Hearing Protector is 24 decibels Improper fit of this device will reduce its effectiveness in attenuating noise Consult the enclosed instructions for proper fit The level of noise entering a person s ear when a hearing protector is worn as directed is closely approximated by the difference between the A weighted environmental noise level and the NRR Hearing Conservation Attenuation ANSI S3 19 1974 1000 2000 3150 4000 6300 8000 3 5 2 4
9. e 3 Turn the Tuning Knob until Vocal Assist says 10 kilohertz 4 Press the Tuning Knob A beep will confirm the selection 5 Turn the Tuning Knob to go to next feature or press the Mode Button to exit Settings Mode 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 14 Modes Mode Overview The Mode Button controls two different modes 1 Frequency Tuning Mode 2 Recall Mode Within Frequency Tuning Mode you can e Tuneto Stations e Seek Stations e Program Stations Within Recall Mode you can e Program Stations e Find and Listen to Programmed Stations e Delete Programmed Stations Turn clockwise for On Volume up Programming Programming Basics To TUNE to a radio station e Press the AM FM Button one time Vocal Assist will confirm the current frequency AM or FM e Turn the Tuning Knob clockwise to select the frequency Vocal Assist will confirm the selection and after a slight delay will state the station To PROGRAM favorite stations e Press the Mode Button one time until you hear Frequency Mode e Find a radio station you like press and hold in the Mode Button until you hear Station Stored To RECALL favorite stations e Press the Mode Button one time until you hear Recall Mode in this mode you can only listen to stored stations e Turn the Tuning Knob to find stored stations press it to move through stored stations T
10. er 2 hours of inactivity the Vocal Assist will give a verbal warning of the Powering Off of the unit e The Auto Shutoff feature can be deactivated for another 2 hours by Toggling the AM FM Button Toggling the Mode Button Turning or pressing the Tuning Knob Turning the unit OFF and back ON NOTE Adjusting the volume level will not deactivate the AutoShutoff feature e To reactivate the unit after Auto Shutoff turn the ON OFF Volume knob to the OFF position for 2 seconds and then back ON AM FM Mode Button Button Tuning N Knob On Off Volume Knob Turn clockwise for On Volume up 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 10 Features Bass Boost The Bass Boost acts like a mini subwoofer letting you control how much bass you hear It is important to note that the Bass Boost is programmed to Bass Boost 1 when you take it out of the package To Use Bass Boost e Press and hold the AM FM Button until you hear Bass Boost 2 e Press and hold the AM FM Button until you hear Bass Boost Off e Press and hold the AM FM Button again until you hear Bass Boost 1 Important Bass Boost cannot be engaged using an external device connected to the input jack Turn clockwise for On Volume up 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 11 Features Input Jack WorkTunes Hearing Protector is compatible with any MP3
11. ill indicate when the batteries are low and need to be replaced e These notifications will continue even if you shut the unit off and then turn it back on until the batteries are replaced Troubleshooting e When interference increases or the sound level becomes too weak change batteries Hold WorkTunes cup vertically and open battery cover of the battery Insert the first battery lower end first Press in on the top Repeat steps for second battery 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 7 Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions 1 What type of batteries can use in my new 2 lm having a hard time getting the batteries Hearing Protector into my Hearing Protector Is there an The new WorkTunes Hearing Protector will easier way to inserting batteries work with the following 1 5 Volt AA Yes Hold the WorkTunes Hearing batteries Alkaline rechargeable alkaline Protector cup vertically the batteries rechargeable Nickle Cadium Ni Cd and should be pointing in the up down 1 5 Volt Lithium lon Li Lon direction Important e Incorrectly inserted batteries can damage the electronics 3 7 Volt Lithium lon batteries could damage the WorkTunes electronics and should not be used Never replace batteries with the power on Make sure the batteries are correctly installed before switching the unit on Battery cover 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User
12. le to keep the unit dry at all times Thus the Hearing Protector were designed to tolerate moisture that you might encounter with outside lawn and gardening work ie perspiration a light rain etc What is a decibel A Decibel is measurement term used to describe the intensity or strength of a sound wave Continuous exposure to sounds over 85 decibels can cause permanent hearing loss By understanding decibel level of a sound we can choose the right hearing protection for the project Visit 3Msafety com to learn more about what you can do to protect your hearing 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 23 Important Information Important information about WorkTunes While hearing protectors help reduce exposure to hazardous noise and other loud sounds misuse or failure to wear hearing protectors at all times that you are exposed to noise may result in hearing loss or injury If there is any drainage from your ear or if you have a hole in your eardrum consult with your physician before wearing hearing protection Failure to do so may result in hearing loss or injury For proper use see user instructions or call 3M Technical Service toll free at 1 800 243 4630 Specifications and approvals The new Hearing Protector is certified to ANSI 3 19 for its hearing protection rating 24 dB NRR It is also compliant with FCC Part 15B for electronic emissions North American specifications ANS
13. n Setting Mode 3 Press down on the Tuning Knob once A beep and Vocal Assist will confirm that Vocal Assist is ON 4 Turn the Tuning Knob to go to next feature or press the Mode Button to exit Settings Mode Turn clockwise for On Volume up 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 13 Features Frequency Spacing WorkTunes Hearing Protector is preprogrammed using North American frequency spacing between radio stations North America frequency spacing between radio stations differs from frequency spacing in Europe and Australia which is why WorkTunes Hearing Protector comes equipped with the option to choose the frequency spacing you need based on where you are located To Select Europe and Australia Frequency Spacing 1 Turn WorkTunes Hearing Protector Off 2 Press and hold the Mode Button while turning the unit On Vocal Assist will say Settings Mode 3 Turn the Tuning Knob until Vocal Assist says 9 kilohertz 4 Press the Tuning Knob A beep will confirm the selection 5 Turn the Tuning Knob to go to next feature or press the Mode Button to exit Settings Mode AM FM Mode Button Button AN Volume Knob Tuning Knob Turn clockwise for On Volume up To Select North America Frequency Spacing 1 Turn WorkTunes Hearing Protector Off 2 Press and hold the Mode Button while turning the unit On Vocal Assist will say Settings Mod
14. o AUTO PROGRAM local stations e Press the Mode Button one time until you hear Frequency Mode e Press and hold the Tuning Knob in for 3 seconds you ll hear Auto Seeking and beeps as stations are programmed To RECALL local stations e Press the Mode Button one time until you hear Recall Mode e Turn the Tuning Knob to move through the radio stations press it to move through stations one by one To DELETE stored stations e Press the Mode Button one time until you hear Recall Mode e Press and hold the Mode Button in until you hear Station Deleted 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 1 6 Fit Fitting Instructions Improper fit of this device will reduce its effectiveness Fit your earmuff before entering a hazardous noise area e Place the earmuff on the head with the band at the crown top of the head e Pull out the cups and place the hearing protector over your ears so that the ear cushions fit snugly e Itis important that the cups fully enclose the ears and that the cushions exert equal pressure around the ears e Adjust the height of both cups for comfort and a good seal do this by sliding the cup up or down while holding the headband in place e Do not store the hearing protector at temperatures above 131 F or 55 C for example behind a windshield or in a window Important For proper fit ear cushions should seal firmly against the
15. player iPod device or two way radio Use the Input Jack to connect your MP3 Player iPod or two way radio to WorkTunes Hearing Protector To Use the Input Jack 1 Plug the MP3 player iPod or two way radio into the input jack with patch cord provided 2 Turn off WorkTunes Hearing Protector 3 Turn on the MP3 player or two way radio 4 Adjust the volume and music selection using your MP3 player or two way radio Important Bass Boost cannot be engaged using an external device connected to the input jack Turn clockwise for On Volume up 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 12 Features Vocal Assist Vocal Assist is automatically enabled when you take your WorkTunes Hearing Protector out of the package You can turn Vocal Assist OFF at any point To Disable Vocal Assist 1 Turn WorkTunes Hearing Protector OFF 2 Press and hold the Mode Button while turning the unit on 3 Release the Mode Button Vocal Assist will confirm that you are in Setting Mode 4 Turn the Tuning Knob until Vocal Assist says voice off 5 Press down on the Tuning Knob once A beep and Vocal Assist will confirm that Vocal Assist is OFF 6 Turn the Tuning Knob to go to next feature or press the Mode Button to exit Settings Mode To Enable Vocal Assist 1 Turn WorkTunes Hearing Protector OFF 2 Release the Mode Button Vocal Assist will confirm that you are i
16. r loud sounds Misuse or failure to wear hearing protectors at all times that you are exposed to noise may result in hearing loss or injury If there is any drainage from your ear or if you have a hole in your eardrum consult with your physician before wearing hearing protection Failure to do so may result in hearing loss or injury For proper use call 3M Technical Service toll free at 1 800 243 4630 TM TM 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 20 Technical Assistance and Product Information Technical Assistance In United States 1 800 494 3552 651 737 6501 3M Safety Products 3Msafety com 3Mdiy com ring Protector User Guide WorkTunes Heari Frequently Asked Questions Who should worry about noise No matter how old or young you are too much exposure to loud noise can permanently damage your hearing Whether it s the screech of a chain saw the sudden blast of a hunting rifle or the roar of a lawn mower exposure to loud sounds can cause noise induced hearing loss or NIHL NIHL is serious Some 30 million people are at risk in the workplace in recreational settings and at home In fact it is the second most self reported work related illness or injury Already 22 million American adults ages 20 to 69 have permanently damaged their hearing from exposure to loud sounds Source National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorder
17. s National Institutes of Health June 2010 What is Noise Reduction Rating NRR The Environmental Protection Agency EPA has selected the Noise Reduction Rating NRR as the measure of a hearing protector s noise reducing capabilities Here is an example of how NRR is calculated 1 Ariding lawnmower operates at 95 decibels not a safe level of sound to exposure your ears to without hearing protection 2 WorkTunes Hearing Protectors Noise Reduction Rating NRR is 24 decibels 3 When you put on WorkTunes Hearing Protectors your ears are only exposed to sounds at 71 decibels 95 decibels NRR 24 71 decibels a much safer decibel level for your ears Keep in mind that an improper fit of this device will reduce its effectiveness See Fitting WorkTunes Hearing Protection to learn how to get a good fit and seal 3M WorkTunes Hearing Protector User Guide 22 Frequently Asked Questions Why can t I tune to different radio stations when using my WorkTunes Hearing Protector The user must be in the Frequency mode to tune different radio stations Press the Mode button until you hear Frequency Mode Turn or press the Tuning knob to select a radio station Can Hearing Protector be used in wet conditions The WorkTunes Hearing Protector units are not waterproof meaning that they are not meant to be submerged in water However we realize that it may not be possib
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