Bose X manual Replacing parts, Headband cushion, Microphone windscreen replacement

HEADSET CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Headband cushion

1.Remove the cushion as described in “Headband cushion replacement” on page 29.

2.Place the cushion in a solution of water and a mild detergent.

3.Allow the cushion to air dry, then, reattach.

Removing environmental moisture

If the protective inner screen becomes damp, due to environmental moisture such as light rain, dew, perspiration, or condensation, allow it to air dry only. Do not use electric heaters, blowers, or hairdryer type devices to dry the inner screen.

If the headset is immersed in liquid, do not use it. Contact the Bose®

Aviation Headset Department for assistance.

Replacing parts

Through normal use, parts like windscreens and ear cushions may require periodic replacement.

Microphone windscreen replacement

1.Remove the band that secures the windscreen by rolling the band from the tip of the microphone.

2.Gently pull the windscreen off of the microphone.

3.Slide-on the replacement windscreen and make sure that it fits completely over the microphone.

4.Roll a new band to the proper position, about 1/4 inch from the end of the windscreen, to secure it.

Ear cushion replacement

1.Grasp the ear cushion skirt where it folds into the slot on the ear- cup (Figure 21).

2.Gently pull the ear cushion skirt up and away from the earcup.

Figure 21

Pulling the ear cushion skirt away from the earcup

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