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Content Welcome 4 Your hearing instruments Getting to know your hearing instruments Components and names Controls Settings Battery size and ear pieces Service information 5 5 6 7 9 10 11 Batteries Replacing non-rechargeable batteries 12 12 Daily use Turning on and off Inserting Removing Adjusting the volume 14 14 16 18 19 On the phone Telephone program 20 20 2 Content
Maintenance and care Cleaning Drying Storage Exchanging ear pieces 21 21 22 22 22 Troubleshooting 24 Important information Intended use Explanation of symbols Transport and storage conditions Disposal information Conformance information 25 25 25 25 26 26 Important safety information Personal safety Product safety Tinnitus noiser 27 27 28 30 Country-specific information 33 Content 3
Welcome You have chosen one of our hearing instruments, a reliable partner to accompany you through everday life. Like everything new, it will take you a little while to become familiar with it. This document, along with support from your Hearing Care Professional, will help you. You will quickly come to appreciate the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instrument offers.
Your hearing instruments Getting to know your hearing instruments It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new hearing instruments. With the instruments in your hand try using the controls and note their location on the instrument. This will make it easier for you to feel and press the controls while wearing the hearing instruments. NOTICE u Do not pull the receiver connection as this could damage your hearing instruments.
Components and names ૠ ➊ Ear piece ➏ Battery compartment ➋ Receiver ➐ Side indicator (red = right ear, blue = left ear) ➌ Receiver cable ➍ Microphone openings ➎ Push button (optional) 6 ➑ Receiver connection Your hearing instruments
Controls With the controls you can, for example, switch hearing programs. Your hearing instruments either have a push button or no control. The Hearing Care Professional has assigned your desired functions to the push button. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to mark your controls and their functions on the following pages.
Push button Function Left Right Program change Standby/turn on press briefly, 8 press 2 seconds Your hearing instruments
Settings Ask your Hearing Care Professional to mark your individual settings on the following pages. Hearing programs 1 2 3 4 5 6 Read more in section "Changing the hearing program". Features Power-on delay enables whistle-free insertion of hearing instruments. Read more in section "Turning on and off".
Battery size and ear pieces Batteries Non-rechargeable (size 10) Exchangeable ear pieces Click Dome single (open or closed) Click Dome semi-open Click Dome double Custom shell Click Mold 10 Your hearing instruments Size
Service information Serial numbers Left: Right: Service dates 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: Your Hearing Care Professional Date of purchase: Your hearing instruments 11
Batteries When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or you will hear an alert signal. It depends on the battery type how long you have until you have to replace the battery. Replacing non-rechargeable batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and dispose of according to local regulations. Remember to have your replacement batteries with you at all times. Removing: u Open the battery compartment. The battery falls out when the compartment is completely open.
Inserting: u Remove the protective film from the new battery. u Insert the battery with the "+" symbol facing up (refer to the picture). u Carefully close the battery compartment. If you feel resistance, the battery is not inserted correctly. Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force. It can be damaged.
Daily use Turning on and off You have several options to turn your hearing instruments on or off. Via battery compartment: u Turning on: Close the battery compartment. The default volume and hearing program are set. u Turning off: Open the battery compartment. Via push button: u Turning on or off: Press the push button for 2 seconds. Refer to section "Controls" for your personal settings. After turning on, the previously used volume and hearing program are set.
When the power-on delay is activated, the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds. During this time you can insert the hearing instruments without experiencing unpleasant whistling. The "power-on delay" can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional.
Inserting Your hearing instruments have been fine-tuned for your right and left ear. Colored markers indicate the side: ■ red marker = right ear ■ blue marker = left ear To insert the hearing instrument: u Hold the receiver cable at the bend. u Carefully push the ear piece in the ear canal ➊. u Twist it slightly until it sits well. Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal. u Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear ➋.
■ Insert the right hearing instrument with the right hand and the left hearing instrument with the left hand. ■ If you have problems inserting the ear piece, use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards. This opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the ear piece. The optional concha lock helps to securely retain the ear piece in your ear. To position the concha lock: u Bend the concha lock and position it carefully into the bowl of your ear (refer to the picture).
Removing u Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear ➊. u If your hearing instrument is equipped with a custom shell or a Click Mold, remove it by pulling the small removal cord toward the back of your head. u For all other ear pieces: Grip the receiver in the ear canal with two fingers and pull it carefully out ➋. CAUTION Risk of injury! u In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when removing the hearing instrument.
Adjusting the volume Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume to the listening situation. Changing the hearing program Hearing programs change the characteristics of the sound coming through the hearing instrument. They help you to select the optimal setup for every listening situation. An optional signal can indicate the change of the hearing program. u To change the hearing program, press the push button briefly.
On the phone When you are on the phone, hold the telephone receiver slightly above your ear. The hearing instrument and telephone receiver have to be aligned. Turn the receiver slightly so that the ear is not completely covered. Telephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telephone program. u Switch to the telephone program whenever you are on the phone.
Maintenance and care The hearing instruments are so robust that they will function reliably for years. It is, however, important that you take care of your instruments and observe a few basic rules, which will soon become habit. Cleaning For hygiene reasons and to maintain functionality, clean your hearing instruments daily. NOTICE u Do not put your hearing instruments in water. u Clean your hearing instruments with a soft, dry tissue. u When using a Click Dome, clean it by squeezing the tip of the dome.
Drying u Dry your hearing instruments overnight. u Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products. Storage u During longer periods of non-use, store your hearing instruments with open battery compartment (and batteries removed) in a drying system in order to prevent the penetration of moisture. Exchanging ear pieces You may want to exchange the ear pieces from time to time. The procedure for exchanging ear pieces depends on the type of ear piece.
Exchanging Click Domes If you have problems removing the old Click Dome, use the packaging of the Click Domes or the removal tool: The removal tool is available as an accessory. To exchange Click Domes: u Follow the instructions on the packing of the Click Domes or the instructions delivered with the removal tool. u Take particular care that the new Click Dome clicks noticeably in place. Exchanging Click Molds or custom shells u Ask your Hearing Care Professional.
Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions Sound is weak. ■ Replace the empty battery. ■ Clean or exchange the ear piece. Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds. ■ Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely. ■ Clean or exchange the ear piece. Sound is distorted. ■ Replace the empty battery. ■ Clean or exchange the ear piece. Hearing instrument emits signal tones. ■ Replace the empty battery. Hearing instrument does not work. ■ Turn the hearing instrument on.
Important information Intended use Hearing instruments are intended to improve the hearing of hearing impaired persons. Diagnosis and prescription of a hearing instrument must be performed by hearing health specialists, e.g. acousticians, audiologists or ENT doctors. Use the hearing instruments and accessories only as described in this user guide. Explanation of symbols Points out a situation that could lead to serious, moderate, or minor injuries. Indicates possible property damage.
Disposal information Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment." Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE). NOTICE u Recycle hearing instruments, accessories and packaging according to national regulations. NOTICE u To avoid environmental pollution, do not throw batteries into household trash.
Important safety information Personal safety CAUTION Risk of injury! u Always wear the receiver cable with an ear piece. u Make sure that the ear piece is completely attached. WARNING Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the user. u Use only hearing instruments that have been fitted especially for your needs. WARNING Risk of injury! u Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point of sale.
WARNING Choking hazard! Your hearing instruments contain small parts which can be swallowed. u Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of reach of children and mentally disabled persons. u If parts have been swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately. We offer special hearing instruments for the fitting of infants and small children. u Ask your Hearing Care Professional for further information. Product safety NOTICE Leaking batteries damage the hearing instruments.
NOTICE u Protect your hearing instruments from extreme heat. Do not expose them to direct sunlight. NOTICE u Do not dry your hearing instruments in the microwave oven. NOTICE Different types of strong radiation, e. g. during X-ray or MRI head examinations, may damage hearing instruments. u Do not wear the hearing instruments during these or similar procedures. Weaker radiation, e. g. from radio equipment or airport security, does not damage the hearing instruments.
Tinnitus noiser Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a tinnitus noiser. The use of the tinnitus noiser should be only on the advice and in consultation with your Hearing Care Professional. WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user’s hearing health. There are some potential concerns associated with the use of any sound generating tinnitus therapy device.
For Hearing Care Professionals: The target population is primarily the adult population over 21 years of age. The patient may have some control of the level or volume of the signal and the patient should discuss this adjustment as well as his or her comfort level and sound of the signal with their Hearing Care Professional. WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user’s hearing health.
WARNING Risk of further impairment to the user’s hearing health.
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