User’s instructions The Bravo Series B2-CIC Completely-in-canal
Contents Your hearing aid, earmould, cleaning accessories and the like may not look exactly the same as in these user’s instructions. We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary. Hearing aids and their accessories should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of your hearing aid. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know the instrument Introduction Your Widex Bravo hearing aid is a very intricate, high precision electronic unit. It has been carefully designed to withstand years of wear, under the varying conditions the typical user finds themselves in each day. However, your hearing aid may be damaged if exposed to extreme conditions, severe blows, or general neglect.
Placing the battery in the battery drawer Before inserting a new battery in your hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab. Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substance as this can block the battery airholes. Insert the battery in the special round holder built into the battery drawer. The battery is placed correctly when the flat side with the little hole in the middle is facing towards the open face of the battery drawer.
Recommended energy source: Zinc Air battery type 10 This hearing aid uses an environmentally friendly, type 10 Zinc Air battery, which provides a long lifetime when treated correctly. Please note the expiry date on the battery pack. To ensure proper battery function, do not use batteries past the expiry date. Because they are Zinc Air type batteries, they need air to work. Therefore, do not remove the adhesive tab until just before inserting the battery in the hearing aid.
Turning the hearing aid on and off When the hearing aid is turned on, it will usually whistle until it is placed correctly in the ear. This whistling is quite normal, and is caused by an acoustic feedback loop between the hearing aid receiver and the microphone. To turn off the hearing aid, you have to open the battery drawer. Note: When opening the battery drawer, be careful not to force it beyond the upright position. The battery drawer is used to switch your CIC hearing aid on and off.
Left/right identification Beginning to use the hearing aid Bravo B2-CIC shells are made in various colours; they can be red for the right ear and blue for the left ear, or they can both be beige, but have a red Widex logo (right ear) or a blue Widex logo (left ear). At the beginning it is important that you do not use your hearing aid for longer than it is comfortable. You need time to get used to having the instrument placed deep in the ear canal.
Inserting the hearing aid Before inserting the hearing aid, you must place a battery in the battery drawer and close the battery drawer. The hearing aid will most probably begin to whistle and will continue to do so until it is placed correctly in the ear canal. The whistling indicates that the hearing aid and battery are functioning. If the hearing aid does not whistle, please check that the battery is correctly inserted, the battery drawer is correctly closed and the battery is fresh.
Removing the hearing aid Automatic adjustment of loudness Gently pull the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger. If it is difficult it may help to try to move the hearing aid from side to side while pulling the cord. It may also help to pull the outer ear upwards and backwards while applying a little pressure around the ear opening with the opposite forefinger. This can help to loosen the hearing aid. Then try to remove the hearing aid again. Your Bravo B2-CIC has no volume control.
Keeping the hearing aid clean Because your Bravo B2-CIC hearing aid is worn deep in your ear canal, it is very important for its performance that you inspect and clean the instrument daily. Clean your hearing aid daily with a soft cloth to keep it dry and clean of residue, wax, etc. Never wash your hearing aid with water, cleaning solutions or other liquids. When the hearing aid is not in use, it is a good idea to leave the battery drawer open, so as to ventilate the aid and allow it to dry.
Below is another example of how the sound outlet, relief vent and microphone opening can be positioned. The hearing aid illustrated here is provided with a full length vent. This means that the vent runs the entire length of the hearing aid. The positions can be slightly different on your hearing aid. 1. 2. 3. 4. Sound outlet Relief vent outlet (full length) Relief vent inlet (full length) Microphone opening Accessories The following accessories are available for your hearing aid.
The sound outlet If wax has gathered around the sound outlet this should be removed with the small brush or cloth. It is important that the sound outlet is never blocked. Important: Do not insert anything into the sound outlet as this could damage the hearing aid. The relief vent, short If your hearing aid has a short vent, the vent does not go all the way through the hearing aid. If wax has accumulated in and/ or around the relief vent opening, it must be removed. Use the long end of wax removing tool C.
It is important for the performance of the hearing aid that the relief vent is never blocked. Make it a habit to clean the relief vent every day! In rare cases so much earwax can accumulate in the relief vent that the sound of the hearing aid changes. In that case you should see your hearing healthcare professional. The relief vent, full length If your hearing aid has a full length vent, the vent goes all the way through the hearing aid, from one end to the other.
The CeruSTOP wax guard The microphone opening Sometimes dirt may also gather around the microphone opening on the hearing aid front. Remove this with the short end of wax removing tool C or with wax removing tool D (see page 21). Open the battery drawer and remove the battery so it does not fall out. Turn the hearing aid so the open battery drawer is facing downwards. Guide the wax removing tool through the microphone opening on the battery drawer from the inside as illustrated.
Removing the used wax guard Wipe away any visible wax from the shell of your hearing instrument. The used wax guard is in the stainless steel bushing around the sound outlet. With the grey holder perpendicular to the sound outlet, insert the removal hook into the used wax guard so that the shaft of the holder is touching the rim of the wax guard, then slowly pull the wax guard straight out. There is no need to dig or twist the wax guard from the bushing.
Important Then pull the holder straight out. Do not twist the grey tool. The new wax guard will automatically dismount from the holder and remain in place. After inserting the new wax guard, discard the holder with the used wax guard attached to the removal hook. Never reuse a wax guard. Note: If the wax guard fits loosely, discard it and insert another.
Caring for your hearing aid Please be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal. An infection can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear or scratches in the ear canal caused by the hearing aid. Therefore, we recommend that you take off your hearing aid at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated. Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid as required.
There is only one way • Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines or other areas with explosive gases. • Switch your hearing aid off when it is not in use. Should you not use it for a day or more, take out the battery to avoid battery leakage. • Always insert the battery as described on p. 6. If you feel the battery needs to be forced into the battery drawer, check to see if it is upside down.
Troubleshooting guide The following pages include some quick advice to follow if you experience problems. Before contacting your hearing healthcare professional, please follow the advice below. The microphone opening is blocked. Wax may also block the microphone opening. Clean the front of the hearing aid with the enclosed soft cloth and see page 26 for cleaning instructions. Do not insert anything into the microphone opening when the battery drawer is closed, as this could damage the microphone.
The hearing aid whistles The hearing aid is not correctly placed in the ear canal. Take the hearing aid out and reinsert it. It is important that the hearing aid fits snugly in the ear canal without pressing uncomfortably anywhere. Your ear canal is blocked by earwax. Contact your ENT doctor/physician to have your ear canal cleaned. The hearing aid shell fit may be too loose. Contact your hearing healthcare professional to have the physical fit of the hearing aid evaluated.
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