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Content Welcome 4 Your hearing instruments Getting to know your hearing instruments Components and names Settings Battery size and ear pieces Service information 5 5 6 7 8 9 Batteries Replacing non-rechargeable batteries 10 10 Daily use Turning on and off Inserting Removing Adjusting the volume Changing the hearing program Sport Clip 12 12 14 16 17 17 18 On the phone Telephone program 20 20 Audio induction loops 2 Content 21
Maintenance and care Cleaning Drying Storage Exchanging ear pieces and tubes Exchanging the battery compartment 22 22 25 25 26 26 Troubleshooting 27 Important information Intended use Explanation of symbols Transport and storage conditions Disposal information Technical information Conformance information 28 28 28 28 29 29 31 Important safety information Personal safety Product safety Tinnitus noiser 32 32 34 37 Country-specific information 41 Content 3
Welcome You have chosen a Siemens hearing instrument, a reliable partner to accompany you through everyday 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 Your hearing instruments have no controls. If you want to adjust the volume or switch hearing programs manually, you can ask your Hearing Care Professional about a remote control option. Water protection The unique design makes your hearing instruments waterproof. For example, the battery compartment has a special seal and the membranes on the battery compartment provide air required for the battery function while keeping water out.
Components and names Your hearing instruments are either equipped with a LifeTube or with an earhook: ૠ ➊ Ear piece (LifeTip) ૡ ➍ Earhook (alternative) ➋ Concha lock (optional) ➎ Microphone membranes ➌ Tube (LifeTube) ➏ Battery compartment 6 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". e2e wireless enables the use of remote controls and simultaneous control of both hearing instruments.
Battery size and ear pieces Batteries Non-rechargeable (size 13) Exchangeable ear pieces (only with LifeTubes) LifeTip open or closed LifeTip double LifeTip semi-open 8 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 9
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. u Pull the battery out or use the magnet stick. The magnet stick is available as an accessory.
Inserting: u Remove the protective film from the new battery. u Slide the battery into the compartment. Make sure the "+" symbols on the battery and in the compartment are aligned (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. NOTICE u Take care when closing the battery compartment, that no hair is caught in.
Daily use Turning on and off You have several options to turn your hearing instruments on or off. NOTICE Water penetration damages your hearing instruments. u Always use the remote control in an AquaPac to turn your hearing instrument on and off during water activities. 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.
■ When wearing the hearing instruments, an optional signal can indicate when an instrument is turned on or off. ■ Remove the batteries if the hearing instruments are not used for several days. 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 in the battery compartment indicate the side: ■ red marker = right ear ■ blue marker = left ear To insert the hearing instrument: u Hold the tube at the bend that is closer to the ear piece. 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.
■ 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 Hold the tube and pull the ear piece 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. If this happens, have the ear piece removed by a medical professional. Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage. Read more in section "Maintenance and care".
Adjusting the volume Your hearing instruments automatically adjust the volume to the listening situation. u If you prefer manual volume adjustment, use a remote control. Follow the instructions in the remote control's user guide. An optional signal can indicate the volume change. 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.
Sport Clip The Sport Clip supports the retention of your hearing instruments during sport activities. Attaching the Sport Clip u Press the Sport Clip evenly on top of your hearing instrument until it clicks into place. u Place your hearing instrument behind your ear. u Bend the safety string around your earlobe to secure the Sport Clip. With the Sport Clip attached, it is still possible to turn your hearing instruments on and off via the battery compartment.
Removing the Sport Clip u Release the safety string from your earlobe. u Remove your hearing instrument. u Pull the safety string upward to remove the Sport Clip. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for further information.
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.
Audio induction loops Many telephones as well as public places like theatres offer the audio signal (music and speech) via an audio induction loop. With this system, your hearing instruments can directly receive the desired signal – without distracting noise in the environment. You can usually recognize audio induction loop systems by certain signs. This function is only available in combination with an audio streamer. Your hearing instruments can receive this signal via an audio streamer.
Maintenance and care Siemens 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 Avoid immersing your hearing instruments in chemicals. u Do not put LifeTubes or LifeTips in water.
u Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended cleaning products, special care sets and further information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition. u For a more thorough professional cleaning, take your instruments to your Hearing Care Professional. NOTICE Sharp objects and dirt can damage your hearing instruments. u Clean the membrane of the battery compartment regularly with a microfiber cloth.
Cleaning the LifeTubes If your hearing instruments are equipped with LifeTubes, you can remove cerumen from the tubes using a special cleaning wire. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for suitable cleaning wires. u Screw off the tube. u Carefully insert the cleaning wire into the tube. Start from the side opposite to the ear piece adapter. u Push the cleaning wire all the way through the tube. u Wipe away any cerumen or debris that is dislodged from the tube.
Drying u Dry your hearing instruments overnight with open battery compartment. 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 and tubes For hearing instruments with a LifeTube: u Ask your Hearing Care Professional to exchange the ear pieces and tubes approximately every 3 to 6 months or as needed. Exchanging the battery compartment Your hearing instruments have to be serviced regularly to ensure they remain waterproof.
Troubleshooting Problem and possible solutions Sound is weak. ■ Increase the volume. ■ Replace the empty battery. ■ Clean or exchange the tube and the ear piece. Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds. ■ Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely. ■ Decrease the volume. ■ Clean or exchange the ear piece. Sound is distorted. ■ Decrease the volume. ■ Replace the empty battery. ■ Clean or exchange the tube and the ear piece. Hearing instrument emits signal tones. ■ Replace the empty battery.
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.
N14203 (EMC and radio communications compliance label Australia) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES‑003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH for compliance may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. FCC compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS‑210 of Industry Canada.
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Important safety information Personal safety CAUTION Risk of injury! u Always wear the tube with an ear piece. u Make sure that the ear piece is completely attached. WARNING Risk of affecting electronic equipment! u In areas where the use of electronics or wireless devices are restricted, verify if your device has to be turned off. 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 explosion! u Do not use your hearing instruments in explosive atmospheres (e. g. in mining areas). 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. Siemens offers special hearing instruments for the fitting of infants and small children.
Product safety NOTICE Leaking batteries damage the hearing instruments. u Turn the hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve the battery. u Remove batteries when the instruments are not in use for a prolonged period of time. 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.
NOTICE u Do not wear your hearing instruments when you apply make-up, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion. NOTICE u The hearing instrument is only protected against water immersion, when worn with an earhook and swim-mold. Water can enter the hearing instrument via the receiver when submerged after removing it from the ear. NOTICE Sharp objects and dirt can damage your hearing instruments. u Do not push any objects through the membrane of the battery compartment.
NOTICE Your hearing instruments comply to the IP 68 standard, which means they are protected against dust and permanent water immersion (up to one meter/three feet and for up to one hour). u Avoid immersing your hearing instruments in chemicals. u You can use your hearing instruments for water based activities but should avoid situations with high water pressure (e.g. diving into the water or surfing) as this could damage your instruments.
Only for two instruments or the use of a remote control: In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. u Refer to local authorities for further information. NOTICE Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with international standards on electromagnetic compatibility but interference with nearby electronic devices could occur. In this case, move away from the source of interference. Tinnitus noiser Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a tinnitus noiser.
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. Discontinue use and seek medical evaluation if any of the following conditions occur: u chronic skin irritation on, near, or around the site of device placement. u unusual side effects (e.g. dizziness, nausea, headaches, heart palpitations). u perceived decrease in auditory function (e.g. decreased loudness, speech not as clear).
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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