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- Page 1 User’s instructions The Bravo Series Behind-the-ear...
- Page 2 Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste elec- trical electronic equipment (WEEE) is not handled correctly. Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid acces- sories and batteries with ordinary household waste.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Turning the hearing aid on and off ... 5 Volume control ......6 Telecoil (M-MT-T switch) . - Page 4 Your Widex Bravo hearing aid is a very intricate, high precision electronic unit. It has been careful- ly designed to withstand years of wear, under the varying conditions the typical user finds them- selves in each day. However, your hearing aid may be damaged if exposed to extreme conditions, severe blows, or general neglect.
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Page 5: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off
Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer also func- tions as the on/off switch. The hearing aid is turned on when the switch is pushed upwards, and off when the switch is pushed downwards as illustrated. The word “OFF” is clearly visible on the switch when the aid is turned off. -
Page 6: Volume Control
Volume control Your hearing aid has a digital volume control, shaped like a small lever. Push the lever upwards to raise the volume. Push the lever downwards to lower the volume. Use short touches for minor corrections of the volume. Faster adjust- ments are obtained by keep- ing the lever pressed for some seconds. - Page 7 Therefore, you must adjust the volume again, if desired, each time you turn the hearing aid on. Note: B32 is a powerful hearing aid. Avoid pro- longed use at uncomfortably high sound pressure levels – it might damage your hearing. If the vol-...
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Page 8: Telecoil (M-Mt-T Switch)
Telecoil (M-MT-T switch) “M” (microphone): normal use, switch should be in position “M” (microphone). “T” (telecoil): Position “T” cuts off the microphone and brings the built-in telecoil into operation. The hearing aid can then be used within any magnetic field or loop system without background interference. - Page 9 Note: The magnetic field in some telephones is inadequate, in which case the “M” position should be used. “MT” (microphone+telecoil): If you want to listen both via the microphone and the telecoil, place the switch in mid-position “MT” (e.g. when watching TV while still wanting to hear the door- bell, telephone, or other persons speaking).
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Page 10: Changing The Battery
Changing the battery Before inserting a new battery in your hearing aid, remember to re- move the adhesive tab. Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un- wanted substance as this can block the battery airholes. - Page 11 Exhausted batteries: If you hear four rapid beep-tones while wearing your hearing aid, it is an indication that you should change the battery as soon as possible, as the battery is nearly ex- hausted. Once the battery is totally exhausted, the hearing aid will be completely silent.
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Page 12: Recommended Energy Source: Zinc Air Battery Type 675
Recommended energy source: Zinc Air battery type 675 This hearing aid uses an environmentally friend- ly, type 675 Zinc Air battery, which provides a long lifetime when treated correctly. Do not remove the adhesive tab until just before inserting the battery in the hearing aid. Once in- serted, the battery will start functioning after a few seconds. -
Page 13: Left/Right Identification
Left/right identification If you are wearing hearing aids on both ears (which is highly recommendable if you have a hearing loss on both ears), and you want to make sure you are placing them correctly, you can ar- range with your hearing healthcare professional to have a small, red identification mark on the right-ear hearing aid. -
Page 14: Placing Bravo On/In The Ear
Placing Bravo on/in the ear Insert a battery in your hearing aid. We recom- mend that you turn off the hearing aid before placing it on the ear. First insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing. - Page 15 Once the earmould has been inserted, you place the hear- ing aid behind the ear, so that the hook rests comfor- tably on the ear, close to your head. When the hearing aid is in its correct position, turn on the hearing aid.
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Page 16: Removing Bravo
Removing Bravo First remove the hearing aid from its position be- hind the ear. Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tubing. If it is difficult, it may help to try to move the earmould carefully from side to side while pulling it out. -
Page 17: In Case Of Malfunction
In case of malfunction Should your hearing aid be completely or periodi- cally dead, try the following before consulting your hearing healthcare professional: • Make sure the hearing aid is switched on. • Disconnect the tubing with earmould from the hook of the hearing aid and check if there is moisture in the tubing or earmould. -
Page 18: Important
Important Please be sure to keep your hearing aid and its accessories out of the reach of children, who might place them in their mouths. Also keep batteries out of children’s reach and discard used batteries carefully. Do not change batteries in front of children or let them see where you keep your supply. - Page 19 Please be aware that the use of any type of ear- mould may involve a slightly increased risk of in- fection 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 ear- mould.
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Page 20: Audio Input
Audio input Bravo can be furnished with an audio shoe. This allows direct connection CROS/BiCROS systems as well as assistive lis- tening devices such as FM equip- ment, hand-held microphones, TVs, and cassette players. Connecting the audio shoe A Europlug is used for connec- tion. - Page 21 Slide the audio shoe onto hearing aid, shown. Press the shoe gently onto the aid until you feel a click. If the audio shoe is equipped with a switch, you have the choice of listening to audio in- put only (MIC OFF) or to audio input plus hearing aid micro- phone (MIC ON).
- Page 22 CROS/BiCROS with an audio shoe and a CROS dummy The audio shoe can also be used together with CROS/BiCROS. For this, a CROS dum- my and a cord with a Europlug at both ends are used. Important: If the hearing aid is con- nected to equipment which is connect- ed to the electrical mains, this equip- ment must meet the safety require-...
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Page 23: Caring For Your Hearing Aid
Caring for your hearing aid With proper care, your hearing aid will give you years of reliable service. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your aid: Treat your hearing aid as the valuable object it is: with care! When not in use, keep it in its case at room tem- perature in a dry location where it cannot be... - Page 24 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 in- sert the battery as described on page 10.
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Page 25: Accessories
Accessories The following accessories are available for your hearing aid: A. Battery magnet to facilitate insertion of the battery into the battery drawer. B. Wax removing tool for cleaning the relief vent opening. C. Soft cloth for drying and cleaning the hear- ing aid. -
Page 26: The Hearing Aid
The hearing aid Never wash your hearing aid with water, cleaning solutions or other liquids. Instead, clean your hear- ing aid with a dry soft cloth after use. 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. -
Page 27: The Earmould
The earmould Make sure your ear- mould is clean and free of earwax and moisture. If it is plugged, clear the opening with the wax removing tool. If this is not sufficient, discon- nect the plastic tube from the hook of the hearing aid and wash the earmould in luke- warm water and a mild dish- washing soap. - Page 28 If there is still moisture in the earmould or tube, use a syringe or a small blower to blow it dry. Do not use alcohol to clean your earmould! If your earmould tubing becomes stiff, yellow or cracked, contact your hearing healthcare profes- sional for a replacement.
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Page 29: There Is Only One Way
There is only one way Your hearing aid does not restore normal hearing, but it will help you to hear and understand what other people are saying – and to enjoy many other sounds. So don’t give up. The learning process will take time, but millions of experienced users can testify that the results are worth the effort. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide Symptom Cause Possible remedy Dead Not turned on Turn it on Battery is dead or Replace battery. does not work Insert battery correctly Poor battery Clean battery contact contacts with a cotton bud Blocked earmould Clear earmould blockage Not loud Blocked earmould Clear earmould... - Page 31 Symptom Cause Possible remedy Feedback Earmould loose Remove and whistling reinsert Earmould too New earmould small required Crack in tubing Replace tubing Crack in hook/ See your hearing elbow healthcare professional Inter- Battery contacts Clean battery mittent dirty contacts sound On/off switch dirty Push the switch back and forth a couple of times...
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Page 32: Symbols
Symbols SYMBOLS Symbols commonly used by Widex A/S in medical device labelling (labels/IFU/etc.) Symbol Title/Description Manufacturer The product is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol. If ap- propriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated. - Page 33 Symbol Title/Description Keep dry The product must be protected from moisture and/or The product must be kept away from rain Lower limit of temperature The lowest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed. Upper limit of temperature The highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed.
- Page 34 Symbol Title/Description CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives. Alert The product is identified by R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as an equipment Class 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states. C-Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the...
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