Getting Started; Your Hearing Instruments; Safety Information - Siemens Nitro User Manual

Getting Started

Your hearing instruments

By wearing your hearing instruments you may once again enjoy
the sounds of the environment and conversation with your family
and friends. Your decision to purchase hearing instruments
manufactured by Siemens reflects the importance you place on
quality and reliability.
Your Siemens Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing instruments are
designed for comfort, performance and durability. They should fit
comfortably behind your ears and are attached to custom-made
earmolds or flexible LifeTubes and LifeTips.
Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the features
of your new hearing system.

Safety information

WARNING
Choking hazard posed by small parts.
• K eep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of
children's reach.
• If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately.
• If infants, small children or mentally disabled persons need to
wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision.
• Ensure appropriate supervision when your child is wearing the
hearing instruments.
• Check the integrity of the hearing instruments regularly.
• Ensure that your child does not detach the hearing instrument
from the earmold.
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• Consult your Hearing Care Professional if the housing is
deformed.
• Keep the battery compartment locked when possible. Verify the
proper function of the locking mechanism.
WARNING
Risk in explosive environments, e.g., mining areas
• Don't use your hearing instruments (and remote control) in
areas where there is danger of explosions.
WARNING
• Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the user. Use only
hearing instruments that have been fitted especially for your
needs.
• Risk of electrical shock caused by damaged devices. Do not use
obviously damaged devices and return them to your hearing health
provider.
• Devices may interfere with electronic equipment. Verify your
devices are turned off in areas where the use of electronics or
wireless devices is restricted.
CAUTION
Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of Life Tip
• Always wear the Life Tube with the Life Tip.
• Make sure that the Life Tip is completely attached to the Life Tip
adapter.
• Change the Life Tube or Life Tip when they are cracked.
• Carefully insert the Life Tube with the Life Tip into the ear canal.
Be sure not to insert too deeply.
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