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- Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS THE BRAVO™SERIES B-32 model Behind-the-ear...
- Page 2 YOUR WIDEX BRAVO™ HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: ______________________________________ Battery size: 675 Programs: M (microphone) T (telecoil) M+T (microphone + telecoil)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS DESCRIPTION OF THE HEARING AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Right/left identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The battery . -
Page 4: Description Of The Hearing Aid
DESCRIPTION OF THE HEARING AID Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube and an earmould . The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set . The choice of ear-set solution depends on your specific needs . - Page 5 In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provided describing the various ear-set solutions available for your hearing aid: “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” . WARNING This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”...
- Page 6 Intended use The hearing aids are intended as air conduction ampli- fication devices to be used in everyday listening envi- ronments . Indications for use The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from moderate (40 dB HL) to profound (120 dB HL) and all hearing loss configura- tions .
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Page 7: Right/Left Identification
Right/left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears, the right-ear hearing aid can be provided with a red mark . -
Page 8: The Battery
The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 675 bat- tery for the hearing aid . To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional . It is important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries . - Page 9 Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open . Place the battery in the drawer, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery faces upward . You can use the bat- tery magnet provided to steer the battery into place .
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Page 10: Low Battery Indication
Low battery indication Beep tones will sound when the battery is nearly ex- hausted . If the battery drains suddenly there may how- ever be no warning . We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you . WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid . -
Page 11: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off
Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of the hear- ing aid also functions as the on/ off switch . Push the switch upwards to turn on the hearing aid . Push the switch downwards to turn off the hearing aid . The word “OFF”... -
Page 12: Positioning The Hearing Aid
Positioning the hearing aid Insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube . It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand . Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hear- ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head . - Page 13 If the ear-set does not fit or sit properly, causing dis- comfort, irritation, redness or the like, contact your hearing care professional .
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Page 14: Removing The Hearing Aid
Removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear . Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tube . -
Page 15: Volume Adjustment
Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in ac- cordance with your sound environment . Your hearing aid may furthermore be provided with a volume control, shaped like a small lever . Push the lever upward to gradual- ly raise the volume . -
Page 16: Listening Programs
Listening programs All the automatic functions work to ensure comfort in all listening situations In this program you listen via the telecoil (T) and not via the hearing aid microphones (M) . The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed . -
Page 17: Switching Between The Listening Programs
Switching between the listening programs To change programs, use the program switch . -
Page 18: Using A Telephone
Using a telephone When using a telephone, we rec- ommend that you hold the tele- phone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear . If the sound is not optimal, try mov- ing the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position . -
Page 19: Cleaning
CLEANING The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set . For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” . 1: Wax removing tool 2: Cloth Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad-... -
Page 20: The Hearing Aid
The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use . WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction . When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in a warm, dry place with the battery drawer open, to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry . -
Page 21: Accessories
ACCESSORIES T-DEX A device for connecting hearing aids to mobile phones using a telecoil . Audio input The hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe . This allows direct connection to different kinds of ac- cessories, as well as external audio equipment (radio, TV, etc . - Page 22 WARNING If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connected to the electrical mains, this equipment must comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent safety stan- dards . Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols:...
- Page 23 FM systems The Widex FM system, SCOLA, consists of a wireless microphone and a receiver clicked onto the hearing aid via an FM shoe . The system can be set according to your needs . For more information on the SCOLA FM system, consult the SCOLA user manual .
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Page 24: In Case Of Malfunction
Note: This information covers only the hearing aid . See the “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids” user manual for information specific to your ear-set . If the problems persist, contact your hearing care pro- fessional for assistance . -
Page 25: Caring For Your Hearing Aid
CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treat- ed with care . Here are some things you can do to pro- long the life of your hearing aid: CAUTION • Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use . Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days . -
Page 26: Warnings
WARNINGS WARNING Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly . Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities . In case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately . • Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batter- ies out of reach of children and anyone else who might swal- low such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves . - Page 27 WARNING • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged . Dispose of used batteries according to the in- structions . • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hear ing . •...
- Page 28 • Regular use of a de-humidifier is recommended to help avoid malfunction of the hearing aid . • Do not use Widex hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases . • Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X-rays, MRIs, CT or other medical treatments and scans .
- Page 29 CAUTION • Your hearing aid has been tested for interference according to international standards . Nevertheless, it is possible that unfore- seen interference may occur in the hearing aid due to electro- magnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems, room surveillance equipment and mobile phones .
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Page 30: Advice
ADVICE NOTE • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions . However, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability . You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds . - Page 31 Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and sub- stances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and electronic equip- ment (WEEE) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste .
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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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