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Phonak Sky (V90/V70/V50) User Guide Manufacturer: Phonak AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa Switzerland www.phonak-us.com...
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Your hearing aid details This user guide is valid for: Wireless models CE mark applied If no box is checked and you do not know the Phonak Sky V90-M 2016 model of your hearing aid, please ask your hearing Phonak Sky V90-P 2016 care professional.
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Your hearing aids have been developed by Phonak — the world leader in hearing solutions based in Zurich, Switzerland. These premium products are the result of decades of research and expertise and are designed to keep you connected to the beauty of sound! We thank you for making such a great choice and wish you many years of listening pleasure.
Contents Your hearing aid Quick guide 19. Important information: Cell phones Parts of the hearing aid 20. For the US market only, complies with the FDA Using the hearing aid regulations Left & right hearing aid markings On/Off Batteries Putting on the hearing aid Removing the hearing aid Push button/indicator light Volume control...
1. Quick guide Left & right hearing aid markings On/Off Blue marking for left For instruction for secured hearing aid. battery doors refer to chapter 5.2. Red marking for right hearing aid. Sky V-M Sky V-P, V-SP, V-UP, V-RIC Push button/indicator light Changing batteries The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions.
2. Parts of the hearing aid Sky V-M * The pictures below show the models described in this user guide. You can identify your personal model by: • Checking “Your hearing aid details” on page 3. Push button Tube • Or comparing your hearing aid with the following shown models.
3. Left & right hearing aid markings Sky V-RIC There is a red or blue marking to tell you if it is a left or a right hearing aid. Push button Tube Volume control Anchor (optional) Battery door Speaker (without earpiece attached) Sky V-M Sky V-P, V-SP, V-UP, V-RIC Blue marking for left hearing aid.
4. On/Off 5. Batteries 5.1 Insert battery (standard battery doors) The battery door is also the on/off switch. To open secured battery doors refer to chapter 5.2. Sky V-P, V-SP, V-UP Sky V-M, V-RIC Closed battery door = hearing aid is on Remove the sticker Open the Place battery in the battery...
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• Checking the following table. Model Zinc-air Color ANSI battery marking on code code size package Phonak Sky brown PR41 7002ZD V-P, V-SP, V-RIC orange PR48 7000ZD Remove the sticker Open the secured battery door with the special from the new...
6. Putting on the hearing aid 6.1 Putting on the hearing aid with classic earmold Place battery in the battery door with the “+” symbol facing Take the earmold up to your ear Sky V-P, V-SP, V-UP upwards. and place the ear canal part into Sky V-M your ear canal.
7. Removing the hearing aid 6.2 Putting on the hearing aid with dome, SlimTip 7.1 Removing the hearing aid with classic earmold or cShell Place the hearing aid behind Lift the hearing aid above the your ear. upper part of your ear. Insert the earpiece into your Grasp the earmold with your ear canal.
8. Push button/indicator light 7.2 Removing the hearing aid with dome, SlimTip The push button on your or cShell hearing aid can have various functions or may not be active. This depends Gently pull on the bend of the on the programming of the tube and remove the hearing hearing aid which is aid from behind the ear.
9. Volume control The complete list of the hearing aid status is shown below. Sky V-P, V-SP, V-UP and Please ask your hearing care professional to mark what V-RIC only: has been activated accordingly. To increase the volume, press the volume control upwards.
Ask your hearing care professional for a Roger demo and more information. Combining your Phonak Sky V hearing aids with a Roger wireless microphone enables you to hear and understand more speech in these challenging situations.
11. Use of Roger receiver 11.1 Design-integrated Roger receiver 11.2 Audio shoe and Roger X receiver Phonak Sky V-P / V-SP / V-UP / V-RIC can be equipped Hearing aid with a design-integrated Roger receiver. With the design-integrated receiver attached, the hearing...
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To hear immediately the Roger microphone signal when required, Phonak recommends to leave the A Roger X receiver can now be attached. Roger X receiver attached when not in use.
* The Phonak ComPilot II with neckloop or ComPilot Air II with clip to attach to clothing. They also have basic remote control functionalities. For advanced control they can be used with the Phonak RemoteControl App.
13. Care and maintenance Diligent and routine care of your hearing aid contributes Your hearing aids are resistant to water, sweat and dust to outstanding performance and a long service life. under the following conditions: • The battery door is fully closed. Ensure that no foreign Please use the following specifications as a guideline.
It is not recommended to rinse these parts with water, risk for Phonak offers a one year limited international lodging in the tube. If you need to clean your hearing aid warranty, valid starting from the date of purchase.
Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose Serial number Authorized hearing care address can be taken from the list on www.phonak.com (left side): professional (stamp/signature): (Phonak worldwide locations). Australia/New Zealand: Indicates a device’s compliance with applicable...
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Phonak Sky V-P (V90/V70/V50) Notice 2: FCC ID: KWC-WHSBTEP IC: 2262A-WHSBTEP Canada Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Phonak may void the FCC authorization to operate this device. Phonak Sky V-SP (V90/V70/V50) FCC ID: KWC-BTEVSP IC: 2262A-BTEVSP Canada...
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a With the CE symbol, Phonak AG confirms that this particular installation. If this device does cause harmful Phonak product — including accessories — meets...
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This symbol indicates that it is important for the The product is designed such that it functions Operating conditions user to read and take into account the relevant without problems or restrictions if used as information in these user guides. intended, unless otherwise noted in these user guides.
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Temperature during transportation and storage: –20° to +60° Celsius (–4° to +140° Fahrenheit). Humidity during transportation: Up to 90% (non condensing). Humidity during storage: 0% to 70%, if not in use. See instruction in chapter 19.2 regarding drying the hearing aid after use. Atmospheric pressure: 200 hPA to 1500 hPa The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make you aware that this hearing...
17. Troubleshooting Problem Causes What to do Hearing aid not functioning Dead battery Change battery (chapter 1 + 5) Blocked speaker/earpiece Clean speaker opening/earpiece Battery not inserted correctly Insert battery correctly (chapter 1 + 5) Hearing aid switched off Switch hearing aid on by completely closing the battery door (chapter 4) Hearing aid whistles Hearing aid not inserted correctly...
18. Important safety information Please read the information on the following pages before using your hearing aid. A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. Infrequent use of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full benefit from it.
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Phonak are professional for repair to see a physician for not permitted. Such or exchange. safe removal.
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The following is only applicable for persons with Hearing instruments Phonak Sky V-RIC model active implantable medical should not be fitted with is not for children below devices (i.e. pacemakers, domes / wax protection 36 months.
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Never use a microwave or replace it immediately with Phonak hearing aids are not other heating devices to When you are not using a new one to avoid any specifically designed for dry your hearing aid.
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The batteries used in these Special medical or dental Do not use your hearing hearing aids should not examination including aid in areas where exceed 1.5 Volts. Please do radiation described below, electronic equipment not use silver-zinc or Li-ion may adversely affect the is prohibited.
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19. Important information: Cell phones Note: the performance of individual hearing aids may Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones. vary with individual cell phones. Therefore, please try According to the ANSI 63.19 (American National the hearing aid with your cell phone or, if you are Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility...
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20. For the US market only, complies with the FDA regulations (v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days. Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers (vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective 15 decibels at 500 hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz.
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Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to otorhinolaryngologists.
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