Opticon epoq cic Instructions For Use Manual page 24

• Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore check carefully your
medicine before swallowing any pills.
• Never put your hearing instruments or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they
are slippery and could be swallowed by accident.
• Most Oticon hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery
compartment upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children,
and people with learning difficulties.
If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
usage of hearing instruments
• Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your hearing
care professional. Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
• Never allow others to wear your hearing instruments as incorrect/wrongful usage
could cause permanent damage to their hearing.
Battery use
• Always use batteries recommended by your hearing care professional. Batteries of low
quality may leak and cause bodily harm.
• Never attempt to recharge your batteries. They may explode and cause serious injury.
• Never dispose of batteries by burning them. There is a risk that they will explode and
cause serious injury.