oticon Chili BTE 13 SP Instructions For Use Manual page 17

• Make sure the earmould and tubing are completely dry before they are reconnected to
the hearing instrument. Be careful that left ear earmould and tubing are connected to
the hearing instrument with left ear marking and vice versa for the right ear instrument.
Replacing the tubing
The tubing in the earmould should be replaced when it becomes yellow or stiff.
Consult your Hearing Care Professional in relation to this.
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The hearing instrument itself must never be washed or immersed in water or other
liquids!
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• Only use parts designed for your hearing instruments.
• The cleaning tools should only be used for cleaning the tubing when it is detached
from the hearing instrument and not on the ear.
• The tube should never be used without the earmould attached.
• Proper preventive care and maintenance will go a long way toward ensuring
reliability and safe performance. Clean your sound tube on a regulary basis.
• Do not share your hearing aids or any of the parts with other people.
• Ensure your hands are clean when handling the hearing instrument and its parts.
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