Cleaning Thin Tubes And Domes; Cleaning Receiver Tubing And Domes; How To Apply Domes; General Precautions - ReSound VEA User Manual

Cleaning thin tubes and domes

1. Remove thin tubes from hearing instru-
ments before cleaning by unscrewing
them counter clockwise.
2. Wipe down thin tubes and domes with a
damp cloth.
3. In order to clear the thin tube of moisture
and debris, push the black cleaning rod
through the thin tube, beginning
at the end opposite the dome.
Note: Thin tube and dome systems
should be changed every three
months or sooner, should the com-
ponents become stiff or brittle.

Cleaning receiver tubing and domes

Wipe receiver tubes down with a damp cloth. Do not try to
remove.

how to apply domes

It is recommended that your hearing care professional change
domes, as incorrect dome replacement could result in injury.
standard domes
1. Push the new dome over the flanges on the thin tube.
2. Make sure that the new dome is properlyly and
securely mounted.
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tulip domes
Tulip domes are mounted in a similar manner to standard
domes, but a few extra steps are required. Tulip domes con-
sist of two "petals". It is important to note that the largest petal
is the outermost petal. To ensure this:
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1. Push the largest petal away from the thin tube using a
2. Then push the largest "petal" back, and it will be placed
temperature test, transport and storage information
GN ReSound Hearing Instruments are subjected to various
tests in temperature and damp heating cycling between
-25C (-13F) and +70C (+158F) according to internal and in-
dustry standards. During transport or storage, the tempera-
ture should not exceed the limit values of -20C (-4F) to +60C
(+140F) and relative humidity of 90% RH, non-condensing (for
limited time). The air pressure between 500 and 1100 hPa is
appropriate.
1. Do not leave hearing instruments in the sun, near an open
2. Do not wear hearing instruments while showering,
3. Should the hearing instrument become moist, remove
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4. Remove the hearing instruments when applying items
5. Use only original ReSound consumables e.g. tubes and
6. Only connect ReSound hearing instruments to ReSound
7. Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing
finger. This bends the petal forward.
on top of the smaller petal.

General precautions

fire, or in a hot, parked car.
swimming, in heavy rain, or in a moist atmosphere such
as a steam bath or sauna.
the battery and place the hearing instrument in a
closed container with a drying agent. Your hearing care
professional can provide options for drying containers or
kits.
such as cosmetics, perfume, after-shave, hair spray, and
suntan lotion.
domes.
accessories intended and qualified to be used with
ReSound hearing instruments.
instrument, ear-molds, or tubing yourself.
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