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USER INSTRUCTIONS
BB4 MODEL
RITE
RECEIVER-IN-THE-EAR

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  • Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS BB4 MODEL RITE RECEIVER-IN-THE-EAR...
  • Page 2 THE WIDEX BABY™440 HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Date: ________________________ Battery size: ___________________ Ear-set: … Instant receiver ear-tip … Custom receiver earmould Listening programs Selected program position Master Audibility Extender...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 THANK YOU...
  • Page 4 LISTENING PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 CLEANING .

  • Page 5: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Your hearing care professional will mark the accessories that you have chosen for your child´s hearing aid . … Listening tube … Adhesive tape … Battery drawer opening tool...
  • Page 6 … Drying kit Cleaning accessories … a . cloth … b . wax loop /battery magnet … c . wax brush … Box for used batteries … Battery pack...
  • Page 7 … Quick guide … User instructions Retention string … a . monaural … b . binaural … Bonnet...
  • Page 8 … Remote control...

  • Page 9: Thank You

    THANK YOU . . ..for choosing a Widex hearing aid . We hope you will be pleased with your child’s new Widex hearing aid . We realise that being confronted with a child’s hearing loss can be daunting, but we hope this booklet will show that using a hearing aid need not be complicated .
  • Page 10 WARNING This booklet contains important information and instructions .Please read this booklet carefully before using the hearing aid . NOTE Your child´s hearing aid, ear-set and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet . We also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary .

  • Page 11: The Hearing Aid And Ear-Set

    THE HEARING AID AND EAR-SET Several ear-set solutions are available for the hearing aid . The ear-set consists of an earwire and an earpiece . The hearing care professional will mark the solution chosen for your child . Microphone openings Earwire Ear-tip Sound tube...
  • Page 12 Microphone openings Earwire Light-emitting diode Sound bore Hearing aid Eye loop Earmould Battery drawer … Custom receiver earmould If you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care professional .

  • Page 13: The Battery

    THE BATTERY We recommend Zinc Air batteries . Use a size 10 battery for the hearing aid . To obtain replacement batteries, please consult the hearing care professional . It is important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations regarding disposal of used batteries on the battery pack .
  • Page 14 CAUTION Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab, or other unwanted substances . Use the opening tool provided to gently open the battery drawer as illustrated . Do not press the drawer beyond the open position .
  • Page 15 Place the battery in the drawer so that the plus sign (+) on the bat- tery is visible when you hold the hearing aid as shown . You can use the battery magnet on the wax loop tool provided to steer the battery into place .

  • Page 16: Drained Battery

    DRAINED BATTERY If the light-emitting diode (LED) on the hearing aid stops flash- ing, or there is no sound in the hearing aid, it is an indication that the battery is exhausted . Battery life is approximately 2-3 days . However, exactly how long the battery will last varies from one case to another .

  • Page 17: Turning The Hearing Aid On And Off

    TURNING THE HEARING AID ON AND OFF The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/ off switch . Close the battery drawer to turn the hearing aid on . If you have just turned off the hearing aid, wait at least three seconds before turn- ing it on again .

  • Page 18: Light-Emitting Diode (Led)

    LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) The hearing aid is provided with a LED to indicate certain func- tions . RC signal received Flashes OFF* Hearing aid or program active: Hearing aid is on Flashes Specific program is active Flashes * bold indicates standard setting Please also see page page 16 .

  • Page 19: Checking The Sound

    CHECKING THE SOUND The listening tube enables you to check the sound in the hearing aid before placing it in your child’s ear . If there is no sound in the hearing aid, it may be an indication that the battery is exhausted .

  • Page 20: Right/Left Identification

    RIGHT/LEFT IDENTIFICATION If your child wears hearing aids on both ears, it is a good idea to ask your hearing care professional to place identification marks on the hearing aids (red mark = right and blue mark = left) . The arrow shows the position of the identi- fication mark .

  • Page 21: Positioning The Hearing Aid

    POSITIONING THE HEARING AID Before positioning the ear-tip in your child´s ear, make sure that the receiver housing inside the ear-tip sits correctly . These illustrations show an instant ear- tip solution, but the same procedure is used with an earmould . Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the earwire rests comfortably on the ear, close to the head .
  • Page 22 Insert the earpiece in the child’s ear canal while holding the earpiece . If your child is using an instant ear-tip solution, position the anchor so that it rests in the outer ear, securing the position of the ear-set . Check at reg- ular intervals that the hearing aid and the ear-set are positioned correctly .

  • Page 23: Retention String

    RETENTION STRING The retention string helps to ensure that the hearing aids will not be lost, if they fall off the ear . Fasten the string to the hearing aids in the following way: Put the string through the eye loop on the hearing aid . Guide the hear- ing aid up through the loop formed .
  • Page 24 WARNING We recommend that you always use the retention string with the hearing aids . RETENTION STRING - TWO HEARING AIDS Open the clip, pushing it upwards as illustrated . When you feel resistance, push upwards again .
  • Page 25 Attach the clip at the end of the string firmly to your child’s clothes, making sure that it is always securely fastened . Use the slider to adjust the string so that your child can only just turn his or her head without the hearing aids coming off .

  • Page 26: Retention String - One Hearing Aid

    RETENTION STRING - ONE HEARING AID Open the clip, pushing it upwards as illustrated . When you feel resistance, push upwards again . Attach the clip at the end of the string firmly to your child’s clothes, making sure that it is always securely fastened . Place the string so that your child can turn his or her head without the hearing aid coming off .

  • Page 28: Adhesive Strips

    ADHESIVE STRIPS If necessary, the hearing aid can be further fastened using the adhesive strips provided . Peel off an adhesive strip from the pack . Attach the strip to the hearing aid . Remove the cover from the strip...
  • Page 29 Position the hearing aid behind the ear . Before using the hearing aid the next time, use a fingernail to gently peel off the used adhesive strip .

  • Page 30: Removing The Hearing Aid

    REMOVING THE HEARING AID Remove the hearing aid from its posi- tion behind your child’s ear . Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the earwire .

  • Page 31: Automatic Volume Adjustment

    AUTOMATIC VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The volume of the hearing aid will adjust itself automatically to your child’s sound environment . WARNING If the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak, or the reproduced sounds are distorted, or if you would like any further information, consult the hearing care professional .

  • Page 32: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL A remote control is an accessory for the hearing aid that provides a number of additional options, such as changing program and adjusting the volume . The basic functions are described below: Press the [1] key to switch on the remote control .
  • Page 33 Press the [1], [2] and [3] keys briefly to choose between listening programs 1-3 . The number of programs available will depend on how the hearing aid is programmed . Please also refer to the user instructions for the remote control . WARNING Be very careful not to accidentally activate the volume key on the re- mote control and thereby cause the sound level in your child’s hear-...

  • Page 34: Listening Programs

    LISTENING PROGRAMS Ordinarily, the hearing aid has one listening program (Master) . Other listening programs intended for specific listening situations can be made available with a remote control: Audibility Extender: Makes high-frequency sounds audible, with certain configurations of hearing loss . TV: For listening to the TV .

  • Page 35: Cleaning

    CLEANING The hearing aid and ear-set should be cleaned on a daily basis . The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set . 1 . Cloth 2 . Wax loop 3 . Wax brush If necessary, the wax brush can be washed in soapy water . Contact the hearing care professional if you need additional sup- plies of cleaning accessories .

  • Page 36: The Hearing Aid

    THE HEARING AID Clean the hearing aid after use with the cloth provided . If the microphone openings are still blocked, contact your hearing care professional . WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction .

  • Page 37: The Ear-Set

    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 . THE EAR-SET Wipe off the ear-set with the cloth after use . THE EARPIECE Use the wax loop to dig out any hard earwax, as illustrated .
  • Page 38 Insert the wax brush into the sound bore to remove any soft ear- wax . If earwax has gathered on the ear- tip, use the cloth, loop or brush to remove it . WARNING Make sure that the ear-set is free of earwax, moisture or the like . The ear-set must never come into contact with water, alcohol or other cleaning solutions .

  • Page 39: Changing The Ear-Set

    CHANGING THE EAR-SET The ear-set should be changed as required, for example if the ear- piece no longer fits your child’s ear . Contact the hearing care pro- fessional for advice on how often the ear-set should be changed and to obtain replacement ear-sets . EAR-TIP An instant ear-tip should only be changed by your hearing care professional .

  • Page 40: Earmould

    EARMOULD If the earmould no longer fits your child’s ear canal, contact your hearing care professional for a new one . To change the custom earmould do as follows: Grip the hearing aid between your thumb and index finger . With the other hand grip the earwire and pull straight apart as indicated by the arrow .
  • Page 41 Turn the earmould around and hold it as illustrated . Use your thumbs to press the sides of the earmould backwards as illus- trated . Take out the receiver . Hold the new earmould as illus- trated . Push the receiver into the large hole as far as it goes .
  • Page 42 Turn the earmould around . Con- nect the plug on the earwire to the receiver in the earmould . Press the plug until a click is felt . Connect the earwire to the hearing aid, pressing the plug until a click is felt . Check that the ear-set is securely assembled .

  • Page 43: In Case Of Malfunction

    IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid is com- The hearing aid is not Make sure the battery pletely silent turned on drawer is closed The earwire is defective Contact the hearing care professional The battery does not Insert a new battery in work the hearing aid...
  • Page 44 Problem Possible cause Solution Your child responds less Your child’s ear is Contact the ENT doc- to sound blocked by earwax tor/physician Your child’s hearing Contact the hearing may have changed care professional The hearing aid whis- The ear is blocked by Contact the ENT doc- tles continuously earwax...

  • Page 45: Caring For The Hearing Aid

    CARING FOR THE HEARING AID The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care . Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of the hearing aid:...
  • Page 46 CAUTION • Turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use . Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days . • When the hearing aid is not in use, keep it in its case in a dry location out of reach of children and pets .

  • Page 47: Warnings

    WARNINGS WARNING Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used im- properly . Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities . In case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately . • When your child wears the hearing aid, make sure he or she does not put the hearing aid or its battery, parts and accessories into his or her mouth .
  • Page 48 WARNING • Please be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal . An infection can arise as the result of inadequate ventilation of the ear . We therefore recommend that you remove the hearing aid and ear-set from your child’s ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated .
  • Page 49 WARNING • Check on a regular basis that your child’s ear canal does not show signs of soreness or scratches . If you see any irregularities, contact your hearing care professional . • Clean and inspect the hearing aid after use to check that it is intact . If the hearing aid or the ear-set breaks while in the ear canal, contact your hearing care professional immediately .
  • Page 50 WARNING • Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves . Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply .
  • Page 51 . Radiation from, for example, room surveillance equipment, burglar alarms and cell phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid . • Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines or other areas with explosive gases .
  • Page 52 CAUTION • The hearing aid has been tested for interference according to inter- national standards . Nevertheless, it is possible that unforeseen inter- ference may occur in the hearing aid due to electromagnetic radiation from other products such as alarmsystems, room surveillance equip- ment and mobile phones .

  • Page 53: Advice

    ADVICE NOTE • To help your child grow accustomed to sounds, we recommend that your child wears the hearing aid in as many situations as possible during the day . • The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumulation of earwax . Contact your physician/ENT doctor if you suspect that a plug of ear- wax has accumulated in your child’s ear .
  • Page 54 Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that can be hazardous and present a risk to human health and the environment when waste electrical and elec- tronic equipment (WEEE) is not handled correctly . Do not dispose of hearing aids, hearing aid accessories and bat- teries with ordinary household waste .

  • Page 55: 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 appropriate, the date of manufacture may also be stated .
  • Page 56 Symbol Title/Description Catalogue number The product’s catalogue (item) number . Serial number The product’s serial number . * Keep away from sunlight The product must be protected from light sources and/or The product must be kept away from heat Keep dry The product must be protected from moisture and/or The product must be kept away from rain Lower limit of temperature...
  • Page 57 Symbol Title/Description Upper limit of temperature The highest temperature to which the product can be safely exposed . Temperature limits The highest and lowest temperatures to which the product can be safely exposed . Consult instructions for use The user instructions contain important cautionary infor- mation (warnings/precautions) and must be read before using the product .
  • Page 58 Symbol Title/Description WEEE mark “Not for general waste” When the product is to be discarded, it must be sent to a designated collection point for recycling and recovery . CE mark The product is in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives .
  • Page 59 Symbol Title/Description Interference Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product . *The six- or seven-digit number on the product is the serial number . Se- rial numbers may not always be preceded by...
  • Page 60 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com Manual no .: É[5qr0q2|f;;a;g] 9 514 0124 001 #03 Issue : 2015-06 WIDEX and WIDEX BABY are trademarks of Widex A/S...

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