Philips HearLink BTE SP Series User Manual page 40

General warnings
Heat and chemicals
· The hearing aid must never be exposed to
extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the
sun.
· The hearing aid must not be dried in microwave
ovens or other ovens.
· The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume,
aftershave lotion, suntan lotion and insect
repellent can damage the hearing aid. Always
remove your hearing aid before applying such
products and allow time to dry before use.
Power instrument
· Special care should be exercised in selecting,
fitting and using a hearing aid where maximum
sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4), as there may be risk of impairing
the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user.
· For information on whether your hearing aid is a
power aid, ask your hearing care professional.
Possible side effects
· Hearing aids or molds may cause an accelerated
accumulation of earwax.
· The non-allergenic materials used in hearing
aids may in rare cases cause a skin irritation or
other side effects.
Warnings
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