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  • Page 1 Connevans.info Solutions to improve the quality of life This product may be purchased from Connevans Limited DeafEquipment.co.uk secure online store at www.DeafEquipment.co.uk...
  • Page 2 SDS 4.0 Tips and Tricks...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Important information SDS 4.0 Fit and Go Box overview Selecting the receiver length Choosing the correct earpiece for the receiver Attaching / removing the retention to / from the receiver Attaching the dome to the receiver Attaching the SlimTip to the receiver Removing the SlimTip from the receiver How to exchange the receiver Maintenance of domes and custom ear pieces...
  • Page 4: Important Information

    In these cases, we recommend the use of a These assembly instructions provide you with a straight-forward custom earpiece. approach to fitting Phonak RIC hearing instruments for long- term satisfaction. In the unlikely case that any part of the system remains in the ear canal, it is strongly recommended to consult a Please note that all SDS 4.0 components are...
  • Page 5: Sds 4.0 Fit And Go Box Overview

    SDS 4.0 Fit and Go Box overview Cap dome S Receiver M Receiver P Receiver Retention S Receiver 054-0788 OR 054-0778 OR 054-0802 OR 054-0813 004-8596-001 OL 054-0777 OL 054-0801 OL 054-0812 Open dome S Retention M Receiver 054-0785 004-8597-001 Open dome M Retention P Receiver S Receiver...
  • Page 6: Selecting The Receiver Length

    Selecting the receiver length Position your head at the same horizontal level as the client’s head so you are looking straight into the client’s ear. (a) Hold the measurement tool with the appropriate blue or red color code marking so your thumb is placed on the colored area.
  • Page 7: Choosing The Correct Earpiece For The Receiver

    Choosing the correct earpiece for the receiver Dome size Perform an otoscopic examination of your client’s ear canal. Based on the examination, choose a dome size diameter and length suitable for the ear canal. The dome should fit snugly and comfortably into the opening of the client’s ear canal, shown in the figure, and help to retain the receiver inside.
  • Page 8: Attaching / Removing The Retention To / From The Receiver

    Attaching / removing the retention to / from the receiver Attaching the retention We recommend using the retention for a more stable positioning of the receiver in the ear canal. It can easily be pre-shaped (to suit the concha) by sliding it over a sharp edge.
  • Page 9: Attaching The Dome To The Receiver

    Attaching the dome to the receiver Hold the receiver in one hand and the Slide the dome over the receiver spout. dome in the other hand. You will feel the dome “click” into place. In very rare cases, the dome can remain in the ear canal when removing the receiver from the ear.
  • Page 10: Attaching The Slimtip To The Receiver

    Attaching the SlimTip to the receiver Slide the receiver into the sleeve of the handling Hold the SlimTip firmly with one hand, with the other tool, ensure the receiver label (e.g. 0M) is visible and hand insert the receiver using the handling tool. Note that the printed label on the SlimTip faces facing upwards, and the receiver cable is extending the opposite direction to the receiver label.
  • Page 11: Removing The Slimtip From The Receiver

    Removing the SlimTip from the receiver Hold the SlimTip firmly in one hand. With the other hand, firmly grip the receiver at the base of the cable. Note: There is no tool for removing SDS 4.0 receivers from the SlimTip. Please do not insert any tool into the SlimTip opening to push the receiver out.
  • Page 12: How To Exchange The Receiver

    How to exchange the receiver Remove the receiver Gently pull the receiver away from the hearing aid. Use the pin removal tool to push the pin (circled). Do not twist the receiver when removing. Twisting could cause damage to the wires. Attaching the receiver Align the 3 pins with the 3 sockets in the hearing aid.
  • Page 13: Maintenance Of Domes And Custom Ear Pieces

    Maintenance of domes and custom ear pieces Domes Custom earpiece Earpieces should be wiped daily with a dry tissue. We suggest All domes are designed as the first line of defence against checking the tip of the ear piece regularly and exchanging the wax.
  • Page 14: Cerushield Tm Disk - Wax Protection System For Sds 4.0 Receivers

    CeruShield Disk - wax protection system for SDS 4.0 receivers CeruShield Disk is the Phonak proprietary wax protection system, specially designed to be compatible with SDS 4.0 receivers only. All receivers are equipped with a CeruShield filter placed inside the receiver spout.
  • Page 15 Life is on At Phonak, we believe that hearing well is essential to living life to the fullest. For more than 70 years, we have remained true to our mission by developing pioneering hearing solutions that change people’s lives to thrive socially and emotionally.

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