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- Page 1 User instrUctions The VITAL™ SerIeS VL-cic-tr • VL-cic model completely-in-canal...
- Page 2 Your Widex VITAL™ hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) date: __________________________________________ Battery size: 10 Vent: … Short … … Full…length … … none … Downloaded from StockCheck.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ContentS deSCription…oF…the…hearing…aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Acoustic indicators . - Page 4 Caring…For…Your…hearing…aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 WarningS…...
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Page 5: Description…Of…The…Hearing…Aid
deSCription oF the hearing aid 1 . microphone opening 2 . Battery drawer 3 . nail grip 4 . on/off function 5 . Sound outlet 6 . nanoCare wax guard 7 . extraction cord 8 . relief vent (short) 9 . relief vent (full length) Downloaded from StockCheck.com... - Page 6 Another example of how a full length vent may be positioned. if you need help to identify the serial number (usually six or seven digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care professional . on page 3 of this booklet your hearing care professional can indi- cate the type of vent used in your hearing aid, if any .
- Page 7 Warning this booklet contains important information and instructions . Please read this booklet carefully before you start using the hearing aid . note Your hearing aid and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet . We also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary .
- Page 8 intended use the hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be used in everyday listening environments . indications for use the devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from minimal (10 dB HL) to moderately severe (75 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations .
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Page 9: Acoustic Indicators
acoustic indicators the hearing aid may be set to produce tones (smarttone) to indi- cate the use of certain functions . the signal can also be deacti- vated . Functions default settings tone starting up the hearing aid 4 tones Warning about low battery Downloaded from StockCheck.com... -
Page 10: The Battery
the battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 10 battery for the hearing aid . to obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional . it is important to take note of the expiry date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries . -
Page 11: Inserting The Battery
inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid, remember to remove the adhesive tab . once the tab has been removed, the battery will start functioning after a few seconds . Caution Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un- wanted substance, as this can cause the hearing aid to malfunction . - Page 12 Use the nail grip to open the battery drawer . Do not press the battery drawer beyond the open position . Place the battery in the drawer so that the small plus (+) sign on the battery is visible when you hold the hearing aid as shown . You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place .
- Page 13 if the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incor- rectly inserted . When changing battery, it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table . Downloaded from StockCheck.com...
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Page 14: Low Battery Indication
low battery indication An acoustic indicator will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disabled (see page 9) . We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you . Warning never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid . exhausted batter- ies may leak, damaging the hearing aid . -
Page 15: 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 on the hearing aid . An acoustic indica- tor will indicate that the hearing aid has been switched on unless this function has been disabled . -
Page 16: Right/Left Identification
Your hearing aids will be marked with a red Widex logo for the right ear and a blue logo for the left ear, or they may have a red or a blue shell, respectively . the arrow shows the position of the logo . -
Page 17: Positioning The Hearing Aid
positioning the hearing aid close the battery drawer completely . Hold your hearing aid by the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger . slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel resistance . Downloaded from StockCheck.com... - Page 18 Let go of the extraction cord and use the tip of your forefinger to gently push the hearing aid into your ear until it rests com- fortably in your canal . to help position the hearing aid properly you could pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand .
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Page 19: Removing The Hearing Aid
removing the hearing aid Gently pull the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger . if it is difficult, you can try to move the hearing aid carefully from side to side while pulling the extraction cord . it may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand . -
Page 20: Volume Adjustment
Volume adjustment the hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your 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 your hearing care professional . -
Page 21: Cleaning
Cleaning the following cleaning accessories are available for cleaning the hearing aid . Ask your hearing care professional which accessories you need . 1 . Brush 2 . Cloth 3 . Wax removing tool with a short and a long end 4 . -
Page 22: The Hearing Aid
the hearing aid it is very important for the hearing aid’s performance that it is kept free from earwax and dirt . clean your hearing aid daily with the soft cloth to keep it dry and clean of earwax or dirt . Warning never clean the hearing aid with water or cleaning solutions, as this may cause it to malfunction . - Page 23 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 . We recommend that every time you take the hearing aid out of your ear, you inspect the sound outlet, the microphone opening in the battery drawer and the relief vent opening to ensure that no wax or dirt has gathered there .
- Page 24 Below is an example of how the sound outlet, relief vent and microphone opening may be positioned in a hearing aid provided with a short vent and a full length vent, respectively . 1 . Sound outlet 2 . relief vent (short) 3 .
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Page 26: The Sound Outlet
the sound outlet it is important that the sound outlet is not blocked by earwax . if it is blocked, do as follows: remove any visible earwax from around the sound outlet with the small brush or cloth . Do not attempt to clean the wax guard if the sound outlet is still blocked, you should change the wax guard (see pages 31-36) . -
Page 27: The Relief Vent
the relief vent if earwax has accumulated in and/or around the relief vent open- ing, do as follows: Short vent: clean any earwax from the vent as far as the long end of wax removing tool no . 3 can reach . Downloaded from StockCheck.com... - Page 28 Full length vent: clean any earwax from the vent by passing the long wax removing tool (no . 4) all the way through the vent . Warning it is important for the performance of the hearing aid that the relief vent is never blocked .
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Page 29: The Microphone Opening
the microphone opening if dirt or earwax has gathered around the microphone opening on the hearing aid front, do as follows: open the battery drawer and remove the battery . turn the hearing aid so the open battery drawer is facing down- wards . - Page 30 Warning if you suspect that earwax or dirt has migrated through the micro- phone opening and into the actual microphone inside the hearing aid, contact your hearing care professional . Do not insert anything into the actual microphone . Downloaded from StockCheck.com...
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Page 31: Nanocare™…Wax…Guard
nanoCare™ Wax guard the nanocare wax guard helps to protect the hearing aid against earwax . Always use nanocare wax guards with your hearing aid . otherwise the warranty for your hearing aid will be void . the nanocare wax guard consists of the following parts: 1 . - Page 32 Caution the wax guard is disposable and for one-time use only . Do not attempt to clean or reuse a wax guard . this could damage your hearing aid and/ or cause the wax guard to become dislodged in your ear . Downloaded from StockCheck.com...
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Page 33: Changing The Nanocare Wax Guard
Changing the nanoCare wax guard insert the removal hook into the used wax guard placed in the sound outlet . Pull the wax guard straight out . 1 . Vent opening 2 . Sound outlet 3 . used wax guard Downloaded from StockCheck.com... - Page 34 turn the holder around so that the new wax guard is in position to be inserted . insert the holder into the opening of the sound outlet and gently press the wax guard into the opening . Downloaded from StockCheck.com...
- Page 35 then pull the holder straight out . the new wax guard will automatically detach from the holder . Press the hearing aid gently against a flat surface to ensure that the wax guard remains in place . Downloaded from StockCheck.com...
- Page 36 Discard the holder with the used wax guard . the frequency with which the nanocare wax guard should be changed varies from one individual to another . Widex recom- mends that you change the nanocare wax guard at least once a month .
- Page 37 if you have any questions regarding your nanocare wax guard, please contact your hearing care professional . Warning if the wax guard fits loosely, discard it and insert another . if the wax guard becomes dislodged from the hearing aid while in the ear canal, please contact your physician .
- Page 38 in CaSe oF malFunCtion the following pages contain some quick advice on what to do if your hearing aid stops working or performs unsatisfactorily . if the problems persist, contact your hearing care professional for assistance . problem possible cause Solution the hearing aid is the hearing aid is not...
- Page 39 problem possible cause Solution the hearing aid the battery is nearly insert a new battery in volume is not exhausted the hearing aid battery powerful enough drawer the sound outlet is see page 26 blocked Your ear is blocked by contact your ent doctor/ earwax physician...
- Page 40 problem possible cause Solution the hearing aid is the hearing aid is not consult your hearing care uncom fortable to placed correctly in your professional on how to wear ear canal place the hearing aid cor- rectly in your ear canal . the hearing aid does contact your hearing care not fit your ear properly...
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Page 41: Caring…For…Your…Hearing…Aid
Caring For Your 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 your hearing aid: Caution • turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use . remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days . - Page 42 • Avoid dropping your hearing aid – perform cleaning and battery changes while holding the hearing aid above a soft surface . • Do not wear your hearing aid while in the shower or swimming, or when using a hair dryer, and avoid letting the hearing aid come into contact with sticky or greasy substances, such as hair spray or sun- screen .
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Page 43: Warnings…
WarningS Warning hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed or used improperly . Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities . in case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately . • 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 . - Page 44 • Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like . never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it . • clean and inspect your hearing aid after use to check that it is intact . if the hearing aid breaks while in the ear canal, contact your hearing care professional immediately .
- Page 45 • Please note that when using any type of hearing aid, you must allow regular ventilation of the ear . if the ear is not adequately ventilated, there may be a slightly increased risk of infection or disease in the ear canal .
- Page 46 Warning • regular use of a de-humidifier is recommended to help avoid mal- function of the hearing aid . • Do not use Widex hearing aids in mines or other areas with explo- sive gases . Warning • do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, x-rays, mris, Ct or other medical treatments and scans .
- Page 47 Caution • Your 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 radia- tion from other products such as alarm systems, room surveillance equipment and mobile phones .
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Page 48: Advice
adViCe note • the hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions . How- ever, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability . - Page 49 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 .
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Page 50: 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 51 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 52 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 53 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 .
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- Page 56 Widex a/S nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark www . w idex .com É[5qr0w8|k;;a;f] manual no .: 9 514 0288 001 #02 issue: 2015-05 WiDeX, VitAL and nAnocAre are trademarks of Widex A/s Downloaded from StockCheck.com...
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