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Summary of Contents for Specsavers A52-CIC
- Page 1 USER INSTRUCTIONS A52-CIC/A52-CIC (TR)/A52-CIC M/A52- CIC M (TR) model Completely-in-canal...
- Page 2 YOUR HEARING AID (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) Vent: Short Full length None CIC CIC-M Your hearing aid series: PROGRAMS Universal Audibility Extender Quiet Audibility Extender Transport ...
- Page 3 NOTE The program names in the table are the default names. If you have chosen to use some of the other names available, write the new names in the table. That way you will always know which programs you have in your hearing aids. NOTE The CIC-M is not a wireless hearing aid, which means that the hearing aids cannot communicate with each other or with any accessory.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS YOUR HEARING AID...................6 Welcome......................6 Important safety information.................7 THE HEARING AID..................9 Indications for use................... 9 Intended use.....................9 The battery....................... 9 Sound signals....................11 How to tell right from left................12 Turning the hearing aid on and off...............12 Putting on and removing your hearing aid..........13 Sound adjustment..................14 Programs...................... - Page 5 EC directives....................28 SYMBOLS....................29...
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Page 6: Your Hearing Aid
YOUR HEARING AID Welcome Congratulations on your new hearing aid. Use your hearing aid regularly, even if it takes some time getting used to it. Infrequent users don’t usually get the full benefit of a hearing aid. NOTE Your hearing aid and its accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet. -
Page 7: Important Safety Information
Important safety information Read these pages carefully before you begin using your hearing aid. 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 your local emergency number or hospital immediately. - Page 8 Your hearing aids should be stored and transported within the temperature and humidity ranges of -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F) and 10%-95% rH. Your hearing aids are designed to operate from 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F). For more information about your hearing aids, visit: www.specsavers.com.
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Page 9: The Hearing Aid
THE HEARING AID Indications for use The hearing aids are indicated for individuals older than 36 months with a range of hearing loss from minimal (10 dB HL) to severe (90 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations. They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals (audiol- ogists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilitation. - Page 10 NOTE Check that the battery is completely clean and free of any residue before insert- ing it in the hearing aid. Otherwise your hearing aid may not function as expec- ted. Never attempt to recharge your hearing aid batteries, as they could ex- plode.
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Page 11: Sound Signals
Now place the new battery in the drawer as shown. Close the drawer. If it doesn't close easily, the battery is not placed correctly. If you are not using the hearing aid for a few days, remove the battery. NOTE Avoid dropping your hearing aid - hold the hearing aid above a soft surface while changing the battery. -
Page 12: How To Tell Right From Left
Ask your hearing care professional to turn these sounds signals off if you don't need them. Lost partner (Only available in top models) Your hearing care professional can turn on a feature in your hearing aid that warns you whenever it loses contact with the hearing aid in the opposite ear. -
Page 13: Putting On And Removing Your Hearing Aid
To turn off the hearing aid, push the battery cover downwards. NOTE You can also cup the hearing aid in your hand to verify that it is turned on. If it's on, it will whistle. Don't forget to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use. Putting on and removing your hearing aid Close the battery lid completely. -
Page 14: Sound Adjustment
Removing the hearing aid Use the extraction cord to take the hearing aid out of your ear. NOTE If you find it difficult to take out the hearing aid, move it carefully from side to side while pulling on the extraction cord. Sound adjustment Your hearing aid adjusts the sound automatically according to your sound environment. -
Page 15: Programs
To mute your hearing aid do as follows: ● Keep pressing the lower part of the volume key on the remote control until you can hear the steady sound To turn the sound on again: ● Press the upper part of the volume key or ●... - Page 16 PROGRAM Music For listening to music SPECIAL PROGRAMS Plays tones or noise for a relaxing sound back- ground Phone This program is designed for listening to phone conversations Zen+ This program is similar to Zen but allows you to listen to different types of tones or noise NOTE The names in the list of programs are the default names.
- Page 17 The Zen program Your hearing aid may be provided with a unique optional listening program called Zen. It makes musical tones (and sometimes a rushing noise) in the back- ground. If you perceive a decrease in loudness, tolerance of sounds, speech not as clear, or worsening tinnitus, contact your hearing care professional.
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Page 18: Cleaning
CLEANING Tools You will receive the following cleaning tools with your hearing aid: 1. Cloth 2. Brush 3. Long wax-removing tool 4. Short wax-removing tool 5. Battery magnet 2. 3. 4. 5. Cleaning the hearing aid Cleaning your hearing aid every day will make it more efficient and more comfortable to wear. - Page 19 The sound outlet Remove any visible earwax from around the sound outlet with the small brush or cloth. Nev- er try to clean the wax guard. NOTE If you can't clean the sound outlet, contact your hearing care professional. Never insert anything into the sound outlet as this can ruin your hearing aid.
- Page 20 The vent Short vent: clean the vent as far as the long end of the wax removing tool (no. 3) can reach. Long vent: clean the vent every day by passing the long wax removing tool (no. 3) all the way through the vent.
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Page 21: The Wax Guard
The wax guard The wax guard helps to protect the hearing aid against earwax. Always use wax guards supplied by Widex with your hearing aid. Changing the wax guard Open the wax guard case as illustrated. The wax guard consists of the following parts: 1. - Page 22 Keep the holder at a right angle. Pull the used wax guard straight out. Insert the new wax guard into the opening of the sound outlet and press it gently.
- Page 23 Pull the holder straight out. Ask your hearing care professional about how often you should change the wax guard. The wax guard is for one-time use only and is not intended to be cleaned. If the wax guard fits loosely, discard it and use a new one. If the wax guard falls off inside your ear, contact your doctor or hearing care professional to have it removed.
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Page 24: Accessories
ACCESSORIES You can use a variety of accessories with your hearing aid. To see whether you could benefit from using these accessories, ask your hearing care pro- fessional. Name RC-DEX remote control TV-DEX for listening to TV and audio PHONE-DEX for easy landline use FM+DEX for streaming audio and FM signals... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING These pages contain advice on what to do if your hearing aid stops working or if it doesn't work as expected. If the problem persists, contact your hear- ing care professional. Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid is It is not turned on Make sure the battery is completely silent... - Page 26 Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid whis- Your ear is blocked by Contact your doctor tles continuously earwax It is not correctly Take it out and reinsert it placed in your ear ca- It fits loosely in your Contact your hearing care ear canal professional The hearing aid is un-...
- Page 27 Problem Possible cause Solution Your hearing aids are The connection be- Turn them off and on again not working in syn- tween the hearing aids chrony is lost The hearing aids do a. The device is used a. Move the device closer to not respond with a beyond the transmis- the hearing aids...
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Page 28: Regulatory Information
EC directives Directive 2014/53/EU Hereby, Widex A/S declares that this A52-CIC/A52-CIC (TR)/A52-CIC M/ A52-CIC M (TR) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The A52-CIC/A52-CIC (TR)/A52-CIC M/A52-CIC M (TR) contains a radio transmitter operating at 10.6 MHz, -54dBμmA/m @10 m. - Page 29 SYMBOLS Symbols commonly used by 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. Catalogue number The product’s catalogue (item) number.
- Page 30 Symbol Title/Description RCM mark The product complies with electrical safety, EMC and radio spectrum regula- tory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market. Interference Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product.
- Page 32 WIDEX A/S Nymoellevej 6, DK-3540 Lynge, Denmark global.widex.com 9 514 0420 001 #01 Manual no.: 9 514 0420 001 #01 Issue: 2018-01...
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