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Phonak Bolero B
(B90/B70/B50/B30)
User Guide

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  • Page 1 Phonak Bolero B (B90/B70/B50/B30) User Guide...
  • Page 2 This user guide is valid for: Wireless models CE mark applied Phonak Bolero B90-M 2016 Phonak Bolero B90-P 2016 Phonak Bolero B90-SP 2016 Phonak Bolero B70-M 2016 Phonak Bolero B70-P 2016 Phonak Bolero B70-SP 2016 Phonak Bolero B50-M 2016 Phonak Bolero B50-P...
  • Page 3 Your hearing aid details If no box is checked and you do not know the model of your hearing aid, please ask your hearing care professional. Model Battery size Bolero B-M Bolero B-P Bolero B-SP Earpiece Dome or SlimTip Classic earmold Your hearing care professional:...
  • Page 4 Your hearing aids have been developed by Phonak – the world leader in hearing solutions based in Zurich, Switzerland. These premium products are the result of decades of research and expertise and are designed to keep you connected to the beauty of sound! We thank you for making such a great choice and wish you many years of listening pleasure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your hearing aid Quick guide Parts of the hearing aid Using the hearing aid Left & right hearing aid markings On/Off Batteries Putting on the hearing aid Removing the hearing aid Push button Volume control Further Information 10. Care and maintenance 11.

  • Page 6: Quick Guide

    1. Quick guide Left & right hearing aid markings Blue marking for left hearing aid. Red marking for right hearing aid. Bolero B-M Bolero B-P, B-SP Changing batteries Bolero B-P & B-SP Bolero B-M Remove the Open the Place battery in the sticker from the battery door.
  • Page 7 On/Off Push button The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions. Volume control Bolero B-P and B-SP only: To increase the volume, press the volume control upwards. To decrease the volume, press the volume control downwards.

  • Page 8: Parts Of The Hearing Aid

    2. Parts of the hearing aid The pictures below show the models described in this user guide. You can identify your personal model by: • Checking “Your hearing aid details” on page 3. • Or comparing your hearing aid with the following shown models.
  • Page 9 Bolero B-M Push button Tube Battery door Earpiece: Dome Anchor (detachable) Bolero B-P & B-SP Hook / sound output Push button Volume control Battery door Classic earmold (detachable)

  • Page 10: Left & Right Hearing Aid Markings

    3. Left & right hearing aid markings There is a red or blue marking to tell you if it is a left or a right hearing aid. Blue marking for left hearing aid. Red marking for right Bolero B-M Bolero B-P, B-SP hearing aid.

  • Page 11: On/Off

    4. On/Off The battery door is also the on/off switch. Closed battery door = hearing aid is on Open battery door = hearing aid is off When you switch on the hearing aid you may hear a start-up melody.

  • Page 12: Batteries

    5. Batteries Bolero B-P & B-SP Bolero B-M Remove the Open the Place battery in the sticker from battery door. battery door with the the new “+” symbol facing battery and upwards. wait two minutes. If it is difficult to close the battery door: Check that the battery is inserted correctly and the “+”...
  • Page 13 Replacement battery This hearing aid requires zinc-air batteries. Identify the correct battery size (312 or 13) by: • Checking “Your hearing aid details” on page 3. • Checking the marking on the inner side of the battery door. • Checking the following table. Model Zinc air Color...

  • Page 14: Putting On The Hearing Aid

    6. Putting on the hearing aid 6.1 Putting on the hearing aid with classic earmold Take the earmold up to your ear and place the ear canal part into your ear canal. Place the hearing aid behind your ear. Insert the upper part of the earmold into the upper part of the bowl of your ear.
  • Page 15 6.2 Putting on the hearing aid with dome or SlimTip Place the hearing aid behind your ear. Insert the earpiece into your ear canal. If there is an anchor attached to the earpiece, tuck it into the bowl of your ear to secure your hearing aid.

  • Page 16: Removing The Hearing Aid

    7. Removing the hearing aid 7.1 Removing the hearing aid with classic earmold Lift the hearing aid above the upper part of your ear. Grasp the earmold in your ear and gently remove it. Please try to avoid gripping the tube to remove the hearing aid.
  • Page 17 7.2 Removing the hearing aid with dome or SlimTip Pull on the bend of the tube and remove the hearing aid from behind the ear. In very rare cases, your earpiece can remain in your ear canal when removing the hearing aid from the ear.

  • Page 18: Push Button

    8. Push button The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions or is not active. This depends on the programming of the hearing aid, which is indicated in your individual “Hearing aid instructions”. Please ask your hearing care professional for this printout.

  • Page 19: Volume Control

    9. Volume control Bolero B-P and B-SP only: To increase the volume, press the volume control upwards. To decrease the volume, press the volume control downwards. The volume control can be disabled by the hearing care professional.

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    10. Care and maintenance Diligent and routine care of your hearing aid contributes to outstanding performance and a long service life. Please use the following specifications as a guideline. For further information regarding product safety, see chapter 16.2. General information Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics, you should remove your hearing aid from your ear, because these products may damage it.
  • Page 21 Your hearing aids are resistant to water, sweat and dust under the following conditions: • The battery door is fully closed. Ensure that no foreign object such as hair is caught in the battery door when it is closed. • After exposure to water, sweat or dust, the hearing aid is cleaned and dried.
  • Page 22 Daily Inspect the earpiece and tube for earwax and moisture deposits. Clean the surfaces with a lint-free cloth or use the small brush provided in the hearing aid hard case. Never use cleaning agents such as household detergents, soap, etc. for cleaning your hearing aid. It is not recommended to rinse these parts with water, risk for lodging in the tube.

  • Page 23: Wireless Accessories

    11. Wireless accessories 11.1 Connecting to audio sources and remote control A range of Phonak accessories are available for you to use with your hearing aid. Phonak RemoteMic*** Cell phone MP3 Player/ Phonak streaming device* Phonak EasyCall II Audio source** with cell phone Phonak PilotOne II remote control...
  • Page 24 11.2 Communication in noise and over distance The Roger portfolio provides an outstanding microphone performance to help you better understand in noise and over distance. With Roger you can benefit from: • understanding every word in a noisy situation e.g. restaurants, public areas and over distance •...
  • Page 25 Behind-the-ear receiver option Microphone* Body-worn receiver option * Some Roger microphones also support input from audio sources via Bluetooth® or cable. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

  • Page 26: Service And Warranty

    International warranty Sonova AG offers a one year limited international warranty, valid starting from the date of purchase. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubes, earmolds and external receivers.
  • Page 27 Warranty limitation This warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or care, exposure to chemicals or undue stress. Damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service centers renders the warranty null and void. This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their office.

  • Page 28: Compliance Information

    13. Compliance information Europe: Declaration of Conformity Hereby Sonova AG declares that this product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on www.phonak.com...
  • Page 29 The wireless models listed on page 2 are certified under: Phonak Bolero B-M FCC ID: KWC-WHSBTEM IC: 2262A-WHSBTEM Canada Phonak Bolero B-P FCC ID: KWC-WHSBTEP IC: 2262A-WHSBTEP Canada Phonak Bolero B-SP FCC ID: KWC-WHSBTESP IC: 2262A-WHSBTESP Canada...
  • Page 30 Notice 2: Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Sonova AG may void the FCC authorization to operate this device. Notice 3: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
  • Page 31 no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 32 Radio information of your wireless hearing aid Antenna type Integrated ferrite coil antenna (inductive) Operation frequency 10.6 MHz Occupied bandwidth approx. 500 kHz (99% BW) Modulation DQPSK Channel Single channel radio Operating range 18 cm (7”) Use case Streaming of audio or command signal to receiving hearing aid on the other ear...

  • Page 33: Information And Description Of Symbols

    14. Information and description of symbols With the CE symbol, Sonova AG confirms that this product – including accessories – meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on radio and telecommunications equipment.
  • Page 34 During transportation keep dry. This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these user guides. This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides.
  • Page 35 The product is designed such that it functions Operating conditions without problems or restrictions if used as intended, unless otherwise noted in these user guides. The hearing aids are classified IP68 (depth of 1 meter for 60 minutes) and designed to be used in all daily life situations.
  • Page 36 Temperature during transportation and storage: –20° to +60° Celsius (–4° to +140° Fahrenheit). Humidity during transportation: Up to 90% (non condensing). Humidity during storage: 0% to 70%, if not in use. See instruction in chapter 16.2 regarding drying the hearing aid after use. Atmospheric pressure: 200 hPA to 1500 hPa The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make you aware that this hearing aid...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    15. Troubleshooting Problem Causes Hearing aid not functioning Dead battery Blocked speaker/earpiece Battery not inserted correctly Hearing aid switched off Hearing aid whistles Hearing aid not inserted correctly Earwax in ear canal Hearing aid not loud enough Volume too loud or distorted Low battery Speaker/earpiece blocked...
  • Page 39 What to do Change battery (chapter 1 + 5) Clean speaker opening/earpiece Insert battery correctly (chapter 1 + 5) Switch hearing aid on by completely closing the battery door (chapter 4) Insert hearing aid correctly (chapter 6) Contact your ENT/GP or hearing care professional Decrease volume (chapter 8 + 9) Change battery (chapter 1 + 5) Clean speaker opening/earpiece...

  • Page 40: Important Safety Information

    16. Important safety information Please read the information on the following pages before using your hearing aid. A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. Infrequent use of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full benefit from it.
  • Page 41 Changes or modifications Keep out of reach of to the hearing aid that children, individuals with were not explicitly cognitive impairment, and approved by Sonova AG pets. If batteries are swallowed, consult your physician immediately!
  • Page 42 If you feel pain in or that warning signals or behind your ear, if it is noises coming from inflamed or if skin behind, e. g. cars, are irritation and accelerated partially or entirely accumulations of earwax suppressed. occur, please check with your hearing care This hearing aid is not for professional or physician.
  • Page 43 The following is only • If using a Phonak wireless accessory, consult the applicable for persons with active implantable medical chapter “Important safety devices (i.e. pacemakers, information” in your defibrillators, etc.): wireless accessory • user guide. Keep the wireless hearing aid at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from the Hearing aids should not be...
  • Page 44 16.2 Information on product safety Phonak hearing aids are Never wash the water resistant and not microphone inputs. Doing waterproof. They are so could cause it to lose its designed to withstand special acoustic features. normal activities and occasional accidental Protect your hearing aid exposure to extreme from heat (never leave near...
  • Page 45 tube spout during insertion Always use new batteries into or removal from the for your hearing aid. In ear. case a battery is leaking, replace it immediately with When you are not using a new one to avoid any your hearing aid, leave the skin irritation.
  • Page 46 Remove the battery if etc.). If X-ray is used at all, you are not using your it will be in very low doses, hearing aid for a long and will not affect the period of time. hearing aids. Special medical or dental Do not use your hearing examination including aid in areas where...
  • Page 47 Notes...
  • Page 48 Your hearing care professional: Manufacturer: Sonova AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa Switzerland www.phonak.com...

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