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- Page 1 Phonak Virto B-Titanium (B90/B70) User Guide...
- Page 2 This user guide is valid for: Non wireless models CE mark applied Phonak Virto B90-Titanium 2016 Phonak Virto B70-Titanium 2016...
- Page 3 Your hearing aid details Model Battery size Phonak Virto B-Titanium 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
On/Off Battery Putting on the hearing aid Removing the hearing aid Push button Adjusting the hearing aid with Phonak MiniControl Further Information 10. Care and maintenance 11. Service and warranty 12. Compliance information 13. Information and description of symbols 14. Troubleshooting 15. -
Page 6: Quick Guide
1. Quick guide Left & right hearing aid markings Blue marking for left hearing aid. Red marking for right hearing aid. Left Right Changing batteries Remove the Open the Place battery in the sticker from the battery door. battery door with the new battery “+”... - Page 7 On/Off Push button Models with this option only: The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions.
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Page 8: Parts Of The Hearing Aid
2. Parts of the hearing aid The picture below shows the model described in this user guide. Virto B-Titanium Sound outlet / wax protection system Custom made shell Push button (optional) Battery door Removal handle... -
Page 9: Left & Right Hearing Aid Markings
3. Left & right hearing aid markings There is a red or blue inlay in the battery door to tell you if it is a left or a right hearing aid. Blue marking for left hearing aid. Red marking for right hearing aid. -
Page 10: On/Off
4. On/Off The battery door is also the on/off switch. Closed battery door = hearing aid is on Opened battery door = hearing aid is off When you switch on the hearing aid you may hear a start-up melody. -
Page 11: Battery
5. Battery Remove the Open the Place battery in the sticker from the battery door. battery door with the new battery “+” symbol facing and wait two upwards. minutes. If it is difficult to close the battery door: Check that the battery is inserted correctly and the “+”... - Page 12 Color ANSI battery marking on code code size package Phonak Virto B-Titanium yellow PR70 7005ZD Please ensure you use the correct type of battery in your hearing aids (zinc-air). Please also read chapter 15.2 for further information on product safety.
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Page 13: Putting On The Hearing Aid
6. Putting on the hearing aid Take your hearing aid up to your ear and place the ear canal part into your ear canal. -
Page 14: Removing The Hearing Aid
7. Removing the hearing aid Hold the removal handle and carefully pull the hearing aid up and out of the ear. -
Page 15: Push Button
8. Push button Models with this option only: 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”. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Hearing Aid With
9. Adjusting the hearing aid with Phonak MiniControl Note: models with this option only. The MiniControl contains a magnet that functions like a remote control to change the settings of your hearing aid. Your hearing aid in combination with MiniControl can have various functions or can remain inactive. - Page 17 While the hearing aid is on, hold the magnet inside the ear canal without touching the hearing aid. Promtly remove the magnet as soon as your hearing aid is in the desired program or the volume is ideal for you. If you use a medical device like a pacemaker or ICD device (implantable cardioverter defibrillator), please read the specific user guide to clarify possible...
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Page 18: 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 15.2. 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 19 Daily Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended. C&C line from Phonak is a complete set of cleaning products. Your hearing care professional will be glad to advise you. Never use household cleaning products (washing powder, soap, etc.) to clean your hearing aids.
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Page 20: Service And Warranty
11. Service and warranty Local warranty Please ask the hearing care professional, where you purchased your hearing aid, about the terms of the local 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... - Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Compliance Information
Hereby Sonova AG declares that this product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. 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 (Phonak worldwide locations). -
Page 23: Information And Description Of Symbols
13. 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. The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of certified institutions that were consulted under the above-mentioned directives. - Page 24 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 25 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. Therefore you do not have to worry about getting the hearing aids exposed to a rain shower or sweat.
- Page 26 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 15.2 regarding drying the hearing aid after use. Atmospheric pressure: 200 hPA to 1500 hPa...
- Page 27 The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make you aware that this hearing aid may not be thrown away as normal household waste. Please dispose of old or unused hearing aids, at waste disposal sites intended for electronic waste, or give your hearing aid to your hearing care professional for disposal.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
14. Troubleshooting Problem Causes Hearing aid not functioning Dead battery Blocked sound outlet 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 Blocked sound outlet... - Page 29 What to do Change battery (chapter 1 + 5) Clean sound outlet 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 if volume control available (chapter 8) Change battery (chapter 1 + 5) Clean sound outlet...
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Page 30: Important Safety Information
15. 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 31 15.1 Hazard warnings The intended use of Do not use the hearing hearing aids is to amplify aids in explosive areas and transmit sound to the (mines or industrial areas ears and hereby with danger of explosions, compensate for impaired oxygen-rich environments hearing.
- Page 32 If you feel pain in or Do not make a wire behind your ear, if it is connection from your inflamed or if skin hearing aid to any external irritation and accelerated audio sources like radio accumulations of earwax etc. That could cause occur, please check with injuries on your body your hearing care...
- Page 33 Avoid strong physical impacts to the ear when wearing in-the-ear hearing aids. The stability of in-the-ear shells is designed for normal use. A strong physical impact to the ear (e.g. during sports) may cause the in-the-ear shell to break. This may lead to perforation of the ear canal or ear drum.
- Page 34 15.2 Information on product safety Never immerse your hearing Protect your hearing aid aid in water! Protect it from from heat (never leave near excessive moisture. Always a window or in the car). remove your hearing aid Never use a microwave before showering, bathing, or other heating devices or swimming, as the hearing...
- Page 35 Do not drop your hearing The batteries used in these aid! Dropping onto a hard hearing aids should not surface can damage your exceed 1.5 Volts. Please do hearing aid. not use silver-zinc or Li-ion (lithium-ion) rechargeable Always use new batteries batteries as these may for your hearing aid.
- Page 36 Special medical or dental Do not use your hearing examination including aid in areas where radiation described below, electronic equipment may adversely affect the is prohibited. correct functioning of your hearing aids. Remove and keep them outside the examination room/area before undergoing: Medical or dental examination with X-ray...
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Page 37: Important Information: Cell Phones
16. Important information: Cell phones Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones. According to the ANSI 63.19 (American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Instruments) standard, the compatibility of a particular hearing aid and cell phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the... - Page 38 Note: the performance of individual hearing aids may vary with individual cell phones. Therefore, please try the hearing aid with your cell phone or, if you are purchasing a new phone, be sure to try it with your hearing aid prior to purchase.
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Page 39: For The Us Market Only, Complies With The Fda Regulations
17. For the US market only, complies with the FDA regulations Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the... - Page 40 (i) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz. (ii) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. (iii) Pain or discomfort in the ear. Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk of impairing the remaining...
- Page 41 is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased. Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid.
- Page 42 Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician.
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Page 43: Important Notice For Prospective Noise Generator Users
18. Important notice for Prospective Noise Generator users The Tinnitus Balance noise generator is a broadband sound Generator which may have been enabled in your hearing aid. It provides a means of sound enrichment that can be used as part of a personalized tinnitus management program to provide temporary relief from tinnitus. - Page 44 The noise generator should never be used at uncomfortable levels. For more information visit www.phonak-us.com...
- Page 46 Notes...
- Page 48 Your hearing care professional: Manufacturer: Sonova AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa Switzerland www.phonak.com...
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