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Phonak Virto ™ User Guide Phonak Virto I-Titanium Phonak Virto I-10 NW O...
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Your hearing aid details This user guide is valid for: If no box is checked and you do not know the model of your hearing aid, please ask your hearing Non wireless hearing aids care professional. Phonak Virto I90-Titanium Hearing aid models Battery size Phonak Virto I70-Titanium Phonak Virto I90-10 NW 0...
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Your hearing aids have been developed by Phonak For more information regarding features, benefits, set up, – a world leader in hearing solutions based in Zurich, use, maintenance or repairs of your hearing aid and Switzerland. accessories, please contact your hearing care professional or the manufacturer representative.
Contents Your hearing aid 1. Quick guide 2. Parts of the hearing aid Using the hearing aid 3. Left and right hearing aid markings 4. On/Off 5. Batteries 6. Putting on the hearing aid 7. Removing the hearing aid 8. Push button 9.
1. Quick guide Left and right hearing aid markings On/Off Blue marking for left hearing aid. Red marking for right hearing aid. Push button* Left Right The push button on your hearing aid Changing batteries can have various functions. Volume control* To increase the volume, turn the volume control forwards.
2. Parts of the hearing aid Model with a push button The following pictures show the models described in this (available for Virto I-Titanium and Virto I-10 NW O) user guide. You can identify your personal model by: • Checking “Your hearing aid details” on page 3. Sound outlet / wax protection system •...
3. Left and right hearing aid 4. On/Off markings There is a blue or red marking on the hearing aid to The battery door is also the on/off switch. indicate if it is a left or right hearing aid. The color mark is located inside the battery door as shown on the pictures below.
5. Batteries Replacement battery This hearing aid requires a size 10 zinc-air battery. Model Zinc-air Color ANSI battery code code marking on Remove the Open the Place battery in the size package sticker from the battery door. battery door with the new battery flat side facing Phonak Virto I-Titanium...
6. Putting on the hearing aid 7. Removing the hearing aid 7.1 Removing the hearing aid with a removal handle Take your hearing aid up Hold the removal handle to your ear and place the and carefully pull the custom-made shell part hearing aid up and out into your ear canal.
8. Push button* 7.2 Removing the hearing aid without a The push button on your hearing removal handle aid can have various functions or can remain inactive. This depends on the programming of the Put your thumb behind your hearing aid, which is indicated in lobe and gently press your ear your individual “Hearing aid upward to push the hearing aid...
9. Volume control* 10. Adjusting the hearing aid with the Phonak MiniControl To increase the volume, The MiniControl contains a magnet that functions like a turn the volume control remote control to change the settings of your forwards (towards nose). hearing aid.
11. Listening in public places* 2. While the hearing aid is on, Your hearing aid has a telecoil option that hold the magnet next to the can help you hear in various public spaces hearing aid. such as church, concert halls, train stations and government buildings.
13. Environmental conditions Daily Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is The product is designed such that it functions without recommended. Never use household cleaning products problems or restrictions if used as intended, unless (washing powder, soap, etc.) to clean your hearing aids. otherwise noted in this user guide.
International warranty The hearing aids should never be exposed to chlorinated water, soap, salt water or other liquids with a chemical Sonova AG offers a one year limited international content. warranty, valid from the date of purchase. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material...
This warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or care, exposure to chemicals or undue stress. Hereby Sonova AG declares that this product meets the Damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service requirements of the Medical Devices Regulation(EU) centers renders the warranty null and void.
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Notice 2: Electromagnetic emissions This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 Manufacturer’s Declaration: The hearing aids are of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 of Industry Canada. intended for use in the electromagnetic environments These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection listed below.
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Electromagnetic emissions Immunity IEC60601-1-2 Compliance Level Immunity IEC60601-1-2 Compliance Level Test Test Level Test Test Level Electrostatic +/- 8 kV contact +/- 8 kV contact Rated power Discharge frequency +/- 2 kV , +/- 4 kV, +/- 2 kV , +/- 4 kV, 30 A/m 30 A/m (ESD) IEC...
16. Information and description of symbols With the CE symbol, Sonova AG confirms that Indicates the Authorized representative in the this product – including accessories – meets European Community. The EC REP is also the the requirements of the Medical Devices importer to the European Union.
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Indicates a device’s compliance with applicable Ingress Protection Rating. IP68 rating indicates Radio Spectrum Management’s (RSM) and that the hearing aid is water and dust Australian Communications and Media resistant. It survived continuous immersion in Authority (ACMA) regulatory arrangements for 1 meter of water for 60 minutes and 8 hours the legal sale in New Zealand and Australia.
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This symbol indicates a device that is not safe to use in magnetic resonance (MR) environment (e.g. during an MRI scan). The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make you aware that this hearing aid as well as batteries may not be thrown away as normal household waste.
17. Troubleshooting Cause What to do Cause What to do Problem: Problem: Hearing aid not functioning. Hearing aid not loud enough or distorted. Dead battery. Change battery (chapter 5). Low battery. Change battery (chapter 5). Blocked sound outlet. Clean sound outlet, e.g. replace Blocked sound outlet.
18. Important safety information Intended user Please read the relevant safety information and limitations- of-use information on the following pages before using Intended for people with hearing loss using a hearing aid your hearing aid. and their caregivers. A hearing care professional is responsible for adjusting the hearing aid.
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Clinical benefit Hearing aid: Improvement of speech understanding. Tinnitus organic conditions. Infrequent use of a hearing aid does not Balance feature provides supplementary noise stimulation permit a user to attain full benefit from it. The use of a which can help defocus the user`s attention from their hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may tinnitus.
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residence. The serious incident is described as any incident • Acute or chronic dizziness; that directly or indirectly led, might have led or might lead • Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 dB to any of the following: at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz;...
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Changes or modifications to the hearing aid that were • When there is sufficient evidence that the condition not explicitly approved by Sonova AG are not permitted. has been fully investigated by a medical specialist and Such changes may damage your ear or the hearing aid.
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In very rare cases if not securely attached, a cerumen stop can Use of accessories, transducers and cables other than those remain in your ear canal when removing the hearing aid from specified or provided by the manufacturer of this equipment the ear.
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The hearing aids (specially programmed for each hearing loss) Special medical or dental examination including radiation must only be used by the intended person. They should not be described below, may adversely affect the correct functioning used by any other person as they could damage hearing. of your hearing aids.
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18.2 Information on product safety The batteries used in these hearing aids should not exceed 1.5 Never immerse your hearing aid in water! Protect it from Volts. Please do not use silver-zinc or Li-ion (lithium-ion) excessive moisture. Always remove your hearing aid before rechargeable batteries as these may cause severe damage to showering, bathing, or swimming, as the hearing aid contains your hearing aids.
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These hearing aids are water resistant and not waterproof. Hearing aids and their parts should be kept out of reach of They are designed to withstand normal activities and children and anyone who might swallow, choke on or occasional accidental exposure to extreme conditions. Never otherwise cause injury to themselves with them.
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Your hearing care professional: Australian Sponsor: Sonova Deutschland GmbH Sonova Australia Pty Ltd Max-Eyth-Strasse 20 12 Inglewood Place, 70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen Norwest NSW 2153 Germany Australia Manufacturer: Sonova AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa Switzerland www.phonak.com...
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