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- Page 1 USER MANUAL MINI Behind-the-ear CV-MINI, CA-MINI, CM-MINI...
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Page 2: Your Hearing Aid
Your hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) … CV … Ca … CM date: ______________________________________ Battery size: 10... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents sYMBols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 desCription of the hearing aid . -
Page 4: Symbols
sYMBols The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: Warning Messages with this heading indicate serious adverse reactions, potential safety hazards and inadequate performance of device . Caution Messages with this heading indicate/include information re- garding any special care to be exercised . Not for general waste . -
Page 5: Description Of The Hearing Aid
desCription of the hearing aid 1 . Microphone openings 2 . program button 3 . on/off function 4 . nail grip Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube and an open dome, ear-tip or earmold . The illustration above shows the hearing aid without an ear-set . - Page 6 “ear-sets for Coselgi Bte hearing aids” . Warning This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Coselgi BTE hearing aids”...
- Page 7 intended use The hearing aids are intended as air conduction am- plification devices to be used in everyday listening en- vironments . indications for use The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from minimal (10 dB HL) to moderately severe (80 dB HL) and all hearing loss con- figurations .
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Page 8: The Battery
the battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 10 bat- tery for the hearing aid . To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional . It is important to take note of the expiration date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries . - Page 9 Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open . Do not press the drawer beyond the open po- sition . Place the battery in the drawer as illustrated, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery is facing towards you when you hold the hearing aid as shown .
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Page 10: Removing The Battery
removing the battery 1 . Open the battery drawer as previously described . Place the hearing aid on the provided cloth on a clean, plane surface and turn it as illustrated . 2 . Supporting the drawer with your finger, use the battery magnet provided to push the battery out of the battery drawer from the minus side . -
Page 11: Low Battery Indication
low battery indication Four rapid beep-tones will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disa- bled . We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you . For adjustment of the beep-tone level or disabling of the function, please consult your hearing care profes- sional . -
Page 12: 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 . Open the battery drawer to turn off the hearing aid . Please remember to turn off the hear- ing aid when it is not in use . -
Page 13: Right/Left Identification
right/left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears, the hearing aids can be provided with colored marks (red mark = right and blue mark = left). The arrow shows the position of the identification mark . -
Page 14: Positioning The Hearing Aid
positioning the hearing aid Insert the earpiece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube . It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand . Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hear- ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head . -
Page 15: Removing The Hearing Aid
removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear . Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tube . If the earpiece is provided with an extraction cord, take hold of this and carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal . -
Page 16: Volume Adjustment
Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment . Caution 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 profes- sional . -
Page 17: Listening Programs
listening programs Depending on model and how your hearing care professional has pro- grammed your hearing aid, you can have several listening programs in- tended for specific listening situations . At the back of this booklet your hearing care profes- sional can list the listening programs that are available in your hearing aid . -
Page 18: Switching Between The Listening Programs
switching between the listening programs To change programs, press the pro- gram button briefly . Each time you switch to another program, an acous- tic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled . program 1: One short beep program 2: Two short beeps... -
Page 19: Using A Telephone
using a telephone When using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rath- er than directly against the ear . If the sound is not optimal, try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position . -
Page 20: Cleaning
Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set* . For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets for Coselgi BTE hear- ing aids” . 1 . Cloth 2 . Wax removing tool 3 . Cleaning thread Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad- ditional supplies of cleaning accessories . -
Page 21: The Hearing Aid
the hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use . Warning never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, as this may cause it to malfunction . the microphone openings Clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool straight through the openings . -
Page 22: In Case Of Malfunction
This information covers only the hearing aid . See the “Ear-sets for Coselgi BTE hearing aids” user manual for information specific to your ear-set . If the problems persist, contact your hearing care pro- fessional for assistance . -
Page 23: 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 24: 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, con- tact a physician immediately and the 24 hour national But- ton Battery ingestion hotline at (202) 625-3333 . - Page 25 . Do not under any circumstances use alcohol, chlorine or similar substances . • Do not use Coselgi hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases . • do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, X-rays, Mris, Ct or other medical treatments and scans .
- Page 26 adViCe note • The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions . However, the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability . You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new hearing aid and new sounds .
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Page 27: Regulatory Information
regulatorY inforMation Contraindications: • Congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear • Active drainage from the ear within 90 days • History of rapid progressive hearing loss within previous 90 days • Acute or chronic dizziness • Sudden unilateral hearing loss in previous 90 days important notice for prospective hearing aid users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a... - Page 28 Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physi- cian . Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or per- sonal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician .
- Page 29 Hearing aids, accessories and batteries should not be disposed of with normal house- hold waste . Please consult your national Coselgi distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items .
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Page 30: Program Forms
prograM forMs programs available in your hearing aid: program Chosen position Main program New user program Phone... - Page 31 programs available in your hearing aid: program Chosen position Main program New user program Phone...
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