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- Page 1 USER MANUAL POWER Behind-the-ear CV-POWER, CA-POWER, CM-POWER...
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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: 13... -
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 . Volume control (optional) 3 . program button 4 . on/off switch 5 . Battery drawer with nail grip Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube and an earmold . The illustration above shows the hearing aid without the 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 moderate (40 dB HL) to severe-to-profound (100 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations .
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Page 8: The Battery
the battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 13 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 gen- tly swing the battery drawer open . Place the battery in the drawer, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery faces upward . You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place . If the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incorrectly inserted .
- Page 10 The hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer lock . This lock can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child . A special tool for opening the lock will be includ- ed when ordering the lock (see the drawing) .
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Page 11: Low Battery Indication
low battery indication For 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 . Push the switch upwards to turn on the hearing aid . Push the switch downwards to turn off the hearing aid . The word “OFF”... -
Page 13: Function Signals
function signals Your hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to in- dicate the use of certain functions . The signal is tones adjusted by the hearing care professional in consulta- tion with you . The signal can also be deactivated . -
Page 14: Right/Left Identification
right/left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears, the hearing aids can be pro- vided with colored marks (red mark = right and blue mark = left) . The arrow shows the position of the identification mark . -
Page 15: Positioning The Hearing Aid
positioning the hearing aid Insert the earmold 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 16: Removing The Hearing Aid
removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear . Carefully pull the earmold out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tube . -
Page 17: Automatic Volume Adjustment
automatic volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment . Manual volume adjustment Your hearing aid may furthermore be provided with a volume control, shaped like a small lever . Push the lever upward to gradually raise the volume . - Page 18 to turn off the sound completely • Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards after the steady tone has sounded to turn the sound on again • Press the lever upwards or • Change listening program For modification of the beep-tones or disabling of the beep-tone function or volume control, please consult your hearing care professional .
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Page 19: Listening Programs
listening programs Depending on how your hearing care professional has programmed your hearing aid, you can have several listening programs intended for specific listening situ- ations . At the back of this booklet your hearing care profes- sional can list the listening programs that are avail- able in your hearing aid . -
Page 20: Switching Between The Listening Programs
switching between the listening programs To change programs, press the program button briefly . Each time you switch to another program, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled . program 1: One short beep program 2: Two short beeps program 3: Three short beeps program 4: One long and one short beep If you wish to have the program button disabled, please... -
Page 21: 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 22: 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 . soft cloth 2 . Wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad-... -
Page 23: 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 . When the hearing aid is not in use, the battery drawer should be left open, to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry . -
Page 24: 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 25: Accessories
aCCessories audio input The hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe . This allows direct connection to different kinds of ac- cessories (FM and CROS/Bi-CROS systems), as well as external audio equipment (radio, TV, etc .) . On the form below, your hearing care professional can make a note of the audio programs you have access to and where they are located . - Page 26 Warning If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connect- ed to the electrical mains, this equipment must comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent UL safety standards . Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols: fM systems An FM system is an assistive listening device that can...
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Page 27: 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 28: 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 29 Warning • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged . Dispose of used batteries according to the in- structions . • Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could cause permanent damage to their hear ing . •...
- Page 30 . 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 31 Caution • Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibil- ity standards, the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment, such as medical de- vices . • Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself .
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Page 32: Advice
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 . -
Page 33: 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 34 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 35 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 36: Program Forms
prograM forMs programs available in your hearing aid: program Chosen position Main program New user program Phone... - Page 37 programs available in your hearing aid: program Chosen position Main program New user program Phone...
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