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Phonak CROS User Manual

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Manufacturer:
Phonak AG
Laubisrütistrasse 28
CH-8712 Stäfa
Switzerland
EU Representative:
Phonak GmbH
D-70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen
Germany
0459
www.phonak.com
Behind-the-Ear and In-the-Ear
Phonak CROS transmitter
User Guide

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  • Page 1 Behind-the-Ear and In-the-Ear Phonak CROS transmitter User Guide Manufacturer: Phonak AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa Switzerland EU Representative: Phonak GmbH D-70736 Fellbach-Oeffingen Germany 0459 www.phonak.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Welcome Step 8. Removing the Phonak CROS transmitter 2. Important safety information: Step 9. Turning off the Phonak CROS Please read before operating your Phonak CROS transmitter system for the first time Step 10. Changing the battery Hazard warnings 5.

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Please read these user instructions thoroughly in order to benefit from all the possibilities your new Phonak CROS system has to offer. With proper use and care, you will be able enjoy your Phonak CROS system for many years to come.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Phonak CROS system does not permit a user to attain or if skin irritation and accelerated accumulations full benefit from it. The use of a Phonak CROS system is of ear wax occur, please check with your hearing care only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be professional or physician.

  • Page 5: Information On Product Safety

    Make sure that you always completely dry your Phonak CROS system after use. In the event that Phonak CROS accidentally falls Store the Phonak CROS system in a safe, dry and off the ear, an acoustical alert ( ) will indicate clean place.

  • Page 6: Phonak Cros System Description

    Phonak CROS system The following user instructions describe Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and In-the-Ear (ITE) CROS transmitter models. The BTE CROS transmitter can be adapted with a variety of retention systems. The ITE CROS transmitter are available as a HS-model that are situated in the ear canal and a FS-model that a Phonak CROS retention are situated only in the bowl of the ear.
  • Page 7 3. Phonak CROS system description Option B: with Phonak CROS Tip Option A: HS-model Option B: FS-model a Custom made shell b Wax protection system c Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch a Earpiece: Phonak CROS Tip d Protected microphone inlet...

  • Page 8: Step-By-Step Instructions For Using The Phonak Cros System

    Decrease Increase volume volume Take the Phonak CROS transmitter in your hand and try out the system controls. This will make it easier for you to feel for and operate the controls later on when wearing the Phonak CROS system.

  • Page 9: Step 2. Battery Preparation

    4. Using your Phonak CROS system Option B: ITE In order to change a hearing program, press the switch displayed (Fig. 1c/1d). Left Right Option A: BTE Option B: ITE Decrease Increase volume volume Fig. 1b Fig. 1c Fig. 1d Step 2.

  • Page 10: Step 3. Inserting The Battery

    Step 3. Inserting the battery Step 4. Turning on the Phonak CROS transmitter Take the Phonak CROS transmitter in your hand The Phonak CROS transmitter is switched on by closing (Fig. 3a/3c) and open the battery door. Insert the the battery compartment (Fig. 4a/4b).

  • Page 11: Step 5. Placing The Phonak Cros Transmitter

    For the first step identify right and left so you will be able to insert your Phonak CROS transmitter The Phonak CROS transmitter is now switched on. It can take up to 15 seconds before it starts. in the correct ear.
  • Page 12 Place the retention between your thumb and forefinger. and forefinger (Fig. 5d). Insert the Phonak CROS retention Insert the Phonak CROS Tip deep enough into the ear in the upper section of bowl of the ear (Fig 5e). canal so that the retention lies flat on your ear (Fig. 5g).
  • Page 13 4. Using your Phonak CROS system If you have problems placing the Phonak CROS Insert the tip of the Phonak CROS transmitter into the transmitter, use your other hand to gently pull your ear canal (see the part circled in green in Fig. 5h).

  • Page 14: Step 6. Adjusting The Volume

    Option B: ITE Left Right Your hearing care professional can configure your Phonak CROS transmitter (push) switch as either a Decrease volume Increase volume volume control or a program selector. To increase the volume, press the switch on your right instrument*.

  • Page 15: Step 7. Selecting The Hearing Program

    4. Using your Phonak CROS system Step 7. Selecting the hearing program Step 8. Removing the Phonak CROS transmitter Step 8.1 Removing the BTE CROS transmitter with In order to select or change a hearing program, press the switch displayed in (Fig. 7a/7b).

  • Page 16: Step 9. Turning Off The Phonak Cros

    Put your thumb behind your lobe (directly behind the hard cartilage, Fig. 8c) and gently press your ear upward to push the Phonak CROS transmitter out of the canal. In order to help it along, make chewing movements with your jaw.

  • Page 17: Step 10. Changing The Battery

    5. Care and maintenance 4. Using your Phonak CROS system Step 10. Changing the battery Diligent and routine care of your Phonak CROS system contributes to outstanding performance and a long Before the battery of the Phonak CROS transmitter is service life.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Phonak CROS the battery is correctly inserted and properly fitted, system. If you need to clean your Phonak CROS system adjust the fit if necessary. If there is no improvement, intensively, ask your hearing care professional for change the battery.

  • Page 19: Wireless Accessories And Fm Systems

    7.1 Wireless accessories Check whether the hearing aid is correctly and firmly The Phonak CROS system allows the use of wireless fitted. If this is the case, but the problem persists, please accessories with the hearing aid. Phonak has developed consult with your hearing care professional.

  • Page 20: Service And Warranty

    8. Service and warranty 7. Wireless Accessories and FM systems Phonak is a leader in FM communication. In order to Phonak offers you a comprehensive, worldwide warranty, take advantage of the benefits of these high-tech radio valid starting from the date of purchase. Please ask systems, consult with your hearing care professional.

  • Page 21: Compliance Information

    9. Compliance information Declaration of Conformity The CROS system described in this user guide is Hereby Phonak AG declares that this Phonak product certified under: meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 22 Type BF of EN 60601-1. J Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different The surface of the CROS system from that to which the receiver is connected. is specified as application part J Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician of Type BF.

  • Page 23: Information And Explanation Of Symbols

    The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make you aware Important information for handling that this CROS system may not and product safety. be thrown away as normal household waste. Please dispose of old or...

  • Page 24: For The Us Market Only, Complies With The Fda Regulations

    11. For the US market only, complies with the FDA regulations (vii) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers (viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear. Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds...
  • Page 25 For US market only conditions that may affect hearing are identified Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those and treated before the hearing aid is purchased. individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully Following the medical evaluation, the physician will informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining give you a written statement that states that your...
  • Page 26 Notes...

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