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 .
desCription of the hearing aid 1 . Microphone openings 2 . Volume control (available in some versions) 3 . program button 4 . Battery compartment cover (on/off function) 5 . nail grip 6 . sound outlet 7 . wax guard 8 .
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warning This booklet contains important information and instructions . Please read this booklet carefully before you start using the hearing aid . note Your hearing aid and accessories may not look exactly as il- lustrated in this booklet . we also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary .
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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 (20 dB) to mod- erately severe (80 dB) and all hearing loss configura- tions .
the battery We recommend zinc-air batteries . Use a size 312 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 .
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Use the nail grip to push the battery compartment cover downwards and open the cover . Do not press the bat- tery compartment cover beyond the open position . Place the battery so that the plus (+) sign of the battery faces upwards .
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 .
turning the hearing aid on and off The battery compartment cover of your hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch . Close the battery compartment cover and push it up- wards to turn the hearing aid on . Push the battery compartment cover downwards to turn the hearing aid off .
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 . right/left identification If you are wearing hearing aids in both ears, it is easy to tell them apart as the right-ear hearing aid has a red...
positioning the hearing aid Close the battery compartment cover completely . Hold your hearing aid with your thumb and fore finger . Slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel resistance . Let go of the hearing aid and use the tip of your forefinger to gen- tly push it into your ear until it rests comfortably in your ear canal .
removing the hearing aid Hold the hearing aid with your thumb and forefinger and pull gently . If it is difficult, you can try to move the hearing aid carefully from side to side . It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand .
Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment . Your hearing aid may furthermore be provided with a volume control shaped like a small lever . (The lever on your hearing aid may be positioned differently than the lever in the drawing) .
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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 Any adjustment of the volume setting will be canceled when your hearing aid is turned off, or when you change program .
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 available in your hearing aid .
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...
Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid . 1 . Cloth 2 . Brush 3 . wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad- ditional supplies of cleaning accessories .
the hearing aid It is very important for the hearing aid’s performance that it is kept free from earwax and dirt . Clean your hearing aid daily with the soft cloth to keep it dry and clean of earwax or dirt . warning never clean the hearing aid with water or cleaning solutions, as this may cause it to malfunction .
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We recommend that every time you take the hearing aid out of your ear, you inspect the sound outlet and the vent openings to ensure that no earwax or dirt has gathered there . Below is an example of how the sound outlet and vent openings may be positioned .
the sound outlet It is important that the sound outlet is not blocked by earwax . Remove any visible earwax from around the sound out- let with the small brush or cloth . Do not attempt to clean the wax guard . If the sound outlet is blocked, you should change the wax guard (see pages 24-27) .
the vent If earwax has accumulated in and/or around the vent opening, do as follows: Clean any earwax from the vent by passing the wax remov- ing tool all the way through the vent . warning It is important for the performance of the hearing aid that the vent is never blocked by earwax .
the wax guard The wax guard helps to protect the hearing aid against earwax . Always use wax guards with your hearing aid . Otherwise the warranty for your hearing aid will be void . The wax guard consists of the following parts: 1 .
Changing the wax guard Insert the removal hook into the used wax guard placed in the sound outlet . Pull the wax guard straight out . 1 . Vent opening 2 . sound outlet 3 . used wax guard...
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Turn the holder around so that the new wax guard is in position to be inserted . Insert the holder into the open- ing of the sound outlet and gen- tly press the wax guard into the opening . Then pull the holder straight out . The new wax guard will auto- matically detach from the hold- er .
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Discard the holder with the used wax guard . The frequency with which the wax guard should be changed varies from one individual to another . If you have any questions regarding your wax guard, please contact your hearing care professional . warning If the wax guard fits loosely, discard it and insert another .
in Case of MalfunCtion problem possible cause solution The hearing The hearing aid is Make sure the battery is aid is not turned on placed correctly and the completely battery compartment silent cover is closed correctly . See page 11 The battery does not Insert a new battery in work...
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problem possible cause solution If the hearing The hearing aid is Consult your hearing aid is uncom- not correctly placed care professional on fortable to in your ear canal . how to place the hear- wear ing aid correctly in your ear canal The hearing aid Contact your hearing...
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 .
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 .
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. Do not under any circum- stances use alcohol, chlorine or similar substances . • Do not use Coselgi hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases .
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warning • do not wear your hearing aid during radiation, x-rays, Mris, Ct or other medical treatments and scans . The emis- sions from these procedures as well as from other types of radiation, such as that in a microwave oven, can damage your hearing aid .
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 .
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...
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time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid . Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physi- cian .
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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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