Performance Checklist - Siemens Behind-the-Ear Hearing Instruments User Manual

• Do not expose your hearing instrument to extreme
temperature or high humidity.
• Do not leave it in direct sunlight.
• Do not wear it in the shower or when you apply makeup,
perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.
• Do not wear your hearing instruments when you are
exposed to short-waves, a strong magnetic field, a
high frequency field or X-rays.
• Do not place your hearing instruments in a
microwave oven.
* Aquaris Instruments Recommendations
™
Aquaris instruments achieved International Protection Rating
(IP57) per the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) 60529 Standard. Your instrument can be completely
submerged in water up to 3 feet for 30 minutes with no
damage to instrument, and dust will not interfere with the
operation of the device.
Special recommendations for water activities:
• W hen you are swimming, use an earhook with a
custom-made, unvented, soft ear mold.
• R emove hearing instruments before diving and playing
water sports that cause your hearing instruments to be
constantly immersed in water.
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Performance Checklist

Problem Cause
Weak or dead battery
Volume too low
Sound is
weak
Earpiece or LifeTip clogged
with wax or debris
Microphone clogged
Improper seating in ear
Instrument
Volume too high
emits
whistling
Clogged with wax or
sound
excessive wax in ears
Volume too high
Sound is
distorted
Weak battery
Instrument not turned on
Battery compartment
not completely closed
Instrument
Dead battery
does not
work Battery polarity reversed
Power-on delay is active
If the solutions in this checklist do not address a particular
issue you are having with your hearing instruments,
consult your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider.
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
Possible Solution
Insert new battery
Clean instrument, earpiece,
or change LifeTip
Clean instrument, earpiece
or change LifeTip
Wipe hearing instrument
with cloth
Try reinserting earpiece or
LifeTip until it fits securely
Lower the volume
Clean earpiece or replace LifeTip
OR contact your Audiologist or
Hearing Care Provider
Lower the volume
Replace battery
Turn instrument on
Gently close the battery
compartment completely
Replace battery
Make sure battery is
inserted correctly
Wait 15 seconds and
check again
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