Siemens Octiv S+ Instructions And Guidance

miniTek ™ wireless enhancement
Optional
Your Octiv + hearing instrument Octiv+ instruments are miniTek
can be used with the miniTek wireless and easyPocket compatible.
enhancement system. miniTek
The easyPocket remote control is
provides a wireless connection from
available as an optional accessory
your Octiv + hearing instruments to
allowing for convenient and discreet
your television, mobile phone, MP3
hearing instrument adjustment.
player and stereo. miniTek is also
It is extremely ergonomic, has an
an easy-to-use remote control for
easy-to-read display and a modern,
your Octiv + hearing instruments for
stylish look.
convenient and discreet program and
volume adjustment. The miniTek
package comprises the miniTek
itself which controls the hearing
miniTek
instruments, a Tek transmitter and all
cables necessary to link the miniTek
into a variety of devices such as TVs,
MP3 players, etc.
NOTICE
miniTek and easyPocket ™ are additional products to your hearing
instrument which may be available to purchase. If you think it would
assist you in your day-to-day life talk to your NHS Provider about how you
can obtain a miniTek or easyPocket. Further information is available on
our website www.bestsound-technology.co.uk or
email info-hearingaids.uk@sivantos.com
Hearing instrument emits
NOTICE
whistling sounds.
To avoid environmental
Reinsert the ear piece until it fi ts
pollution, do not throw
securely.
batteries into household
Decrease the volume.
waste.
Clean or exchange the ear piece.
Recycle or dispose of
Sound is distorted.
batteries according to
Decrease the volume.
national regulations or
Replace the empty battery.
return them to your
Clean or exchange the tube and
NHS Provider.
the ear piece.
Recycle hearing
Hearing instrument emits signal tones.
instruments, accessories
Replace the empty battery.
and packaging according
Hearing instrument does not work.
to national regulations.
Turn the hearing instrument on.
Gently close the battery door.
In case of instrument failure
Replace the empty battery.
Is the instrument switched on?
Make sure the battery is inserted
Is the battery inserted correctly?
correctly.
Is the battery run down?
Power-on delay is active. Wait
Is the battery compartment
several seconds and check again.
closed?
Is the sound opening in the ear NOTICE
mould clogged with wax? Your hearing instruments
are designed to comply with
Troubleshooting
international standards on
Sound is weak
electromagnetic compatibility
Increase the volume. but interference with nearby
Replace the empty battery. electronic devices could occur.
Clean or exchange the tube and In this case, move away from the
the ear piece. source of interference.
Technical information
Conformance information
FCC ID: SGI-WL002BTE
With the CE marking, Sivantos confi rms
IC: 267AB-WL002
compliance with the European guidelines,
Operating frequencies: Fc=3.28 MHz
in particular directive 93/42 EEC of the
European Council applying to medical
products. Disposal information
Within the European Union, the
For the products with e2e wireless
marked equipment is covered by
2.0 Sivantos additionally confi rms
"Directive 2002/96/EC of the
compliance with the European Directive
European Parliament and of the
99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning radio and
Council of 27 January 2003 on waste
telecommunications terminal equipment.
electrical and electronic equipment."
Our quality management system, certifi ed
Amended by "Directive 2003/108
by an independent authority, assures
EC" (WEEE).
consistently high product quality and
reliability to the customer.
2011/65/EU RoHs concerning the
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restriction of hazardous substances
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Email: info-hearingaids.uk@sivantos.com
www.bestsound-technology.co.uk
Manufactured by Sivantos GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG
Based on Document No. A91SAT-02422-99T04-7600 EN-GBR | D00118953
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Controls
With the controls you can, for Push button
example, adjust the volume or switch
Function
hearing programs. Your hearing
instruments either have a push button
and a rocker switch or a push button
Program
only. The NHS Provider has assigned
change
your desired functions to the controls.
Volume up
Ask your NHS Provider to mark
Volume
your controls and their functions
down
on the following pages.
Standby/
easyPocket
Control Left Right turn on
Push
press briefl y,
button
Rocker
switch
You can also use a remote
control.
Important safety information
Personal safety
WARNING
Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the user.
Use only hearing instruments that have been fi tted especially
for your needs.
Risk of injury!
Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point
of sale.
Risk of explosion!
Do not use your hearing instruments in explosive atmospheres
(e. g. in mining areas).
Risk of affecting electronic equipment!
In areas where the use of electronics or wireless devices are
restricted, verify if your device has to be turned off.
Risk of interference with active and non-active implants! If you
wear an active or a non-active implant, e.g. a brain implant:
Prior to use, have the electromagnetic compatibility verifi ed.
Consult the physician that implanted the device before using
your hearing instruments.
Keep a safe distance of about 1.6 inches (4 cm) between the
implant and hearing instruments.
Your hearing instruments may reduce certain background
sounds, potentially also traffi c or warning signals.
Tinnitus noiser
Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a tinnitus noiser. The use
of the tinnitus noiser should be only on the advice and in consultation
with your NHS Provider.
WARNING
Risk of further impairment to the user's hearing health.
The volume of the tinnitus noiser can be set to a level which could
lead to permanent hearing damage when used for a prolonged
period of time.
The tinnitus noiser should never be used at uncomfortable
levels.
For NHS Providers:
The target population is primarily the adult population over 21 years of
age. The patient may have some control of the level or volume of the
signal and the patient should discuss this adjustment as well as his or her
comfort level and sound of the signal with their NHS Provider.
WARNING
Risk of further impairment to the user's hearing health.
The volume of the tinnitus noiser can be set to a level which could lead
to permanent hearing damage when used for a prolonged period of time.
Should the tinnitus noiser be set to such a level in the hearing
instrument, advise the user of the maximum amount of time per
day he or she should use the tinnitus noiser.
For example, occupational safety guidelines restrict continuous
noise exposure of 80 dBA SPL to 8 hours per day.
The tinnitus noiser should never be used at uncomfortable levels.
Rocker switch
Function Left Right
Left Right
Program
up/down
Volume
up/down
Tinnitus
noiser
level up/
down
Sound
balance
Standby/
press 2 seconds
turn on
press briefl y, press 2 seconds,
press 5 seconds
Push button and
rocker switch
Function Left Right
Lock / Unlock the
controls
Read more in section "Locking the controls".
WARNING
Choking hazard!
Your hearing instruments contain small parts which can be swallowed.
Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of reach
of children and mentally disabled persons.
If parts have been swallowed consult a physician or hospital
immediately.
Ensure adequate supervision if infants, small children or mentally
disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments.
Check the completeness of the hearing instruments regularly and ensure
that the hearing instrument does not detach from the ear mould.
WARNING
Consult your NHS Provider if you experience any unusual side
effects like skin irritation, excessive accumulation of ear wax,
dizziness, change in your hearing, or if you think there may be a
foreign object in your ear canal.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Always wear the tube with an ear piece.
Make sure that the ear piece is completely attached.
Risk of injury!
Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the ear.
Risk of injury!
In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when
removing the hearing instrument. If this happens, have the ear
piece removed by a medical professional.
WARNING
Risk of further impairment to the user's hearing health.
An NHS Provider should advise a prospective hearing instrument or
tinnitus noiser user to consult promptly with a licensed physician
(preferably an ear specialist) before using the hearing instrument or
hearing instrument with tinnitus noiser function if the NHS Provider
determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any
other available information concerning the prospective user that
the prospective user has any of the following conditions:
Visable congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the
previous 90 days.
Acute or chronic dizziness.
Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the
previous 90 days.
Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 dB at
500Hz, 1,000Hz and 2,000Hz.
Visible evidence of signifi cant cerumen accumulation or a
foreign body in the ear canal.
Pain or discomfort in the ear.
Settings
Accessories
Ask your NHS Provider to mark Remote control
your individual settings on the
following pages.
Battery size and ear pieces
Batteries
Hearing programs
Non-rechargeable (size 13)
1
2
Non-rechargeable (size 312)
3
4
5
6
Important information
Read more in section "Changing
the hearing program".
Intended use
Hearing instruments are intended
Features
to improve the hearing of hearing
Power-on delay enables
impaired persons. Diagnosis and
whistle-free insertion of hearing
prescription of a hearing instrument
instruments. Read more in section
must be performed by hearing health
"Turning on and off".
specialists, e.g. acousticians,
e2e wireless enables simultaneous
audiologists or ENT doctors.
control of both hearing instruments.
Read more in section "Using two Use the hearing instruments
hearing instruments". and accessories only as
described in this user guide.
A telecoil is built into the instrument,
so it can connect with audio induction
loops. Read more in section "Audio
induction loops".
Product safety
NOTICE
Leaking batteries damage the hearing instruments.
Turn the hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve
the battery.
Remove batteries when the instruments are not in use for a
prolonged period of time.
NOTICE
Protect your hearing instruments from extreme heat. Do not
expose them to direct sunlight.
NOTICE
Do not dry your hearing instruments in the microwave oven.
NOTICE
Different types of strong radiation, e. g. during X-ray or MRI head
examinations, may damage hearing instruments.
Do not wear the hearing instruments during these or similar procedures.
Weaker radiation, e. g. from radio equipment or airport security,
does not damage the hearing instruments.
NOTICE
Protect your hearing instruments from high humidity. Do not
wear them in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume,
aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.
Only for two instruments or the use of a remote control:
In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist.
Refer to local authorities for further information.
www.bestsound-technology.co.uk
Octiv S+, M+ and HP+
Instructions and guidance
Exchangeable ear pieces Size
(only with LifeTubes)
LifeTip open or
closed
LifeTip double
LifeTip
semi-open
Transport and storage
conditions
During extended periods of
transport and storage, please
observe the following conditions:
Storage Transport
Temperature 10 to 40 °C -20 to 60 °C
Relative 10 to 80 % 5 to 90 %
humidity
Air pressure 700 to 200 to
1050 hPa 1200 hPa
For other parts, such as batteries,
other conditions may apply.