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Don’t
leave your hearing instruments on
the radiator, near a stove, in a sunny
window, in a car or in any other hot
place. Excessive heat and cold can
damage the instruments.
Don’t
wear the hearing instruments when
using a hair dryer at home or when
at the beauty salon, spa or barber.
Don’t
wear the hearing instruments when
having medical tests done such as
MRI, X-rays or CT scans; as different
types of radiation may damage the
hearing instrument.
Don’t
apply hair spray when wearing your
hearing instruments. It may damage
the microphone and erode the case.
Don’t
wear the instruments while taking a
bath, shower, spa treatment or while
swimming.
Don’t
store the instruments in the
bathroom during a shower or near
a steam room as moisture created
by the steam may cause damage.
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Do
store the instruments overnight in
a hearing aid dehumidifier to absorb
moisture (Be sure and remove
batteries first).
Do
always carry spare batteries.
Do
replace the battery when the
low-battery warning begins.
Do
always care for your instrument
as outlined in this manual.
Do
dry the battery contacts with a cotton
swab in cases of humid weather or
heavy perspiration.
Do
safely store hearing instruments when
not in use. Keep them out of the reach
of small children and pets.
Do
remove your hearing instruments if you
are going to have X-rays at your dentist
or medical facility. It is best to keep
them outside the room of the X-ray
equipment.
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