Elan FL-9, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User s instructions Flash élan Custom FL 9é Behind the ear ...

Page 2: ...ok the same as the ones you have We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary Hearing aids and their accessories should not be disposed of with normal household waste Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of your hearing aid ...

Page 3: ...ble settings when turning on your hearing aid 15 Removing Flash élan Custom 16 Automatic adjustment of loudness 17 Fine tuning loudness 18 Listening programs 19 Switching between the listening programs 22 Keeping Flash élan Custom clean 24 Cleaning accessories 24 Cleaning the hearing aid 25 Cleaning the élan ear set 25 Changing the élan ear set 28 Trimming the élan ear set 30 Assembling a Custom é...

Page 4: ...ustom hearing aid Thank you for choosing a Widex hearing aid Your Flash élan Custom is a hearing aid that allows you to be part of the process of tailoring the sound to your individual hearing loss and lifestyle requirements ...

Page 5: ...5 We recommend that you read the entire booklet to get full satisfaction from your new Flash élan Custom hearing aid We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex hearing aid ...

Page 6: ...2 Volume control is available in some Flash models It makes it possible to fine tune the automatically adjusted loudness 3 Program button which allows you to choose between different listening programs 4 On off switch 5 Battery drawer with a nail grip for easy opening 6 élan ear set ...

Page 7: ...7 Custom élan 1 Trimmed élan ear set 1a Earhook 1b Tubing 2 Custom ear piece hereinafter referred to as ear piece 2a Extraction cord 1a 1b 2a 1 2 ...

Page 8: ... ensure proper battery function do not use batteries past the expiry date Be cause they are Zinc Air type batteries they need air to work Therefore do not remove the adhesive tab until just before inserting the battery in the hearing aid Once the tab has been removed the battery will start functioning after a few seconds The battery life will depend on a number of factors such as the setting of yo...

Page 9: ...re is a sticky residue from the tab or other un wanted substance Pushthenailgripupwardsto swing open the battery drawer The nail grip is located on the opposite side of the on off switch at the bottom of the hearing aid The plus sign of the battery must face upwards If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incorrectly in serted ...

Page 10: ...fter the beep tones var ies from one case to another 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 Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak which could damage the hearing aid When changing batteries it is a good idea to hold the hear...

Page 11: ... on off switch The hearing aid is turned on when the switch is pushed up wards and off when the switch is pushed downwards The word OFF is clearly visible on the switch when the hearing aid is turned off Please remember to switch the hearing aid off when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days ...

Page 12: ...n put coloured marks on your hearing aids so you can easily see which is for the left ear and which is for the right ear red mark right and blue mark left On the ear piece The ear piece has Widex printed on it Red print indi cates that it is for the right ear and blue print that it is for the left ear ...

Page 13: ...e élan ear set is available in five different lengths for the right and left ear respectively The individual size is printed on the trimmed ear set but is not visible when the trimmed élan ear set is connected to the ear piece ...

Page 14: ...ce the hearing aid behind the ear so that the earhook and tubing rest comfortably on the ear close to your head Then insert the ear piece in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing When everything is in the correct position turn on the hearing aid Remember to check at regular intervals that the hearing aid and the ear piece are positioned correctly ...

Page 15: ...start up setting your hearing aid may whistle slightly while you insert the ear piece in the ear An alternative is a setting where the hearing aid actively suppresses whistling while the ear piece is being inserted in the ear Together with your hearing care professional you can choose the start up setting that suits your needs best ...

Page 16: ...16 Removing Flash élan Custom First remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear Then carefully pull the ear piece out of the ear canal by means of the extraction cord ...

Page 17: ...lan Custom ana lyses the surroundings and tailors its sound according ly With Flash élan Custom you do not have to think about adjusting the volume it happens quite auto matically Important If the volume in your hearing aid is too loud or too weak or if the reproduced sounds are distorted or you would like any further information consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 18: ...uches for minor correc tions of the volume Faster adjustments are obtained by keeping the lever pressed for some seconds Each time you operate the volume control you will hear a beep tone For modification of the beep tones or disabling of the beep tone function or volume con trol please consult your hearing care professional Any adjustment of the volume setting will be cancelled when your hearing ...

Page 19: ...ur hearing care professional can help you select the programs that are of use to you If your needs change over time the combination of lis tening programs can be changed In these user s in structions the hearing care professional can list the lis tening programs that are available in your hearing aid see page 23 You can choose from the following pro grams ...

Page 20: ... all listening situa tions Acclimatisation program This listening program has the same features as the Master program but provides slightly less amplification The listening program is ideal if this is your first hearing aid and you want to be came used to all the new sounds gradually Music This listening program is ideal for listening to music TV This listening program is ideal for listening to th...

Page 21: ...sten to a specific sound source and still hear surrounding sounds T In this listening program you listen via the telecoil T and not via the microphone M in the hearing aid The telecoil can only be used where a loop system is in stalled Activating this program allows you to listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds ...

Page 22: ... it disabled Each time you switch to another program you will hear beep tones The beeps tell you which program you have chosen Program 1 One brief beep Program 2 Two brief beeps Program 3 Three brief beeps Program 4 One long and one brief beep The number of different beeps depends on how many programs you together with your hearing care profes sional have chosen to have in your hearing aid The se ...

Page 23: ...with your hearing care profes sional decide on other combinations of programs lat er these can be written on the blank forms found at the back of these instructions Listening programs Program Chosen programs Application 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 24: ... for your hearing aid 1 Battery magnet to facilitate insertion of the battery into the battery drawer 2 Wax removing tool for cleaning the élan ear set 3 Soft cloth for drying and cleaning the hearing aid Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of accessories 1 2 3 ...

Page 25: ...ry drawer open so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry Cleaning the élan ear set Make sure that your élan ear set is clean and free of ear wax and moisture Never use alcohol or other cleaning solutions to clean the élan ear set If one of the ele ments of your trimmed élan ear set becomes slack stiff yellow or cracked replace the élan ear set For fur ther supplies of new élan ear set...

Page 26: ...ugged it must be cleaned Hold the earhook with two fingers while holding the hearing aid with the opposite hand Lift off the plugged trimmed élan ear set in a slanting backward move ment Then clear the opening with the wax removing tool ...

Page 27: ...e ear piece from the trimmed élan ear set and wash the ear piece in lukewarm water at suit able intervals Rinse it thorough ly and allow it to dry overnight Consult your hearing care pro fessional on how often you should wash the ear piece ...

Page 28: ... in the ear The élan ear set can be removed by holding the earhook with two fingers and the hear ing aid with the opposite hand Then lift the élan ear set off in a slanting backward movement It is very im portant to do it in a backward movement as described A new trimmed élan ear set can then be snapped into place by gently press ing it onto the hearing aid It is very important to ensure that the ...

Page 29: ...r the right and left ear respectively In the below table your hearing care professional can circle the size selected for your trimmed élan ear set for your left ear and right ear respectively Selected élan ear set Left ear Right ear 1L 1R 2L 2R 3L 3R 4L 4R 5L 5R ...

Page 30: ...structions together There are several élan ear set ver sions Before you start trimming the ear set it is important to make sure that you use the correct ver sion Check that the card inside the élan ear set box has CAMISHA compatible printed on it These CAMISHA compatible ear sets have two retention grips located on the coupling at the end of the tubing If your élan ear set does not have two retent...

Page 31: ...ld only re main one retention grip on the ear set Therefore re move the first retention grip with a pair of sharp scis sors cutting nippers or other suitable tool Be sure to remove the first retention grip completely and leave the second retention grip as it is The second retention grip will function as a coupling between the élan ear set and the ear piece ...

Page 32: ... the lock i e the small loop is not used for your Cus tom élan you must cut it off This must be done in such a way that the lock is completely removed and the sur face is smooth You can use your finger to check for rough edges ...

Page 33: ...he remaining 2 mm of the an chor helps to keep the élan ear set firmly secured in the ear piece After having performed the three above mentioned steps verify that the following alterations have been made 1 The first retention grip has been completely removed leaving only the second retention grip 2 The lock has been completely removed and the surface feels smooth 3 There is approximately 2 mm rema...

Page 34: ...ear piece Make sure that both the trimmed élan ear set and the ear piece are for the same ear e g for the left ear There are three steps to assembling the two parts 1 Hold the ear piece with one hand with the extraction cord upwards Hold the trimmed élan ear set with the other hand Gently press the two parts together ...

Page 35: ...ear set is positioned correctly when a click has been felt and it cannot be pushed in any further 3 It is important to ensure that the two parts are assembled correctly You can test whether the parts are firmly secured by pulling each part gently in order to make sure that the parts do not become detached ...

Page 36: ...ll give you years of reliable service Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid To ensure the proper shape of the élan ear set be careful not to twist or squeeze it out of shape when your Flash élan Custom hearing aid is placed in the case ...

Page 37: ...ore times the trimmed élan ear set is disconnect ed from the ear piece the more worn the coupling becomes making replacement necessary For fur ther supplies of new élan ear sets consult your hearing care professional Just as the trimmed élan ear set must be replaced as required also the ear piece must be replaced if it no longer fits in your ear for example if your ear canal size has changed or th...

Page 38: ... open or repair the hearing aid your self Do not wear your hearing aid during x ray MR scans CT scans short wave diathermy or similar radiation treatments and never place your hearing aid in a microwave oven These are some of the types of radiation that can damage your hearing aid Radiation from for example room surveillance equipment burglar alarms and cellular telephones is weaker and will not d...

Page 39: ...ask your physi cian to clean your ears a couple of times a year Please be sure to keep your hearing aid and its ac cessories out of the reach of children who might place them in their mouths Also keep batteries out of children s reach and discard used batteries care fully Do not change batteries in front of children and do not let them see where you keep your sup ply Never put a battery in your mo...

Page 40: ...nfection can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear Therefore we recommend that you take out your hearing aid ear piece at night to allow the ear ca nal to be ventilated Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid ear piece as required If an infection occurs you should disinfect your hear ing aid ear piece and seek medical advice Contact your hearing care professional for...

Page 41: ...h an audio shoe connected to the hearing aid one or more of your standard listening programs are re placed by dedicated audio programs In the form on the next page your hearing care profes sional can make a note of the audio programs you have access to and where they are located When you attach the audio shoe the hearing aid automatically switches to an audio program If you then wish to switch to ...

Page 42: ...42 Program Program order with audio shoe 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 43: ...cal mains this equipment must meet the safety requirements stated in the international standard IEC 60065 Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are la belled with one or more of the following symbols For more information on the use of audio input consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 44: ...consists of a small radio transmitter with a microphone placed near the speaker and a small radio receiver clicked onto Flash via an FM shoe The operating range is approx 15 metres depending on the surroundings As the SCOLA system is wireless both the listener and the speaker have full freedom of movement within the specified range For help to determine whether you could benefit from an FM system ...

Page 45: ... the on off switch is pushed all the way upwards and that the word OFF is not visible on the switch The battery is dead or does not work Insert a new battery Make sure the battery is inserted correctly and that the battery drawer is closed correctly The sound outlet of the trimmed élan ear set is blocked Earwax is often the cause of a blocked élan ear set tubing Clean the blocked tubing If neces s...

Page 46: ...y and that the battery drawer is closed correctly The sound outlet of the trimmed élan ear set is blocked Earwax is often the cause of a blocked élan ear set tubing Clean the blocked tubing If neces sary replace the entire élan ear set Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor physician Your hearing may have changed Contact your hear ing care professional ...

Page 47: ...ax Contact your ENT doctor physician The tubing is broken Replace the trimmed élan ear set The tubing is yellow and stiff Replace the trimmed élan ear set If the hearing aid performs intermittently it could be because The on off switch is dirty Push the switch back and forth a couple of times ...

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