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Nucleus Freedom Speech Processor
Care and Troubleshooting
Care
Your speech processor should work well, even when used
in very cold or hot outdoor temperatures. Generally, in cold
temperatures your body heat is suffi cient to keep the speech
processor warm, and working well. In very cold weather,
wear a hat or headband over the BTE speech processor or
Processing Unit.
If worn in hot temperatures it should work well. However,
when not worn do not leave your speech processor in very
hot areas, for example in sunlight, behind a window or in a car.
For information on the temperatures the speech processor is
tested to, see
Technical information, Environmental conditions
.
Do not wear your Nucleus® Freedom™ speech processor
while bathing or swimming. If your speech processor does
get wet, wipe it dry and place it in the dry aid kit for at least
twelve hours. If it then does not work, return it to your
clinician. Cochlear cannot guarantee that they will be able to
repair any water-damaged part.
Take off your speech processor when applying powder,
makeup or hairspray. These substances can get into and
damage your speech processor.
Avoid getting sand or dirt into any part of the system. If this
happens, shake out as much as possible, and if necessary
contact your clinician to arrange for its repair.
Storage
Store the speech processor overnight or when you are
not using it, in a dry aid kit or drying pack. Moisture or
humidity may cause the speech processor to cut-out or stop
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