Opticon epoq cic, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions for use CIC MIC ITC ITE ...

Page 2: ...gratulations on your decision to actively improve your hearing with today s most advanced hearing technology in the market Contents Instrument View CIC MIC 5 Instrument View ITC 7 Instrument View ITE 9 Turning your instruments ON and OFF 11 Inserting your hearing instruments 12 Programs Optional 13 Standby 16 Volume Control Optional for ITE only 17 Changing batteries 20 Telecoil Optional 23 Auto P...

Page 3: ...sing your hearing instru ments It contains instructions and important informa tion about the use and handling of your hearing instru ments and batteries Instrument View CIC MIC Microphone opening Battery door Ventilation opening Sound outlet wax protection system Ventilation opening Battery size 10 ...

Page 4: ...gs Battery door Ventilation opening Ventilation opening Sound outlet wax protection system Push button Optional Important Notice Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument especially at night ...

Page 5: ...w air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument especially at night Battery size 312 Instrument View ITE Microphone openings Push button Optional Volume Control Wheel Optional Battery door Ventilation opening Sound outlet wax protection system ...

Page 6: ...le This indicates that the battery is working and the instrument is operating Turn off your hearing instrument by opening the battery door with your finger nail To preserve the battery make sure your hearing instrument is switched off when you are not wearing it Important Notice Open the battery compartment fully to allow air to circulate whenever you are not using your hearing instrument especial...

Page 7: ...f the ear canal DO NOT use the battery door as a handle to insert or remove your instruments It is not designed for this purpose Programs Optional Your hearing instruments may have a push button for switching between different programs Push briefly on the button to switch to the next programme A push will go forwards in the programme cycle e g from P1 P2 When the highest numbered programme is reac...

Page 8: ...when you switch to programme 4 Below you can see a description of the programs available in your hearing instrument Prg 1 __________________________________ Prg 2 __________________________________ Prg 3 __________________________________ Prg 4 __________________________________ Using 2 instruments For ease of use the push button can be programmed to change to the equivalent program in the other i...

Page 9: ...andby function if you need to silence the instrument Volume Control Optional for ITE only Your ITE instrument may have a Volume Control wheel The Volume Control wheel can be turned with the tip of a finger and can be rotated infinitely both ways PUSH 3 sec IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use the stand by function as a switch off as the hearing aid still draws current from the battery in this mode Volume C...

Page 10: ...d When the hearing instrument is turned on it starts up at a preferred volume level When adjusting the volume control to the preferred level this is indicated by a beep Using 2 instruments For ease of use the volume control wheel can be programmed to adjust the volume in the other instrument equivalently by using the wireless communication between the instruments This is referred as binaural inter...

Page 11: ...these instructions Open the battery door with your fingernail and remove the old battery Remove the sticky label from the side of the new battery Insert the new battery so that its marking faces the sign printed on the battery door Close the battery door If you feel any resistance you may have inserted the battery incorrectly Reinsert the battery and try again It will take a few seconds before the...

Page 12: ...tion The telecoil is meant for telephone conversations and for loop systems in e g theatres churches or lecture rooms The telecoil is activated by the push button When activated you will hear a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program See Programs for where the telecoil programme is placed ...

Page 13: ...o Phone The telephone receiver may need to have a special magnet fitted Please follow the separate instructions for mounting the magnet which is available from your Hearing Care Professional Warning If you use an Autophone magnet Keep magnets out of reach of children and pets If a magnet is swallowed see a doctor immediately Do not wear the magnet in a breast pocket and always keep it 30 cm away f...

Page 14: ... wax accumulation Consult your Hearing Care Professional for instructions about the specific wax protection system in your hearing instruments When handling a hearing instrument keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it Cleaning the instrument A range of cleaning tools is prepared for the special purpose of cleaning the instru ments These should be used to ensure the best care and...

Page 15: ...visible signs of debris from the openings while twisting the brush Clean the ventilation openings by pressing the brush through the hole while twisting it slightly Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instrument The hearing instrument itself must never be washed or immersed in water or other liquids Replace brush when necessary Just pull it out of the handle and insert a new fresh brush ...

Page 16: ...ers or heavy rain Nor must they be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens Wipe the batteries carefully if moisture is present as it may affect their performance Using an anti humidity kit can help to avoid these problems and may even extend the life of your hearing instrument Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further advice The chemicals in cosmetics hairspray perfume after shave lotion ...

Page 17: ...g the hearing instrument makes you tired take them off for a little while and have a rest Gradually you will begin to be able to listen for longer periods of time Soon you will be able to wear your hearing instrument comfortably all day long 2 Conversation with another person Sit with someone else in a quiet room Face each other so you can read facial expres sions easily You may experience new spe...

Page 18: ...elephone tilt the receiver edge lightly on your cheek bone in order to let the sound flow directly into the hearing instrument microphone opening This way the hearing instrument will not whistle and you ensure the best conditions to understand the conversation When you have the receiver in this position remember to speak directly into the microphone on the telephone in order to ensure good underst...

Page 19: ...ctice listening until you can wear your hearing instruments comfortably all day In most cases infrequent use of a hearing instrument does not give you the full benefit In most cases you will not get the full benefit of the hearing instuments if you use them infrequently Your hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing Nor will they prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from a p...

Page 20: ...g 20 Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet or change NoWax pg 28 30 Intermittent or reduced sound Clogged sound outlet Clean sound outlet or change NoWax pg 28 30 Moisture Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg 31 Worn out battery Change battery pg 20 Squealing noise Hearing instrument inserted improperly Reinsert hearing instrument pg 12 Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal ex...

Page 21: ...re to corrosive conditions physical changes in your ear damage due to foreign objects entering the device or incorrect adjustments are NOT covered by the limited warranty and may void it The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legis lation governing sale of consumer goods Your Hearing Care Professional may have issued a warranty that goes b...

Page 22: ...king at 3 84 MHz The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is 42 dBμA m 10m The emission power from the radio system is well below international emission limits for Human Exposure For comparison the radiation of the hearing instrument is lower than unintended electromagnetic radiation from for example halogen lamps computer monitors dishwashers etc The hearing instrument complies with interna...

Page 23: ...y with the following general warnings and the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly Such actions can result in severe injury permanent hearing loss or can even be fatal Hearing instruments their parts and batteries are not toys and should be kept out of reach of children and anyone wh...

Page 24: ...strument is swallowed see a doctor immediately Usage of hearing instruments Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your hearing care professional Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss Never allow others to wear your hearing instruments as incorrect wrongful usage could cause permanent damage to their hearing Battery use Always use batteries recommended...

Page 25: ...les include induction cooking appliances shop alarm systems mobile telephones fax machines personal computer devices X rays Computer tomography etc Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility However Epoq hearing instrument may cause interference with other medical devices Such interference can also be caused by r...

Page 26: ...tions specified by your hearing care professional when replacing the wax protection system If you are in any in doubt about the use or replacement of your wax protection system contact your hearing care professional Hereby we declare that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Declaration of comformity is availa...

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