Phonak LYRIC3, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide...

Page 2: ...This user guide is valid for the following hearing aid model Non wireless model CE mark applied Lyric3 2014...

Page 3: ...yric in SLEEP mode 12 2 3 Turning Lyric OFF 12 2 4 Turning Lyric ON 13 2 5 Adjusting the volume 13 2 6 SoundLync quick reference 14 2 7 Self removal instructions 15 3 Follow up care and replacement 19...

Page 4: ...the US market only complies with 37 the FDA regulations 10 Important safety information Please read when you are using Lyric for the first time 10 1 Hazard warnings 41 10 2 Information on product safe...

Page 5: ...valuable benefits to your daily life Please read this user guide carefully in order to safely operate your Lyric hearing aid and to benefit from all the possibilities it has to offer You can also watc...

Page 6: ...6 1 Introduction to Lyric a Insertion handle b Microphone protection c This side up indication d Microphone and signal processor e Receiver f Battery g Medial seal h Lateral seal i Removal loop h f...

Page 7: ...e ear canal and uses your ear s anatomy to provide natural sound quality 1 2 What you can expect with your new Lyric Adjusting to your new hearing aid s Like all hearing aids Lyric requires an adjustm...

Page 8: ...8 If your ear is itchy do not scratch or pull at the ear Instead gently massage the side of your face near your ear...

Page 9: ...our friends and loved ones and perhaps even your own voice may sound different for a while At first you may also notice normal environmental sounds such as the refrigerator running road noise from the...

Page 10: ...it carefully 2 1 Using the SoundLync The SoundLync contains a small black magnet that functions like a remote control to change the settings of your Lyric see instructions chapters 2 2 2 5 SoundLync a...

Page 11: ...ching the hearing aid J Attached to one end of the magnet is a small tool that can be used to safely remove Lyric from your ear in urgent situations Note Please be aware that Lyric is muted for one se...

Page 12: ...ustic transparency In this setting Lyric compensates the damping caused by the hearing aid itself It sounds like you are not wearing a hearing aid 2 3 Turning Lyric OFF J While the hearing aid is ON h...

Page 13: ...ear canal without touching the hearing aid J Wait until you hear 1 beep J Remove the magnet from your ear 2 5 Adjusting the volume J Put the hearing aid in SLEEP Mode 2 beeps Remove the magnet from t...

Page 14: ...cle to your lowest volume setting and increase the volume steps from the softest to the loudest level J Remove the magnet from your ear when you reach the desired volume level Note Whenever you turn L...

Page 15: ...for any reason and a Lyric trained hearing care professional is not available you may remove the hearing aid yourself or a family member or friend can help you remove it Once you remove Lyric from you...

Page 16: ...e magnet to expose the removal tool Firmly hold the removal tool as you would hold a pencil with your hand braced against your cheek Slowly and gently insert the removal tool into the ear canal until...

Page 17: ...move the hearing aid using a gradual circular motion Step 4 When the hearing aid is out of the ear place it into its container See your Lyric trained hearing care professional as soon as possible to h...

Page 18: ...asp the handle on the hearing aid and gently remove the hearing aid using a circular motion This requires the help of a family member or friend Please be especially careful if you are not removing the...

Page 19: ...l the office for an appointment when the hearing aid stops functioning or will schedule an appointment for refitting your Lyric at a predetermined time interval When the hearing aid ceases to function...

Page 20: ...you wear a custom made earplug to protect Lyric from water exposure You can protect Lyric by minimizing its exposure to hairspray conditioners gels cologne hair dyes or any corrosive liquid To protect...

Page 21: ...21 Maximizing battery life In normal use the battery will last for months at a time Putting Lyric in SLEEP mode when going to sleep will extend wear time 3 Follow up care and replacement...

Page 22: ...Standard iPod earphones can be used Will an MRI scan X ray or CT scan damage Lyric or place my ear at risk Lyric must be removed before you have an MRI scan because the hearing aid contains metallic...

Page 23: ...g to protect Lyric from water exposure Lyric may be worn while showering What happens if I dive underwater or skydive while wearing Lyric You should not use Lyric while diving underwater or skydiving...

Page 24: ...ng aid at home using the SoundLync What should I do if my ear hurts You may experience initial discomfort or pressure when wearing Lyric for the first time In most cases this is a matter of hours or d...

Page 25: ...c around If your ear gets itchy gently massage the side of your face in front of the ear If your ear continues to itch or if the skin becomes irritated return to your Lyric trained hearing care profes...

Page 26: ...ng care professional Will Lyric set off a metal detector No Lyric s metal components are too small to set off a metal detector How long will my Lyric hearing aid last Lyric is designed to be worn unti...

Page 27: ...ter evaluating your ear s Placing replacement hearing aids takes approximately 10 minutes Will I feel any discomfort in my ear when sleeping You may notice some initial discomfort when sleeping Try to...

Page 28: ...of purchase The warranty provides for replacement hearing aids in case of defects in the Lyric manufacturing process or the materials used No warranty claims will be considered if the hearing aid sho...

Page 29: ...f the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on www phonak com Phonak worldwide locations Australia...

Page 30: ...ol correspond to the code of the certified institutions that were consulted under the above mentioned directive This symbol indicates that the products described in these user instructions adhere to t...

Page 31: ...he user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides Important information for handling and product safety During transportation keep dry The symbol with the crossed out numbe...

Page 32: ...manufacturer s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified Indicates the manufacturer s cata logue number so that the medical device can be identified Temperature during transpo...

Page 33: ...intended for electronic waste or return them to your hearing care professional Proper disposal protects the environment and health This symbols represent the two pa ckets that are packed with the Lyr...

Page 34: ...34 Do not open the two packets Do not ingest the contents of the two packets...

Page 35: ...hearing aid rating e g M2 T2 2 and the telephone rating e g M3 T3 3 is 5 and any combination that equals 5 will provide normal use a sum of 6 or greater would indicate excellent performance The equip...

Page 36: ...36 hearing aid prior to purchase For additional guidance please ask your hearing care professional for the booklet entitled hearing aid compatibility with digital wireless cell phones...

Page 37: ...tive user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions i Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear ii History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days ii...

Page 38: ...pressure capability greater than 132 decibels dB Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licen...

Page 39: ...ation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs If you...

Page 40: ...rcise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children with Hearing Loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hear...

Page 41: ...to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading 10 1 Hazard warnings The intended use of hearing aids is to amplify and transmit sound to the ears and hereby compen sate for impa...

Page 42: ...e to clarify possible impact of magnetic fields to your medical device Do not place the SoundLync in your breast pocket Keep a distance of at least 15 cm 6 inches between the SoundLync and your medica...

Page 43: ...injury to your ear or damage to the hearing aid Medical imaging procedures such as MRI scans may adversely affect the correct functioning of your hearing aid Lyric must be removed before you have an...

Page 44: ...nd should not be completely submerged underwater Do not submerge your head unless you wear a custom made earplug to protect Lyric from water exposure Once Lyric is removed it cannot be reinserted Usin...

Page 45: ...ng care professional If the hearing aid malfunctions If you experience pain beyond the initial discomfort If you experience a sudden or significant change in your hearing The following introduction de...

Page 46: ...46 Notes...

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Page 48: ...nufacturer Phonak AG Laubisr tistrasse 28 CH 8712 St fa Switzerland www phonak com lyric Your hearing care professional 029 0300 02 V3 00 2016 04 ERC Printed in Switzerland Phonak AG All rights reserv...