Phonak micro Eleva, User Manual

Page 1: ...microEleva User Guide 0459 ...

Page 2: ...nserting microEleva hearing system with micro tube into your ear 11 Inserting microEleva hearing system with earmold into your ear 15 Fine tuning your microEleva hearing systems 18 Operation 19 Switching ON OFF 19 Remote control optional 20 Maintenance 24 Microphone Protector 24 Micro tube and dome 26 Important points 31 ...

Page 3: ...3 Warning 33 Service and Warranty 34 Phonak distributors worldwide 36 ...

Page 4: ...ch understanding and listening comfort in all your personal hearing situations Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the features of your new microEleva hearing system Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions microEleva is a quality product developed by the Swiss company Phonak a world leader in hearing technology innovation and reliability With proper care and ...

Page 5: ...cro tube Microphone inputs with Microphone Protector Battery compartment with ON OFF switch two sizes 312 standard 10 option Micro tube sound output Dome Retention microEleva hearing system with earmold see above Hook sound output Individual earmold ...

Page 6: ...g the battery Use battery size 312 for all microEleva Behind The Ear instruments microBTE Using the nail grip open the battery compartment completely and remove the old battery Remove the protective foil from the new battery ...

Page 7: ...7 Insert the new battery with the sign flat side of the battery in line with the marked on the battery compartment and close it ...

Page 8: ...mpartment ensure that the battery is inserted correctly The compartment may not close properly if the battery is upside down and the instrument will not work When your hearing system is not in use leave the battery compartment open to allow any moisture to evaporate We recommend to only use batteries which your hearing care professional approves and sells ...

Page 9: ...rning that the battery is approaching exhaustion Usually you have at least 30 minutes to replace the battery With very high quality batteries this reserve may be much higher and the hearing system will repeat the low battery warning approximately every 30 minutes ...

Page 10: ... Your hearing care professional can mark the instruments for you with a color code placed on the case under the nail grip of the battery compartment The color code is visible when the battery compartment is opened It will identify left and right instruments as follows red right hearing system blue left hearing system ...

Page 11: ...11 Inserting microEleva hearing system with micro tube into your ear Open domes Place the hearing system over the top of your ear ...

Page 12: ...s to the dome and gently push the dome into your ear canal The dome should be placed far enough into the ear so that the micro tube lies flush with your head Place the retention tail of the micro tube into the bowl of your concha Preparation ...

Page 13: ...The bigger fin must be positioned over the smaller fin see picture If the position is incorrect you can easily adjust it with one finger just bend smoothly the bigger fin forwards and then back again so that it is overlapping the smaller one see picture Make also sure that the slit of the closed dome is in a horizontal position on the tube unit as shown in picture Your closed dome and external rec...

Page 14: ...14 Preparation Correct position Wrong position Moving the fins ...

Page 15: ...ld into your ear Using the hand on the same side you wear your hearing system grasp the earmold between the thumb and index finger Raise your hand to your ear making sure the canal portion of the earmold faces your ear Tilt your hand slightly forward ...

Page 16: ... ear canal If it is difficult to get it into place stretch your ear by pulling it gently backwards and upwards with your other hand When the canal portion is in place twist the earmold backwards so that it fits into the concha and the helix portion is under the fold ...

Page 17: ...17 Check the placement of the earmold by tracing the contour of the ear with your finger To remove your hearing system grasp the earmold and not the tubing and pull it out of your ear gently but firmly ...

Page 18: ...remote controls for microEleva see also pages 20 23 microEleva offers a unique functionality called DataLoggingplus it logs your personal volume changes in the hearing instrument This data is presented to your hearing care professional during the next follow up visit The fitting software that your hearing care professional uses to program the microEleva will help to improve the settings based on y...

Page 19: ...on Switching ON Close the battery compartment by pressing on the base of the instrument Your hearing care professional may have delayed the start up of your microEleva hearing system 9 or 15 seconds once it is switched on in order to avoid any disturbance when placing it on your ear The start up is confirmed by an acoustic signal ...

Page 20: ...m selection If you wear two microEleva hearing instruments the remote control will simultaneously control both of them This ensures that their volume remains binaurally balanced Phonak offers a complete range of modern remote controls Ask your hearing care professional to demonstrate them to you Choose the model that is most convenient for your lifestyle and your taste Operation ...

Page 21: ...21 WatchPilot2 exclusive and modern available for women and men with sporty rubber band or elegant metal band SoundPilot2 direct access to all functions of your microEleva hearing system ...

Page 22: ...22 Operation KeyPilot2 small easy and convenient For best results with your KeyPilot or WatchPilot remote control refer to photo ...

Page 23: ...trol please refer to its user guide Your hearing care professional can also print an individual description of your hearing programs for you Do not use your remote control in locations where it is forbidden to use electronic devices for instance on airplanes ...

Page 24: ...d to protect the microEleva high tech microphones from dirt which may damage them The Microphone Protector can be replaced if needed Your hearing system should never be used without the Microphone Protector Your hearing care professional can tell you whether the Microphone Protector should be exchanged or not ...

Page 25: ...anging the Microphone Protector if you experience any of the following The hearing system sounds quieter than usual There is a reduction in sound quality Understanding in noise becomes more difficult It becomes more difficult to determine the direction of sounds ...

Page 26: ...earing instrument into the ear It is important that the micro tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear If the micro tube or the dome irritates your ear in any way and prevents you from wearing your hearing instrument please contact your hearing care professional You should never attempt to modify the shape of the micro tube yourself The micro tube and the dome should be cleaned regularly acco...

Page 27: ...icro tube from the hearing instrument as follows Hold the micro tube in one hand and the hearing instrument in the other hand Gently twist the micro tube 90 and pull it straight out away from the hearing instrument 90 ...

Page 28: ... of the micro tube and dome Use the cleaning rod to clean the inside of the micro tube and dome Gently insert the cleaning rod where the micro tube attaches to the hearing instrument and push it all the way through the micro tube and out through the dome ...

Page 29: ... Attach the micro tube onto the hearing instrument as follows Hold the micro tube in one hand and the hearing instrument in the other hand Push the micro tube on to the hearing instrument until it is snug ...

Page 30: ...t will prevent sound from coming through the micro tube and may be harmful to the hearing instrument s electronics The micro tube and dome should be changed every three months or sooner if the micro tube becomes stiff or brittle Only your hearing care professional should change the dome This is to prevent the dome from detaching from the micro tube during insertion into the ear ...

Page 31: ...lts and vibration 3 Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended We recommend CleanLine from Phonak to care for your microEleva hearing system Your hearing care professional will gladly advise you Never use household cleaning products washing powder soap etc to clean your hearing system 4 Hair spray face creams and make up can damage your hearing system Remove the instrument...

Page 32: ...th the crossed out disposal bin indicates that this hearing instrument shall not be treated as household waste Please hand over your old or unused hearing instrument to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment or bring your old hearing instrument to your hearing care professional for appropriate disposal By ensuring this product is disposed of correc...

Page 33: ...her instruments may be ineffective and may in certain cases even damage your hearing X ray radiation e g CT scans MRI scans may adversely affect the correct functioning of your instruments We recommend that you remove them before undergoing X ray procedures and keep them outside the room Hearing instruments in directional microphone mode dAZ reduce mainly background sounds Warning signals coming f...

Page 34: ...nship The warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or care exposure to chemicals immersion in water or undue stress Damage caused by third parties or non authorized service centres renders the Phonak warranty null and void This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in his office This warranty applies to the Phonak products listed below Serial ...

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Page 37: ... Phonak distributors general distributors is available at Phonak s Internet site www phonak com Please visit us or ask your hearing care professional for information Manufacturer Phonak AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH 8712 Stäfa Switzerland ...

Page 38: ...only be connected if they have been tested in accordance with corresponding IECXXXXX standards Only use accessories approved by Phonak AG Operating The hearing system has been designed for trouble free conditions operation under all ordinary climatic conditions TransportationTemperature should not exceed limits of 20 60 and storage Celsius at a relative air humidity of 65 for extended conditions p...

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