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iNSERTiNg THE iNSTRuMENT (with ear mould)
1) Hold the ear mould be-
tween your thumb and
index finger and position
its sound outlet in your
ear canal
2) Slide the ear mould all
the way into your ear
with a gentle, twist ing
movement (insertion will
be easier if you gently
pull your ear up and back
with your other hand)
3) Turn the top-part of the
ear mould gently back-
wards and forwards
so that it tucks behind
the fold of skin above
your ear canal
4) Place the hearing instru-
ment behind your ear
5) Move the ear mould up
and down and press
gent ly to ensure it is po-
sitioned correctly in the
ear
6) When the ear mould and hearing instrument are
correctly positioned, and you have not already
turned it on, switch on your instrument by closing
the battery door
Tip
Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion.
CHaNgiNg THE BaTTERy
Insert the new battery with the + side facing up as
shown on the side of the battery compartment. Always
remove the old battery before inserting a new one.
SL90-VI uses a type 675 zinc-air battery. A weak bat-
tery will reduce the performance of the hearing instru-
ment.
BaTTERy WaRNiNgS
Batteries contain dangerous substances and should
be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety as
well as for the environment.
Keep old batteries in a safe place and return them to
a hearing care professional for recycling. Do NOT
attempt to recharge batteries which are not specifi-
cally designated rechargeable as they may leak or ex-
plode.
Do NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning
them.
Keep batteries away from small children. If swallowed,
seek immediate medical attention.
