Widex Passion - RIC, User Instructions

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Page 3: ...me as the ones you have We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary Hearing aids and their accessories should not be disposed of with normal household waste Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of your hearing aid ...

Page 4: ...5 Cleaning the hearing aid 16 Changing the microphone grid 17 Removal 17 Attachment 17 Possible settings 18 Automatic adjustment of loudness 18 Fine tuning loudness 19 Listening programs 20 Zen program 24 Benefits 24 Indications for use 24 Directions for use 25 Precautions 26 Warnings 26 Risks 27 Switching between the listening programs 28 Hearing aid with a closed ear tip 29 Right left identifica...

Page 5: ...aning 46 Cleaning the ear set 47 Cleaning the earwire 47 Cleaning the ear tip 48 Changing the ear set parts 49 Individualizing the ear set 50 The anchor 52 Changing the NanoCare wax guard 53 Hearing aid with a custom ear tip 56 Right left identification 57 Placement 58 Removal 58 Cleaning 59 Cleaning the ear set 60 Cleaning the earwire 60 If the earwire needs to be replaced 61 Changing the NanoCar...

Page 6: ... you to be part of the process of tailoring the sound to your individual hearing loss and lifestyle requirements We hope you will be pleased with your new Widex hearing aid All illustrations in this booklet show a right ear hearing aid Unless otherwise stated the same principles apply to the left ear ...

Page 7: ... care professional should check off the solution chosen for you Unless otherwise indicated the information provided in this booklet applies to all three ear tip solutions In addition to the general instructions please be sure to read the sections that apply to your specific ear tip so lution Hearing aid with a closed ear tip Hearing aid with an open ear tip Hearing aid with a custom ear tip ...

Page 8: ...e warranty for your hear ing aid will be void Be sure to read the directions on changing the wax guard that apply to the ear tip solu tion chosen for you The NanoCare wax guard system consists of the follow ing parts 1 Holder 2 Removal hook 3 Wax guard NanoCare wax guards come in a carrying case The wax guard is mounted on one end of the holder 1 2 3 ...

Page 9: ...ample earwire and ear tip 1 Microphone openings where the sound enters the hearing aid 2 Exchangeable microphone grid which protects the microphones against dirt and moisture 3 On off function which is integrated into the bat tery drawer see page 15 4 Nail grip on the battery drawer for easy opening 5 Earwire entry 5 2 3 4 1 1 ...

Page 10: ...th ears your hearing care professional can put color marks on your hear ing aids so you can easily see which is for the right ear and which is for the left ear red mark right and blue mark left The arrow shows the position of the right left identification mark ...

Page 11: ...t is important to take note of the expiration date and the recommendations regard ing disposal of used batteries on the battery pack To ensure proper battery function do not use batteries past the expiration date The battery life will depend on a number of factors such as the hearing aid set tings how many hours you use it daily and the listening environments in which you use it ...

Page 12: ...ve tab Once the tab has been removed the battery will start functioning after a few seconds Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substance Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer outwards Do not press the battery drawer be yond the open position ...

Page 13: ...mall plus sign printed on the round battery holder see drawing You can use the provided battery magnet to steer the battery into place If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incorrectly inserted Always place the battery in the actual battery drawer as illustrated and not in the open space inside the hearing aid ...

Page 14: ...er the beep tones varies from one case to another We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you For adjustment of the beep tone level or disabling of the function please consult your hearing care profes sional Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak damaging the hearing aid When changing batteries it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over ...

Page 15: ...itch The hearing aid is turned on when a battery is inserted cor rectly and the battery drawer is completely closed The hearing aid is turned off when the battery drawer is open Please remember to switch the hearing aid off when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days ...

Page 16: ...ng aid with water or cleaning solu tions Instead clean your hearing aid with the provid ed soft cloth after use When the hearing aid is not in use it is a good idea to leave the battery drawer open so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry ...

Page 17: ...phone grid Removal Use a fingernail to remove the microphone grid as illustrated Attachment First place the lower part of the microphone grid as illustrated Now the grid can easily be pressed into place as shown in the drawing 1 2 ...

Page 18: ...gether with your hearing care professional you can choose the start up setting that suits your needs best Automatic adjustment of loudness The hearing aid adjusts loudness automatically in ac cordance with your sound environment You do not have to think about adjusting the volume it happens quite automatically Important If the volume in your hearing aid is too loud or too weak or if the reproduced...

Page 19: ...epending on the model however you can use a re mote control with your hearing aid to fine tune loud ness Each time you adjust the volume via your remote control you will hear a beep tone For help to deter mine whether you could benefit from a remote control please consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 20: ...as a remote control please refer to the user s instructions for the remote control Your hearing care professional can help you select the programs that are of use to you If your needs change over time the combination of listening programs can be changed In the table on the next page the hearing care professional should list the listening programs that are available in your hearing aid You can choo...

Page 21: ...gram Acclimatization Acclimatization program Music Music program TV TV program Comfort Attenuates back ground noise Audibility Extender Makes high frequency sounds audible Zen Makes fractal tones Only on selected models The availability and number of listening programs vary by hearing aid model ...

Page 22: ... The listening program is ide al if this is your first hearing aid and you want to get used to all the new sounds gradually Music This listening program is intended for listening to music TV This listening program is intended for listening to the TV Comfort This listening program is intended for ensur ing listening comfort in both noisy and quiet environ ments Audibility Extender This listening pr...

Page 23: ...tening programs with one Zen style each can be programmed for Zen Further more a special Zen program can be made available This is called Zen and can contain up to three Zen styles Important Use of the different Zen programs may in terfere with hearing surrounding sounds including speech The programs should not be used when hear ing such sounds is important Switch the hearing aid to a non Zen prog...

Page 24: ...h the Master program so both the surrounding sounds and the generated sounds fractal tones and noise are heard together Benefits The Zen program provides a relaxing listening back ground for some people When the Zen program is used in a tinnitus management program its wearer may experience some relief from tinnitus Indications for use TheZenprogramisintendedtoprovidearelaxingsound background i e m...

Page 25: ...istening programs can be programmed for Zen Long Press option the program button is pressed and held for more than 1 second Up to three Zen styles are available A short press of the program button in the long press mode will allow you to cycle through the available Zen styles You can exit the long press mode by pressing and holding the program button for more than a second Because of the unique wa...

Page 26: ...nseling use of prop er amplification and or sound therapy tools Prior to any tinnitus management program it is advisable that you seek medical attention to exhaust any medical or surgical treatment options Use your hearing aid and the Zen program according to the directions and schedule recommended by your hearing healthcare professionals Warnings Use of the Zen program may interfere with hearing ...

Page 27: ...h our recommendations on the use of conventional hear ing aids stop using the hearing aids and the Zen pro gram and seek attention from your hearing healthcare professional if any of the following symptoms are not ed Skin irritation Perceived decrease in loudness tolerance of sounds speech not as clear or worsening tinnitus ...

Page 28: ...m 2 Two brief beeps Program 3 Three brief beeps Program 4 One long and one brief beep Program 5 One long and two brief beeps Zen Tone If you in consultation with your hearing care profes sional decide on another combination of programs later this can be written on the blank form found at the back of these instructions Only on selected models The availability and number of listening programs vary b...

Page 29: ...ith a closed ear tip Hearing aid with a closed ear tip An ear set consists of the following parts 1 Earwire 2 Anchor 3 Closed ear tip 3a Sound bore 3b Vent 4 Receiver 5 Connector 6 NanoCare wax guard 1 2 3 3a 6 4 5 3b ...

Page 30: ...h The earwire is available in six differ ent lengths for the right and left ear respectively The individual size is printed on the ear set see arrow Red print indicates that it is for the right ear and blue print that it is for the left ear ...

Page 31: ...r tip in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the earwire The anchor should only be used if necessary to secure the ear set hearing aid further The anchor should rest at the opening of the ear canal and secure the position of the ear tip as well as the entire ear set Remember to check at regular intervals that the hearing aid and the ear set are positioned correctly ...

Page 32: ...efully pull the ear tip out of the ear canal while hold ing the lower part of the earwire 2 If it is difficult it may help to try to move the ear tip carefully from side to side while pulling it out It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the op posite hand 1 2 ...

Page 33: ...cessories are available for your hearing aid and ear set 1 Soft cloth 2 Long wax removing tool for the vent 3 Short wax removing tool for the sound outlet 4 Small brush Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning accessories 3 2 4 1 ...

Page 34: ...clean the earwire with water or cleaning solutions In stead clean the earwire with the soft cloth no 1 after use Cleaning the ear tip First change the NanoCare wax guard see pages 40 43 Then use the holder to push the re ceiver out of the ear tip Clean the vent with the long wax removing tool no 2 as il lustrated Clean the sound outlet with the short wax removing tool no 3 as illustrated ...

Page 35: ...er Dis connect the ear tip from the ear set and rinse the ear tip thoroughly Allow it to dry over night Never use cleaning solu tions to clean the ear tip Important The receiver must never come into contact with water If dirt has gathered on the re ceiver use the small brush no 4 to remove it ...

Page 36: ...e recommend that you and your hearing care professional go through the following instructions together and arrange future delivery of new ear sets Individualizing the ear set Your hearing care professional will choose the correct size for you the first time In these user s instructions your hearing care professional can circle the sizes se lected for you see page 38 Choice of earwire The earwire i...

Page 37: ...od and comfortable fit The ear tip must be positioned comfortably in the ear ca nal The ear tip is replaced by pulling it off the rest of the ear set A new ear tip is then placed on the ear set It is very important to ensure that the ear tip is firmly se cured The ear tip should be attached in such a way that the right left identification mark on the receiver is still visi ble ...

Page 38: ...38 Circle the sizes selected for your ear set Left ear blue Right ear red Ear tip Earwire Ear tip Earwire 8 9 0 8 9 0 10 11 1 10 11 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 ...

Page 39: ...ear tip Changing the NanoCare wax guard The NanoCare wax guard can be changed with or with out the ear tip attached to the earwire Insert the re moval hook into the used wax guard on the receiver and pull the wax guard straight out ...

Page 40: ...receiver and the new one is in position to be inserted Insert the holder into the open ing of the sound outlet and gently press the wax guard onto the receiver Then pull the holder straight out The new wax guard will au tomatically dismount from the holder and remain in place ...

Page 41: ...m one individual to an other depending on for example the type and amount of earwax produced Important If the wax guard fits loosely discard it and insert another If the wax guard becomes dislodged while the ear tip is placed in the ear canal please con tact your physician Do not try to remove the wax guard from your ear canal yourself If you have any questions regarding your NanoCare wax guard pl...

Page 42: ...42 Hearing aid with an open ear tip An ear set consists of the following parts 1 Earwire 2 Anchor 3 Open ear tip 4 Receiver 5 Connector 6 NanoCare wax guard 1 2 3 3 6 4 5 ...

Page 43: ...ntification and length The earwire is available in six differ ent lengths for the right and left ear respectively The individual size is printed on the ear set Red print indicates that it is for the right ear and blue print that it is for the left ear ...

Page 44: ...n the ear close to your head Then insert the ear tip in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the earwire Lastly make sure that the anchor is positioned correct ly The anchor should rest at the opening of the ear ca nal and secure the position of the ear tip as well as the entire ear set ...

Page 45: ...ring aid is not secured by the anchor you may loose it Removal First remove the hearing aid it self from its position behind the ear 1 Carefully pull the ear tip out of the ear canal while hold ing the lower part of the earwire 2 If it is difficult it may help to try to move the ear tip carefully from side to side while pulling it out It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards wi...

Page 46: ...ng The following cleaning accessories are available for your hearing aid and ear set 1 Soft cloth 2 Small brush Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning accessories 2 1 ...

Page 47: ... that your ear set is clean and free of earwax and moisture Never use alcohol or other cleaning solu tions to clean the ear set Cleaning the earwire Never clean the earwire with water or cleaning solutions In stead clean the earwire with the soft cloth no 1 after use ...

Page 48: ... with luke warm water Disconnect the ear tip from the ear set and clean the ear tip thoroughly with lukewarm water Allow it to dry overnight Important The receiver must never come into contact with water If dirt has gathered on the re ceiver use the small brush no 2 to remove it ...

Page 49: ...is used and the type of earwax produced in the ear Consult your hearing care professional for advice on how often you should change your ear set Before you can use the ear set it must be adjusted to fit your ear exactly This adjustment can be complicated Therefore we recommend that you and your hearing care professional go through the following instructions together and arrange future delivery of ...

Page 50: ...aring care professional can circle the sizes se lected for you see page 54 Choice of earwire The earwire is available in six differ ent lengths for the right and left ear respectively It is important to choose the correct length in order to en sure a good and comfortable fit The earwire must not be uncomfortably short or so long that it is too loose ...

Page 51: ...comfortable fit The ear tip must be positioned comfortably in the ear canal The ear tip is replaced by pulling it off the rest of the ear set A new ear tip is then placed on the ear set It is very important to ensure that the ear tip is firmly se cured Circle the sizes selected for your ear set Right ear red Left ear blue Ear tip Earwire Ear tip Earwire S 0 S 0 L 1 L 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 ...

Page 52: ...essary to use an anchor adjusted to fit your ear The anchor loop has the correct size when it supports the position of the ear tip in the canal and the ear set sits securely in and on the ear Your hearing care professional should provide the nec essary instruction if this is indicated ...

Page 53: ... Hearing aid with an open ear tip Changing the NanoCare wax guard Remove the ear tip from the receiver Insert the remov al hook into the used wax guard on the receiver and pull the wax guard straight out ...

Page 54: ...receiver and the new one is in position to be inserted Insert the holder into the open ing of the sound outlet and gently press the wax guard onto the receiver Then pull the holder straight out The new wax guard will au tomatically dismount from the holder and remain in place ...

Page 55: ...m one individual to an other depending on for example the type and amount of earwax produced Important If the wax guard fits loosely discard it and insert another If the wax guard becomes dislodged while the ear tip is placed in the ear canal please con tact your physician Do not try to remove the wax guard from your ear canal yourself If you have any questions regarding your NanoCare wax guard pl...

Page 56: ... of the following parts 1 Earwire 2 Receiver placed inside the custom ear tip 3 Custom ear tip with extraction cord 4 Connector 5 NanoCare wax guard 6 Vent opening optional Important Never attempt to disconnect the earwire from the custom ear tip 1 3 5 6 2 4 ...

Page 57: ...57 Hearing aid with a custom ear tip Right left identification The ear tip has Widex printed on it Red print indicates that it is for the right ear and blue print that it is for the left ear ...

Page 58: ...n insert the custom ear tip in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the earwire It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the oppo site hand Removal First remove the hearing aid it self from its position behind the ear 1 Then carefully pull the custom ear tip out of the ear ca nal by means of the extraction cord 2 1 2 ...

Page 59: ...Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for your hearing aid and ear set 1 Small brush 2 Soft cloth 3 Wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning accessories 3 2 1 ...

Page 60: ...t never come into contact with water If dirt has gathered on the cus tom ear tip use the small brush no 1 to remove it You can also clean the outside of the ear tip with the soft cloth no 2 If your custom ear tip is provid ed with a vent use the wax re moving tool no 3 to clean the vent Cleaning the earwire Never clean the earwire with water or cleaning solutions In stead clean the earwire with th...

Page 61: ...e earwire needs to be replaced Changing the earwire for the custom ear tip requires special tools and experience We recommend that you consult your hearing care professional when the ear wire needs replacement Do not attempt to do it your self ...

Page 62: ...62 Changing the NanoCare wax guard Insert the removal hook into the used wax guard on the receiver and pull the wax guard straight out ...

Page 63: ...is away from the receiver and the new one is in position to be inserted Insert the holder into the open ing of the sound outlet and gently press the wax guard onto the receiver Then pull the holder straight out The new wax guard will au tomatically dismount from the holder and remain in place ...

Page 64: ...to an other depending on for example the type and amount of earwax produced Important If the wax guard fits loosely discard it and insert another If the wax guard becomes dislodged while the ear tip is placed in the ear canal please con tact your physician Do not try to remove the wax guard from your ear canal yourself If you have any questions regarding your NanoCare wax guard please contact your...

Page 65: ... Insert a new bat tery The sound outlet of the ear tip is blocked Clean the ear tip See page 65 for detailed information The NanoCare wax guard is blocked Change the wax guard If the hearing aid volume is not powerful enough it could be because The battery is nearly exhausted Insert a new battery Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doc tor physician Your hearing may have changed Contact...

Page 66: ...x Contact your ENT doc tor physician The earwire is yellow and stiff Contact your hearing care professional to have the earwire replaced The ear tip is not correctly placed in your ear canal Take the ear tip out and reinsert it The ear tip fit is too loose Contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 67: ...the battery to avoid battery leakage Treat your hearing aid as the valuable object it is with care When your hearing aid is not in use keep it in its case in a cool dry location where it cannot be reached by children or pets When not in use do not expose your hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity In environments with high humidity a drying kit may be used daily to reduce the amount ...

Page 68: ...ns CT scans short wave diathermy or similar radiation treatments and never place your hearing aid in a mi crowave oven These are some of the types of radia tion that can damage your hearing aid Radiation from for example room surveillance equipment burglar alarms and cellular telephones is weaker and will not damage your hearing aid but may create in terference Widex hearing aids are not certified...

Page 69: ...of shape when your hearing aid is placed in the case It is important to wipe the ear set thoroughly and keep it clean of wax etc Otherwise the ear tip may come off The ear tip must be replaced if it no longer fits your ear for example if your ear canal size has changed or the ear tip becomes broken ...

Page 70: ...le of times a year Please be sure to keep the hearing aid and its parts and accessories out of the reach of children who might place them in their mouths Also keep batter ies out of children s reach and discard used batteries carefully Do not change batteries in front of children and do not let them see where you keep your supply Never put a battery in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swa...

Page 71: ...ection can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear Therefore we rec ommend that you remove the entire hearing aid from your ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid and all its parts as required If an infection occurs you should seek medical attention and con tact your hearing care professional for advice on how to di...

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