Widex SV-CIC, User Instructions

Page 1: ...User s instructions The Senso Vita Series SV CIC Completely in canal ...

Page 2: ...ing aid on and off 15 Left right identification 16 Placing Senso Vita SV CIC in the ear 17 Removing Senso Vita SV CIC 18 Automatic adjustment of loudness 19 Keeping Senso Vita SV CIC clean 20 Cleaning accessories 20 The sound outlet 22 The relief vent 23 The microphone opening 24 The CeruSTOP wax guard 25 When should I change my wax guard 27 Changing the used CeruSTOP wax guard 27 Inserting a new ...

Page 3: ...p of two parts The first part is an introduction to life as a hearing aid user how to get used to new sounds etc The second part contains facts about your hearing aid How to operate and maintain it and what you can do if you experience problems Both parts are equally important so we recommend that you read the entire booklet to get full satisfaction of the quality and performance we have built int...

Page 4: ...r years everyday sounds such as a ticking clock dripping water the television the car footsteps on hard floors children s voices music doors banging laughter tools machinery etc All these sounds can be a bit overwhelming Try to identify and localize the sounds you are not accus tomed to hearing Once you get used to hearing these everyday sounds again they will become a part of your active world of...

Page 5: ...ve to get used to having something in your ear It is not uncommon to feel a sensation of pressure in the ear for the first few days and your ear canal may feel warm and a bit sore But if wearing the hearing aid causes you outright discomfort you should consult the hearing healthcare professional where you re ceived your hearing aid ...

Page 6: ...iods of time for ex ample one or two hours and first try them in situa tions with few people and not too much noise Grad ually you can use them for longer periods of time and in noisier environments It is important that you allow yourself the time needed to get used to the new sounds and the new sensation in your ears ...

Page 7: ...more active everyday life Your hearing aids may help you regain the pleasure of communicating with other people and increase your quality of life So although it may feel like a big chal lenge in the beginning it will be worth the effort ...

Page 8: ...our hearing aid may have to be fine tuned by your hearing healthcare professional Maybe you have discovered new needs or maybe there are situations where the loudness level or sound reproduction is not satisfactory The more details you can provide for your hearing healthcare professional about your initial experience with the hearing aids the easier it is to find the right solution Before your nex...

Page 9: ...he problem related to low frequency high frequency weak or loud sounds Is it all the time or only in specific situations Try to describe your ex periences as detailed as possible so that you and your hearing healthcare professional have something to go on when you meet again ...

Page 10: ...the battery in place 3 On off function which is built into the battery drawer 4 Sound outlet through which the amplified sound from the hearing aid reaches your ear 5 Nail grip on the battery drawer for easy opening 6 Extraction cord which makes it easy to remove the hearing aid from the ear canal 7 Relief vent ...

Page 11: ...not use batteries past the expiration date Because they are Zinc Air type batteries they need air to work Therefore do not remove the adhe sive tab until just before inserting the battery in the hearing aid Once the tab has been removed the bat tery will start functioning after a few seconds The lifetime of the battery depends on a number of fac tors such as the setting of your hearing aid how man...

Page 12: ...adhesive tab Do not use batteries on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un wanted substance as this can block the battery airholes Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer out wards When opening the bat tery drawer be careful not to force it beyond the upright po sition ...

Page 13: ...ng in the direction indicated by the small plus sign printed on the round battery holder If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incor rectly inserted Always place the battery in the actual battery drawer as illustrated and not in the open space inside the hearing aid ...

Page 14: ...y silent Exactly how long the hearing aid will function after the beep tones varies from one case to another We recom mend that you always have a spare battery with you Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak which could damage the hearing aid When changing batteries it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table or a carpet in case you drop the hea...

Page 15: ... switch The hearing aid is turned on when a battery is inserted correctly and the battery drawer is complete ly 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 again soon ...

Page 16: ...16 Left right identification Senso Vita SV CIC shells are made with red color markings to indicate hearing aid use for the right ear and blue color markings to indicate hearing aid use for the left ear ...

Page 17: ...action cord with your thumb and forefinger Slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel resist ance Let go of the extraction cord and use the tip of your forefinger to gently push the hearing aid into your ear until it rests comfortably in your canal To ease the final adjustments it can be a help to pull the outer ear upwards and backwards with the opposite hand ...

Page 18: ... difficult to loosen the hearing aid it may help to try to move the hearing aid gently from side to side while pulling the extraction cord of the hear ing aid It may also help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards while applying a little pressure around the ear opening with the opposite forefinger ...

Page 19: ...the surroundings and tailors its sound accord ingly With Senso Vita SV CIC 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 sounds are dis torted or you would like any further information consult the hearing healthcare professional where you received your hearing aid ...

Page 20: ...the hearing aid is not in use it is a good idea to leave the battery drawer open so as to ventilate the aid and allow it to dry We recommend that every time you take the hearing aid out of your ear you inspect the sound outlet the mi crophone opening in the battery drawer and the relief vent opening to ensure that no wax or the like has gathered there Cleaning accessories The following accessories...

Page 21: ...nt and a short end for cleaning the microphone opening 4 Small brush for removal of earwax from the area around the sound outlet 5 Soft cloth for drying and cleaning the hearing aid Additional supplies of accessories can be acquired from the hearing healthcare professional where you received your hearing aid 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 22: ...l brush or cloth It is important that the sound outlet is never blocked Important Do not insert anything into the sound outlet as this could damage the hearing aid Your Senso Vita SV CIC may be equipped with a CeruSTOP wax guard to prevent earwax from work ing its way into the sound canal See page 25 ...

Page 23: ...vent by passing the appropri ate wax removing tool all the way through the vent It is important for the performance of the hearing aid that the relief vent is never blocked Make it a habit to clean the relief vent every day In rare cases so much earwax can accumulate in the relief vent that the sound of the hearing aid changes In that case you should see your hearing healthcare professional ...

Page 24: ...ort end of wax removing tool 3 Open the battery drawer and re move the battery so it does not fall out Turn the hear ing aid so the open battery drawer is facing down wards Guide the wax removing tool through the mi crophone opening on the battery drawer from the in side as illustrated Do not insert anything into the microphone it self ...

Page 25: ...the sound outlet of your hearing aid and partially or completely block the passage of sound Complete ly In The Canal CIC instruments are especially vul nerable to wax problems due to their placement deep in the ear canal By using a wax guard you can protect your CIC instruments from ear wax thereby minimiz ing ear wax related problems ...

Page 26: ...tem consists of the fol lowing parts 1 Holder 2 Removal hook 3 Wax guard CeruSTOP wax guards come in a carrying case The wax guard is mounted on one end of the holder At the other end is a hook for removing the used wax guard 1 2 3 ...

Page 27: ...ommended that the wax guard be checked daily If the hearing aid is weak silent or if wax is visible in the wax guard it s time to change the wax guard Changing the used CeruSTOP wax guard Wipe away any visible wax from the shell of your hearing aid The used wax guard is in the stainless steel bushing around the sound outlet ...

Page 28: ...he removal hook into the used wax guard so that the shaft of the holder is touching the rim of the wax guard then slowly pull the wax guard straight out There is no need to dig or twist the wax guard from the bushing 1 Vent opening 2 Sound outlet 3 Used wax guard 1 2 3 ...

Page 29: ...from the instrument and the new one is in position to be inserted into your hearing aid Gently press the new wax guard straight into the opening of the sound outlet Do not force the wax guard into the sound outlet The outer ring of the wax guard should sit flat on the stainless steel bushing ...

Page 30: ...with the used wax guard attached to the removal hook Never reuse a wax guard If the wax guard fits loosely discard it and insert anoth er The frequency with which the CeruSTOP wax guard should be changed varies from one individual to an other depending on for example the type and amount of earwax produced The use of a CeruSTOP wax guard does not eliminate the need for daily cleaning procedures ...

Page 31: ...nt is used do not use the wax guard If you have any questions regarding your wax guard please contact your hearing healthcare professional Warning If the wax guard becomes dislodged from the hearing aid while in the ear canal please contact your physician immediately Do not try to remove the wax guard from your ear canal yourself ...

Page 32: ...e out the battery to avoid battery leakage Treat your hearing aid as the valuable object it is with care Keep it in its case in a cool dry location where it cannot be reached by children or pets Never expose it to extreme temperatures or high humidity Do not wear your hearing aid in the shower or swimming or when using a hair dryer hair spray or other sprays Use care when applying topical lo tions...

Page 33: ...owave oven These are some of the types of radiation that can damage your hearing aid Radiation from for example room surveil lance equipment burglar alarms and cellular tel ephones is weaker and will not damage your hearing aid but at times may cause interference noise Widex hearing aids are not certified for use in mines or other areas with explosive gases ...

Page 34: ...ace them in their mouths Also keep batteries out of children s reach and discard used batteries carefully Do not change batteries in front of chil dren or let them see where you keep your supply Never put a battery in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it In case of ingestion contact your physician immediately In case of in gestion contact your physician immediately and The Natio...

Page 35: ...earing aid earmold Therefore we recommend that you take out your hearing aid earmold at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid earmold as required If an infection occurs it is a good idea to clean your hearing aid earmold with a disinfecting tissue or the like and seek medical advice Do not under any circumstances use alco hol chlorine o...

Page 36: ...d Insert a new battery Make sure the battery is placed correctly and that the battery drawer is closed correctly The sound outlet is blocked Earwax is often the cause of a blocked sound outlet If the hearing aid is equipped with a CeruSTOP wax guard change the wax guard If the hearing aid is not equipped with a wax guard clean the sound outlet of the hearing aid with the small brush See page 22 Do...

Page 37: ...hone opening Do not insert anything into the microphone opening when the battery drawer is closed Remove wax and dirt with the short end of wax removing tool 3 Open the battery drawer and remove the battery Turn the hearing aid so the open battery drawer is fac ing downwards Guide the wax removing tool through the microphone opening on the battery drawer from the inside See page 24 ...

Page 38: ...ng aid If you cannot clean the sound outlet completely we recommend that you contact your hearing healthcare professional Your ear canal is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor physician to have your ear canal cleaned If the hearing aid whistles continuously it could be because The hearing aid is not correctly placed in your ear canal Take the hearing aid out and reinsert it It is important t...

Page 39: ...t your hearing healthcare professional Your outer ear or ear canal is sore The skin in the ear canal is very thin and may swell a little because of the pressure from the hearing aid Take 2 3 weeks to gradually get used to the hearing aid If the soreness continues contact your hearing healthcare professional If the hearing aid performs intermittently it could be because The battery contacts are dir...

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