Optional
IMPACT R
Instructions and guidance
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Issue 1: July 2009 / JN5164 / Pt No:
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Siemens
Audiologische Technik GmbH
Gebbertstrasse 125
D-91058 Erlangen
Germany
Represented in the UK by:
With the CE marking, Siemens confirms that this
hearing instrument fulfils all relevant European
guidelines, in particular directive 93/42 EEC of the
European Council applying to medical products.
For the products with e2e wireless 2.0 Siemens
additionally confirms compliance with the
European Directive 99/5/EC (R&T TE) concerning
radio and telecommunications terminal
equipment.
Our quality management system, certified by an
independent authority, assures consistently high
product quality and reliability to the customer.
According to EU guidelines for
disposal read the “disposal
information“ brochure.
e2e wireless
™
for IMPACT e2e systems
The following section applies to
binaural fittings only.
Your IMPACT R hearing instrument
includes e2e (ear-to-ear) wireless
™
technology. The wireless functionality:
Automatically adjusts both hearing
instruments simultaneously to adapt
to different listening situations
Provides synchronisation of the
hearing instrument settings. If you
change the volume or program on
one instrument, the other is
automatically changed
Your NHS Audiologist can activate the
wireless functionality of your hearing
system.
Domes and
receiver moulds
CAUTION
Risk of injury caused by incorrect
use of Domes.
Always wear the Receiver Unit
with the Dome
Make sure that the Dome is
completely attached to the
Receiver Unit
If the Dome remains in your
ear, have it removed by a
medical professional
Replace the Dome if it breaks
Insert the Receiver Unit with
the Dome carefully and not too
deeply into the ear
Use the Receiver Unit and
Dome only in the manner
described in this user guide
Your NHS Audiology Department
offers an assortment of receiver
lengths and Dome sizes to best
fit your ear.
Handling of the
Receiver Unit
Attach Receiver Unit
Join the instrument and a new
Receiver Unit together with the
Receiver Unit turned to the left
(45°). The mark on the instrument
has to coincide with the mark on
the Receiver Unit
Turn the Receiver Unit to the
right until it locks into place
NOTICE
The performance of the e2e
wireless system could be affected by
electro-magnetic interference, such as
computer monitors or halogen lamp
systems controlled by a switching
power supply. Move away from the
source of interference if you
experience difficulty.
The Receiver Unit can be
changed as needed by your NHS
Audiologist. If you need to
replace the Receiver Unit by
yourself follow these directions
carefully.
Remove Receiver Unit
Hold the instrument in one hand
and turn the Receiver Unit with the
other hand carefully to the left
(45º) and remove it
turn
remove
join
turn
Siemens Hearing Instruments
Alexandra House
Newton Road
Manor Royal, Crawley
West Sussex RH10 9T T
United Kingdom
Email: siemenshearing.shi.uk@siemens.com
www.siemens.co.uk/hearing
In some countries restrictions for
the usage of wireless equipment
exist.
Refer to local authorities for
further information
General notes on safety
IN CASE OF INSTRUMENT FAILURE
Is the instrument switched on?
Is the battery inserted?
Is the battery run down?
Is the battery compartment closed?
Is the sound opening in the
receiver clogged with wax?
WARNING
Hazard of explosion!
Do not use your hearing
instruments in areas where
there is a danger of explosions
(e.g. mining)
WARNING
Choking hazard posed by
small parts.
Keep batteries, hearing
instruments and accessories
out of children's reach
If swallowed consult a
physician or a hospital
immediatley
If infants, small children or
mentally disabled persons need
to wear hearing instruments
ensure adequate supervision
Check the integrity of the
hearing instruments regularly
Consult your NHS Audiologist if
the housing is deformed
Keep the battery compartment
locked. Verify the proper
function of the locking
mechanism
NOTICE
Batteries contain harmful substances
that pollute the environment.
Do not throw away batteries into
household refuse
Dispose batteries according to
national regulations or return to
your NHS Audiologist
NOTICE
Your hearing instruments are sensitive
to extreme heat, high humidity, strong
magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and
mechanical stress.
Do not expose your hearing
instruments to extreme temperature
or high humidity
Do not leave them in direct sunlight
Do not wear them in the shower, or
when applying makeup, perfume,
aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion
Do not wear your hearing
instruments when you are exposed
to short-waves, a strong magnetic
field, a high frequency field or X-rays
Do not place your hearing
instruments in a microwave oven
Leaking batteries damage hearing
instruments.
Turn the hearing instruments off
when not in use to preserve
battery life
Remove batteries when the
instruments are not in use for a
prolonged period of time
