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Cleaning standard tubes

Never use running water or immerse the tube in water. 
You can clean standard tubes (ThinTube) using a special 

cleaning wire. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for 

suitable cleaning wires.

Remove tube and adapter by unscrewing the adapter 

from the hearing instrument.

Carefully insert the cleaning wire into the adapter 

.

Push the cleaning wire all the way through the tube 

.

Wipe away any cerumen or debris that is dislodged.

Completely remove the cleaning wire.

Re-attach tube and adapter to the hearing instrument.

 

Summary of Contents for XTM S A4

Page 1: ... XTM S A4 User Guide ...

Page 2: ...nts 5 Components and names 6 Batteries 8 Battery size and handling tips 8 Replacing batteries 9 Daily use 10 Turning on and off 10 Inserting and removing the hearing instruments 11 Adjusting the volume 13 Maintenance and care 14 Hearing instruments 14 Ear pieces and tubes 16 Professional maintenance 20 ...

Page 3: ...3 Further information 21 Signal tones 21 Safety information 22 Symbols used in this document 23 Troubleshooting 23 Country specific information 25 Service and warranty 26 ...

Page 4: ... Care Professional will help you understand the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer To receive the most benefit from your hearing instruments it is recommended that you wear them every day all day This will help you get adjusted to them CAUTION It is important to read this user guide and the safety manual thoroughly and completely Follow the safety information to ...

Page 5: ... under the age of 3 years or persons with a developmental age of under 3 years Your hearing instruments have pre configured sound profiles Your Hearing Care Professional has set the appropriate sound profile for you Getting to know your hearing instruments Your hearing instruments have no controls You can also ask your Hearing Care Professional whether a smartphone app to control your instruments ...

Page 6: ...6 Components and names Ear piece Retention strand optional Tube ThinTube Adapter for ThinTube Microphone openings Battery compartment on off switch Adapter for ear piece Tube for earhook Earhook ...

Page 7: ...n or closed Open Tip semi open Open Tip double for use with an earhook Custom made ear pieces Examples Tubes Length Standard tube ThinTube Tube for earhook You can easily exchange the standard ear pieces and clean the standard tube Read more in section Maintenance and care ...

Page 8: ... size and handling tips Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended batteries Battery size 312 Always use the correct battery size for your hearing instruments Remove the batteries if you intend not to use the hearing instruments for several days Always carry spare batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal ...

Page 9: ...ry If the battery has a protective film remove it only when you are ready to use the battery Insert the battery with the symbol facing up refer to the picture Carefully close the battery compartment If you feel resistance the battery is not inserted correctly Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force It can be damaged ...

Page 10: ...ff Open the battery compartment fully Turning on Close the battery compartment The hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds During this time you can insert the hearing instruments into your ears without experiencing unpleasant feedback whistling ...

Page 11: ...ker left ear Inserting a hearing instrument Hold the tube close to the ear piece Carefully push the ear piece into the ear canal Twist it slightly until it sits well Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear CAUTION Risk of injury Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the ear ...

Page 12: ...ertion of the ear piece Removing a hearing instrument Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear Hold the tube close to the ear piece and pull the ear piece out carefully CAUTION Risk of injury In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when removing the hearing instrument If this happens have the ear piece removed by a medical professional Clean and dry your ...

Page 13: ...ning situation If you prefer manual volume adjustment use a smartphone app An optional signal can indicate the volume change If you turn off the hearing instruments immediately after changing the volume the volume change may not be saved Wait 5 seconds before turning the hearing instruments off ...

Page 14: ...ules which will soon become a part of your daily routine Hearing instruments Drying and storage Dry your hearing instruments overnight For longer periods of non use store your hearing instruments in a dry environment with an open battery compartment and the batteries removed Ask your Hearing Care Professional for more information ...

Page 15: ... cause personal injury Clean your hearing instruments daily with a soft dry tissue Never use running water or immerse the devices in water Never apply pressure while cleaning Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended cleaning products special care sets or more information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition ...

Page 16: ...notice cracks or other changes For hearing instruments with an earhook and standard ear piece Clean the ear pieces daily Exchange the ear pieces approximately every three to six months or sooner if you notice cracks or other changes Ask your Hearing Care Professional to clean or exchange the tubes as needed For hearing instruments with an earhook and custom made ear piece Clean the ear pieces dail...

Page 17: ...17 Cleaning ear pieces Clean the ear piece upon removal with a soft and dry tissue This prevents cerumen becoming dry and hardening Never use running water or immerse the ear piece in water ...

Page 18: ...Care Professional for suitable cleaning wires Remove tube and adapter by unscrewing the adapter from the hearing instrument Carefully insert the cleaning wire into the adapter Push the cleaning wire all the way through the tube Wipe away any cerumen or debris that is dislodged Completely remove the cleaning wire Re attach tube and adapter to the hearing instrument ...

Page 19: ...19 Exchanging standard ear pieces Pull off the used ear piece and plug on the new ear piece with standard tube with earhook ...

Page 20: ...er and tube Professional maintenance Your Hearing Care Professional can perform a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance Custom made ear pieces and wax filters should be exchanged as needed by your Hearing Care Professional Ask your Hearing Care Professional for your individual recommendation of maintenance intervals and for support ...

Page 21: ...21 Further information Signal tones Situation Tone Volume up Volume down Startup melody Battery low ...

Page 22: ...ion and the instructions for fitting that are provided in the app Note the following CAUTION Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the client In order to achieve correct fitting results clients must be able to answer questions concerning their hearing correctly Therefore the described fitting procedure shall only be used for persons who are mentally capable to answer questions concerning their...

Page 23: ...ems and possible solutions Sound is weak Increase the volume Replace the empty battery Clean or exchange the ear piece Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds Reinsert the ear piece until it fits securely Check whether tube adapter and ear piece are connected correctly Decrease the volume Clean or exchange the ear piece Sound is distorted Decrease the volume Replace the empty battery Clean or ex...

Page 24: ...g instrument does not work Turn the hearing instrument on Gently close battery compartment completely Replace the empty battery Make sure the battery is inserted correctly Power on delay is active Wait several seconds and check again Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems ...

Page 25: ...25 Country specific information ...

Page 26: ...26 Service and warranty Serial numbers Left Right Service dates 1 4 2 5 3 6 Warranty Date of purchase Warranty period in months Your Hearing Care Professional ...

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Page 28: ...23 Document No 03418 99T01 7600 EN Order Item No 109 538 79 Master Rev01 01 2018 04 2018 Sivantos GmbH All rights reserved Legal Manufacturer Sivantos GmbH Henri Dunant Strasse 100 91058 Erlangen Germany Phone 49 9131 308 0 ...

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