d o ’s a n d d o n ’ t s
DON’T
leave your hearing instruments on the
radiator, near a stove, in a sunny window, in a
car or in any other hot place. Excessive heat
and cold can damage the instruments.
DON’T
wear the hearing instruments when
using a hair dryer at home or when at the
beauty salon, spa or barber.
DON’T
wear the hearing instruments when
having medical tests done such as MRI, X-
rays or CT scans; as different types of
radiation may damage the hearing
instrument.
DON’T
apply hair spray when wearing your
hearing instruments. It may damage the
microphone and erode the faceplate.
DON’T
wear the instruments while taking a
bath, shower, spa treatment or while
swimming.
DON’T
store the instruments in the bathroom
during a shower or near a steam room as
moisture created by the steam may cause
damage.
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DO
store the instruments overnight in a
hearing aid dehumidifier to absorb moisture
(Be sure and remove batteries first).
DO
always carry spare batteries.
DO
replace the battery when the low-battery
warning begins if your instrument has the low-
battery signal.
DO
always care for your instrument as outlined
in this manual.
DO
dry the battery contacts with a cotton swab
in cases of humid weather or heavy
perspiration.
DO
safely store hearing instruments when not
in use. Keep them out of the reach of small
children and pets.
DO
remove your hearing instruments if you are
going to have X-rays at your dentist or medical
facility. It is best to keep them outside the
room of the X-ray equipment.
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