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EAR-SETS FOR BTE HEARING AIDS

(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)

Your ear-set type:

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INSTANT EAR-TIPS FOR RIC/RITE HEARING AIDS

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CUSTOM EAR-TIPS AND EARMOULDS FOR RIC/RITE HEARING AIDS

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INSTANT EAR-TIPS FOR HEARING AIDS WITH THIN TUBE 0.9 AND 1.4

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CUSTOM EAR-TIPS FOR HEARING AIDS WITH THIN TUBE 0.9 AND 1.4

Summary of Contents for EAR-SETS

Page 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS EAR SETS FOR WIDEX HEARING AIDS...

Page 2: ...g care professional Your ear set type INSTANT EAR TIPS FOR RIC RITE HEARING AIDS CUSTOM EAR TIPS AND EARMOULDS FOR RIC RITE HEARING AIDS INSTANT EAR TIPS FOR HEARING AIDS WITH THIN TUBE 0 9 AND 1 4 CU...

Page 3: ...INSTANT AND CUSTOM EAR TIPS FOR HEARING AIDS WITH CLASSIC THIN TUBE EARMOULDS FOR HEARING AIDS WITH CLASSIC TUBE 3...

Page 4: ...7 Cleaning 8 Using the wax guard 9 Changing the ear tip 11 Using an anchor 12 CUSTOM EAR TIPS AND EARMOULDS FOR RIC RITE MODELS 13 Cleaning tools 14 Cleaning 14 Using the wax guard 15 INSTANT EAR TIP...

Page 5: ...ning 27 Using the wax guard 28 INSTANT AND CUSTOM EAR TIPS FOR CLASSIC THIN TUBE 31 Cleaning tools 31 Cleaning 32 Changing the ear tip 33 Changing the thin tube 35 Using an anchor 35 CLASSIC EARMOULDS...

Page 6: ...d specific parts of the ear sets may not look exactly as illustrated We also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary Mounting of receiver and Thin Tube to hearing aid It applies to...

Page 7: ...RITE models The illustrations show a hearing aid with an open ear tip but the procedure is identical for the other instant ear tips Cleaning tools You will receive the following cleaning tools with y...

Page 8: ...h the instant ear tip in lukewarm water after having discon nected it from the rest of the ear set Allow it to dry overnight Do not use any kind of liquid or disinfectant to clean your ear set The rec...

Page 9: ...that your wax guard has not become blocked with earwax in the following way First remove the ear tip from the earwire If wax has accumulated in the wax guard change the wax guard Open the wax guard c...

Page 10: ...ert the new wax guard into the open ing of the sound outlet Pull the holder straight out The new wax guard will automatically detach itself from the holder Push the wax guard gently against a surface...

Page 11: ...Changing the ear tip You should change the ear tip as required For further supplies of ear tips or if the ear tip no longer fits your ear contact your hearing care professio nal Push the new ear tip o...

Page 12: ...set Anchor Pull the pointed end of the anchor through the hole on the side of the tubing Continue pulling until the anchor is stopped by the grip at the end Your ear set is now ready to use Position...

Page 13: ...r describes how to clean and handle various custom ear tips and earmoulds for RIC RITE models The illustrations show a hearing aid with an ear tip unless otherwise indicated NOTE Always use the extrac...

Page 14: ...x removing tool 5 Battery magnet Cleaning Make sure that the ear set is always clean and free of earwax moisture or similar Clean the earwire with the cloth after use Remove any visible earwax from ar...

Page 15: ...utions Never attempt to disconnect the earwire from the custom ear tip ear mould or the hearing aid as this may damage the earwire Do not pull the earwire to remove the hearing aid from your ear Using...

Page 16: ...he earwire Open the wax guard case as illustrated 3 2 1 The wax guard consists of the following parts 1 Holder 2 Removal hook 3 Wax guard Insert the removal hook into the used wax guard Pull the used...

Page 17: ...e wax guard gently against a flat surface to ensure that it stays in place The wax guard is for one time use only and is not intended to be cleaned If the wax guard fits loosely discard and use a new...

Page 18: ...o clean and handle the instant ear tips for hear ing aids with Thin Tube 0 9 and 1 4 Cleaning tools You will receive the following cleaning tools with your hearing aid 1 2 3 4 5 1 Cloth 2 Brush 3 Long...

Page 19: ...h the cloth after use You can also wash the instant ear tip in lukewarm water after having dis connected it from the rest of the ear set Allow it to dry overnight Do not use any kind of liquid or disi...

Page 20: ...x guard has not become blocked with earwax in the following way First remove the ear tip from the tube If wax has accumulated in the wax guard change it Do NOT attempt to clean the wax guard Open the...

Page 21: ...ert the new wax guard into the opening of the sound outlet Pull the holder straight out The new wax guard will automatically detach itself from the holder Push the wax guard gently against a surface t...

Page 22: ...ld change the ear tip as required For further supplies of ear tips or if the ear tip no longer fits your ear contact your hearing care professio nal Push the new ear tip onto the Thin Tube until it re...

Page 23: ...Thin Tube NOTE There are different tools available and you should follow the instructions below for the special tool variant you have received Wide tool variant 1 Place the tube in the tool as shown...

Page 24: ...tool and click it on the hearing aid Narrow tool variant 1 Place the tube in the tool as shown in the illustration 2 Press the tool downwards in an angle as shown 3 Place the new tube in the tool and...

Page 25: ...pointed end of the anchor through the hole on the side of the tubing Continue pulling until the anchor is stopped by the grip at the end Your ear set is now ready to use Position it so that it rests...

Page 26: ...for hearing aids with Thin Tube 0 9 and 1 4 NOTE Always use the extraction cord to take the custom ear tip out of your ear Cleaning tools You will receive the following cleaning tools with your hearin...

Page 27: ...the cloth after use Remove any visible earwax from around the sound outlet with the small brush or cloth If the sound outlet is blocked change the wax guard Do NOT attempt to clean the wax guard Your...

Page 28: ...The wax guard helps to protect the hearing aid against earwax Always use a Widex wax guard with your hearing aid Check on a regular basis that your wax guard has not become blocked with earwax Do NOT...

Page 29: ...ight out Turn the holder around Insert the new wax guard into the opening of the sound outlet Pull the holder straight out The new wax guard will automatically detach itself from the holder Press the...

Page 30: ...not intended to be cleaned If the wax guard fits loosely discard and use a new one If the wax guard falls off inside your ear contact your doctor or hearing care professional to have it removed Do NO...

Page 31: ...bes how to clean and handle various ear tips for BTE models with classic thin tube Cleaning tools You will receive the following cleaning tools with your hearing aid 1 2 3 4 5 1 Cloth 2 Brush 3 Long w...

Page 32: ...he tube Pull the thread out at the other end For further information on how to obtain cleaning threads consult your hearing care professional You can wash the instant ear tip in lukewarm water after h...

Page 33: ...Changing the ear tip Placing an instant ear tip on the tube Gently insert the tube into the ear tip until it reaches the end It is very im portant to ensure that it is firmly at tached 33...

Page 34: ...Placing a custom ear tip on the tube Hold the custom ear tip and gently press the tube into place in the ear tip as illustrated Use your fingernail to press the tube in as far as it will go 34...

Page 35: ...d as illustrated Using an anchor The integrated anchor is not used with an instant double ear tip solution and should be completely cut off If you are using an open ear tip or a tulip ear tip you shou...

Page 36: ...nchor through the small hole on the side of the tube When the loop is the correct size cut off any excess with scissors or a simi lar implement Example 2 Loop the anchor in the direction indi cated by...

Page 37: ...or loop is the correct size when it supports the position of the hear ing aid in the ear and when the ear set sits securely in and on the ear NOTE Make sure that the end of the anchor loop is flush wi...

Page 38: ...ning tools You will receive the following cleaning tools with your hearing aid 1 2 3 4 5 1 Cloth 2 Brush 3 Long wax removing tool 4 Short wax removing tool 5 Battery magnet Cleaning Make sure that you...

Page 39: ...lean it with the wax removing tool Disconnect the tube with the earmould from the earhook of the hearing aid on a regular basis Rinse the tube and the earmould thor oughly in lukewarm water Allow them...

Page 40: ...tube to the ear hook Never use alcohol or other cleaning solutions to clean the ear set as this may cause discolouration Changing the tube If your ear set tubing breaks you should replace it For furth...

Page 41: ...ogue item number Consult instructions for use The user instructions contain important cautionary information warn ings precautions and must be read before using the product Warning Text marked with a...

Page 42: ...s in conformity with the requirements set out in European CE marking directives RCM mark The product complies with electrical safety EMC and radio spectrum regula tory requirements for products suppli...

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Page 44: ...WIDEX A S Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge Denmark https global widex com Manual no 9 514 0561 001 01 Issue 2019 12 9 514 0561 001 01...

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