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USER INSTRUCTIONS

THE BRAVO™SERIES

B-32 model

Behind-the-ear

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Summary of Contents for THE BRAVO SERIES B-32

Page 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS THE BRAVO SERIES B 32 model Behind the ear ...

Page 2: ...2 YOUR WIDEX BRAVO HEARING AID To be filled out by the hearing care professional Date _______________________________________ Battery size 675 Programs M microphone T telecoil M T microphone telecoil ...

Page 3: ...ning the hearing aid on and off 11 Positioning the hearing aid 12 Removing the hearing aid 14 Volume adjustment 15 Listening programs 16 Switching between the listening programs 17 Using a telephone 18 CLEANING 19 The hearing aid 20 ACCESSORIES 21 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION 24 CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID 25 WARNINGS 26 ADVICE 30 SYMBOLS 32 3 ...

Page 4: ...thout the ear set The choice of ear set solution depends on your specific needs Please refer to the separate ear set user manual 1 Microphone opening 2 Volume control 3 Program switch 4 On off switch 5 Battery drawer If you need help to identify the serial number usually six or seven digits on the product please contact your hearing care profes sional 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 5: ...various ear set solutions available for your hearing aid Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids WARNING This booklet and the manual Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids contain important information and instructions Read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid NOTE Your hearing aid ear set and accessories may not look exactly as illustrated in this booklet We also reserve the r...

Page 6: ...tions for use The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from moderate 40 dB HL to profound 120 dB HL and all hearing loss configura tions They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals audiologists hearing aid specialists oto laryngologists who are trained in hearing re habilita tion ...

Page 7: ...7 Right left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears the right ear hearing aid can be provided with a red mark ...

Page 8: ...ery pack regarding disposal of used batteries Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may be re duced Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid remember to remove the ad hesive tab Once the tab has been removed the battery will start functioning after a few seconds CAUTION Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted subst...

Page 9: ...drawer so that the plus sign on the battery faces upward You can use the bat tery magnet provided to steer the battery into place If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incorrectly inserted When changing battery it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table ...

Page 10: ...t you always have a spare battery with you WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak damaging the hearing aid WARNING Your hearing aid may stop functioning for instance if the battery is exhausted You should be aware of this possibility in particular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals ...

Page 11: ... the switch upwards to turn on the hearing aid Push the switch downwards to turn off the hearing aid The word OFF is clearly visible on the switch when the hearing aid is turned off Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days ...

Page 12: ... tube It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand Place the hearing aid behind the ear so that the hear ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear close to your head For further information on the earmould and proce dures see the separate ear set user manual provided ...

Page 13: ...13 If the ear set does not fit or sit properly causing dis comfort irritation redness or the like contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 14: ...14 Removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube ...

Page 15: ... gradual ly raise the volume Push the lever downwards to gradually lower the volume Each time you operate the volume control you will hear a beep tone When the maximum or minimum adjust ment level is reached a steady tone will sound WARNING If the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak or the reproduced sounds are distorted or if you would like any further information consult ...

Page 16: ...ia the hearing aid microphones M The telecoil is used where a loop system is installed If you activate the telecoil program you listen to a specific sound source and shut out surrounding sounds M T In this program you listen via the hearing aid microphones M and the telecoil T If your needs change over time the combination of lis tening programs can be altered ...

Page 17: ...17 Switching between the listening programs To change programs use the program switch ...

Page 18: ... a telephone we rec ommend that you hold the tele phone against your head at an angle above your ear rather than directly against the ear If the sound is not optimal try mov ing the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position ...

Page 19: ... available for the hearing aid and ear set For cleaning the ear set see the user manual Ear sets for Widex BTE hearing aids 1 Wax removing tool 2 Cloth Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning accessories 1 2 ...

Page 20: ...th after use WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid as this may cause it to malfunction When the hearing aid is not in use keep it in a warm dry place with the battery drawer open to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry ...

Page 21: ...ing a telecoil Audio input The hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe This allows direct connection to different kinds of ac cessories as well as external audio equipment radio TV etc For more information on the use of audio input consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 22: ...uipment which is connected to the electrical mains this equipment must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60950 1 IEC 60601 1 or equivalent safety stan dards Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols ...

Page 23: ...d onto the hearing aid via an FM shoe The system can be set according to your needs For more information on the SCOLA FM system consult the SCOLA user manual For help in determining whether you could benefit from a remote control or other accessories please consult your hearing care professional ...

Page 24: ...ian Your hearing may have changed Contact your hearing care professional The microphone openings are blocked or partially blocked by dirt Contact your hearing care professional for advice The hearing aid whistles continuously Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doc tor physician The hearing aid func tions intermit tently The on off switch is dirty Push the switch back and forth a couple...

Page 25: ...of reach of children and pets Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity Make sure to dry the hearing aid thoroughly af ter heavy perspiration such as that which may occur during in tense physical activity e g playing sports Avoid dropping your hearing aid perform cleaning and bat tery changes while holding the hearing aid above a soft sur face Do not wear your hearing ...

Page 26: ...herwise cause injury to themselves Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply Discard used batteries carefully Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it Clean and inspect your hearing aid after use to check that it is...

Page 27: ...ge to their hear ing When selecting a listening program please remember that there are situations in which it is particularly important to be able to hear the surrounding sounds e g traffic warning sig nals The hearing aid is made of modern non allergenic materials Nonetheless in rare cases skin irritation may occur If you no tice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear canal contact your hea...

Page 28: ...ek medical attention and contact your hearing care professional for advice on how to disinfect the various hearing aid parts Do not under any circumstances use alcohol chlo rine or similar substances for this purpose Regular use of a de humidifier is recommended to help avoid malfunction of the hearing aid Do not use Widex hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases Do not wear your ...

Page 29: ...magnetic radiation from other products such as alarm systems room surveillance equipment and mobile phones Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility standards the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment such as medical devices Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourse...

Page 30: ... hearing aid infrequently will not per mit you to gain full benefit from it The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumulation of earwax Contact your physician ENT doctor if you suspect that a plug of earwax has accumulated in your ear Earwax may ...

Page 31: ...quip ment WEEE is not handled correctly Do not dispose of hearing aids hearing aid accessories and batteries with ordinary household waste Hearing aids batteries and hearing aid accessories should be disposed of at sites intended for waste elec trical and electronic equipment or given to your hear ing care professional for safe disposal Proper dispos al helps to protect human health and the enviro...

Page 32: ...e the date of manufacture may also be stated Date of manufacture The date when the product was manufactured Use by date The date after which the product is not to be used Batch code The product s batch code lot or batch identification Catalogue number The product s catalogue item number Serial number The product s serial number Keep away from sunlight The product must be protected from light sourc...

Page 33: ...ely exposed Temperature limits The highest and lowest temperatures to which the prod uct can be safely exposed Consult instructions for use The user instructions contain important cautionary infor mation warnings precautions and must be read before using the product Caution Warning Text marked with a caution warning symbol must be read before using the product WEEE mark Not for general waste When ...

Page 34: ...lass 2 product with some restrictions on use in some CE member states C Tick mark The product complies with EMC and radio spectrum regulatory requirements for products supplied to the Australian or New Zealand market Interference Electromagnetic interference may occur in the vicinity of the product The six or seven digit number on the product is the serial num ber Serial numbers may not always be ...

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Page 36: ...WIDEX A S Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge Denmark www widex com É 5qr0p1 a a Manual no 9 514 0010 001 07 Issue 2014 10 WIDEX and BRAVO are trademarks of Widex A S ...

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