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IMPACT Custom

Instructions & Guidance

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Page 2: ...ies In addition a troubleshooting section is offered for your reference Your hearing improvement depends on the fit of the hearing instrument the type and degree of hearing loss and proper diagnostic testing Of course a hearing instrument cannot restore normal hearing and not everyone will benefit equally Remember a hearing instrument is a finely tuned device that has been specially designed and e...

Page 3: ...trument 10 Turning your hearing instrument on and off 12 Changing the hearing program optional 13 The telecoil loop system optional 14 Volume control optional 15 e2e Wireless 2 0 16 Maintenance and care 17 Troubleshooting tips 20 General notes on safety 22 Disposal information 23 Your hearing instrument configuration 24 Tek wireless enhancement 25 3 ...

Page 4: ...ring instrument can be identified by the serial number located on the outside of the instrument If the number is written in red the hearing instrument is for the right ear If the number is written in blue the hearing instrument is for the left ear 3 Full Shell battery type 13 Canal battery type 312 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 6 5 4 ...

Page 5: ...d microphone TwinMicTM optional on Canal 3 Battery compartment 4 Program button optional on all models 5 Volume control optional on Full Shell and Canal 6 Vent 7 Removal cord optional on Full Shell and Canal CIC battery type 10 1 3 6 7 5 ...

Page 6: ...ssible property damage Advice and tips on how to handle your hearing instrument better Instruction Indicates that something has to be done Intended use 4 Hearing instruments are intended to improve the hearing of hearing impaired persons Diagnosis and prescription of a hearing instrument must be performed by hearing health specialists e g ENT doctors audiologists Read and follow the instructions o...

Page 7: ...rmance You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and or experience low amplification power or volume Change the battery when either of these occur Using a remote control If you have an optional remote control the bat tery status can be checked using the battery read out function See the remote control user guide for more informa tion actual size NOTE To preserve battery life turn your hearing i...

Page 8: ...tery into the compartment small end first so that the mark is visible Close the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom of the door upward with your finger tip Do not force the door shut If it does not close easily check to see if the battery was inserted properly When the battery door is completely closed your hearing instrument is ready for use 8 ...

Page 9: ... away batteries into household waste Dispose batteries according to national regulations or return to your NHS Audiologist WARNING Choking hazard posed by small parts Keep batteries and instruments out ot the reach of children If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately If infants small children or disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision Check t...

Page 10: ...fully push the instrument in the ear canal Gently work it into its proper position by slightly twisting until it is firmly seated Lightly press inward for a secure and comfortable fit You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back Once inserted you should be able to feel if the hearing instrument is correctly positioned 6 10 ...

Page 11: ...nstrument from your ear The completely in the canal hearing instruments can be removed by pulling the small removal cord toward the back of your head A removal cord can be fitted as an op tion on other models WARNING Never pull on the battery compartment door or volume control wheel to remove the hearing instrument as this could cause damage to your hearing instrument 11 ...

Page 12: ...ld the program button for approximately 3 seconds Turn off Press and hold the program button for approximately 3 seconds If you turn your hearing instrument off this way you must wait approximately 10 seconds before you can turn it on again using the program button Power on delay Your hearing instrument is equipped with a power on delay feature that can be activated by your NHS Audiologist This al...

Page 13: ...m button your hearing instrument switches to the next program confirming each change with a beep The number of beeps you hear co incides with the selected program Example You turn your hearing instrument on It is automatically in program 1 You want to change to program 2 Press the program button once Your hear 2 beeps You are now in program 2 Your NHS Audiologist can write down the personal progra...

Page 14: ...r hearing instrument The telecoil loop system is employed in the majority of public buildings e g banks theatres churches and public transport stations The following symbol indicates that a telecoil loop system is available for you to use with your hearing instrument The telecoil loop system allows the hearing instrument user to hear sound directly from the sound source removing any background noi...

Page 15: ...haped volume control can then be used Rotate forwards louder or backwards softer to select the desired listening volume Your hearing instrument will not exceed the maximum volume that has been set by your NHS Audiologist Signal tones can be programmed to indicate when the volume control limit is reached Adjusting the volume further in that direction will then have no effect NOTE You can also use t...

Page 16: ...eously 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 instruments NOTICE The performance of the e2e wireless system could be affected by electro magnetic interference such as com...

Page 17: ...ce If soreness or skin irritation develops in the ear disconti nue wearing your hearing instrument and bring it to your NHS Audiologist Minor fit adjustments and polishing can often correct this condition If soreness persists discontinue wearing the hearing instrument and see your physician If excessive earwax accumulates when wearing your hearing instrument consult your NHS Audiologist 17 ...

Page 18: ... soft dry cloth or tissue to prevent damage to the hearing instrument and to avoid health problems Place your hearing instrument in a dry aid kit with a special moisture attracting capsule overnight The microphone opening To remove any debris or earwax built up around the microphone Use a soft dry cloth or small soft brush to gently clean around the opening The vent Your hearing instrument may hav...

Page 19: ... dry cloth or small soft brush to gently clean around the sound outlet Occasionally take your hearing instrument to your NHS Audiologist so that the wax guard can be changed and thorough cleaning of the ventilation channel the microphone and sound outlets can take place and for general system maintenance If excessive wax accumulates when wearing your hearing instrument consult your NHS Audiologist...

Page 20: ...d is distorted or intermittent Volume control too high Weak battery L R Buzzing or whistling sound Battery compartment is not completely closed Weak battery Change to another program G R S Hearing instrument does not work Hearing instrument not turned on Battery compartment is not completely closed Dead battery T G R Your hearing instrument is an extremely reliable device Should a problem occur it...

Page 21: ... reinserting the instrument until it fits securely rs Clean your instruments or see your NHS Audiologist Lower volume if present Replace battery closed Gently close the battery compartment completely Replace battery System is in telecoil mode closed Turn on hearing instrument Gently close the battery compartment completely Replace with new battery If you still encounter problems after trying these...

Page 22: ...ng magnetic field a high frequency field X rays or MRI scans Do not place your hearing instruments in a micro wave oven This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful inerference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or mod...

Page 23: ...electronical equipment Amended by Directive 2003 108 EC WEEE NOTE Recycle your hearing instrument according to national regulations For proper disposal please return to the audiology clinic distributor or the shop where it was purchased With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices 0123 Subject to change without prior notice 23 ...

Page 24: ...al number Battery yes no Power on delay yes no yes no Volume control yes no yes no Push button yes no Signal tones on off Low battery warning on off on off Volume control limit on off on off Volume control change on off Hearing program Description of the hearing program 1 2 3 4 5 24 ...

Page 25: ...ols the hearing instruments a Tek transmitter and all cables necessary to link the Tek into a variety of devices such as TVs MP3 players etc NOTICE Tek is an additional product to your hearing instrument if you think it would assist you in your day to day life talk to your NHS Audiologist about how you can obtain a Tek or for further information take a look at our website www siemens co uk hearing...

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Page 28: ...Siemens Hearing Instruments Ltd Alexandra House Newton Road Crawley West Sussex RH10 9TT Tel 01293 423700 Fax 01293 403080 Email siemenshearing shi uk siemens com Siemens AG Printed in UK Issue 2 July 2010 JN5319 Pt No 00080252 ...

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