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Slim tube HE 

Complete guide for Quantum products

Summary of Contents for Quantum Slim Tube HE

Page 1: ...Slim tube HE Complete guide for Quantum products ...

Page 2: ...ter of slim tube systems or new to this type of fitting this guide will explain step by step how to assemble the parts of the system and fit the hearing instrument on your client The guide will introduce you to the parts of the system how to measure for the right tube length choose the correct dome size and how to attach the slim tube HE to the hearing instrument so you are ready to program in Tru...

Page 3: ...5 Retention piece 4 5 2 1 3 Slim tube HE sizes Slim tube HE is available in four different lengths to meet the needs of your clients The red or blue numeric code on the slim tube identifies the ear to which it belongs blue left ear red right ear as well as the tube length Refer to the following chart to identify the various slim tubes that are available Tube Length Code on Tube Short 0 Medium 1 Lo...

Page 4: ...s ear that you wish to fit with the hearing instrument 2 Hold the measurement tool with the appropriate blue or red color code marking for the left or right ear with your thumb placed on the ear diagram 3 Place the measurement tool on the top of the ear and in contact with the skin in the narrow gap between the head and the pinna Keep the horizontal line on the measurement tool horizontal and leve...

Page 5: ...g domes To attach the dome push the dome onto the slim tube HE until it touches the plastic ring To remove the dome grasp the dome between the thumb and forefinger and pull it off the slim tube HE good fit too small open dome Choose for Instant fit Open fit closed dome Choose for Instant fit Semi occluded fit power dome Choose for Instant fit Occluded fit S M L S M L S M L 4 ...

Page 6: ...he slim tube HE does not lie close to the side of the head or follow the shape of the ear First ensure the selected dome and slim tube HE sizes are appropriate see previous pages If a different slim tube HE does not fit better you may need to modify the curvature bend slightly using the steps outlined below 1 Remove the slim tube HE from the hearing instrument 2 Heat the tube carefully with a hair...

Page 7: ...ent s ear canal The dome should be placed far enough into the ear so that the slim tube HE lies flush against the head When looking at your client face to face you should not see the slim tube HE sticking out 3 Place the retention piece of the slim tube HE into the concha bowl Note If the retention piece is too long you may cut the length slightly Be careful not to shorten the length too much as i...

Page 8: ...e HE from the hearing instrument See the section Attaching and removing the slim tube HE 2 Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the slim tube HE and the dome 3 Remove the dome from the slim tube HE 4 Using the cleaning pin provided in the kit gently insert the cleaning pin where the slim tube HE attaches to the hearing instrument and push the pin all the way through the tube 5 Attach the dome ...

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