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Handling Precautions with Your Hearing Instrument
In addition to daily maintenance and in order to avoid unwanted repairs, it is recommended that you take
certain precautions while handling your hearing instrument:
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Avoid exposing your instrument directly to moisture such as heavy rain or water from a shower.
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Never immerse the instrument into water or other liquids, as this may cause permanent damage to the
circuitry and/or internal components.
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Protect the instrument from rough handling.
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Avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or fl oors.
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Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sunlight.
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Excessive heat can damage the instrument or deform the casing or the microphone tube.
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You should never attempt to modify the shape of the microphone tube yourself.
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Never force the battery door closed, as this may damage the hearing instrument.
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Do not leave your instrument in the sun, near an open fi re or in a hot, parked car.
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Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy rain or in a moist atmosphere such
as steam bath or sauna.
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Should your instrument become moist, put it in a dessicator. Your hearing care professional will be
happy to counsel on this.
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Remove your instrument when applying cosmetics, e.g. perfume, aftershave, hair spray, suntan lotion.
These might get into the instrument and cause damage.
Telephone Use
Should you experience any feedback or whistling while trying to talk on the telephone, you can avoid this
by taking the following precautions:
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Hold your telephone handset close to the lower part of the ear, and fi rmly push
it towards the outside of the ear canal.
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Listen to the dialing tone and move the handset a little to fi nd the position that
give the best reception.
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The best position to hold a telephone may be determined by the shape of
telephone you are using.
By employing these techniques while using the instrument on the telephone, you
will be able to minimize feedback and keep your listening experience enjoyable.