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avoid possible damage to the ear, the
fitting of the device must be carried out by
an authorized hearing aid expert.
• Never try to recharge a disposable battery!
• Swallowing of batteries may be hazardous
to your health and may cause severe
injuries and even death!
For this reason: Never store batteries
together with medicine! Immediately
consult a doctor, if a battery has been
swallowed!
• Incorrect manipulation or rough handling of
the hearing system may cause detachment
of small components of the hearing system.
• Never expose your hearing system to
extremely hot sun (e.g. behind the
windshield of a car), to direct heat (do not
put it on a radiator) or severe cold (over
night in a cold car) and avoid contact with
chemicals and strong detergents.
• Always bear in mind that hearing devices
do not properly function, if e.g. the battery
is low. This is especially hazardous, if you
move in traffic or are otherwise dependent
on warning signals.
• Switch off your hearing system in mines
or other areas where explosions could take
place, unless your hearing system is
especially certified for such use.
• Never change batteries of the hearing
system in the presence of babies and small
children.
• Store batteries and parts of the hearing
system out of reach of babies and small
children.
• Perspiration and humidity should be
removed from time to time from your
hearing system (wipe with dry cloth).
Always take off your hearing system before
taking a shower or washing your hair,
before going to the sauna or a steam bath.
• Consult a doctor in case of skin irritations
of the ear or head.