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Rough Treatment
Protect your hearing system from rough treatment by storing it in the provided carrying
case when it is not in use.
Corrosive Substances
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Non-Approved Cleaning Solutions - If you use cleaning products, only use those
recommended by your hearing healthcare professional, as housing can be damaged
by certain cleaning agents such as mineral acids, hydrocarbons (benzol), esters,
alcohols and ketones.
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Debris from Daily Hygiene Routines - It is suggested you not wear your hearing
system while applying the following: hairspray, cosmetics, colognes, perfumes,
sunscreens, insect repellent, etc.
General Warnings
Hearing instruments can be dangerous if improperly used.
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Do not leave your instrument in the sun, near an open fire 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 desiccator. Your hearing care pro-
fessional 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.
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Instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional.
Incorrect use may result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
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Do not allow others to use your instrument. It may cause permanent damage.
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Instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised
at any time.
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Do not take your instrument into rooms where you receive treatment with X-rays or
MRI.
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Wearing an instrument might cause an increased production of earwax. In rare
cases, the anti-allergenic materials may cause skin irritation. If so, or if in doubt,
consult your physician or ENT.
