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General Warnings
1. Consult a physician if you discover a foreign object in your ear canal,
if you experience skin irritation or if excessive ear wax accumulates
with the use of the hearing instrument
2. Different types of radiation, e.g. from NMR, MRI or CT scanners, may
damage the hearing instrument. Therefore, do not wear the hearing
instrument during these or other corresponding scanning procedu-
res. Other types of radiation (burglar alarms, room surveillance sys-
tems, radio equipment, mobile telephones, etc) contain less energy
and will not damage the hearing instrument They could, however,
momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange sounds from
the hearing instruments
3. Do not wear the hearing instrument in mines or other explosive
areas, unless those areas are certified for hearing instrument use
4. Do not allow others to use your hearing instrument. It may cause
permanent damage to their hearing
5. Hearing instrument usage by children or mentally challenged
persons should be supervised at all times
6. Hearing instruments should be used only as prescribed by your
hearing care professional. Incorrect use may result in sudden and
permanent hearing loss
Battery Warning information
1. Keep batteries away from children and mentally challenged persons
2. Batteries can be harmful if swallowed. If you do, seek medical help
immediately
3. Do NOT attempt to recharge batteries which are not specifically
designated rechargeable as they may leak or explode
4. Do NOT attempt to dispose batteries by burning them
5. Replace spent batteries, and do not leave them in the instrument
for a prolonged period. If your hearing instrument is equipped with
a low battery warning feature, replace battery immediately after
low battery warning is reached
6. Used batteries can be harmful to the environment. Please dispose
of them according to local regulations or return them to your
hearing care professional.
