1.
Open the battery
compartment
Switching the
instrument on/off
Changing the batteries
Off
:
Press open the battery
compartment to the
first stop to switch off.
On:
Close the battery
compartment fully
to switch on.
Selecting the
hearing program
The IMPACT L can be programmed
with up to 5 hearing programs which
are selected with a program button.
Each time the button is pressed the
instrument changes to the next
program, which is confirmed with
beep tones. The number of beep tones
is the same as the selected program.
Hearing program
1.
Everyday listening
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3................................
4................................
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Your NHS Audiologist will complete
your program details below:
IMPACT L will always be on program 1
when initially switched on.
Your IMPACT L
hearing instrument
Features
1. LifeTube
2. LifeTip
3. LifeTip Adapter
4. Microphone opening
5. Battery compartment
6. Colour-coded typeplate
red = right instrument
blue = left instrument
Your hearing instrument may be
programmed to inform you when the
battery should be replaced for best
system performance. You may hear an
intermittent series of beeps and/or
experience low amplification power or
volume. Change the battery when
either of these occur.
Power-on delay
Your hearing instrument may be
equipped with a “power-on delay”
feature.
This feature delays sound from entering
your hearing instrument when it is first
turned on, so that you may insert the
hearing instrument into your ear
without experiencing unpleasant
feedback (whistling).
On/Off using the program button
3.
Close battery door
2.
Remove coloured
sticker from new
battery, place battery
in drawer with + symbol on battery
+ side up. (You should only remove
the protective sticker if you actually
use the battery)
Low Battery indicator
Optional
Optional
Option
IMPACT L can also be
used with an earhook.
1
2
5
3
4
6
Your IMPACT L hearing
instrument can also
be programmed by
your NHS Audiologist
to be turned on and
off using the program
button.
To turn your hearing instrument off,
press and hold the program button for
approximately 3 seconds. To turn your
hearing instrument on again, press and
hold the program button for
approximately 3 seconds. Please note
that when you turn your hearing
instrument off using the program
button, you must wait approximately 10
seconds for the instrument to reset
before turning it back on using the
program button.
CAUTION
Risk of injury caused by
incorrect use of LifeTip.
Always wear the LifeTube
with the LifeTip
Make sure that the LifeTip is
completely attached to the
LifeTip adapter
Change the LifeTube or
LifeTip when they are cracked
Put the LifeTube with the
LifeTip carefully and not too
deep into the ear
Use the LifeTube and LifeTip
only the way described in this
patient leaflet
If the LifeTip remains in the
ear, have it removed by a
medical professional
