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Caring for your hearing aid

With proper care, your hearing aid will give you

years of reliable service. Here are some things you

can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid:

• To ensure the proper shape of the élan ear-set,

be careful not to twist or squeeze it out of shape

when your Bravissimo élan hearing aid is placed

in the case.

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Содержание BV-8e Bravissimo elan

Страница 1: ...User s instructions Bravissimo élan BV 8é Behind the ear ...

Страница 2: ...se user s instructions We furthermore reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary Hearing aids and their accessories should not be disposed of with normal house hold waste Please consult your national Widex distributor for advice on how to dispose of your hearing aid ...

Страница 3: ...3 Left right identification 14 Placing Bravissimo élan on in the ear 15 Removing Bravissimo élan 16 Automatic adjustment of loudness 17 Fine tuning loudness 18 Listening programs 19 Listening programs 20 Switching between the listening programs 21 Keeping Bravissimo élan clean 24 Cleaning accessories 24 Cleaning the hearing aid 25 Cleaning the élan ear set 25 Changing the élan ear set 28 Individua...

Страница 4: ... introduction to life as a hearing aid user how to get used to new sounds etc The second part contains facts about your hear ing aid How to operate and maintain it and what you can do if you experience problems Both parts are equally important so we recommend that you read the entire booklet to get full satisfaction from the quality and performance we have built into your new Bravissimo élan heari...

Страница 5: ...ears everyday sounds such as a ticking clock dripping water the television the car footsteps on hard floors children s voices music doors banging laughter tools machin ery etc All these sounds can be a bit overwhelming Try to identify and localise the sounds you are not accustomed to hearing Once you become used to hearing these everyday sounds again they will be come a part of your active world o...

Страница 6: ...n hear ing aid is set individually to your hearing to ensure the best and most comfortable sound reproduction After a period of use your hearing aid may have to be fine tuned by your hearing care professional Maybe you have discovered new needs or maybe there are situations where the loudness level or sound reproduction is not satisfactory The more de tails you can provide for your hearing care pr...

Страница 7: ...s the problem related to low frequency high frequency weak or loud sounds Is it all the time or only in specific situations Try to describe your experiences as detailed as possible so that you and your hearing care professional have something to go on when you meet again ...

Страница 8: ... hearing aid 2 Volume control which makes it possible to fine tune the automatically adjusted loudness 3 Program button which allows you to choose be tween different listening programs 4 On off switch 5 Battery drawer with a nail grip for easy opening 6 élan ear set ...

Страница 9: ...9 The élan ear set 1 Earhook 2 Tubing 3 Anchor 4 é tip ...

Страница 10: ...proper bat tery function do not use batteries past the expiry date Because they are Zinc Air type batteries they need air to work Therefore do not remove the ad hesive tab until just before inserting the battery in the hearing aid Once the tab has been removed the battery will start functioning after a few seconds The lifetime of the battery depends on a number of factors such as the setting of yo...

Страница 11: ... is a sticky residue from the tab or other un wanted substance Push the nail grip upwards to swing open the battery drawer The nail grip is located on the opposite side of the on off switch at the bottom of the hearing aid The plus sign of the battery must face upwards If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incorrectly inserted ...

Страница 12: ...y silent Exactly how long the hearing aid will function af ter the beep tones varies from one case to another We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhausted batteries may leak which could dam age the hearing aid When changing batteries it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table or a carpet in case you drop the he...

Страница 13: ... on off switch The hearing aid is turned on when the switch is pushed upwards and off when the switch is pushed downwards The word OFF is clearly visible on the switch when the hearing aid is turned off Please remember to switch the hearing aid off when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days ...

Страница 14: ...on If you wear hearing aids on both ears your hearing care professional can put coloured marks on your hearing aids so you can easily see which is for the left ear and which is for the right ear red mark right and blue mark left ...

Страница 15: ...e ear close to your head Then insert the é tip in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing Lastly make sure that the anchor is positioned cor rectly It should rest at the opening of the ear canal and secure the position of the é tip as well as the entire élan ear set When everything is in the cor rect position turn on the hearing aid Remember to check at regular intervals that the ...

Страница 16: ...16 Removing Bravissimo élan First remove the hearing aid from its position be hind the ear Then carefully pull the é tip out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tub ing ...

Страница 17: ...ssimo élan analyses the surroundings and tailors its sound accordingly With Bravissimo élan you do not have to think about adjusting the volume it happens quite au tomatically Important If the volume in your hearing aid is too loud or too weak or if the reproduced sounds are distorted or you would like any further information consult your hearing care professional ...

Страница 18: ...aster adjustments are obtained by keeping the lever pressed for some sec onds When you raise the volume you will hear a beep tone for each step the volume is raised When you lower the volume you will hear a deeper beep tone for each step the volume is lowered When the maximum or minimum adjustment level is reached a steady tone will sound until you release the lever Any adjustment of the automatic...

Страница 19: ...our hearing care professional can help you select the programs that are of use to you and make them available on the hearing aid program button If your needs change over time the combination of listen ing programs can be changed In these user s in structions the hearing care professional can list the listening programs that are available in your hearing aid see page 23 ...

Страница 20: ...or Telecoil The telecoil can only be used where a loop system is installed Activating the telecoil will enable you to listen directly to the source of speech while excluding surrounding sounds M T M T stands for a combination of micro phone and telecoil M T If you activate M T you can listen directly to the source of speech and still hear the surrounding sounds ...

Страница 21: ...o switch between programs 1 and 2 press the but ton briefly once approx 1 second To switch from program 1 or 2 to program 3 you also press the but ton once but for a longer time approx 3 seconds If your Bravissimo hearing aid is set to program 3 and you press the program button the hearing aid will always switch to program 1 whether you give it a short or long press ...

Страница 22: ...program 2 and two brief beeps for program 3 The number of different beeps depends on how many programs you to gether with your hearing care professional have chosen to have in your hearing aid If you in consultation with your hearing care pro fessional decide on other combinations of pro grams later these can be written on the blank form found at the back of these instructions ...

Страница 23: ...23 Listening programs Program Chosen programs Application 1 2 3 ...

Страница 24: ...or your hear ing aid 1 Battery magnet to facilitate insertion of the bat tery into the battery drawer 2 Wax removing tool for cleaning the élan ear set 3 Soft cloth for drying and cleaning the hearing aid Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of accessories 1 2 3 ...

Страница 25: ...he battery drawer open so as to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry Cleaning the élan ear set Make sure that your élan ear set is clean and free of earwax and moisture Never use alcohol or other cleaning solutions to clean your élan ear set If one of the élan ear set elements becomes slack stiff yel low or cracked replace the élan ear set For further supplies of new élan ear sets consult...

Страница 26: ...ng is plugged it must be cleaned Hold the earhook with two fingers while holding the hearing aid with the opposite hand Lift the élan ear set off in a slanting backward move ment Then clear the opening with the wax remov ing tool ...

Страница 27: ... can be washed in lukewarm water Disconnect the é tip from the élan ear set and rinse the é tip thoroughly Allow it to dry over night Make sure that the é tip and the ear set are clean and dry before you use them the next time ...

Страница 28: ...rwax produced in the ear The élan ear set can be removed by hold ing the earhook with two fingers and the hearing aid with the opposite hand Then lift the élan ear set off in a slanting backward movement It is important to do it in a backward movement as described A new élan ear set can then be snapped into place by gently pressing it onto the hearing aid It is very important to ensure that the ea...

Страница 29: ... these user s in structions your hearing care professional can circle the sizes selected for you see page 32 Choice of tubing The tubing is available in three different lengths for the right and left ear respec tively It is important to choose the correct one in order to ensure a good and comfortable fit The tub ing must not be uncomfortably short or so long that it is too loose ...

Страница 30: ...é tip in order to ensure a good and comfortable fit The é tip must be positioned comfortably in the ear canal The é tip is replaced by pulling the é tip off the rest of the élan ear set A new é tip is then placed on the élan ear set It is very important to ensure that the é tip is firmly secured ...

Страница 31: ...be cut off leaving only the loop Take great care to cut off all the excess so that the end of the anchor loop is flush with the small hole and there are no sharp edges Use the tip of your finger to check for sharp edges If part of the anchor sticks out through the hole creating an uneven surface this may cause ear irritation The correct size is obtained when the anchor loop comfortably supports th...

Страница 32: ...32 Circle the sizes selected for the élan ear set Left ear Right ear é tip Tubing é tip Tubing 1S 1L 1L 1S 1L 1R 2S 2L 2L 2S 2L 2R 3L 3R ...

Страница 33: ...ill give you years of reliable service Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid To ensure the proper shape of the élan ear set be careful not to twist or squeeze it out of shape when your Bravissimo élan hearing aid is placed in the case ...

Страница 34: ...lean of wax etc Other wise the é tip may come off If one of the élan ear set elements becomes slack stiff yellow or cracked replace the élan ear set For further supplies of new élan ear sets consult your hearing care professional Switch your hearing aid off when it is not in use Should you not use it for several days take out the battery to avoid battery leakage When not in use do not expose your ...

Страница 35: ...pen or repair the hearing aid your self Do not wear your hearing aid during x ray MR scans CT scans short wave diathermy or similar radiation treatments and never place your hearing aid in a microwave oven These are some of the types of radiation that can damage your hearing aid Radiation from for example room surveil lance equipment burglar alarms and cellular tel ephones is weaker and will not d...

Страница 36: ...d its ac cessories out of the reach of children who might place them in their mouths Also keep batteries out of children s reach and discard used batteries carefully Do not change batteries in front of chil dren and do not let them see where you keep your supply Never put a battery in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it In case of ingestion contact your physician immediately Th...

Страница 37: ...u take out your hear ing aid é tip at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid é tip as required If an infection occurs you should disinfect your hearing aid é tip and seek medical advice Contact your hearing care professional for further advice on methods of disinfection Do not under any circumstances use alcohol chlorine or similar subst...

Страница 38: ...S Important If your hearing aid is connected to equip ment which is connected to the electrical mains this equipment must meet the safety requirements stated in the international standard IEC 60065 Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols For more information on the use of audio input consult your hearing care professional ...

Страница 39: ...radio transmitter placed near the speaker and a small radio receiver clicked onto Bravissimo BV 8 élan via an audio FM shoe The operating range is approx 15 metres de pending on the surroundings As the system is wire less both the listener and the speaker have full free dom of movement within the specified range For further information on the FM system from Widex please contact your hearing care p...

Страница 40: ...at tery drawer which functions as the on off switch is pushed all the way upwards and that the word OFF is not visible on the switch The battery is dead or does not work Insert a new battery Make sure the battery is placed correctly and that the battery drawer is closed correctly The sound outlet of the é tip is blocked Blockage of the sound outlet of an é tip is often caused by ear wax Clean the ...

Страница 41: ... é tip is often caused by ear wax Clean the blocked sound outlet or replace the é tip If necessary replace the entire élan ear set Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor physician Your hearing may have changed Contact your hear ing care professional If the hearing aid whistles continuously it could be because Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor physician The tubing...

Страница 42: ...42 If the hearing aid performs intermittently it could be because The on off switch is dirty Push the switch back and forth a couple of times ...

Страница 43: ...43 Listening programs Program Chosen programs Application 1 2 3 ...

Страница 44: ... 9 514 0063 001p Printed by HTO 2005 10 9 514 0063 001 01 01v ...

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