Phonak S IX SP, S IX UP, S V SP, S III SP, S CRT IX User Manual

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UltraPower, SuperPower and CRT hearing aids
User Guide
Contents
1. Welcome 5
2. Important safety information: Please read before operating your hearing aid for the rst time 6
3. Hearing aid description 11
4. Step-by-step instructions for using the hearing aid 15
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing aid 15 Step 2. Battery preparation 18 Step 3. Inserting the battery 19 Step 4. Turning on the hearing aid 20 Step 5. Inserting the hearing aid 21 Step 6. Adjusting the volume control
behind the ear 27 Step 7. Selecting the hearing program
behind the ear 29
Step 8. Removing the hearing aid 31 Step 9. Turning off the hearing aid 33
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Step 10. Changing the battery 34 Step 11. Changing the battery in hearing aid
with a secured battery compartment 35
5. Care and maintenance 39
6. Troubleshooting 43
7. Wireless accessories and FM systems 45
8. Service and warranty 54
9. Compliance information 56
10. Information and explanation of symbols 59
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1. Welcome
Your new hearing aid is a premium Swiss quality product. It was developed by Phonak, one of the world‘s leading companies in hearing technology. Your hearing aid offers the most modern digital hearing technology currently available on the market.
Please read these user instructions thoroughly in order to benefit from all the possibilities your new hearing aid has to offer. With proper use and care, you will be able to enjoy your hearing aid for many years to come.
If you have any questions, please consult your hearing care professional.
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2. Important safety information
Please read the information on the following pages before using your hearing aid.
A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. Infrequent use of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full benet from it. The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading.
2.1 Hazard warnings
! The intended use of hearing aids is to amplify and
transmit sound to the ears and hereby compensate for impaired hearing. The hearing aids (specially programmed for each hearing loss) must only be used by the intended person. They should not be used by any other person as they could damage hearing.
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! Changes or modifications to the hearing aid that
were not explicitly approved by Phonak are not permitted. Such changes may damage your ear or the hearing aid.
! Do not use the hearing aids in explosive areas
(mines or industrial areas with danger of explosions).
! Hearing aid batteries are toxic if they are swallowed!
Keep out of reach of children and pets. If batteries are swallowed, consult your physician immediately!
! If you feel pain in or behind your ear, if it is inflamed
or if skin irritation and accelerated accumulations of ear wax occur, please check with your hearing care professional or physician.
! In very rare cases, the dome can remain in your ear
canal when removing the hearing tube from the ear. In the unlikely case that the dome does get stuck in your ear canal, it is strongly recommended to see a physician for safe removal.
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2. Important safety information
! Hearing programs in the directional microphone mode
reduce background noises. Please be aware that warning signals or noises coming from behind, e. g. cars, are partially or entirely suppressed.
! The Hearing aid contains small parts that can cause
choking, if swallowed by children. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, consult a physician or hospital immediately.
! External devices may only be connected if they have
been tested in accordance with corresponding IECXXXXX standards. Only use accessories approved by Phonak AG.
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2.2 Information on product safety
I Your hearing aid is resistant to water, sweat and dust
under the conditions listed in chapter 5. After exposure to any of these elements the hearing aid must be cleaned and dried, as the hearing aid contains sensitive electronic parts.
I Protect your hearing aid from heat (never leave it
near a window or in the car). Never use a microwave or other heating devices to dry your hearing aid. Ask your hearing care professional about suitable drying methods.
I When you are not using your hearing aid, leave the
battery compartment open so that any moisture can evaporate. Make sure that you always completely dry your hearing aid after use. Store the hearing aid in a safe, dry and clean place.
I Do not drop your hearing aid! Dropping onto a hard
surface can damage your hearing aid.
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2. Important safety information
I Always use new batteries for your hearing aid. You
can return used batteries to your hearing care professional.
I Remove the battery if you are not using your hearing
aid for a long period of time.
I X-ray radiation (e. g. CT scans, MRI scans) may
adversely affect the correct functioning of your hearing aid. We recommend that you remove them before undergoing X-ray procedures and keep them outside the room.
I Do not use your hearing aid in areas where electronic
equipment is prohibited.
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3. Hearing aid description
The following user instructions describe three hearing aid models: The UltraPower (UP), SuperPower (SP) and the Canal Receiver Technology (CRT) hearing aid.
The dierent hearing aids can be adapted with a variety of earmolds.
On the following pages use the labeled drawings to identify the hearing aid and the earmold that you use.
Your hearing care professional will tell you what size of battery you need for your hearing aid.
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3. Hearing aid description
UltraPower and SuperPower model
Option A: with classic earmold
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d
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c
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a Right or left indicator (right=red, left=blue) b Battery compartment with ON / OFF switch c Volume control d Program button e Microphone input with Wind and Weather Protector f Hook / sound output g Hearing tube h Classic earmold
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UltraPower and SuperPower model
Option B: Power SlimTube with classic earmold
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a Right or left indicator (right=red, left=blue) b Battery compartment with ON / OFF switch c Volume control d Program button e Microphone input with Wind and Weather Protector f Power SlimTube g Classic earmold
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3. Hearing aid description
CRT model
Option A: with cShell Option B: with Dome
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a cShell b Dome c Battery compartment with ON/OFF switch d Push button e Microphone input with microphone protection f Sound outlet g Retention
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4. Step-by-step instructions for using
the hearing aid
The following chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your hearing aid. Please follow these steps carefully. In the drawings, the parts that are particularly important for each step are shown in green.
Step 1. Getting to know your hearing aid
Take the hearing aid in your hand and try out the hearing aid controls. This will make it easier for you to feel and operate the controls later on when wearing the hearing aid.
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4. Using the hearing aid
UltraPower and SuperPower model
To increase the volume, press the volume control upwards. To decrease the volume, press the volume control downwards (Fig. 1a).
Increase volume
Decrease volume
Fig. 1a
In order to change a hearing program, press the program button displayed (Fig. 1b).
Fig. 1b
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CRT model
Your hearing care professional can congure your hearing aid (push) button as either a volume control or a program selector.
To increase the volume, press the button on your right hearing aid. To decrease the volume, press the button on your left hearing aid (Fig. 1c).
Decrease volume
Increase volume
Left hearing aid Right hearing aid
Fig. 1c
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4. Using the hearing aid
In order to change a hearing program, press the button displayed
(Fig. 1d).
Fig. 1d
Step 2. Battery preparation
Remove the protective foil from the new battery (Fig. 2). Wait for two minutes before inserting to activate the battery.
Fig. 2
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Step 3. Inserting the battery
Take the hearing aid in your hand (Fig. 3a / 3c) and open the battery door. Insert the battery so that you see the + symbol on the battery (Fig. 3b / 3d).
UP and SP model
Fig. 3a
Fig. 3b
CRT model
Fig. 3c
Fig. 3d
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4. Using the hearing aid
Step 4. Turning on the hearing aid
Switch on the hearing aid by closing the battery compartment (Fig. 4a/b).
UP and SP model
CRT model
Fig. 4a Fig. 4b
I Open and close the battery compartment gently
and carefully.
I Check if you feel resistance when closing the
battery compartment. Check to make sure the battery is correctly inserted and in the correct direction. If the battery is inserted the wrong way, the hearing aid will not work and the battery compartment can be damaged.
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