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With the CE marking, Siemens confirms that this hearing instrument fulfils all relevant European guidelines, in particular directive 93/42 EEC of the European Council applying to medical products. For the products with e2e wireless 2.0 Siemens additionally confirms compliance with the European Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning radio and telecommunications terminal equipment. Our quality management system, certified by an independent authority, assures consistently high product quality and reliability to the customer. According to EU guidelines for disposal read the “disposal information“ brochure.
Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH Gebbertstrasse 125 D-91058 Erlangen Germany
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Represented in the UK by: Siemens Hearing Instruments Alexandra House Newton Road Manor Royal, Crawley West Sussex RH10 9TT United Kingdom Email:
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Domes and receiver moulds CAUTION Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of Domes. Always wear the Receiver Unit with the Dome Make sure that the Dome is completely attached to the Receiver Unit If the Dome remains in your ear, have it removed by a medical professional Replace the Dome if it breaks Insert the Receiver Unit with the Dome carefully and not too deeply into the ear Use the Receiver Unit and Dome only in the manner described in this user guide
Your NHS Audiology Department offers an assortment of receiver lengths and Dome sizes to best fit your ear.
Remove Receiver Unit The Receiver Unit can be changed as needed by your NHS Audiologist. If you need to replace the Receiver Unit by yourself follow these directions carefully.
Optional
Hold the instrument in one hand and turn the Receiver Unit with the other hand carefully to the left (45º) and remove it
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Attach Receiver Unit Join the instrument and a new Receiver Unit together with the Receiver Unit turned to the left (45°). The mark on the instrument has to coincide with the mark on the Receiver Unit Turn the Receiver Unit to the right until it locks into place
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General notes on safety
e2e wireless™ for IMPACT e2e systems
Handling of the Receiver Unit
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The following section applies to binaural fittings only. Your IMPACT R hearing instrument includes e2e (ear-to-ear) wireless™ technology. The wireless functionality: Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simultaneously to adapt to different listening situations Provides synchronisation of the hearing instrument settings. If you change the volume or program on one instrument, the other is automatically changed Your NHS Audiologist can activate the wireless functionality of your hearing system.
NOTICE The performance of the e2e wireless system could be affected by electro-magnetic interference, such as computer monitors or halogen lamp systems controlled by a switching power supply. Move away from the source of interference if you experience difficulty.
In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist. Refer to local authorities for further information
WARNING Choking hazard posed by small parts. Keep batteries, hearing instruments and accessories out of children's reach If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediatley If infants, small children or mentally disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision Check the integrity of the hearing instruments regularly Consult your NHS Audiologist if the housing is deformed Keep the battery compartment locked. Verify the proper function of the locking mechanism
NOTICE Your hearing instruments are sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (> 0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress. Do not expose your hearing instruments to extreme temperature or high humidity Do not leave them in direct sunlight Do not wear them in the shower, or when applying makeup, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion Do not wear your hearing instruments when you are exposed to short-waves, a strong magnetic field, a high frequency field or X-rays Do not place your hearing instruments in a microwave oven Leaking batteries damage hearing instruments. Turn the hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve battery life Remove batteries when the instruments are not in use for a prolonged period of time
NOTICE Batteries contain harmful substances that pollute the environment. Do not throw away batteries into household refuse Dispose batteries according to national regulations or return to your NHS Audiologist
WARNING Hazard of explosion! Do not use your hearing instruments in areas where there is a danger of explosions (e.g. mining)
IN CASE OF INSTRUMENT FAILURE Is the instrument switched on? Is the battery inserted? Is the battery run down? Is the battery compartment closed? Is the sound opening in the receiver clogged with wax?
IMPACT R Instructions and guidance
Your IMPACT R hearing instrument 1
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Changing the batteries
Low Battery indicator
1. Open the battery compartment
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.
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)
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Receiver Unit Dome Battery compartment Push Button Microphone Cover Receiver Mould C-Grid
Turn your hearing instrument off Hold the receiver with the Dome/ Receiver Mould between your thumb and index finger and insert it carefully into the ear canal. You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back Place your hearing instrument behind your ear Turn your hearing instrument on
Removing your hearing instrument Turn your hearing instrument off Hold the Receiver Unit/Receiver Mould between your thumb and index finger and carefully pull it out. You may find it helpful to lightly push your ear from the back
Selecting the hearing program
On:
The IMPACT R 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.
Close the battery compartment fully to switch on.
Hearing program
Off:
1. Everyday listening
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Press open the battery compartment to the first stop to switch off.
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3. Close battery door
NOTICE Do not use lubricant when you insert the Dome/Receiver Mould, because it may clog the sound outlet For hearing instruments with a Receiver Mould, handle by holding the Receiver Mould. Do not pull the tube
Domes and receiver moulds Optional
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Cleaning
On/Off using the program button Your IMPACT R can also be programmed by your NHS Audiologist to be turned on and off using the program button.
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Your NHS Audiologist will complete your program details below:
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Inserting and removing your hearing instrument
Inserting your hearing instrument
Switching the instrument on/off
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).
NOTICE Domes, Grid-Domes and Receiver Moulds are easily damaged when handled wrongly. Never use brushes or sharp objects for cleaning Never use running water or immerse the hearing instrument Never use pressure or rotating action while cleaning Do not spray cerumen solvent directly onto the C-Grid Do not pull the receiver out of the Receiver Mould
Cerumen (ear wax) on the Domes, Grid-Domes and Receiver Moulds can affect sound quality. Clean Domes, Grid-Domes and Receiver Moulds right after taking the hearing instrument off. This way cerumen can not dry and harden.
Remove cerumen with a soft tissue. No other tools are required To remove dried cerumen, moisten the soft tissue with a cerumen solvent Dab the cerumen with the moistened tissue and wait a short period of time, this will loosen the cerumen
Grid-Domes are very flexible. Take the Grid-Dome off the Receiver Unit and squeeze the Grid-Dome to remove cerumen from the grid.
