Sonova USA WHSRIC4 Hearing Aid User Manual User Guide Audeo V EN

Phonak Inc Hearing Aid User Guide Audeo V EN

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Manufacturer:Phonak AGLaubisrütistrasse 28CH-8712 StäfaSwitzerlandwww.phonak.com029-0334-02/V1.00/2014-07/cu Printed in Switzerland © Phonak AG All rights reservedYour hearing care professional: User Guide(V90/V70/V50/V30)
2 3Contents Your hearing aid 1. Your hearing aid details 2. Welcome 3. Quick guide 4. Parts of the hearing aid Using the hearing aid 5. Left & right hearing aid markings 6. On/O 7. Batteries 8. Putting on the hearing aid 9. Removing the hearing aid10. Push button11. Volume control Further Information12. Care and maintenance13. Wireless accessories14. Service and warranty15. Compliance information16. Information and description of symbols 17. Troubleshooting18. Important safety information346810111214151617182122242832341. Your hearing aid detailsModelc Audéo V-10c Audéo V-312c Audéo V-312Tc Audéo V-13Battery typec 10c 31 2c 13Your hearing care professional: If no box is checked and you do not know the model of your hearing aid, please ask your hearing care professional.
52. WelcomeYour new hearing aid was developed by Phonak, one of the world‘s leading companies in hearing technology. Your hearing aid oers the most modern digital hearing technology currently available on the market.Please read these user instructions thoroughly in order to benet from all the possibilities your new hearing aid has to oer. 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.Phonak - life is onwww.phonak.comWireless modelsPhonak Audéo V90-10Phonak Audéo V90-312Phonak Audéo V90-312TPhonak Audéo V90-13Phonak Audéo V70-10Phonak Audéo V70-312Phonak Audéo V70-312TPhonak Audéo V70-13Phonak Audéo V50-10Phonak Audéo V50-312Phonak Audéo V50-312TPhonak Audéo V50-13Phonak Audéo V30-10Phonak Audéo V30-312Phonak Audéo V30-312TPhonak Audéo V30-13CE mark applied2014201420142014201420142014201420142014201420142014201420142014This user guide is valid for:
6 73. Quick guideLeft & right hearing aid markingsOn/OChanging batteriesPush buttonVolume control1 2 3Blue marking for left hearing aid.Red marking for right hearing aid.Remove the sticker from the new battery.Audéo V-10, V-312, V-312TAudéo V-13Open the battery door.Place battery in the battery door with the “+” symbol facing upwards.The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions. The function for your hearing aid is indicated in your individual instructions.To increase the volume, press the volume control upwards. To decrease the volume, press the volume control downwards.OOn
8 94. Parts of the hearing aidThe pictures below show the models described in this user guide. You can identify your personal model by:• Checking “Your hearing aid details” in chapter 1.• Or comparing your hearing aid with the models shown below. Pay attention to the shape of the hearing hearing aid and if a volume control is present.Anchor (optional) Anchor (optional) Push buttonPush buttonAudéo V-312 & V-312TAudéo V-13 Battery doorAnchor (optional) Speaker (without earpiece attached)Push buttonAudéo V-10TubeTubeTubeSpeaker (without earpiece attached)Speaker (without earpiece attached)Battery doorBattery doorVolume control
10 115. Left & right hearing aid markings 6. On/OThe battery door is also the on/o switch.1 122Open the battery door. To do this, pull down on the ridge at the bottom of the hearing aid.Closed battery door = hearing aid is onOpen battery door = hearing aid is oThere is a red or blue marking inside the battery door. This will tell you if it is a left or a right hearing aid. When you switch on the hearing aid you may hear a start-up melody.Blue marking for left hearing aid.Red marking for right hearing aid.Audéo V-10, V-312, V-312TAudéo V-13
12 137. Batteries1 2 3Remove the sticker from the new battery.ModelPhonak AudéoV-312, V-312TV-10V-13Zinc air battery size3121013Color marking on packagebrownyelloworangeIEC codePR41PR70PR48ANSI code7002ZD7005ZD7000ZDOpen the battery door.Place battery in the battery door with the “+” symbol facing upwards.Replacement batteryThis hearing aid requires zinc-air batteries. Identify the correct battery size (10, 312 or 13) by:• Checking “Your hearing aid details” in chapter 1.• Checking the marking on the inner side of the battery door.• Or checking the following table.Low power: You will hear two beeps when the battery is low. You will have approximately 30 minutes to change the battery (this can vary, depending on the hearing aid settings and battery). We recommend that you always have a new battery on hand. If it is dicult to close the battery door: Check the battery is inserted correctly and the “+” symbol is facing upwards. If the battery is not inserted correctly, the hearing aid will not work and the battery door can be damaged. Please ensure you use the correct type of battery in your hearing aids (zinc-air). Please also read chapter 18.2 for further information on product safety.
14 158. Putting on the hearing aid 9. Removing the hearing aid1 123Place the hearing aid behind your ear.Pull on the bend of the tube and remove the hearing aid from behind the ear.Insert the earpiece into your ear canal.If there is an anchor attached to the earpiece, tuck it into the bowl of your ear to secure your hearing aid. In very rare cases, your earpiece can remain in your ear canal when removing the hearing aid from the ear. In the unlikely case that the earpiece does get stuck in your ear canal, it is strongly recommended to see a medical specialist for safe removal.
16 1710. Push button 11. Volume controlThe push button on your hearing aid can have various functions or is not active. This depends on the programming of the hearing aid, which is indicated in your individual “Hearing aid instructions”. Please ask your hearing care professional for this printout.To increase the volume, press the volume control upwards. To decrease the volume, press the volume control downwards. The volume control can be disabled by the hearing care professional.
18 19• The battery door is fully closed. Ensure that no foreign object such as hair is caught in the battery door when it is closed.• After exposure to water, sweat or dust, the hearing aid is cleaned and dried.• The hearing aid is used and maintained as described in this user guide. Hearing aids with the design-integrated Roger receiver are also water resistant. Hearing aids with an audio shoe and Roger universal receiver are not water resistant. Use of your hearing aid around water can restrict air ow to the batteries causing it to stop working. Should your hearing aid stop working after coming into contact with water, refer to the troubleshooting steps in chapter 17.12. Care and maintenanceDiligent and routine care of your hearing aid contributes to outstanding performance and a long service life. Please use the following specications as a guideline. Further information regarding product safety, see chapter 18.2.General informationBefore using hair spray or applying cosmetics, you should remove your hearing aid from your ear, because these products may damage it.When you are not using your hearing aid, leave the battery door 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.Your hearing aids are resistant to water, sweat and dust under the following conditions:
20 2113. Wireless accessoriesA range of Phonak accessories are available for you to use with your hearing aid. These include:• Remote controls• Wireless devices to hear the sound from the TV, cell phone or MP3 player betterDailyInspect the earpiece for earwax and moisture deposits. Clean the surfaces with a lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning agents such as household detergents, soap, etc. for cleaning your hearing aid. It is not recommended to rinse with water. If you need to clean your hearing aid intensively, ask your hearing care professional for advice and information on lters or drying capsules.WeeklyClean the earpiece with a soft, damp cloth or with a special cleaning cloth for hearing aids. For more in depth maintenance instructions or for more than basic cleaning, please see your hearing care professional.* Devices (e.g. MP3 player) can also be connected to the audio streaming device via an audio cable.Cell phoneMP3 Player/Audio source*Wireless audio streaming deviceTVLinkRemote controlPhonak DECT II
22 23Warranty limitationThis warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or care, exposure to chemicals or undue stress. Damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service centers renders the warranty null and void. This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their oce.Serial number (left side):Serial number (right side):Date of purchase:Authorized hearing care professional (stamp/signature):14. Service and warrantyLocal warrantyPlease ask the hearing care professional, where you purchased your hearing aid, about the terms of the local warranty.International warrantyPhonak oers a one year limited international warranty, valid starting from the date of purchase. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubes, earmolds, external receivers. The warranty only comes into force if a proof of purchase is shown.The international warranty does not aect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legislation governing sale of consumer goods.
24 25Europe:Declaration of Conformity Hereby Phonak AG declares that this Phonak product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 1999/5/EC. The full text of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the manufacturer or the local Phonak representative whose address can be taken from the list on www.phonak.com (Phonak worldwide locations).Australia:Supplier Code Number N15398New Zealand:Supplier Code Number Z1285 The wireless models listed in chapter 2 are certied under:Phonak Audéo V-10USA FCC ID: KWC-WHSRIC1 Canada IC: 2262A-WHSRIC1Phonak Audéo V-312USA FCC ID: KWC-WHSRIC2 Canada IC: 2262A-WHSRIC2Phonak Audéo V-312TUSA FCC ID: KWC-WHSRIC3 Canada IC: 2262A-WHSRIC3Phonak Audéo V-13USA FCC ID: KWC-WHSRIC4 Canada IC: 2262A-WHSRIC415. Compliance information
26 27Notice 1:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Notice 2:Changes or modications made to this device not expressly approved by Phonak may void the FCC authorization to operate this device.Notice 3:This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 of Industry Canada.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
28 29EMC and Radio communications compliance label Australia.This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these user guides.This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides.Important information for handling and product safety.The product is designed such that it functions without problems or restrictions if used as intended, unless otherwise noted in these user guides.OperatingconditionsWith the CE symbol, Phonak AG conrms that this Phonak product – including accessories – meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on radio and telecommunications equipment. The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of certied institutions that were consulted under the above-mentioned directives.This symbol indicates that the products described in these user instructions adhere to the requirements for an applied part of Type B of EN 60601-1. The surface of the hearing aid is specied as an applied part of Type B.Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as dened in EU Directive 93/42/EEC.16. Information and description of symbols
30 31Temperature during transportation and storage: –20° to +60° Celsius (–4° to +140° Fahrenheit).Humidity during transportation: Up to 90% (non condensing). Humidity during storage: 0% to 70%, if not in use. See instruction in chapter 18.2 regarding drying the hearing aid after use. Atmospheric pressure: 200 hPA to 1500 hPaThe symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make you aware that this hearing aid may not be thrown away as normal household waste. Please dispose of old or unused hearing aids, at waste disposal sites intended for electronic waste, or give your hearing aid to your hearing care professional for disposal. Proper disposal protects the environment and health.
32 3317. TroubleshootingWhat to doChange battery (chapter 3 + 7)Clean speaker opening/earpieceInsert battery correctly (chapter 3 + 7)Switch hearing aid on by completely closing the battery door (chapter 6)Insert hearing aid correctly (chapter 8)Contact your ENT/GP or hearing care professionalDecrease volume (chapter 10 + 11)Change battery (chapter 3 + 7)Clean speaker opening/earpieceTurn volume up if volume control available (chapter 10 + 11)Contact you hearing care professionalChange battery within the next 30 minutes (chapter 3 + 7)Wipe battery and hearing aid with dry cloth If the problem persists, contact you hearing care professional for assistanceCausesFlat batteryBlocked speaker/earpieceBattery not inserted correctlyHearing aid switched oHearing aid not inserted correctlyCerumen in ear canalVolume too loudLow batterySpeaker/earpiece blockedVolume too lowHearing has changedIndication for low batteryMoisture on battery or hearing aidProblemHearing aid not functioningHearing aid whistlesHearing aid not loud enough or distortedHearing aid plays two beepsHearing aid switches on & o (intermittent)
34 35 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. Changes or modications 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 (oxygen-rich environments, mines or industrial areas with danger of explosions). Hearing aid batteries are toxic if they are swallowed! Keep out of reach of children and mentally challenged people or pets. If batteries are swallowed, consult your physician immediately!18.1 Hazard warningsPlease 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.18. Important safety information
36 37 External devices may only be connected if they have been tested in accordance with corresponding IECXXXXX standards. Only use accessories approved by Phonak AG, to avoid any electrical shock. The following is only applicable for persons with active implantable medical devices (i.e. pacemakers, debrillators, etc.): Keep the wireless hearing aid at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from the active implant. If you experience any interference, do not use the wireless hearing aids and contact the manufacturer of the active implant. Please, note that interference can also be caused by power lines, electrostatic discharge, airport metal detectors etc. Keep magnets (i.e. battery handling tool, EasyPhone magnet, etc.) at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from the active implant. You are not permitted to use wireless accessories for your hearing aids. Ask your hearing care professional for details.• • • If you feel pain in or behind your ear, if it is inamed or if skin irritation and accelerated accumulations of earwax 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. 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. This hearing aid is not for children below 36 months. It contains small parts that can cause choking, if swallowed by children. Keep out of reach of children and mentally challenged people or pets. If swallowed, consult a physician or hospital immediately.
38 39hearing aid after use. Store the hearing aid in a safe, dry and clean place. Do not drop your hearing aid! Dropping onto a hard surface can damage your hearing aid. Always use new batteries for your hearing aid. In case a battery is leaking, replace it immediately with a new one to avoid any skin irritation. You can return used batteries to your hearing care professional. The batteries used in these hearing aids should not exceed 1.5 Volts. Please do not use silver-zinc or Li-ion (lithium-ion) rechargeable batteries as these may cause severe damage to your hearing aids. The table in chapter 7 explains exactly which type of battery your particular hearing aids require. Remove the battery if you are not using your hearing aid for a long period of time. Phonak hearing aids are water resistant and not waterproof. They are designed to withstand normal activities and occasional accidental exposure to extreme conditions. Never immerse your hearing aid in water! Phonak hearing aids are not specically designed for extended periods of water submersion on a continual basis, that is worn in activities such as swimming or bathing. Always remove your hearing aid before these activities, as the hearing aid contains sensitive electronic parts.18.2 Information on product safety Never wash the microphone inputs. Doing so could cause it to lose its special acoustic features. Protect your hearing aid from heat (never leave 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. When you are not using your hearing aid, leave the battery door open so that any moisture can evaporate. Make sure that you always completely dry your
4140 Special medical or dental examination including radiation described below, may adversely aect the correct functioning of your hearing aids. Remove and keep them outside the examination room/area before undergoing: Medical or dental examination with X-ray (also CT scan). Medical examinations with MRI/NMRI scans, generating magnetic elds. Hearing aids don’t need to be removed when passing security gates (airports etc.). If X-ray is used at all, it will be in very low doses, and will not aect the hearing aids. Do not use your hearing aid in areas where electronic equipment is prohibited.• • •
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