USER MANUAL CIC Completely-in-canal CV-CIC, CA-CIC
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1. If it is difficult you can try to move A the hearing aid carefully from side to side while pulling the extraction cord It may also help to pull the out er ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand Volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment A CAUTION If the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak or the reproduced sounds are distorted or if you would like any further information consult your hearing care profes sional CLEANING The following cleaning accessories are available for cleaning the hearing aid Ask your hearing care pro fessional which accessories you need 1 Brush 2 Cloth 3 Wax removing tool with a short and a long end 4 Long wax removing tool Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of cleaning accessories The hearing aid It is very important for the hearing aid s performance that it is kept free from earwax and dirt Clean your hearing aid daily with the soft cloth to keep it dry and clean of earwax or dirt Ciao disi Never clean the hearing aid with water or cleaning solutions as this may cause it to malfunction When the hearing aid is not in use the battery drawer should be left open to ventilate the hearing aid and allow it to dry We recommend that every time you take the hearing aid out of your ear you inspect the sound out2. ies out of reach of children and anyone else who might swal low such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves Do not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see where you keep your battery supply Discard used bot teries carefully Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or the like Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for any reason as you may risk swallowing it 29 Aae Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged Dispose of used batteries according to the in structions Never allow others to wear your hearing aid as this could cause permanent damage to their hearing When selecting a listening program please remember that there are situations in which it is particularly important to be able to hear the surrounding sounds e g traffic warning sig nals The hearing aid is made of modern non allergenic materials Nonetheless in rare cases skin irritation may occur If you no tice skin irritation in or around your ear or ear canal contact your hearing care professional Be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal An infec tion can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear We therefore recommend that you remove the hearing aid from your ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated Make sure that you clean and inspe
3. are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased Following the medical evaluation the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been med ically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser as appropriate for a hearing aid evalua tion The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiolo gist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplifica tion you should inquire about the availability of a trial rental or purchase option program Many hearing aid dispensers now of fer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of 35 time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physi cian Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or per sonal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The ex ercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children
4. hearing aid and new sounds In most cases using the hearing aid infrequently will not per mit you to gain full benefit 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 The use of hearing aids increases the risk of accumulation of earwax Contact your physician ENT doctor if you suspect that a plug of earwax has accumulated in your ear Earwax may not only reduce your own hearing but also the effect of the hearing aid considerably It is a good idea to ask your physician to clean your ears a couple of times a year 32 REGULATORY INFORMATION Contraindications Congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear Active drainage from the ear within 90 days History of rapid progressive hearing loss within previous 90 days Acute or chronic dizziness Sudden unilateral hearing loss in previous 90 days Important notice for prospective hearing aid users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear before purchas ing a hearing aid Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists otologists or otorhinolaryngologists The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hear ing
5. wax guard placed in the sound outlet Pull the wax guard straight out 1 Vent opening 2 Sound outlet 3 Used wax guard 23 Turn the holder around so that the new wax guard is in position to be inserted Insert the holder into the open o ing of the sound outlet and gen Vv lt a tly press the wax guard into the T opening Then pull the holder straight out The new wax guard will automatically detach from the holder Press the hearing aid gently against a flat sur face to ensure that the wax guard remains in place 24 Discard the holder with the used wax guard Ze The frequency with which the wax guard should be changed varies from one individual to another If you have any questions regarding your wax guard please contact your hearing care professional ANS If the wax guard fits loosely discard it and insert another If the wax guard becomes dislodged from the hearing aid while in the ear canal please contact your physician Do not try to re move the wax guard from your ear canal yourself 25 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing The hearing aid is Make sure the battery aid is com not turned on drawer is closed letely silent Pee cence nhe battery does not Insert a new battery in work the hearing aid battery drawer The sound outlet is See page 19 blocked The microphone See page 21 opening is blocked Th
6. G coselgi Living life coselqiG vivace coselgiG arte coselqiG armonia USER MANUAL CIC Completely in canal CV CIC CA CIC CM CIC av YOUR HEARING AID To be filled out by the hearing care professional CV CA CM Date Battery size 10 Short vent Full length vent CONTENTS SYMBOLS 4 a adr A P ER 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE HEARING AID 5 Thie battery oo foe ks es Ve S 8 Inserting the battery reread naaa 00000 e eee 8 Low battery indication 00 o 10 Turning the hearing aid on and off 1 Right left identification loose 12 Positioning the hearing aid lille 13 Removing the hearing gid 000 14 Volume adjustment 0 000000 eee eee eee 15 CLEANING suisse ee RR ee ee ee ee 16 The hearing aid epi cro Hett Rea amet 17 The sound outlet 5g cag CERE IER S 19 The reli amp f Veni 2o Bas ig deena age eR Ried ar EROS 20 The microphone opening saasaa naaar anaa 21 WAX GUARD vvvvv arv vr eee eee ee 22 Changing the wax guard 000000 23 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION 26 CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID 28 WARNINGS 2000 ET eee es 29 ADVICE Poco sie slet 32 REGULATORY INFORMATION 33 SYMBOLS The following symbols will be used throughout the manual Aae Messages with this heading indicate serious adverse reactions potential safety hazards
7. and inadequate performance of device A CAUTION Messages with this heading indicate include information re garding any special care to be exercised R EE No for general waste DESCRIPTION OF THE HEARING AID Microphone opening Battery drawer Nail grip On off function Sound outlet Wax guard Extraction cord Relief vent short Relief vent full length 00400 i00 N2 6 8 9 Aars This booklet contains important information and instructions Please read this booklet carefully before you start using the hearing aid NOTE Your hearing aid and accessories may not look exactly as il lustrated in this booklet We also reserve the right to make any changes considered necessary Intended use The hearing aids are intended as air conduction am plification devices to be used in everyday listening en vironments Indications for use The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from minimal 0 dB HL to moderately severe 75 dB HL and all hearing loss con figurations They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals audiologists hearing aid specialists otolaryngologists who are trained in hearing re ha bilitation The battery We recommend zinc air batteries Use a size 10 bat tery for the hearing aid To obtain replacement batteries please consult your hearing care professional It is important to ta
8. ble object and should be treated with care Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid A CAUTION Turn off your hearing aid when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days When the hearing aid is not in use keep it in its case in a cool dry location out of reach of children and pets Do not expose the hearing aid to extreme temperatures or high humidity Make sure to dry the hearing aid thoroughly after heavy perspiration such as that which may occur during intense physical activity e g playing sports Avoid dropping your hearing aid perform cleaning and battery changes while holding the hearing aid above a soft surface Do not wear your hearing aid while in the shower or swim ming or when using a hair dryer perfume hair and body sprays or gels such as suntanning lotions or creams In environments with high humidity a drying kit may be used daily to reduce the amount of moisture inside the hearing aid See the instructions enclosed with the drying kit 28 WARNINGS AN sanne Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly Swallowing or improper use can result in severe injury or even fatalities In case of ingestion con tact a physician immediately and the 24 Hour National But ton Battery Ingestion Hotline at 202 625 3333 Keep hearing aids and their parts accessories and batter
9. ct your hearing aid as re quired If an infection occurs you should seek medical atten tion and contact your hearing care professional for advice on how to disinfect the hearing aid Do not under any circum stances use alcohol chlorine or similar substances Do not use Coselgi hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases 30 VIN ide Do not wear your hearing aid during radiation X rays MRIs CT or other medical treatments and scans The emis sions from these procedures as well as from other types of radiation such as that in a microwave oven can damage your hearing aid Radiation from for example room surveil lance equipment burglar alarms and cell phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid but may create audi ble interference A CAUTION Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibil ity standards the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment such as medical de vices Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself 3i ADVICE NOTE The hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing loss resulting from organic conditions However the hearing aid can help you to make the best possible use of your remaining hearing ability You should also bear in mind that it can take time to get used to a new
10. e hearing The sound outlet is See page 19 aid volume is not powerful blocked Your ear is blocked enough Contact your ENT doc by earwax tor physician Your hearing may Contact your hearing have changed care professional The hearing Your ear is blocked Contact your ENT doc aid whistles by earwax tor physician continuously The hearing aid is not correctly placed in your ear canal Take the hearing aid out and reinsert it The hearing aid fits loosely in your ear canal Contact your hearing care professional 26 Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing The hearing aid is Consult your hearing aid is uncom not placed correctly care professional on fortable to in your ear canal how to place the hear wear ing aid correctly in your ear canal The hearing aid does not fit your ear properly Contact your hearing care professional Your outer ear or ear canal is sore It is important that first time users only wear the hearing aid for short periods of time at the beginning The skin in the ear canal is very thin and may swell a bit because of the pressure from the hearing aid Take 2 3 weeks to gradually get used to the hearing aid If the Soreness continues contact your hearing care professional If the problems persist contact your hearing care pro fessional for assistance 27 CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID The hearing aid is a valua
11. ies may leak damaging the hearing aid Nie Your hearing aid may stop functioning for instance if the battery is exhausted You should be aware of this possibility in particular when you are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on off switch 3 Close the battery drawer to turn on the hearing aid Open the battery drawer to turn off the hearing aid Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for several days Right left identification Most models will be marked with a red logo or mark for the right ear and a blue logo or mark for the left ear Another model has a red or a blue shell respec tively Positioning the hearing aid Q Close the battery drawer completely Hold your hearing aid by the extrac tion cord with your thumb and fore finger Slowly guide the hearing aid into your ear canal until you feel re sistance Let go of the extraction cord and use the tip of your forefinger to gently push the hearing aid into your ear until it rests comfortably in your ca nal To help position the hearing aid properly you could pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the op posite hand NS Ao e Removing the hearing aid Gently pull the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger
12. ke note of the expiration date and the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of used batteries Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may be reduced Inserting the battery Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid remember to remove the ad hesive tab Once the tab has been re moved wait 60 seconds before placing the battery into the hearing aid A CAUTION Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substance as this can cause the hearing aid to malfunction Use the nail grip to open the battery drawer Do not press the 7 battery drawer beyond the open position f Place the battery in the drawer so that the small plus sign on the battery is visible when you hold the hearing aid as shown You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place TA If the battery drawer does not close easily the battery is incorrectly inserted When changing battery it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid over a table Low battery indication Four rapid beep tones will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted unless this function has been disa bled We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you For adjustment of the beep tone level or disabling of the function please consult your hearing care profes sional LS wanting Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhaust ed batter
13. let the microphone opening in the battery drawer and the relief vent opening to ensure that no wax or dirt has gathered there Below is an example of how the sound outlet relief vent and microphone opening may be positioned in a hearing aid provided with a short vent and a full length vent respectively 1 Sound outlet 2 Relief vent short 3 Microphone opening 1 Sound outlet 2 Relief vent full length outlet 3 Relief vent full length inlet 4 Microphone opening The sound outlet It is important that the sound outlet is not blocked by earwax Remove any visible earwax from around the sound outlet with the small brush or cloth Do not attempt to clean the wax guard If the sound outlet is blocked you should change the wax guard see pages 22 25 Ninine If you cannot clean the sound outlet completely you should contact your hearing care pofessional Do not insert anything into the sound outlet as this could damage the hearing aid The relief vent If earwax has accumulated in and or around the relief vent opening do as follows Short vent Clean any earwax from the vent as far as the long end of wax removing tool no 3 can reach Full length vent Clean any earwax from the vent by passing the long wax removing tool no 4 all the way through the vent Anine It is important for the performance of the hearing aid that the relief vent is never blocked Make i
14. t a habit to clean the relief vent every day In rare cases so much earwax can accumulate in the relief vent that the hearing aid sound is affected In that case you should see your hearing care professional 20 The microphone opening If dirt or earwax has gathered around the microphone opening on the hearing aid front do as follows Open the battery drawer and remove the battery Turn the hearing aid so the open battery drawer is fac ing downwards Guide the short end of wax re Q moving tool no 3 through the Sy microphone opening on the bat l tery drawer from the inside as il AY lustrated Df NS adiri If you suspect that earwax or dirt has migrated through the mi crophone opening and into the actual microphone inside the hearing aid contact your hearing care professional Do not in sert anything into the actual microphone 21 WAX GUARD The wax guard helps to protect the hearing aid against earwax Always use wax guards with your hearing aid Otherwise the warranty for your hearing aid will be void The wax guard consists of the following parts 1 Holder 2 Removal hook 3 Wax guard A CAUTION The wax guard is disposable and for one time use only Do not attempt to clean or reuse a wax guard This could damage your hearing aid and or cause the wax guard to become dislodged in your ear 22 Changing the wax guard Insert the removal hook into the used
15. with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evalu ation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hear ing loss 34 Hearing aids accessories and batter ies should not be disposed of with nor mal household waste Please consult your national Coselgi distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items 35 G coselgi Living lif Manufacturer C COSELGI A S Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge 0459 Denmark www coselgi com KAM VA 73700320 oss
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