USER MANUAL POWER Behind-the-ear CV-POWER, CA-POWER, CM-POWER
Your hearing aid (To be filled out by the hearing care professional) CV CA CM Date:_______________________________________ Battery size: 13 2
Contents symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Description of the hearing aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Inserting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Low battery indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
symbols The following symbols will be used throughout the manual: WARNING Messages with this heading indicate serious adverse reactions, potential safety hazards and inadequate performance of device. CAUTION Messages with this heading indicate/include information regarding any special care to be exercised. Not for general waste.
Description of the hearing aid 1. Microphone openings 2. Volume control (optional) 3. Program button 4. On/off switch 5. Battery drawer with nail grip 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube and an earmold. The illustration above shows the hearing aid without the ear-set. Please also refer to the separate ear-set user manual.
WARNING This hearing aid is capable of producing a sound pressure level exceeding 132 dB SPL. There may be a risk of damaging your residual hearing. NOTE In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provided describing the various ear-set solutions available for your hearing aid: “Ear-sets for Coselgi BTE hearing aids”. WARNING This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Coselgi BTE hearing aids” contain important information and instructions.
Intended use The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification devices to be used in everyday listening environments. Indications for use The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing loss severity from moderate (40 dB HL) to severe-to-profound (100 dB HL) and all hearing loss configurations. They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilitation.
The battery We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 13 battery for the hearing aid. To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care professional. It is important to take 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 adhesive tab.
Use the nail grip to gently swing the battery drawer open. Place the battery in the drawer, so that the plus (+) sign on the battery faces upward. You can use the battery magnet provided to steer the battery into place. 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.
The hearing aid may be provided with a battery drawer lock. This lock can be a good choice if the hearing aid is worn by a child. A special tool for opening the lock will be included when ordering the lock (see the drawing). The lock is opened by pushing it to the right and then downward with the tool in one movement as illustrated.
Low battery indication For rapid beep-tones will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted, unless this function has been disabled. 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 professional. WARNING Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid. Exhausted batteries may leak, damaging the hearing aid.
Turning the hearing aid on and off The battery drawer of the hearing aid also functions as the on/off switch. Push the switch upwards to turn on the hearing aid. Push the switch downwards to turn off the hearing aid. The word “OFF” is clearly visible on the switch when the hearing aid is turned off. 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.
Function signals Your hearing aid may be set to produce a signal to indicate the use of certain functions. The signal is tones adjusted by the hearing care professional in consultation with you. The signal can also be deactivated.
Right/left identification If you wear hearing aids on both ears, the hearing aids can be provided with colored marks (red mark = right and blue mark = left). The arrow shows the position of the identification mark.
Positioning the hearing aid Insert the earmold in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube. It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite hand. Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hearing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head. For further information on the earmold and procedures, see the separate ear-set user manual provided.
Removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear. Carefully pull the earmold out of the ear canal, while holding the lower part of the tube.
Automatic volume adjustment The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance with your sound environment. Manual volume adjustment Your hearing aid may furthermore be provided with a volume control, shaped like a small lever. Push the lever upward to gradually raise the volume. Push the lever downwards to gradually lower the volume. Each time you operate the volume control, you will hear a beep-tone unless this function has been disabled.
To turn off the sound completely • Keep pressing the volume control lever downwards after the steady tone has sounded To turn the sound on again • Press the lever upwards or • Change listening program For modification of the beep-tones or disabling of the beep-tone function or volume control, please consult your hearing care professional.
Listening programs Depending on how your hearing care professional has programmed your hearing aid, you can have several listening programs intended for specific listening situations. At the back of this booklet your hearing care professional can list the listening programs that are available in your hearing aid. If your needs change over time, the combination of listening programs can be changed. Main program: Standard program.
Switching between the listening programs To change programs, press the program button briefly. Each time you switch to another program, an acoustic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled. Program Program Program Program 1: One short beep 2: Two short beeps 3: Three short beeps 4: One long and one short beep If you wish to have the program button disabled, please consult your hearing care professional.
Using a telephone When using a telephone, we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear, rather than directly against the ear. If the sound is not optimal, try moving the telephone earpiece to a slightly different position.
Cleaning The following cleaning accessories are available for the hearing aid and ear-set. For cleaning the ear-set, see the user manual “Ear-sets for Coselgi BTE hearing aids”. 1. Soft cloth 2. Wax removing tool 1 2 Contact your hearing care professional if you need additional supplies of cleaning accessories.
The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use. WARNING Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid, 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.
In case of malfunction Problem Possible cause Solution The hearing aid is completely silent The hearing aid is not turned on Make sure the battery drawer is pushed all the way upwards The battery does not Insert a new battery in work the hearing aid The hearing aid volume is not powerful enough Your ear is blocked by earwax Contact your ENT doctor/physician Your hearing may have changed Contact your hearing care professional The microphone openings are blocked or partially blocked by dirt Contac
Accessories Audio input The hearing aid can be furnished with an audio shoe. This allows direct connection to different kinds of accessories (FM and CROS/Bi-CROS systems), as well as external audio equipment (radio, TV, etc.). On the form below, your hearing care professional can make a note of the audio programs you have access to and where they are located. For more information on the use of audio input consult your hearing care professional.
WARNING If the hearing aid is connected to equipment which is connected to the electrical mains, this equipment must comply with IEC 60065, IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1 or equivalent UL safety standards. Do not connect the hearing aid to sockets that are labelled with one or more of the following symbols: FM systems An FM system is an assistive listening device that can be used as an accessory for the hearing aid. The FM system makes it easier to understand speech in difficult listening situations.
Caring for your hearing aid The hearing aid is a valuable object and should be treated with care. Here are some things you can do to prolong the life of your hearing aid: 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.
Warnings WARNING Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Swallowing or improper use can result in s evere injury or even fatalities. In case of ingestion, contact a physician immediately and the 24 Hour National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline at (202) 625-3333. • Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batteries out of reach of children and anyone else who might swallow such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves.
warning • Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or recharged. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. • 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 signals). • The hearing aid is made of modern non-allergenic materials.
warning • Be aware that the use of any type of hearing aid may involve a slightly increased risk of infection in the ear canal. An infection can arise as a result of inadequate ventilation of the ear. We therefore recommend that you remove the hearing aid and ear-set from your ear at night to allow the ear canal to be ventilated. Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid and ear-set as required.
CAUTION • Although your hearing aid has been designed to comply with the most stringent international electromagnetic compatibility standards, the possibility cannot be excluded that it may cause interference with other equipment, such as medical devices. • Never try to open or repair the hearing aid yourself.
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 hearing aid and new sounds. • In most cases, using the hearing aid infrequently will not permit you to gain full benefit from it.
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
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician. The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged.
Hearing aids, accessories and batteries should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please consult your n ational Coselgi distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items.
PROGRAM FORMS Programs available in your hearing aid: Program Chosen position Main program New user program Phone TV T MT 36
Programs available in your hearing aid: Program Chosen position Main program New user program Phone TV T MT 37
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