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3. Avoid rough handling of hearing instruments or dropping them on hard surfaces or floors.
4. Do not leave hearing instruments in or near direct heat or sunlight, such as in a hot, parked car, as
excessive heat can cause damage or deform the casing.
5. Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy rain or in a moist atmosphere such
as a steam bath or sauna.
6. If your instrument does get wet, or if it has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration, it should be
left to dry out overnight with the battery out and the battery compartment open. It is also a good idea to
put the instrument and battery in a sealed container together with a drying agent (desiccator) overnight.
Do not use the instrument until it is completely dry. Consult your hearing healthcare professional as to
which drying agent to use.
7. Remove your hearing instrument when applying such things as cosmetics, perfume, aftershave, hair
spray, and suntan lotion. These might get into the instrument and cause damage.
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Daily maintenance
It is important to keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. On a daily basis,
clean the hearing instruments using a soft cloth or tissue.
The receiver tube
The receiver tube contains the wiring to the receiver which delivers the sound to the ear canal. It is impor-
tant that the receiver tube and the receiver dome/RIE mold fits correctly in your ear. If the receiver tube
or the receiver dome/RIE mold irritates your ear in any way and prevents you from wearing your hear ing
instrument, please contact your hearing healthcare pro fessional. You should never attempt to modify the
shape of the receiver tube yourself. The receiver tube and the receiver dome/RIE mold should be cleaned
regularly. Please see instructions in the next section.
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Cleaning the receiver tubes and domes
The receiver tube and the receiver dome should be cleaned regularly. Use a damp cloth to clean the re-
ceiver tube and receiver dome on the outside. Do not use water when you are cleaning the receiver tubes
or the receiver domes. Please see instruction on the next page for how to change the wax guard filter.
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Cleaning RIE molds
1. Separate the mold from the receiver tube.
2. Clean the RIE mold using a mild soap, and rinse with lukewarm water.
3. After cleaning, dry RIE molds thoroughly and remove any residual water
and debris from the tubing utilizing an air bulb and wire loop.