USER MANUAL MINI Behind-the-ear CV-MINI, CA-MINI
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1. how your hearing care professional has pro grammed your hearing aid you can have several listening programs in tended for specific listening situations At the back of this booklet your hearing care profes sional can list the listening programs that are available in your hearing aid If your needs change over time the combination of lis tening programs can be changed Main program Standard program New user program Has the same features as the Main program but provides slightly less amplification Phone For talking on the phone TV For listening to the TV Switching between the listening programs To change programs press the pro gram button briefly Each time you switch to another program an acous tic indicator will sound unless this function has been disabled Program 1 One short beep Program 2 Two short beeps Using a telephone 1 When using a telephone we recommend that you hold the telephone against your head at an angle above your ear rath er 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 hear ing aids 1 Cloth 2 Wax removing tool 3 Cleaning thread Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad ditional supplies of clean2. ventilated Make sure that you clean and inspect your hearing aid and ear set as required H an infection occurs you should seek medical attention and contact your hearing care professional for advice on how to disinfect the various hearing aid parts Do not under any circumstances use alcohol chlorine or similar substances Do not use Coselgi hearing aids in mines or other areas with explosive gases 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 ra diation such as that in a microwave oven can damage your hearing aid Radiation from for example room surveillance equipment burglar alarms and cell phones is weaker and will not damage the hearing aid but may create audible interfer ence A 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 25 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 ca
3. G coselgi Living lif coselqiG vivace coselgiQ arte coselogi G armania USER MANUAL MINI Behind the ear CV MINI CA MINI CM MINI f YOUR HEARING AID To be filled out by the hearing care professional CV CA CM Date Battery size 10 CONTENTS SYMBOLS ese RARE BERERA RE REF GE ERU 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE HEARING AID 5 The battery ib he Dee DNE 8 Inserting the battery 8 Removing the battery 10 Low battery indication llle 11 Turning the hearing aid on and off 12 Function signals a 2 0 0 eee eee eee 12 Right left identification 00 0 eee eee 13 Positioning the hearing od 14 Removing the hearing od 15 Volume adjustment llle 16 Listening programs 0 00 eee ee eee 17 Switching between the listening programs 18 Using a telephone 000 eee ee eee 19 CLEANING Au pex EE ee AE owe 20 The hearing od 21 The microphone openings e 21 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION 22 CARING FOR YOUR HEARING AID 23 WARNINGS nere rm a aia her eg 24 REGULATORY INFORMATION 27 PROGRAM FORMS ee eee 30 SYMBOLS The following symbols will be used throughout the manual Cucine Messages with this heading indicate serious adverse reactions potential safety hazards and inadequate performance of device A CAUTION Messages with this heading indicate include in
4. ING 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 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 23 WARNINGS LI 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 the
5. al in consulta tion 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 earpiece 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 hear ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear close to your head The illustrations show an open dome For further infor mation on dome ear tip earmold types anchors and procedures see the separate ear set user manual pro vided Removing the hearing aid Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear Carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tube If the earpiece is provided with an extraction cord take hold of this and carefully pull the earpiece out of the ear canal 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 Listening programs Depending on model and
6. 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 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 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 gently swing the battery drawer open Do not press the drawer beyond the open po sition Place the battery in the drawer as illustrated so that the plus sign on the battery is facing towards you when you hold the hearing aid as shown 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 Removing the battery 1 Open the battery drawer as previously described Place the
7. formation re garding any special care to be exercised mm Hoi for general waste DESCRIPTION OF THE HEARING AID 1 Microphone openings 2 Program button 3 On off function 4 Nail grip Your hearing aid is used with an ear set which consists of a tube and an open dome ear tip or earmold The illustration above shows the hearing aid without an ear set The choice of ear set solution depends on your specific needs Please refer to the separate ear set user manual 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 Nast This booklet and the manual Ear sets for Coselgi BTE hearing aids contain important information and instructions Read these booklets carefully before you start using the hearing aid NOTE Your hearing aid ear set and accessories may not look ex actly as illustrated 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 10 dB HL to moderately severe 80 dB HL and all hearing loss con figurations They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care professionals
8. hearing aid on the provided cloth on a clean plane surface and turn it as illustrated 2 Supporting the drawer with your finger use the battery magnet provided to push the battery out of the battery drawer from the minus side 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 vin Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid Exhaust ed batteries may leak damaging the hearing aid Nadie 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 Y Close the battery drawer to turn on the hearing aid Mf Open the battery drawer to turn off the hearing aid ing aid when it is not in use Remove Please remember to turn off the hear P 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 in dicate the use of certain functions The signal is tones adjusted by the hearing care profession
9. ing accessories Selection depends on ear set type 20 The hearing aid Clean the hearing aid with the soft cloth after use Gne Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid as this may cause it to malfunction The microphone openings Clean the microphone openings by passing the wax removing tool straight through the openings If you feel resistance withdraw the tool and try again Use only the wax removing tool provided 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 21 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 PIT The battery does not Insert a new battery in work the battery drawer The hearing Your ear is blocked Contact your ENT aid volume is not powerful by earwax doctor physician Your hearing may Contact your hearing enough 3 have changed care professional The hearing Your ear is blocked Contact your ENT aid whistles by earwax doctor physician continuously Note This information covers only the hearing aid See the Ear sets for Coselgi BTE hearing aids user manual for information specific to your ear set If the problems persist contact your hearing care pro fessional for assistance 22 CARING FOR YOUR HEAR
10. ir parts accessories and batter 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 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 24 Disease 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
11. itions that may affect hear ing 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 time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid 27 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 strongl
12. n take time to get used to a new 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 26 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 cond
13. y discouraged Children 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 28 Hearing aids accessories and batteries should notbedisposed ofwith normalhouse hold waste Please consult your national Coselgi distributor for advice on how to dispose of these items 29 PROGRAM FORMS Programs available in your hearing aid Program Chosen position Main program New user program Phone TV 30 Programs available in your hearing aid Program Chosen position Main program New user program Phone TV 31 Qycoselgi Living lif Manufacturer C COSELGI A S Nymoellevej 6 DK 3540 Lynge 0459 Denmark www coselgi com HIA II o 9 5140140 041 02
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