Page 2 - Hearing Aid Information; Dispenser Info stamped here
Thank you for purchasing a Siemens Hearing Instrument.Siemens Hearing Instruments are designed to achieve thehighest in quality and reliability. We are sure that you willbe very pleased with our product. If this Hearing Instrument is being purchased for an infant or young child, please confirm with ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Getting Started
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Table of Contents Getting Started Your hearing instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Feature card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Your hearing instruments; • Always wear the receiver unit with the dome.
GETTING STARTED 4 GETTING STARTED 5 Getting Started Your hearing instruments As the owner of Siemens hearing instruments you may once again enjoy the sounds of the environment and conversation with your family and friends. Your decision to purchase Siemens hearing instruments reflects the importance...
Page 5 - Choking hazard posed by small parts.; WARNING; Serial number
GETTING STARTED 6 GETTING STARTED 7 WARNING Choking hazard posed by small parts. • Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories out of children’s reach. • If swallowed consult a physician or hospital immediately. • If infants, small children or mentally disabled persons need to wear hearing i...
Page 6 - Changing the battery; LEFT Ear
GETTING STARTED 8 GETTING STARTED 9 Blue ring - LEFT Ear Red ring - RIGHT Ear Identifying the left and right hearing instrument(s) Your Siemens hearing instruments may be color-coded for your convenience. The left ear hearing instrument may have a blue ring on the receiver unit, and the right ear he...
Page 7 - Handling standard and rechargeable batteries; If using a rechargeable battery, charge it before the first use.; Battery tips; • Follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal.
GETTING STARTED 10 GETTING STARTED 11 Fig. 9: Removing the battery Close the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom of the door upward with your fingertip. Do not force the door shut. If it does not close easily, check to ensure the battery was inserted properly (Fig. 8). The battery shou...
Page 8 - Using the charger; Fig. 11: Turning the instrument on and off; Turning the hearing instrument on or off
GETTING STARTED 12 GETTING STARTED 13 Using the charger If you have the optional charger, refer to the charger instruction manual for operating instructions. Use only the rechargeable batteries delivered with the charger or available through your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider. The lifetime of...
Page 9 - Optional Features; Changing the volume; Optional features section circled; Inserting and removing
OPERATING YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT- OPTIONAL FEATURES 15 GETTING STARTED 14 Operating Your Hearing Instrument– Optional Features Refer to the feature card included with this manual to determine the optional features your hearing instrument is equipped with (Fig. 13). Changing the volume Your Siemens ...
Page 10 - SoundLearning; program button or toggle switch
OPERATING YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT- OPTIONAL FEATURES 16 OPERATING YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT- OPTIONAL FEATURES 17 When initially turned on (after the battery compartment door is closed), the microphone is ON and ready for general use. The default is Program 1. Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider...
Page 11 - Programmable Features; Programmable features section circled; Directional microphone system; Programs section circled
OPERATING YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT- PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES 19 OPERATING YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT- OPTIONAL FEATURES 18 Operating Your Hearing Instrument– Programmable Features Refer to the feature card included with this manual to determine the programmable features your hearing instrument is equipped ...
Page 12 - • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
OPERATING YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT- PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES 20 OPERATING YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT- PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES 21 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonab...
Page 13 - Volume control alert tones
OPERATING YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT- PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES 22 OPERATING YOUR HEARING INSTRUMENT- PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES 23 Volume control alert tones Your hearing instrument may be programmed to inform you of changes to volume. You may hear soft beeps each time you change the volume and a three beep wa...
Page 14 - Listening Tips
LISTENING TIPS 24 LISTENING TIPS 25 • Encourage one person to speak at a time when you are engaging in group conversation. • Listen to radio and television programs as you normally would. • Experiment finding the best place to sit for optimum hearing in public places like the theater, school auditor...
Page 15 - Wax protection in place; Using the domes; Maintenance and Care; kit when; Never immerse your hearing instruments in water!
MAINTENANCE AND CARE 26 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 27 Fig. 17: Using the dome Wax protection in place • Do not expose your hearing instrument to extreme temperature or high humidity. • Do not leave it in direct sunlight. • Do not wear it in the shower or when you apply makeup, perfume, aftershave, hairspr...
Page 16 - Replacing the dome (non click dome receivers)
MAINTENANCE AND CARE 28 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 29 Replacing the dome (non click dome receivers) Holding the receiver unit in one hand, grasp the dome between the thumb and index finger of your other hand. Then remove the dome from the receiver. Place the new dome on the receiver unit. Make sure it is ...
Page 17 - Replacing the receiver unit; • Insert the receiver.; Exchanging double domes; • Remove the used dome from the receiver.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE 30 MAINTENANCE AND CARE 31 Replacing the receiver unit The receiver unit can be changed as needed by your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider. If the receiver becomes detached from the instrument follow these instructions to reattach it. To join the receiver unit and amplifier,...
Page 18 - Health Considerations; Performance Checklist
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS 33 PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST 32 Health Considerations If soreness or skin irritation develops, discontinue wearing your hearing instrument, and bring the instrument and earmold to your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider. If soreness persists, discontinue wearing the hearing instr...
Page 19 - Important Notices; Children with hearing loss
IMPORTANT NOTICES 34 IMPORTANT NOTICES 35 Important Notices 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, since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and s...
Page 20 - • Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
IMPORTANT NOTICES 36 IMPORTANT NOTICES 37 Warning to Audiologists or Hearing Care Providers An Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider should advise a prospective hearing instrument user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing instrument ...
Page 21 - Warranty and Service; Procedure
WARRANTY AND SERVICE 38 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 39 Warranty and Service Your Siemens RIC hearing instrument, with the exception of the battery, is covered by a comprehensive warranty. All covered instrument parts received for warranty service at an authorized Siemens Service Center will be repaired or ...
