IMini - Hearing aid SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Siemens
Model	iMini
Product Type	Hearing instrument (In-the-Ear)
Intended Use	Improve hearing of hearing-impaired persons; must be prescribed by a hearing health specialist
Battery Type	Size 10 (zinc-air)
Low Battery Indicator	Acoustic signal (can be activated by Hearing Care Professional)
Power-On Delay	6/12/18 seconds (selectable by Hearing Care Professional)
Wax Protection	Sieve, recess or guard on sound outlet; cleanable or replaceable by Hearing Care Professional
Cleaning Method	Use a soft, dry tissue; do not use water, alcohol or other solvents
Dry Aid Kit	Recommended to place instruments in a dry aid kit with moisture-attracting capsule overnight
Operating Environment	Avoid extreme heat, humidity, strong magnetic fields (>0.1T), X-rays, and microwaves
Storage	Remove batteries if not in use for prolonged period; turn off when not in use
Disposal	Recycle hearing instruments, batteries and accessories according to national regulations; do not dispose in household trash
Safety Warning	Choking hazard from small parts; keep away from children under 36 months; not for children under 36 months or mentally disabled persons
Explosion Hazard	Do not use in explosive atmospheres (e.g., mining areas)
Serial Number	Located on the outside of the hearing instrument
Certification	CE marking compliant with European Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices
Manufacturer	Siemens AG

Frequently Asked Questions - IMini SIEMENS

How do I insert the iMini hearing instrument correctly?

Insert the hearing instrument into the ear canal, then slightly twist and push it into its proper position. Ensure it fits securely to avoid whistling. Never pull on the battery compartment door or volume control wheel to remove it.

How do I turn the hearing instrument on and off?

Fully close the battery compartment to turn the instrument on. Fully open the battery compartment to turn it off. The instrument may have a power-on delay (6/12/18 seconds) activated by your Hearing Care Professional.

What should I do if the sound is weak?

Replace the battery with a fresh one (size 10). Clean the instrument with a soft dry cloth. Ensure the battery compartment is completely closed. If the problem persists, consult your Hearing Care Professional.

Why is my hearing instrument whistling (feedback)?

Whistling usually indicates the instrument is not inserted properly. Reinsert it until it fits securely. Also, clean the instrument to remove any wax or debris. If the problem continues, contact your Hearing Care Professional.

How do I change the battery?

Open the battery compartment, remove the old battery. Insert a new size 10 battery with the '+' symbol aligned as shown. Close the compartment securely. Remove the battery tab only when ready to use.

How should I clean and maintain my hearing instrument?

Clean the instrument daily with a soft dry tissue. Do not use water, alcohol or solvents. Use a dry aid kit overnight to remove moisture. Replace wax protection if sound becomes distorted. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for care sets.

What are the safety warnings I should be aware of?

Keep hearing instruments, batteries and accessories away from children under 36 months due to choking hazard. Do not use in explosive atmospheres. Avoid exposure to extreme heat, humidity, strong magnetic fields (>0.1T), X-rays or microwaves.

How do I dispose of my hearing instrument and batteries?

Do not throw used batteries or hearing instruments into household trash. Dispose of them according to national regulations or return them to your Hearing Care Professional for recycling.

What is the wax protection and how do I maintain it?

The hearing instrument has a wax protection (sieve, recess or guard) on the sound outlet to prevent earwax from entering. Clean or replace it as advised by your Hearing Care Professional if sound becomes distorted or weak.

What does the low battery signal sound like and what should I do?

Your Hearing Care Professional can activate an acoustic signal that sounds when the battery is nearly empty. If you hear this signal or experience low amplification, replace the battery immediately.

USER MANUAL IMini SIEMENS

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iMini

User Guide

SIEMENS

Content

Your iMini hearing instrument 3

Intended use 4

General notes on safety 5

Handling batteries 8

Inserting and removing the hearing instrument 10

Turning your hearing instrument on and off 11

Maintenance and care 12

Troubleshooting 14

Disposal information 15

Your iMini hearing instrument

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iMini

(battery type: 10)

① Battery compartment
② Vent
③ Microphone
④ Removal cord

Each hearing instrument can be identified by the serial number located on the outside of the instrument.

Intendeduse

Hearing instruments are intended to improve the hearing of hearing impaired persons. Diagnosis and prescription of a hearing instrument must be performed by hearing health specialists, e.g. ENT doctors, audiologists or acousticians.

Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries and to protect the hearing instruments from damage.

Symbols:
Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE!
	WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries, CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries.
NOTICE NOTICE indicates possible property damage.
General	Advice and tips on how to handle your device better.
Checkout	Instruction. Indicates that something has to be done.
	Indicates an option that not every hearing instrument has. Ask your Hearing Care Professional to check off the relevant information.

General notes on safety

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NOTICE

Your hearing instruments are sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (>0.1T), X-rays and mechanical stress.

Do not expose your hearing instruments to extreme temperature or high humidity.
Do not leave them in direct sunlight.
Do not wear them in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.
Do not wear your hearing instruments when you are exposed to short-waves, a strong magnetic field, a high frequency field or X-rays.
Do not place your hearing instruments in a microwave oven.

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.
This hearing instruments are not designed for children under the age of 36 months or mentally disabled persons.

Siemens offers special hearing instruments for the fitting of infants and small children.

Ask your Hearing Care Professional for further information.

NOTICE

Leaking batteries damage the hearing instruments.

▶ Turn the hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve the battery.
Remove batteries when the instruments are not in use for a prolonged period of time.

NOTICE

Batteries contain harmful substances that pollute the environment.

Do not throw used batteries into household trash.
Dispose batteries according to national regulations or return them to your Hearing Care Professional.

In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist.

Refer to local authorities for further information.

WARNING

Hazard of explosion in explosive atmospheres!

Do not use your hearing instruments in areas where there is a danger of explosions (e.g. mining area).

Handlingbatteries

original size

Always use the right size batteries.
Remove the tab on your batteries only when you are ready to use them.
The positive (+) side of the batteries is always the smooth side.
Always keep spare batteries with you.

In some types of instruments the sounds may become fainter or you may hear additional sounds. This means that the battery power is low.

If this happens, change the battery.

Low battery indicator

Your Hearing Care Professional can activate an acoustic signal to inform you when the battery is nearly empty. If you hear an acoustic signal or experience low amplification power, replace the battery.

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Open the battery compartment.

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Insert the battery. Make sure the "+" symbols on the battery and compartment are aligned.

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▶ Close the battery compartment.

Inserting and removing the hearing instrument

Never pull on the battery compartment door or volume control wheel to remove the hearing instrument, as this could cause damage to your hearing instrument.

Inserting

Insert the hearing instrument into the ear canal.
Slightly twist and push the hearing instrument into its proper position.

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Removing

▶ Push lightly on the back of your ear to loosen the hearing instrument.
▶ Pull the hearing instrument out.

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Turning your hearing instrument on and off

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On

▶ Fully close the battery compartment to turn your hearing instrument on.

Off

▶ Fully open the battery compartment to turn your hearing instrument off.

Power-on delay

Your hearing instrument is equipped with a "power-on delay" feature which can be activated by your Hearing Care Professional. This allows you to turn the hearing instrument on with an automatic delay of 6/12/18 seconds, so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling).

Maintenance and care

Your hearing instruments are highly sensitive systems. Proper care and handling will ensure the best possible performance.

Clean instruments regularly to prevent damage to the hearing instruments and to avoid health problems.

NOTICE

Do not put your hearing instruments in water.

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Clean your hearing instruments with a soft, dry tissue, as necessary.
Do not use alcohol or other solvents as it will damage the instruments.
Be careful not to damage the wax protection when cleaning the hearing instruments.
Place your hearing instruments in a "dry aid kit" with a special moisture-attracting capsule overnight.
If the windscreen of your hearing instruments is soiled, ask your Hearing Care Professional to clean or exchange the windscreen.
▶ Ask your Hearing Care Professional for special care sets and further information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition.

Wax protection

Your hearing instruments are equipped with a sieve, recess or guard on the sound outlet to prevent earwax from entering the hearing instruments.

Your Hearing Care Professional will provide you with the wax protection appropriate for your instruments and can advise you how to clean or replace it.

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If the instruments sound distorted or weak exchange the wax protection.

Troubleshooting

Use these tips to resolve simple issues.

Problem Possible solution
Sound is weak. Replace empty battery. Clean instrument. Close battery door completely.
Hearing instrument emits whistling sounds.	Reinsert the instrument until it fits securely. Clean instrument.
Sound is distorted. Replace empty battery. Clean instrument.
Hearing instrument emits signal tones.	Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace empty battery.
Hearing instrument does not work.	Check if the hearing instrument is turned on. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace empty battery. Make sure battery is inserted correctly. Power-on delay is active – wait 18 seconds and check again.

Consult your Hearing Care Professional if you encounter further problems.

Disposalinformation

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Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by "Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronical equipment."

Amended by "Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).

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Recycle hearing instruments, batteries and accessories according to national regulations.

With the CE marking Siemens confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.

© Siemens AG, 10.2011 · ANR

Document No. A91SAT-01462-99T3-7600

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