IMPACT Pro R - Hearing aid SIEMENS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Behind-the-ear hearing aid
Model	IMPACT Pro R
Brand	Siemens
Number of Hearing Programs	Up to 5
Program Selection	Push button with beep tones
Battery Type	Size 312 or 13 (typical)
Battery Life	Approximately 5-7 days (typical)
Low Battery Indicator	Intermittent beeps or reduced amplification
Wireless Technology	e2e wireless 2.0 (binaural), optional miniTek/Tek connectivity
Ear Pieces	Click Dome and Click Mould (replaceable)
Receiver Unit	Replaceable, with wax guard (HF-4)
Wax Protection	HF-4 Wax Guard and Click Mould wax filter
Microphone	With protective cover
Power-On Delay	Optional (prevents feedback on insertion)
Cleaning	Daily cleaning recommended; Click Domes washable; replace every 3 months
Safety Precautions	Choking hazard from small parts; avoid extreme heat, humidity, strong magnetic fields, X-rays
Certifications	CE mark, compliant with EU directives 93/42 EEC and 99/5/EC (wireless)
Warranty	Refer to local NHS Audiologist

Frequently Asked Questions - IMPACT Pro R SIEMENS

How do I replace the battery in my IMPACT Pro R?

Open the battery compartment fully, remove the old battery, peel off the sticker from a new battery, insert with the '+' side up, and close the compartment. You may hear beeps when the battery is low.

How many hearing programs does the IMPACT Pro R have?

The device can be programmed with up to five hearing programs, selected via the push button. Each press cycles to the next program, confirmed by the number of beeps.

How do I clean the Click Dome?

Wash the Click Dome under a tap using a small brush or cloth daily to remove earwax. Dry it thoroughly. Replace the Click Dome every three months or if damaged.

What should I do if the Click Dome gets stuck in my ear?

Do not attempt to remove it yourself. Seek help from your NHS Audiologist or a medical professional immediately.

How do I turn the hearing aid on and off?

Close the battery compartment fully to switch on. Open it to the first stop to switch off. Some models allow on/off via the program button.

What is the e2e wireless feature?

e2e wireless synchronizes two hearing aids (binaural fitting) for automatic adjustment to listening situations and joint volume/program changes. It can be activated by your audiologist.

Can I use the IMPACT Pro R with a TV or phone?

Yes, with the optional miniTek or Tek wireless system, you can stream audio from TV, phone, or MP3 player directly to your hearing aids.

How often should I change the wax guard?

The Click Mould has a wax filter that needs regular changing. Replace it as indicated in the Click Mould instructions, typically when sound quality deteriorates.

What safety precautions should I take?

Keep batteries and small parts away from children. Avoid exposure to extreme heat, humidity, strong magnetic fields (>0.1T), and X-rays. Do not use in explosive areas.

What should I do if the hearing aid stops working?

Check: is it switched on? Is the battery inserted correctly and not dead? Is the battery compartment closed? Is the receiver clogged with wax? If problems persist, consult your NHS Audiologist.

USER MANUAL IMPACT Pro R SIEMENS

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IMPACTProR

Instructions and guidance

SIEMENS

Your IMPACT Pro R hearing instrument

Features

1 Receiver Unit
2 Click Dome
3 Battery compartment
4 Push Button
5 Microphone Cover
6 Click Mould
7 Grid
8 HF-4 Wax Guard

Your hearing instruments have one of the following ear pieces:

Changing the batteries

1. Open the battery compartment

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1. Remove coloured sticker from new battery, place battery in drawer with + symbol on battery + side up. (You should only remove the protective sticker if you actually use the battery)

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1. Close battery door

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Low Battery indicator

Your hearing instrument may be programmed to inform you when the battery should be replaced for best system performance. You may hear an intermittent series of beeps and/or experience low amplification power or volume. Change the battery when either of these occur.

Inserting and removing your hearing instrument

NOTICE

Do not use lubricant when you insert the Click Dome/Mould, because it may clog the sound outlet
For hearing instruments with a Click Mould, handle by holding the Click Mould. Do not pull the tube

Inserting your hearing instrument

▶ Turn your hearing instrument off
Hold the receiver with the Click Dome/Mould between your thumb and index finger and insert it carefully into the ear canal. You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or to the back
Place your hearing instrument behind your ear
▶ Turn your hearing instrument on

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Removing your hearing instrument

▶ Turn your hearing instrument off
Hold the Receiver Unit/Click Mould between your thumb and index finger and carefully pull it out. You may find it helpful to lightly push your ear from the back

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CAUTION

Attach the Click Dome properly. If the Click Dome remains in the ear, have it removed by your NHS Audiologist.

Switching the instrument on/off

On:

Close the battery compartment fully to switch on.

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Off:

Press open the battery compartment to the first stop to switch off.

Selecting the hearing program

The IMPACT Pro R can be programmed with up to 5 hearing programs which are selected with a program button. Each time the button is pressed the instrument changes to the next program, which is confirmed with beep tones. The number of beep tones is the same as the selected program.

Your NHS Audiologist will complete your program details below:

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Hearing program

1. Everyday listening
4. 5.

IMPACT Pro R will always be on program 1 when initially switched on.

Optional

On/Off using the program button

Your IMPACT Pro R can also be programmed by your NHS Audiologist to be turned on and off using the program button.

Optional

Power-on delay

Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a "power-on delay" feature.

This feature delays sound from entering your hearing instrument when it is first turned on, so that you may insert the hearing instrument into your ear without experiencing unpleasant feedback (whistling).

Click Domes and Click Moulds

Cleaning

NOTICE

Click Domes and Click Moulds are easily damaged when handled wrongly.

▶ Never use sharp objects for cleaning
▶ Never wash Receiver unit under a tap
▶ Never use pressure or rotating action while cleaning
Do not spray cerumen solvent directly onto the Grid
Do not pull the receiver out of the Click Mould
The Click Mould is fitted with a wax filter which will require changing regularly

Cerumen (ear wax) on the Click Domes and Click Moulds can affect sound quality.

Clean Click Domes and Click Moulds immediately after taking the hearing instrument off. This way cerumen can not dry and harden.

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Wash Click Dome under a tap and a small brush or cloth should be used to remove general wax as part of a daily routine
Clean and dry Click Dome with a suitable cloth
Click Domes are consumable items and should be replaced every 3 months

Changing the Click Dome

Please refer to the Click Dome packaging for instructions on how to remove and connect Click Domes

Changing the Click Mould wax filter

▶ Please refer to the instructions provided with your Click Mould

Click Domes and Click Moulds

CAUTION

Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of Click Domes.

▶ Always wear the Receiver Unit with the Click Dome
Make sure that the Click Dome is completely attached to the Receiver Unit
If the Click Dome remains in your ear, have it removed by a medical professional
Replace the Click Dome if it breaks
Insert the Receiver Unit with the Click Dome carefully and not too deeply into the ear
Use the Receiver Unit and Click Dome only in the manner described in this user guide

Your NHS Audiology Department offers an assortment of receiver lengths and Click Dome sizes to best fit your ear.

Handling of the Receiver Unit

i The Receiver Unit can be changed as needed by your NHS Audiologist. If you need to replace the Receiver Unit by yourself follow these directions carefully.

Remove Receiver Unit

Hold the instrument in one hand and turn the Receiver Unit with the other hand carefully to the left (45°) and remove it

Attach Receiver Unit

- Join the instrument and a new Receiver Unit together with the Receiver Unit turned to the left (45°). The mark on the instrument has to coincide with the mark on the Receiver Unit - Turn the Receiver Unit to the right until it locks into place

e2e wireless™ for IMPACT Pro e2e systems

Optional

The following section applies to binaural fittings only.

Your IMPACT Pro R hearing instrument includes e2e (ear-to-ear) wireless technology. The wireless functionality:

Automatically adjusts both hearing instruments simultaneously to adapt to different listening situations
Provides synchronisation of the hearing instrument settings. If you change the volume or program on one instrument, the other is automatically changed

Your NHS Audiologist can activate the wireless functionality of your hearing system.

NOTICE

The performance of the e2e wireless system could be affected by electro-magnetic interference, such as computer monitors or halogen lamp systems controlled by a switching power supply. Move away from the source of interference if you experience difficulty.

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

▶ Refer to local authorities for further information

miniTek and Tek wireless enhancement

Optional

Your IMPACT Pro R hearing instrument can be used with the miniTek and Tek wireless enhancement system. Both devices provide a wireless connection from your IMPACT Pro R hearing instruments to your television, mobile phone, MP3 player and stereo. miniTek and Tek are also easy-to-use remote controls for your IMPACT Pro R hearing instruments for convenient and discreet program and volume adjustment. The miniTek and Tek packages comprises the miniTek or Tek Connect itself which controls the hearing instruments, a Tek transmitter and all cables necessary to link the miniTek/Tek into a variety of devices such as TVs, MP3 players, etc.

NOTICE

miniTek and Tek are additional products to your hearing instrument; Tek is available to purchase at £300. miniTek is available to purchase at £400. If you think it would assist you in your day-to-day life talk to your NHS Audiologist about how you can obtain a miniTek or Tek. Further information is available on our website www.siemens.co.uk/hearing or email [e-mail]

Siemens Hearing Instruments will also be offering accessories and care products. Please visit the website or call 01293 423700.

General notes on safety

WARNING

Choking hazard posed by small parts.

Keep batteries, hearing instruments and accessories out of children's reach
If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately

If infants, small children or disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision

▶ Check the condition and operation of the hearing instrument regularly.

Consult your NHS Audiologist if the housing is deformed

Keep the battery compartment locked. Verify the proper function of the locking mechanism

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 applying makeup, 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-ray
Do not place your hearing instruments in a microwave oven

Leaking batteries damage hearing instruments.

▶ Turn the hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve battery life

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 away batteries into household refuse
▶ Dispose batteries according to national regulations or return to your NHS Audiologist

WARNING

Hazard of explosion!

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

IN CASE OF INSTRUMENT FAILURE

Is the instrument switched on?
Is the battery inserted correctly?
Is the battery run down?
Is the battery compartment closed?
Is the sound opening in the receiver clogged with wax?

With the CE marking, Siemens confirms that this hearing instrument fulfils all relevant European guidelines, in particular directive 93/42 EEC of the European Council applying to medical products.

For the products with e2e wireless 2.0 Siemens additionally confirms compliance with the European Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning radio and telecommunications terminal equipment.

Our quality management system, certified by an independent authority, assures consistently high product quality and reliability to the customer.

Siemens

Represented in the UK by:

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Siemens Hearing Instruments

Alexandra House

Newton Road

Manor Royal, Crawley

West Sussex RH10 9TT

United Kingdom

Email: [e-mail]

www.siemens.co.uk/hearing