Phonak B90 User manual

User Guide
(B90/B70)
Phonak Virto B-Titanium

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Non wireless models
Phonak Virto B90-Titanium
Phonak Virto B70-Titanium
CE mark applied
2016
2016
This user guide is valid for:
Your hearing aid details
Model
Phonak Virto B-Titanium
Battery size
10
Your hearing care professional:

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Your hearing aids have been developed by
Phonak – the world leader in hearing solutions based
in Zurich, Switzerland.
These premium products are the result of decades of
research and expertise and are designed to keep you
connected to the beauty of sound! We thank you for
making such a great choice and wish you many years
of listening pleasure.
Please read the user guide carefully to make sure that
you understand and get the best out of your hearing aids.
For more information about features and benets, simply
contact your hearing care professional.
Phonak – life is on
www.phonak.com
Contents
Your hearing aid
1. Quick guide
2. Parts of the hearing aid
Using the hearing aid
3. Left & right hearing aid markings
4. On/O
5. Battery
6. Putting on the hearing aid
7. Removing the hearing aid
8. Push button
9. Adjusting the hearing aid with
Phonak MiniControl
Further Information
10. Care and maintenance
11. Service and warranty
12. Compliance information
13. Information and description of symbols
14. Troubleshooting
15. Important safety information
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1. Quick guide
Left & right hearing aid markings
Changing batteries
Blue marking for left
hearing aid.
Red marking for right
hearing aid.
Remove the
sticker from the
new battery
and wait two
minutes.
Left Right
Open the
battery door.
Place battery in the
battery door with the
“+” symbol facing
upwards.
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On/O
Push button
Models with this option only:
The push button on your hearing aid
can have various functions.
OOn

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2. Parts of the hearing aid
The picture below shows the model described in this user
guide.
Virto B-Titanium
Custom made
shell
Battery door
Push button
(optional)
Removal handle
Sound outlet / wax protection system
3. Left & right hearing aid markings
There is a red or blue inlay in the battery door to tell you
if it is a left or a right hearing aid.
Blue marking for left hearing aid.
Red marking for right hearing aid.

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4. On/O
The battery door is also the on/o switch.
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Closed battery door =
hearing aid is on
Opened battery door =
hearing aid is o
When you switch on the hearing aid you may hear
a start-up melody.
5. Battery
Remove the
sticker from the
new battery
and wait two
minutes.
Open the
battery door.
Place battery in the
battery door with the
“+” symbol facing
upwards.
Low power: You will hear two beeps when the battery
is low. You will have approximately 30 minutes to
change the battery (this can vary, depending on the
hearing aid settings and battery). We recommend that
you always have a new battery on hand.
If it is dicult to close the battery door: Check that
the battery is inserted correctly and the “+” symbol
is facing upwards. If the battery is not inserted
correctly, the hearing aid will not work and the
battery door can be damaged.
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Model
Phonak Virto
B-Titanium
Zinc air
battery
size
10
Color
marking on
package
yellow
IEC
code
PR70
ANSI
code
7005ZD
Replacement battery
This hearing aid requires zinc-air batteries. Identify the
correct battery size (10) by:
• Checking “Your hearing aid details” on page 5.
• Checking the marking on the inner side of the
battery door.
• Checking the following table.
Please ensure you use the correct type of battery in
your hearing aids (zinc-air). Please also read chapter
15.2 for further information on product safety.
6. Putting on the hearing aid
Take your hearing aid up
to your ear and place the
ear canal part into your
ear canal.

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7. Removing the hearing aid
Hold the removal handle
and carefully pull the
hearing aid up and out
of the ear.
8. Push button
Models with this
option only:
The push button on your
hearing aid can have
various functions or is
not active. This depends
on the programming of
the hearing aid, which is
indicated in your
individual “Hearing aid
instructions”. Please ask
your hearing care
professional for this
printout.

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9. Adjusting the hearing aid with
Phonak MiniControl
Note: models with this option only.
The MiniControl contains a magnet that functions like a
remote control to change the settings of your hearing aid.
Your hearing aid in combination with MiniControl can
have various functions or can remain inactive. This
depends on your individual settings, which are indicated
in your individual “Hearing aid instructions”. Please ask
your hearing care professional for this print out.
To use the MiniControl,
unscrew the magnet from the
keychain housing and hold it
inside the ear canal without
touching the hearing aid.
MiniControl magnet
Keychain housing
If you use a medical device like a pacemaker or ICD
device (implantable cardioverter debrillator), please
read the specic user guide to clarify possible
impact of magnetic elds to your medical device.
Do not place the MiniControl (neither open nor
closed) in your breast pocket. Keep a distance of at
least 15 cm (6 inches) between the MiniControl and
any medical device.
While the hearing aid is on,
hold the magnet inside the
ear canal without touching
the hearing aid.
Promtly remove the magnet
as soon as your hearing aid is
in the desired program or the
volume is ideal for you.

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10. Care and maintenance
Diligent and routine care of your hearing aid contributes
to outstanding performance and a long service life.
Please use the following specications as a guideline.
For further information regarding product safety, see
chapter 15.2.
General information
Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics, you should
remove your hearing aid from your ear, because these
products may damage it.
Daily
Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly
recommended. C&C line from Phonak is a complete set of
cleaning products. Your hearing care professional will be
glad to advise you. Never use household cleaning
products (washing powder, soap, etc.) to clean your
hearing aids.
If your hearing aid is performing weakly or fails to
operate, clean or replace the wax guard system. If your
hearing aid fails to operate after you have correctly
cleaned or replaced your wax protection system and
inserted new batteries, contact your hearing care
professional for advice.
Weekly
For more in depth maintenance instructions or for
more than basic cleaning, please see your hearing
care professional.