Phonak Lyric User manual

Water protection guide

Lyric is water resistant,
not waterproof
We want you to be able to enjoy your Lyric device and help you prevent water entering your ears.
Lyric sits in the ear canal for months at a time so is designed to withstand a degree of moisture, humidity and
wax. It’s important to remember that the device is water resistant, not waterproof, and should not be completely
submerged under water. Lyric sits close to the ear drum so, it is possible to shower without having to worry if
the device will stop working. However, no one likes the sensation of a wet or damp ears, so here is a guide on
what you can do to help keep water out of your ears when wearing Lyric.

Water protection guide
Activity Water protection required
(1 = light 3 = strong)
Suggested solution
Shower (home or at barbers/
hairdressers)
• Hydrophobic cotton wool placed in the
bowl of the ear and entrance to the
ear canal
Sailing, canoeing, kayaking • Custom swim ear plugs made to
accommodate Lyric
Swimming (leisure) • Custom swim ear plugs made to
accommodate Lyric
Swimming moderate &
athletic level • Custom swim ear plugs made to
accommodate Lyric
• Swim cap (worn to completely cover
the ear plugs)
Surng or water sports
(water polo)* • Custom swim ear plugs made to
accommodate Lyric
• Swim cap (worn to completely cover
the ear plugs)
*Where a swim cap is required please make sure it is worn as per photo 2 (next page).
It’s not recommended to wear Lyric for the following water activities:
Scuba diving Snorkeling Under water swimming

Preventing water from
entering your ears
It is important to note the following:
• The information provided is only a suggestion from the Lyric based ndings on tests we have conducted
ourselves and may not be the solution for everyone
• Results will vary depending on the design of the earplug and how it sits in your ear
• Please do not to forget to tuck the custom plug into the bowl of the ear correctly (as shown in photo 2)
• Check the plug is deep enough in the ear canal to provide an adequate seal
• After any water activity use a towel or cloth to dry out the bowl of the ear to absorb any residual water or
moisture
The photos below show how the suggested solutions should be correctly worn.
1. Cotton wool in ear
2. Custom swim plug in the ear +/- Swim cap

Life doesn’t stop
with Lyric

life is on
At Phonak, we believe that well-hearing equates to well-being and is essential to living life to the
fullest. For more than 70 years, we have remained passionate about creating a world where ‘life is
on’ for everyone. Our innovative hearing solutions are designed for people of all ages and all degrees
of hearing loss, to connect socially, thrive mentally and emotionally.
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