Siemens BTE series User guide

Safety manual
for hearing instruments

2Content
Content
Safety information 3
Intended use 3
Explanation of symbols 3
General warnings 4
BTE or RIC or custom models 12
For infants, small children and mentally
disabled persons 13
When using remote control apps 14
For Hearing Care Professionals 15
Important information 16
Transport and storage conditions 16
Disposal information 16
Conformance information 17

Safety information 3
This safety manual provides safety information and other
important information about your hearing instruments.
It covers several instrument types and optional features.
XRefer to the user guide of your hearing instruments, to
check the instrument type and the activated features.
Intended use
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. acousticians, audiologists or
ENT doctors.
Use the hearing instruments and accessories only as
described in the respective user guides.
Explanation of symbols
Symbols used in this document
Points out a situation that could lead to serious,
moderate, or minor injuries.
Indicates possible property damage.
Information and warnings for children with
hearing instruments.
Safety information

Safety information4
Symbols on the device or packaging
0123
CE compliance label, conrms compliance with
certain European Directives, refer to section
"Conformance information".
EMC and radio communications compliance
label Australia.
Do not dispose of the device with general
domestic waste. Read more in section
"Disposal information".
Read and follow the instructions in the
user guide.
General warnings
WARNING
Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the user.
XUse only hearing instruments that have been
tted especially for your needs.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
XDo not use obviously damaged devices and
return them to point of sale.
WARNING
Note that any unauthorized changes to the product
may cause damage to the product or cause injury.
XUse only approved parts and accessories.
Ask your Hearing Care Professional for support.

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WARNING
Your hearing instruments may reduce certain
background sounds, potentially also trafc or
warning signals.
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
XDo not use your hearing instruments in
explosive atmospheres (e. g. in mining areas).
WARNING
Choking hazard!
Your hearing instruments contain small parts
which can be swallowed.
XKeep hearing instruments, batteries and
accessories out of reach of children and
mentally disabled persons.
XIf parts have been swallowed consult a
physician or hospital immediately.
If you have hearing instruments that are intended for
the tting of infants, small children, or mentally disabled
persons, refer also to section "For infants, small children
and mentally disabled persons".
NOTICE
XProtect your hearing instruments from high
humidity. Do not wear them in the shower or
when you apply make-up, perfume, aftershave,
hairspray or suntan lotion.

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NOTICE
Only use zinc-air batteries or nickel-metal hydride
(NiMH) rechargeable batteries.
Do not use e.g. silver-zinc or lithium-ion
rechargeable batteries.
NOTICE
Leaking batteries damage the hearing instruments.
XTurn the hearing instruments off when not
in use to preserve the battery.
XRemove batteries when the instruments are not
in use for a prolonged period of time.
NOTICE
XProtect your hearing instruments from extreme
heat. Do not expose them to direct sunlight.
NOTICE
XDo not dry your hearing instruments in the
microwave oven.
NOTICE
Different types of strong radiation, e. g. during
X-ray or MRI head examinations, may damage
hearing instruments.
XDo not wear the hearing instruments during
these or similar procedures.
Weaker radiation, e. g. from radio equipment or
airport security, does not damage the hearing
instruments.

Safety information 7
Contraindications
WARNING
Consult a Hearing Care Professional if you
experience any unusual side effects like skin
irritation, excessive accumulation of ear wax,
dizziness, change in your hearing, or if you think
there may be a foreign object in your ear canal.
WARNING
A Hearing Care Professional should advise a
prospective hearing instrument user to consult
a licensed physician before using the hearing
instrument if the Hearing Care Professional
determines that the prospective user has any
of the following conditions:
XVisible congenital or traumatic deformity
of the ear.
XHistory of active drainage from the ear within
the previous 90 days.
XHistory of sudden or rapidly progressive
hearing loss within the previous 90 days.
XAcute or chronic dizziness.
XUnilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent
onset within the previous 90 days.

Safety information8
For hearing instruments with wireless functionality
In some countries restrictions for the usage of
wireless equipment exist.
XRefer to local authorities for further information.
WARNING
Risk of affecting electronic equipment!
XIn areas where the use of electronics or wireless
devices are restricted, verify if your device has
to be turned off.
NOTICE
Your hearing instruments are designed to comply
with international standards on electromagnetic
compatibility but interference with nearby
electronic devices could occur. In this case,
move away from the source of interference.

Safety information 9
For hearing instruments with tinnitus noiser function
Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a tinnitus
noiser. The use of the tinnitus noiser should be only on
the advice and in consultation with your Hearing Care
Professional.
WARNING
Risk of further impairment to the user’s hearing
health.
The volume of the tinnitus noiser can be set to
a level which could lead to permanent hearing
damage when used for a prolonged period of time.
XThe tinnitus noiser should never be used at
uncomfortable levels.

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For hearing instruments with AutoPhone magnet
WARNING
Risk of affecting life support systems!
XUse a magnet only when it is a safe distance
away from life support systems, such as
pacemakers or magnetic valves. For example,
the safe distance between pacemaker and
magnet should be at least 10 cm (4 inches).
NOTICE
Magnets can disturb electrical devices and delete
stored data.
XKeep magnets away from computers, monitors,
television sets, storage media and other
electronic equipment/devices.