Siemens C-Guard User manual

C-Guard™
Innovative wax guard technology
User Guide
Real protection

With C-Guard from Siemens you have received
the next generation of wax protection. The only
wax guard to use the latest in wax proofing tech-
nology, C-Guard effectively seals the sound outlet
with a membrane barrier to protect it from cerumen
and moisture. It works without affecting the hear-
ing instrument response because the membrane
is acoustically transparent.
C-Guard –
The next generation wax guard
Congratulations!

Cerumen that has built up externally on your
C-Guard can be easily removed with a soft tissue.
For best results, it is recommended to change your
C-Guard approximately every three months.
Replacement is very simple. A special tool is enclosed.
Good lighting is all that’s needed to determine if your
C-Guard needs replacing.
General Precautions:
쐍Inspect the membrane for integrity daily.
쐍Clean as necessary with soft tissue.
쐍Never use brushes or toothpick for cleaning.
쐍Never use running water or immerse the hearing instrument.
Easy to maintain, easy to replace
membrane
C-Guard

Cerumen on the C-Guard membrane
might affect the sound quality.
Listen for any changes. In case wax has built-up,
it can be easily removed with a soft tissue.
Precaution:
쐍Never use pressure or rotating action while cleaning!
Cleaning Instruction
쐍Clean the C-Guard using a soft tissue.
쐍No other tools are required.
쐍Place a tissue around your finger
and use a gentle back-and-forth cleaning motion.
dirty membrane clean membrane
Cleaning

Replacement and Removal Tool Instruction
쐍A special ergonomic tool was designed
for easy and efficient replacement operation.
쐍One side for removal. One for replacement.
After cleaning, hold the C-Guard to a light –
if light doesn’t reflect off of the C-Guard, then
a replacement is necessary. It’s that simple.
A replacement is also necessary, if the sound
quality hasn’t improved after cleaning.
Inspection
o.k. broken
removal side replacement side

Removal of the Old C-Guard
1. Press and turn the removal side of the tool clockwise
into the C-Guard until it stops.
2. This action will puncture the membrane
in the used C-Guard.
3. Gently pull the used C-Guard out of the
hearing instrument.
1. 2. 3.
Removal

Insertion of the New C-Guard
4. Using a tool with a new C-Guard in place,
push the large end with attached C-Guard into
the sound outlet of the hearing instrument.
5. Push firmly into place.
6. Remove the tool.
The hearing instrument is now ready for use.
4. 5. 6.
click
Replacement

Siemens
Audiologische Technik GmbH
Gebbertstrasse 125
91058 Erlangen
Germany
Phone [phone]
www.hearing-siemens.com
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compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC
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