Siemens IMPACT Pro L User manual

IMPACT Pro L
Instru tions and guidan e

Your IMPACT Pro L
hearing instrument
Features
1. LifeTube
2. LifeTip
3. LifeTip Adapter
4. Microphone opening
. Program button
6. Battery compartment
7. Colour-coded typeplate
red = right instrument
blue = left instrument

Option
IMPACT Pro L can also be
used with an earhook.
CAUTION
Risk of injury may be caused by
incorrect use of LifeTip.
Always wear the LifeTube
with the LifeTip
Make sure that the LifeTip is
completely attached to the
LifeTip adapter
Change the LifeTube or
LifeTip when they are cracked
Put the LifeTube with the
LifeTip carefully and not too
deep into the ear
Use the LifeTube and LifeTip
only the way described in this
patient leaflet
If the LifeTip remains in the
ear, have it removed by a
medical professional

Changing the batteries
3. Close battery door
2. 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)
1. Open the battery
compartment

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.
Low Battery indi ator

Swit hing the
instrument on/off
Off:
Press open the battery
compartment to the
first stop to switch off.
On:
Close the battery
compartment fully
to switch on.

Sele ting the
hearing program
The IMPACT Pro L 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.
Hearing program
1. Everyday listening
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Your NHS Audiologist will omplete
your program details below:
IMPACT Pro L will always be on
program 1 when initially switched on.

On/Off using the program button
Optional
Your IMPACT Pro L
hearing instrument
can also be
programmed by your
NHS Audiologist to
be turned on and off
using the program
button.
To turn your hearing instrument off,
press and hold the program button for
approximately 3 seconds. To turn your
hearing instrument on again, press and
hold the program button for
approximately 3 seconds. Please note
that when you turn your hearing
instrument off using the program
button, you must wait approximately 10
seconds for the instrument to reset
before turning it back on using the
program button.

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).
Optional

Optional
e2e wireless™for
IMPACT Pro e2e systems
The following se tion applies to
binaural fittings only.
Your IMPACT Pro L 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
instrument.

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

Children’s safety devi e
for the battery
This special feature prevents children
from unintentionally removing the
battery.
Open the battery compartment to
the first stop to switch off, do not
open the battery door fully.
Using a pointed
tool, push the pin to
the right to lock the
battery door and to
the left to unlock.

Your IMPACT Pro L hearing
instrument can be used with the
miniTek and Tek wireless
enhancement system. Both devices
provide a wireless connection from
your IMPACT Pro L 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 L 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.
miniTek and Tek
wireless enhan ement
Optional

Siemens Hearing Instruments will also
be offering accessories and care
products. Please visit the website or
call 01293 423700.
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. o.uk/hearing or
email
siemenshearing.shi.uk@siemens. om
Tek
miniTek

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-rays
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

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 LifeTip
clogged with wax?
WARNING
Hazard of explosion!
Do not use your hearing
instruments in areas where
there is a danger of explosions
(e.g. mining)
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

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Issue 1: May 2011 | JN5870
Siemens
Audiologische Technik mbH
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ermany
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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.
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