Widex Bravissimo BV-38 User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
The bravissimo™series
BV-38 model
Behind-the-ear

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YOUR WIDEX BRAVISSIMO™
HEARING AID
(To be filled out by the hearing care professional)
Date:__________________________________________
Battery size: 675
Programs:
M(microphone)
T(telecoil)
M+T (microphone + telecoil)

CONTENTS
DESCRIPTIONOFTHEHEARINGAID................................
Rightleftidentification............................................
Insertingthebattery ...........................................
Lowbatteryindication..........................................
Turningthehearingaidonandoff.................................
Positioningthehearingaid .......................................
Removingthehearingaid ........................................
Volumeadjustment ..............................................
Listeningprograms...............................................
Switchingbetweenthelisteningprograms.......................
Usingatelephone ................................................
CLEANING ..................................................... 
Thehearingaid ..................................................
ACCESSORIES .................................................. 
INCASEOFMALFUNCTION ...................................... 
CARINGFORYOURHEARINGAID ................................ 
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WARNINGS.................................................... 
ADVICE ........................................................ 
SYMBOLS...................................................... 
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DESCRIPTION OF THE HEARING AID
Your hearing aid is used with an ear-set which consists of a tube
and an earmould.
The illustration below shows the hearing aid without the ear-set.
The choice of ear-set solution depends on your specific needs.
Please refer to the separate ear-set user manual.
1: Microphone opening
2: Volume control
3: Program switch
4: On/off switch
5: Battery drawer
If you need help to identify the serial num-
ber (usually six or seven digits) on the
product, please contact your hearing care
professional.
1.
2.
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5.

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WARNING
This hearing aid is capable of producing a sound pressure level exceed-
ing 132 dB SPL. There may be a risk of damaging your residual hearing.
NOTE
In addition to these user instructions, a separate user manual is provid-
ed describing the various ear-set solutions available for your hearing
aid: “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”.

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WARNING
This booklet and the manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”
contain important information and instructions. Read these booklets
carefully before you start using the hearing aid.
NOTE
Your hearing aid, ear-set and accessories may not look exactly as illus-
trated in this booklet. We also reserve the right to make any changes
considered necessary.

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Intended use
The hearing aids are intended as air conduction amplification
devices to be used in everyday listening environments.
Indications for use
The devices are indicated for individuals with a range of hearing
loss severity from moderate (40 dB HL) to profound (120 dB HL)
and all hearing loss configurations.
They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care profession-
als (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, otolaryngologists) who
are trained in hearing (re)habilitation.

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Right/left identification
If you wear hearing aids on both ears, the right-ear hearing aid
can be provided with a red mark.
The battery
We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 675 battery for the
hearing aid.
To obtain replacement batteries, please consult your hearing care
professional. It is important to take note of the expiry date and
the recommendations on the battery pack regarding disposal of
used batteries. Otherwise there is a risk that the battery life may
be reduced.

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Inserting the battery
Before inserting a new battery into the hearing aid,
remember to remove the adhesive tab. Once the
tab has been removed, the battery will start func-
tioning after a few seconds.
CAUTION
Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or other un-
wanted substance, as this can cause the hearing aid to malfunction.

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Use the nail grip to gently swing the bat-
tery drawer open.
Place the battery in the drawer, so that the
plus (+) sign on the battery faces upward.
You can use the battery magnet provided
to steer the battery into place.

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If the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery is incor-
rectly inserted.
When changing battery, it is a good idea to hold the hearing aid
over a table.

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Low battery indication
Beep tones will sound when the battery is nearly exhausted. If
the battery drains suddenly there may however be no warning.
We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you.
WARNING
Never leave an exhausted battery in the hearing aid. Exhausted batter-
ies may leak, damaging the hearing aid.
WARNING
Your hearing aid may stop functioning, for instance if the battery is ex-
hausted. You should be aware of this possibility, in particular when you
are in traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning signals.

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Turning the hearing aid on and off
The battery drawer of the hear-
ing aid also functions as the on/off
switch.
Push the switch upwards to turn on
the hearing aid.

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Push the switch downwards to turn
off the hearing aid.
The word “OFF” is clearly visible on
the switch when the hearing aid is
turned off.
Please remember to turn off the hearing aid when it is not in use.
Remove the battery if the hearing aid will not be used for sev-
eral days.

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Positioning the hearing aid
Insert the earmould in the ear canal while holding the lower
part of the tube. It may help to pull the outer ear backwards and
upwards with the opposite hand.
Place the hearing aid behind the ear, so that the hearing aid and
tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to your head.
For further information on the earmould and procedures, see the
separate ear-set user manual provided.
If the ear-set does not fit or sit properly, causing discomfort, irri-
tation, redness or the like, contact your hearing care professional.

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Removing the hearing aid
Remove the hearing aid from its position behind the ear.
Carefully pull the earmould out of the ear canal, while holding the
lower part of the tube.

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Volume adjustment
The hearing aid volume is adjusted automatically in accordance
with your sound environment.
Your hearing aid may furthermore be provided with a volume
control, shaped like a small lever.
Push the lever upward to gradually
raise the volume.
Push the lever downwards to gradu-
ally lower the volume.

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Each time you operate the volume control, you will hear a beep-
tone. When the maximum or minimum adjustment level is
reached, a steady tone will sound.
WARNING
If the volume in the hearing aid is generally too loud or too weak, or the
reproduced sounds are distorted, or if you would like any further infor-
mation, consult your hearing care professional.