Widex THE BRAVO SERIES B-32 User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
THE BRAVO™SERIES
B-32 model
Behind-the-ear

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YOUR WIDEX BRAVO™ 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 ............................
Thebattery.......................................
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..................
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 number (usually six or seven
digits) on the product, please contact your hearing care profes-
sional.
1.
2.
3.
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5.

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WARNING
This hearing aid is capable of producing a sound pressure level
exceeding 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
provided describing the various ear-set solutions available for
your hearing aid: “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”.
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 illustrated 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 ampli-
fication devices to be used in everyday listening envi-
ronments.
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 configura-
tions.
They are to be programmed by licensed hearing care
professionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, oto-
laryngologists) who are trained in hearing (re)habilita-
tion.

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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.

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The battery
We recommend zinc-air batteries. Use a size 675 bat-
tery 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 re-
duced.
Inserting the battery
Before inserting a new battery into the
hearing aid, remember to remove the ad-
hesive tab. Once the tab has been removed,
the battery will start functioning after a few
seconds.
CAUTION
Do not use batteries if there is a sticky residue from the tab or
other unwanted substance, as this can cause the hearing aid to
malfunction.

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Use the nail grip to gently swing the
battery drawer open.
Place the battery in the drawer, so
that the plus (+) sign on the battery
faces upward. You can use the bat-
tery magnet provided to steer the
battery into place.
If the battery drawer does not close easily, the battery
is incorrectly 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 ex-
hausted. If the battery drains suddenly there may how-
ever 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
batteries may leak, damaging the hearing aid.
WARNING
Your hearing aid may stop functioning, for instance if the
battery is exhausted. 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.
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 several 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 hear-
ing aid and tube rest comfortably on the ear, close to
your head.
For further information on the earmould and proce-
dures, see the separate ear-set user manual provided.

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If the ear-set does not fit or sit properly, causing dis-
comfort, irritation, 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 ac-
cordance 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 gradual-
ly raise the volume.
Push the lever downwards to
gradually lower the volume.
Each time you operate the volume control, you will hear
a beep-tone. When the maximum or minimum adjust-
ment 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 information, consult your hearing care profes-
sional.

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Listening programs
MAll the automatic functions work to ensure
comfort in all listening situations
TIn this program you listen via the telecoil (T)
and not via the hearing aid microphones (M).
The telecoil is used where a loop system is
installed. If you activate the telecoil program,
you listen to a specific sound source and
shut out surrounding sounds.
M+T In this program you listen via the hearing aid
microphones (M) and the telecoil (T).
If your needs change over time, the combination of lis-
tening programs can be altered.

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Switching between the listening
programs
To change programs, use the
program switch.

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Using a telephone
When using a telephone, we rec-
ommend that you hold the tele-
phone against your head at an
angle above your ear, rather than
directly against the ear. If the
sound is not optimal, try mov-
ing the telephone earpiece to a
slightly different position.

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CLEANING
The following cleaning accessories are available for the
hearing aid and ear-set. For cleaning the ear-set, see
the user manual “Ear-sets for Widex BTE hearing aids”.
1: Wax removing tool
2: Cloth
Contact your hearing care professional if you need ad-
ditional supplies of cleaning accessories.
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The hearing aid
Clean the hearing aid with
the soft cloth after use.
WARNING
Never use water or cleaning solutions to clean the hearing aid,
as this may cause it to malfunction.
When the hearing aid is not in use,
keep it in a warm, dry place with the
battery drawer open, to ventilate the
hearing aid and allow it to dry.