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0000161244000001 0543 Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun. They must never be exposed to a lot of moisture e.g. steam baths, showers or heavy rain. Nor must they be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens. Wipe the batteries carefully if moisture is present as it may affect their performance. Using an anti-humidity kit can help to avoid these problems and may even extend the life of your hearing instrument. Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further advice. The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellant can damage your hearing instrument. You should always remove your hearing instrument before applying such products and allow time for the product to dry before refitting your hearing instrument. If you use lotion, be sure to wipe your hands dry before putting on your hearing instrument. Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations. International Warranty Your hearing instruments are covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manufactur- ing and material defects in the hearing instrument itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubing, ear wax filters etc. Problems arising from improper handling or care, excessive use, accidents, repairs made by an unauthorized party, exposure to corrosive conditions, physical changes in your ear, damage due to foreign objects entering the device, or incorrect adjustments are NOT covered by the limited warranty and may void it. The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable national legis lation governing sale of consumer goods. Your Hearing Care Professional may have issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited warranty. Please consult him/her for further information. If you need service Take your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Profes sional, who may well be able to sort out minor problems and adjustments on the spot. Oticon declares that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of Conformity is available at the manufacturer: Manufactured by: Oticon A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.oticon.com Usage of hearing instruments • Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your Hearing Care Professional. Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss. • Never allow others to wear your hearing instrument as incorrect usage could cause permanent damage to their hearing. Choking hazards • Hearing instruments, their parts, and batteries are not toys and should be kept out of reach of children and anyone who might swallow these items or otherwise cause injury to themselves. • Never replace the battery or adjust the controls of the hearing instrument in front of infants, small children or people with learning difficulties. • Discard batteries carefully in a place where infants, small children or people with learning difficulties cannot reach them. • Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore check your medicine carefully before swallowing any pills. • Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they are slippery and could be swallowed by accident. • Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper- resistant battery compartment upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children, and people with learning difficulties. If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. Battery use • Always use batteries recommended by your Hearing Care Professional. Batteries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm. • Never attempt to recharge your batteries. They may explode and cause serious injury. • Never dispose of batteries by burning them. There is a risk that they will explode and cause serious injury. Dysfunction in hearing instruments • Hearing instruments may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired or if the speaker is blocked by moisture or ear wax. You should be aware of this possibility, in particular when you are in traffic or otherwise dependent on warning sounds. Active implants • If you wear an active implant, then keep the hearing instrument more than 15 cm away from the implant e.g. do not carry them in a breast pocket. • If you have an active brain implant, please contact the manufacturer of your implantable device for information about the risk of disturbance. Explosives • The power source in your hearing instrument has insufficient energy to cause fire in normal conditions of use. The hearing instrument has not been tested for compliance with international standards concerning explosive atmospheres. It is recommended not to use your hearing instrument in areas where there is a danger of explosions. X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and electrotherapy • Remove your hearing instrument for example during X-ray, CT / MR / PET scanning electrotherapy or surgery as your hearing instrument may be damaged when exposed to strong fields. Power instrument • Special care should be exercised in selecting, fitting and using a hearing instrument where maximum sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL (IEC 711), as there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user. Possible side effects • Hearing instruments, moulds or domes may cause an accelerated accumulation of ear wax. • The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing instruments may in rare cases cause a skin irritation or any other unusual condition. Please seek consultation with a physician if these conditions occur. Interference • Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for inter-ference, according to the most stringent international standards. However, interference with your hearing instru- ment and other devices may occur, for example for some mobile telephones, citizens band devices and shop alarm systems. If this occur increase the distance between the hearing instrument and the device. IMPORTANT NOTICE Please familiarise yourself with the following general warnings and both this User Guide and the Instruction for use before using your hearing instrument. It contains instructions and important informa tion about the use and handling of your hearing instru ment and batteries. CAUTION Sumo DM is a powerful hearing instrument. Never allow others to wear your hearing instruments, as incorrect or wrongful usage could cause permanent damage to their hearing. 161244UK / 05.15 BTE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE SUMO DM Warnings Warnings Indications for Use The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby compensate for profound impaired hearing.