information on how to keep your hearing instruments
in good condition.
Ear pieces and tubes
Cerumen (ear wax) may accumulate on the ear pieces.
This may affect sound quality.
For hearing instruments with a standard tube
■
(LifeTube):
Clean the ear pieces daily, clean the tubes as required.
Exchange the ear pieces and tubes approximately
every three to six months, or sooner if you notice
cracks or other changes.
For hearing instruments with earhook:
■
Clean the ear pieces daily.
Ask your Hearing Care Professional to clean the tubes
or to exchange the ear pieces and tubes as needed.
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Cleaning ear pieces
Clean the
X
ear piece upon
removal with
a soft and dry
tissue.
This prevents
cerumen
becoming
dry and
hardening.
Never use running water or immerse the ear piece in
X
water.
Cleaning tubes
Never use running water or immerse the tube in water.
You can clean standard tubes (LifeTube) using a special
cleaning wire. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for
suitable cleaning wires.
Screw off the tube.
X
Carefully insert the cleaning wire into the tube
X
➊
.
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