Warnings
The soft tip is an essential part of the
QIeaf. Without the soft tip, the QIeaf
will not be able to function properly
and this could cause irreversible dirtying of the
module. For this reason, never use the module
without the soft tip.
Once the device has been fitted, you should not
wear it in the other ear. This generally leads to a
deterioration of hearing performance and could
sometimes even result in hearing loss.
Never use damaged or dirtied soft tips. This can
negatively affect the hearing performance or
result in an uncomfortable fit, which in turn could
lead to infections of the ear.
Replace the soft tip of your device regularly, even
if it is not visibly damaged or dirtied, see chapter
'Maintenance and use' (page 14-15).
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When using QIeaf for the first time, begin with
a continuous wearing period of 4 hours and
subsequently increase wearing time with one
hour a day. If you suffer from pain, continuous
irritation or itching, don't use the devices before
you receive specialist advice. If your complaints
persist, consult a physician. Have your ears and
your hearing checked regularly, both during the
beginning period and afterwards.
If for some reason it is not possible to remove
QIeaf from your ear, consult your dispenser or a
physician. Removing QIeaf from your ear without
the right tools can damage the soft tip or the
module.
Do not use the QIeaf in the following cases:
A medical history ofthe ear.
Exostoses (bulging bone growth) in the ear
canal.
Heavy ear wax secretion.
The device should not be:
dropped.
exposed to moisture or water.
• immersed in water.
used while swimming, taking shower, bathing
or in the sauna.
cleaned wet.
exposed to extreme high temperatures, such
as when using a hair dryer.
worn in mines or other environments where
explosion risk is high.
exposed to X-ray radiation or strong magnetic
fields, such as during medical investigation.
worn in the places where hairspray
(hairdresser) or solvents (such as dye) are used.
Care should be taken in using make-up, creme,
body oil, gel, hairspray and similar products,
while you are wearing or inserting the QIeaf.
They can dirty up your device and, for example,
contribute to the clogging of the microphone
openlng.
Keep the QIeaf away from small children
and pets. In case of swallowing one of the
components, there is a choking hazard to small
children.
Empty batteries and old hearing aids
should be collected and disposed as
chemical waste.
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