Interton A160-D - Things that Can Damage Your Hearing System; Moisture; Temperature Extremes; Rough Treatment

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Things that Can Damage Your Hearing System
Keep in mind that some of your day-to-day routines require that you remove your
hearing system.
Moisture
Avoidgetting moistureinthehearingsystem.Itshouldnotbe wornintheshower,
bath,orsauna.Donotsubmergetheinstrumentinwaterorotherliquids.
If perspiration or humidity is an issue, you may find it beneficial to use a drying kit
specially designed for hearing systems. To prevent damage, only use drying kits that
are approved by your hearing healthcare professional.
Temperature Extremes
Do not expose your hearing system to extremes of heat.
Some typical situations to avoid:
• Donotwearyourhearingsystemwhenusingahairdryer.
• Donotleaveyourhearingsysteminyourcarorindirectsunlight.
• Donotattempttodryyourhearingsysteminanydeviceotherthananapproved
drying kit.
Rough Treatment
Protect your hearing system from rough treatment by storing it in the provided carrying
case when it is not in use.
Corrosive Substances
• Non-ApprovedCleaning Solutions - If you usecleaningproducts, only use those
recommended by your hearing healthcare professional, as housing can be damaged
by certain cleaning agents such as mineral acids, hydrocarbons (benzol), esters,
alcohols and ketones.
• Debris fromDaily Hygiene Routines - Itis suggestedyou notwear your hearing
system while applying the following: hairspray, cosmetics, colognes, perfumes,
sunscreens, insect repellent, etc.