User Manual - cochlear implant HELP

Nucleus Freedom Sound Processor
Care and Troubleshooting
Care
Your Sound Processor should work well, even when used in
very cold or hot outdoor temperatures. Generally, in cold
temperatures your body heat is sufficient to keep the Sound
Processor warm, and working well. In very cold weather,
wear a hat or headband over the BTE Sound Processor or
Processing Unit.
If worn in hot temperatures it should work well. However,
when not worn do not leave your Sound Processor in very
hot areas, for example in sunlight, behind a window or in a car.
For information on the temperatures the Sound Processor is
tested to, see Technical information, Environmental conditions.
Do not wear your Nucleus® Freedom Sound Processor
while bathing or swimming. If your Sound Processor does
get wet, wipe it dry and place it in the dry aid kit for at least
twelve hours. If it then does not work, return it to your
clinician. Cochlear cannot guarantee that they will be able to
repair any water-damaged part.
Take off your Sound Processor when applying powder,
makeup or hair product. These substances can get into and
damage your Sound Processor.
Avoid getting sand or dirt into any part of the system. If this
happens, shake out as much as possible, and if necessary
contact your clinician to arrange for its repair.
Storage
Store the Sound Processor overnight or when you are
not using it, in a dry aid kit or drying pack. Moisture or
humidity may cause the Sound Processor to cut-out or stop
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