miniTek
™
wireless enhancement
Optional
Your Octiv SP+ hearing instrument
Octiv+ instruments are miniTek
can be used with the miniTek wireless
and easyPocket compatible.
enhancement system. miniTek
The easyPocket remote control is
provides a wireless connection from
available as an optional accessory
your Octiv SP+ hearing instruments to
allowing for convenient and discreet
your television, mobile phone, MP3
hearing instrument adjustment.
player and stereo. miniTek is also an
It is extremely ergonomic, has an
easy-to-use remote control for your
easy-to-read display and a modern,
Octiv SP+ hearing instruments for
stylish look.
convenient and discreet program and
volume adjustment. The miniTek
package comprises the miniTek
itself which controls the hearing
miniTek
instruments, a Tek transmitter and all
cables necessary to link the miniTek
into a variety of devices such as TVs,
MP3 players, etc.
NOTICE
miniTek and easyPocket
™
are additional products to your hearing
instrument which may be available to purchase. If you think it would
assist you in your day-to-day life talk to your NHS Provider about how you
can obtain a miniTek or easyPocket. Further information is available on
our website www.bestsound-technology.co.uk or
email info-hearingaids.uk@sivantos.com
For other parts, such as batteries,
Disposal information
other conditions may apply.
Within the European Union, the
marked equipment is covered by
NOTICE
"Directive 2002/96/EC of the
To avoid environmental
European Parliament and of
pollution, do not throw
the Council of 27
batteries into household
January 2003 on waste
waste.
electrical and electronic
Recycle or dispose of
equipment." Amended by
batteries according to
"Directive 2003/108/EC" (WEEE).
national regulations or
NOTICE
return them to your
Recycle hearing
NHS Provider.
instruments, accessories
Conformance information
and packaging according
to national regulations.
With the CE marking Sivantos
confi rms compliance with the
In case of instrument failure
European Directive 93/42/EEC
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Is the instrument switched on?
concerning medical devices.
Is the battery inserted correctly?
For the products with e2e wireless
Is the battery run down?
2.0 Sivantos additionally confi rms
Is the battery compartment
compliance with the European
closed?
Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning
Is the sound opening in the ear
radio and telecommunications
mould clogged with wax?
terminal equipment.
Technical information
FCC ID: SGI-WL002BTE
IC: 267AB-WL002
Operating frequencies: Fc=3.28 MHz
With the CE marking, Sivantos confi rms that this
hearing instrument fulfi ls all relevant European
guidelines, in particular directive 93/42 EEC of the
European Council applying to medical products.
For the products with e2e wireless 2.0 Sivantos
additionally confi rms compliance with the European
Directive 99/5/EC (R&TTE) concerning radio and
telecommunications terminal equipment.
Our quality management system, certifi ed by an
independent authority, assures consistently high
product quality and reliability to the customer.
2011/65/EU RoHs concerning the restriction of
hazardous substances
United Kingdom
Legal Manufacturer
Sivantos Limited
Sivantos GmbH
Platinum House
Henri-Dunant-Strasse 100
Sussex Manor Business Park
91058 Erlangen
Gatwick Road, Crawley
Germany
West Sussex RH10 9NH
Phone +49 9131 308 0
Email: info-hearingaids.uk@sivantos.com
www.bestsound-technology.co.uk
Manufactured by Sivantos GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG
Based on Document No. A91SAT-02158-99T01-7600 EN | D00116348
JN7485 | Pt no: 10824116 | Issue 3 | © 05.2015 Siemens AG
Maintenance and care
Your hearing instruments are so robust
Clean your hearing instruments
that they will function reliably for
with a soft, dry tissue.
years. It is, however, important that
Ask your NHS Provider for
you take care of your instruments and
recommended cleaning products,
observe a few basic rules, which will
special care sets and further
soon become habit.
information on how to keep your
hearing instruments in good
Cleaning
condition.
For hygiene reasons and to maintain
For a more thorough professional
functionality, clean your hearing
cleaning, take your instruments to
instruments daily.
your NHS Provider.
NOTICE
Storage
easyPocket
Do not put
During longer periods of non-use,
the hearing
store your hearing instruments
instruments
with open battery compartment
in water.
(and batteries removed) in a drying
system in order to prevent the
penetration of moisture.
Controls
With the controls you can, for
Ask your NHS Provider to mark
example, adjust the volume or switch
your controls and their functions
hearing programs. Your hearing
on the following pages.
instruments either have a push button
and a rocker switch or a push button
only. The NHS Provider has assigned
your desired functions to the controls.
Important safety information
Personal safety
WARNING
Risk of impairing the residual hearing of the user.
Use only hearing instruments that have been fi tted especially for
your needs.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Do not use obviously damaged devices and return them to point of sale.
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
Do not use your hearing instruments in explosive atmospheres
(e. g. in mining areas).
WARNING
Risk of affecting electronic equipment!
In areas where the use of electronics or wireless devices are
restricted, verify if your device has to be turned off.
WARNING
Risk of interference with active and non-active implants! If you wear an
active or a non-active implant, e.g. a brain implant:
Prior to use, have the electromagnetic compatibility verifi ed.
Consult the physician that implanted the device before using your
hearing instruments.
Keep a safe distance of about 1.6 inches (4 cm) between the implant
and hearing instruments.
NOTICE
Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with international
standards on electromagnetic compatibility but interference with nearby
electronic devices could occur. In this case, move away from the source
of interference.
Tinnitus noiser
Your hearing instrument may be equipped with a tinnitus noiser. The use of
the tinnitus noiser should be only on the advice and in consultation with
your NHS Provider.
WARNING
Risk of further impairment to the user's hearing health.
There are some potential concerns associated with the use of any sound
generating tinnitus therapy device. Discontinue use and seek medical
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evaluation if any of the following conditions occur:
chronic skin irritation on, near, or around the site of device placement.
unusual side effects (e.g. dizziness, nausea, headaches, heart
palpitations).
perceived decrease in auditory function (e.g. decreased loudness,
speech not as clear).
WARNING
Risk of further impairment to the user's hearing health.
The volume of the tinnitus noiser can be set to a level which could lead to
permanent hearing damage when used for a prolonged period of time.
The tinnitus noiser should never be used at uncomfortable levels.
For NHS Providers:
The target population is primarily the adult population over 21 years of age.
The patient may have some control of the level or volume of the signal and the
patient should discuss this adjustment as well as his or her comfort level and
Rocker switch
Control
Left
Right
Function
Push
button
Volume up/down
Tinnitus noiser level
up/down
Rocker
Sound balance
switch
Push button and
rocker switch
You can also use a remote
Function
control.
Lock / Unlock the
controls
Push button
Read more in section "Locking the controls".
Function
Left
Right
Settings
Ask your NHS Provider to mark
Program
your individual settings on the
change
following pages.
Standby/
Hearing programs
turn on
1
press briefl y,
press 2 seconds
2
3
4
Read more in section "Changing
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the hearing program".
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CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Always wear the tube with an ear piece.
Make sure that the ear piece is completely attached.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the ear.
CAUTION
Risk of injury!
In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when
removing the hearing instrument. If this happens, have the ear
piece removed by a medical professional.
WARNING
Choking hazard!
Your hearing instruments contain small parts which can be swallowed.
Ensure adequate supervision if infants, small children or mentally
disabled persons need to wear hearing instruments.
Check the completeness of the hearing instruments regularly.
Ensure that your child does not detach the hearing instrument from
the earmould.
Consult your NHS Provider if the housing is deformed.
Keep the battery compartment locked. Verify the proper function of
the locking mechanism.
Keep batteries and accessories out of children's reach.
If swallowed consult a physician or a hospital immediately.
sound of the signal with their NHS Provider.
WARNING
Risk of further impairment to the user's hearing health. The volume of the
tinnitus noiser can be set to a level which could lead to permanent hearing
damage when used for a prolonged period of time.
Should the tinnitus noiser be set to such a level in the hearing
instrument, advise the user of the maximum amount of time per
day he or she should use the tinnitus noiser.
For example, occupational safety guidelines restrict continuous noise
exposure of 80 dBA SPL to 8 hours per day.
The tinnitus noiser should never be used at uncomfortable levels.
WARNING
Risk of further impairment to the user's hearing health. An NHS Provider
should advise a prospective tinnitus noiser user to consult promptly with a
licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before using the tinnitus
noiser if the NHS Provider determines through inquiry, actual observation,
or review of any other available information concerning the prospective
user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions:
Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the
previous 90 days.
Acute or chronic dizziness.
Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous
90 days.
Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 dB at 500Hz,
1,000Hz and 2,000Hz.
Visible evidence of signifi cant cerumen accumulation or a foreign
body in the ear canal.
Pain or discomfort in the ear.
Battery size
Features
Left
Right
Power-on delay enables whistle-free
Batteries
insertion of hearing instruments.
Non-rechargeable (size 675)
Read more in section "Turning on
and off".
e2e wireless enables simultaneous
control of both hearing instruments.
Read more in section "Using two
hearing instruments".
Accessories
Left
Right
Remote control
(miniTek or easyPocket)
Important information
Transport and storage
Intended use
conditions
Hearing instruments are intended
to improve the hearing of hearing
During extended periods of transport
impaired persons. Diagnosis and
and storage, please observe the
prescription of a hearing instrument
following conditions:
must be performed by hearing health
specialists, e.g. acousticians,
audiologists or ENT doctors.
Temperature
Relative
Use the hearing instruments
humidity
and accessories only as
Air pressure
described in this user guide.
Product safety
NOTICE
Leaking batteries damage the hearing instruments.
Turn the hearing instruments off when not in use to preserve the battery.
Remove batteries when the instruments are not in use for a
prolonged period of time.
NOTICE
Protect your hearing instruments from extreme heat. Do not expose
them to direct sunlight.
NOTICE
Do not dry your hearing instruments in the microwave oven.
NOTICE
Different types of strong radiation, e. g. during X-ray or MRI head
examinations, may damage hearing instruments.
Do not wear the hearing instruments during these or similar procedures.
Weaker radiation, e. g. from radio equipment or airport security,
does not damage the hearing instruments.
NOTICE
Protect your hearing instruments from high humidity. Do not wear
them in the shower or when you apply make-up, perfume,
aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.
Only for two instruments or the use of a remote control:
In some countries restrictions for the usage of wireless equipment exist.
Refer to local authorities for further information.
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Octiv SP+
Instructions and guidance
Storage
Transport
10 to 40 °C
-20 to 60 °C
10 to 80 %
5 to 90 %
700 to
200 to
1050 hPa
1200 hPa