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Battery Care & Maintenance

HEARING AID BATTERIES

• Before inserting the battery, always double check that it is the correct size and type for your hearing aid.
• Your batteries will last longest if they are removed at night. Batteries should be removed when your hearing aids are placed in the hearing aid saver or Dri-Aid Kit.
• If you cannot wear your hearing aid for a period of time, be sure to remove the battery so it will not corrode the battery contacts.
• Hearing aid batteries will only last ten to fourteen days at best. Some patients report a "motor boating" sound before their hearing aid batteries quit; high technology hearing aids may beep to indicate a low battery.
  

DANGER! Hearing aid batteries can be hazardous if swallowed.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children and persons of mental incapacity.
  
• Never change batteries in front of these individuals.
  
• Discard batteries carefully. Do not burn them or put them in the trash where children or pets can get them.
  
• Always check medication before swallowing to ensure that the battery has not been mistaken for a pill.

If a battery is swallowed, call the HOTLINE collect at: 202-625-3333

REMEMBER: When you place your battery in the hearing aid door correctly, the door will close easily. Do not try to force the door closed. This may result in damage. Refer to your instruction manual or call your audiologists if you experience any difficulty.

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