Phonak Lyric ™
Water protection guide
Life doesn’t stop with Lyric.
Water protection guide
We want you to be able to enjoy your Lyric device and help you prevent water entering your ears.
Lyric sits in the ear canal for months at a time so is designed to withstand a degree of moisture, humidity and wax. It’s important to remember that the device is not waterproof, and should not be completely submerged under water. Lyric sits close to the ear drum so, it is possible to shower without having to worry if the device will stop working.
However, no one likes the sensation of a wet or damp ears, so here is a guide on what you can do to help keep water out of your ears when wearing Lyric.
It is not recommended to wear Lyric for the following water activites:
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Under water swimming
Shower (home or at barbers/hairdressers)
Sailing, canoeing or kayaking
Swimming
(leisure)
Hydrophobic cotton wool placed in the bowl of the ear and entrance to the ear canal
Custom swim ear plugs made to accommodate
Lyric
Custom swim ear plugs made to accommodate
Lyric
Swimming moderate
& athletic level
Surfing or water sports (water polo) *
Custom swim ear plugs made to accommodate
Lyric
Swim cap (worn to completely cover the ear plugs)
Custom swim ear plugs made to accommodate
Lyric
Swim cap (worn to completely cover the ear plugs)
* Where a swim cap is required please make sure it is worn as per photo 2 (page 4)
Water protection required
(1=light 3=strong)
Preventing water from entering your ears
It is important to note the following:
• These are only suggestions for Lyric based on what we have seen being used in the field and may not be the solution for everyone
• Results may vary depending on the design on the earplug and how it sits in your ear
• Please do not forget to tuck the custom plug into the bowl of the ear correctly
(as shown in photo 2) to provide an adequate seal
• After any water activity use a towel or cloth to dry out the bowl of the ear to absorb any residual water or moisture
These photos show how the suggested solutions should be correctly worn
1.
2.
1. Cotton wool in ear
2. Custom swim plus in ear +/- swim cap
life is on
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75 years, we have remained passionate about creating a world where ‘life is on’ for everyone. Our innovative hearing solutions are designed for people of all ages and all degrees of hearing loss, to connect socially, thrive mentally and emotionally. www.phonak.com
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