Notes On Speech Formation; Troubleshooting; Accessories; Servox ® Digital Xl Screw Caps Hard Tone And Soft Tone - Servona digital XL Manual De Instrucciones

Note
When the SERVOX digital XL speech aid is held in the less dominant hand, other objects can be
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held or used in the dominant hand at the same time.

5.11 Notes on speech formation

 Practise finding your optimal application point again.
 Maintain skin contact even when moving the head or jaw and do not detach the SERVOX
XL speech aid from the application point. Loss of contact negatively affects sound quality and in-
telligibility.
 Imagine whispering very softly. In this way, the breathing noise can be reduced. Practise "pseu-
do-whispering" – whispering only with the air in your mouth.
 Practise vowels first. Only switch to words when vowels are easy to understand.
 Do not over-articulate. This can result in pharyngeal voice and make you sound unintelligible to
your listeners.
 Speak slowly at the beginning and pause appropriately so that your speech sounds as natural as
possible.
 Practice speaking only with button A at first. If you feel confident in using button A, add button B
as well.
 Practise the use of the tone at the beginning of the speech or at the end of the speech.
 Practise by reading poems or texts aloud
 When speaking, try to maintain your normal facial expressions and gestures.
 Try to stay loose and relaxed, especially in the neck and shoulder area.

6 Troubleshooting

Defect Possible cause
SERVOX digital XL speech The bottom cover is not tighte-
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aid is not responding ned, the contact to the batteries
is interrupted.
Batteries empty or defective
SERVOX digital XL speech The volume is set too low
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aid produces no sound or
too weak a sound
The screw cap is loose
Settings for volume or Software error
tones are not saved or
cannot be changed despi-
te correct setting methods.
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Solution
Check the bottom cover. It must
be screwed on straight and hand-
tight.
Replace batteries
Increase volume
Check the screw cap and, if
necessary, screw it on straight
and hand-tight.
Contact Servona GmbH or the
local Servona sales partner and
send in the speech aid for main-
tenance or repair.

7 Accessories

7.1 SERVOX digital XL screw caps hard tone and soft tone"
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Intended purpose: The SERVOX digital XL screw cap is vibrated by the
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SERVOX ® digital XL speech aid to produce sounds that are transmitted to the
mouth via direct contact with throat or cheek tissue and can be used for speaking.
Product description: The SERVOX ® digital XL speech aid is delivered with the
SERVOX ® digital screw cap hard preassembled. The SERVOX
soft produces a more muffled sound in comparison, the SERVOX
cap hard produces a clearer sound. The top of the SERVOX
softly coloured to distinguish it.
Replacing the screw cap
 Before use, check the screw cap for damage.
Do not use damaged screw caps.
 Clean and disinfect the screw cap before first use and before replacement.
 To replace, unscrew the screw cap from the speech aid and screw on the desired screw cap strai-
ght and hand-tight. The ring-shaped, black sealing ring on the (G) thread between the housing of
the speech aid and the show cap must not be squeezed.
7.2 SERVOX digital XL oral tube with adapter
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Intended purpose: The SERVOX ® digital XL oral tube is used to transmit sound to the oral cavity as
an alternative if the SERVOX digital XL speech aid cannot be applied to one of the application points.
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Product description: If it is not possible to place the SERVOX
immediately after an operation or during radiation therapy, the speech aid can be used together with
the oral tube.
The oral tube and adapter must be cleaned and disinfected before first use and after each use. To use,
first put the selected oral tube on the adapter and then push the adapter onto the speech aid's screw
cap until it fits securely. The adapter can also be used without an oral tube.
Long tube (2 x) Short tube (2 x)
Insert the end of the tube into the Put the end of the tube a little
corner of the mouth between the bit sideways in the corner of
upper row of teeth and the cheek the mouth (softer and louder
(deformable, long tube). than the long oral tube)
Figure (23) Oral tubes
Note
The adapter and oral tube must be checked regularly for moisture during use and dried if
necessary. The warm and humid environment created by moisture favours the colonisation of
bacteria. Moisture can damage the speech aid.
7.3 SERVOX digital XL strap set
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Warning
• Always wear the SERVOX ® digital XL speech aid in front of the body in a controlled
manner!
• Make sure that SERVOX digital XL speech aid or strap cannot get caught or jammed!
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• Do not leave children unattended with the SERVOX
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Figure (22) Screw caps
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digital screw cap is
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digital XL speech aid on the skin, e.g.
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Adapter
Place the adapter in the
corner of the mouth. (lou-
der than both oral tubes)
digital XL speech aid!
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