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Tube-Locks and TRS Tubes
Tube-Locks and TRS Tubes (Tubing Retention System)
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Cut the old tube flush with the outside of the earpiece. Insert a tube-lock tool into the base of the earpiece and push the remaining tube and tube-lock or TRS tube out of the earpiece through the canal tip. Make sure the sound bore is free of any obstruction. Insert a wire tube puller into the sound bore from the canal end. Thread the quilled end of the tube-lock or TRS tube through the tube puller and then pull the tube into the earpiece. Pull the quilled end of the tube and gently work the tube-lock or TRS sleeve into the earpiece. Continue manipulating the earpiece and tube until the tube-lock or TRS is 3 mm below the outside surface of the earpiece. Once the tube is in the proper position, trim the excess tube from the canal end and refit the instrument. |
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 Keeping Tubing High and DryIn areas of high humidity, water droplets can form inside the tubing in BTE fittings. When enough of these droplets form, they may bridge the tubing walls and effectively occlude the sound channel. To your client, it might sound like the instrument is cutting out. Venting the earpiece (if possible) and using a Dry-Tube will help eliminate the problem. | |
Half Tubing - How To
After cleaning the sound bore, hold the new tube against the earpiece canal and gauge approximately where you want the tube to end in the sound bore. Clip the tubing straight across. (Note: it is very important that . . .
Thin Tube Assembly - How To
Instructions for the Style 4VH, Style 85, and Open Air styles.
FIT Re-Tubing - How To
Westone uses the smallest amount of glue necessary to secure the tube in place. Whenever possible, we “tube-through” the earpiece. If a tube-through is not possible . . .
Tube-Locks and TRS Tubes - How To
Cut the old tube flush with the outside of the earpiece. Insert a tube-lock tool into the base of the earpiece and push the remaining tube and tube-lock or TRS tube out of . . .
Tube-Through Re-Tubing - How To
Use a small amount of the appropriate cement on a pipe cleaner to clean the sound bore along the entire length . . .
Slim Tube/Open Fit Retubing
Remove the old tube by pulling it free of the earpiece with a firm tug. Keep this tube handy as a . . .
Hearing Protection Recommendations
