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Bernafon supermia Instructions For Use Manual

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BEHIND-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS
Super Power BTE
Supremia

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  • Page 1 Instructions for Use BEHIND-THE-EAR HEARING AIDS Super Power BTE Supremia...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Model Overview General Warnings and Safety Information Hazard Warnings Safety Information Hearing Aid Description Super Power BTE Model Battery Size Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid Step 1: Inserting the Battery Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid with an Earmold Step 4: Changing the Volume...
  • Page 4 Common Problems and Solutions Accessories Product Approval, Markings and Compliance Compliance with Requirements for Europe International Warranty Information and Explanation of Symbols Service...
  • Page 5 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Bernafon hearing aid. Your hearing care professional has adjusted your hearing aid to meet your needs. With a little practice, you will soon be on your way to better hearing. Please read the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing aid.

  • Page 6: Model Overview

    Model Overview The following Bernafon hearing aid models are covered within these instructions for use: Supremia 7| 3 SR7 SP BTE, with wireless functionality ■ ■ SR3 SP BTE, with wireless functionality ■ ■...

  • Page 7: General Warnings And Safety Information

    General Warnings and Safety Information Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or even fatality. Before you use your hearing aid, please read the following hazard warnings. Hazard Warnings Warnings for Hearing Aid Users Never allow others to wear your hearing aid.
  • Page 8 Most hearing aids can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery compartment upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children, and people with learning difficulties. Discard batteries safely. Keep discarded batteries out of sight of infants, small children, vulnerable persons, and pets. Clean your hearing aid (including parts) on a regular basis, as recommended by your hearing care professional.
  • Page 9 Be aware of the possibility that the directional microphone in your hearing aid may reduce the volume of some warning sounds coming from behind you Remove your hearing aid before applying aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing aid is exposed to such a product, allow the product to dry before you put your hearing aid on.
  • Page 10 Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals and Users Take special care when fitting and using a hearing aid with maximum sound pressure capability in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL (IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk of damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.

  • Page 11: Safety Information

    Safety Information · Only use hearing aids as directed · Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained hearing care professional · Misuse or improper adjustments can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss · Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing or prevent hearing loss resulting from organic conditions ·...
  • Page 12 · See your hearing care professional if you experience discomfort or irritation of your ear · Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing aid. · Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat by leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.

  • Page 13: Hearing Aid Description

    Hearing Aid Description Super Power BTE Model Push button Earhook LED indicator Sound outlet Volume wheel Battery door Microphone Direct Audio Input (with optional DAI adapter) 4a Second microphone Battery Size Your hearing aid uses a size 13 battery.

  • Page 14: Step-By-Step Instructions For Using Your Hearing Aid

    Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid Step 1: Inserting the Battery · Gently swing the battery door fully open, but do not force it (A) · Remove the sticker from the new battery (B) · Place the battery into the empty compartment. The + sign on the battery should face up.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Turning The Hearing Aid On

    Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON Close the battery door completely. You should notice a click. The hearing aid is now ON. Click “ON” Never use excessive force to open or close the battery door.

  • Page 16: Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid With An Earmold

    Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid with an Earmold Your hearing aid has been programmed individually for your right or left ear. You will see a color marking inside the battery door. This can help you to distinguish between the left and right hearing aid.
  • Page 17 · When inserting the right earmold, hold it with the right hand. When inserting the left earmold, hold it with the left hand. · Hold the earmold so that the canal part is pointing at the ear canal entrance and the frame of the earmold is pointing straight up ·...
  • Page 18 · Run your finger down the skin just in front of your ear. If you feel any plastic parts of the earmold, it is not inserted correctly. Gently push the plastic back and behind the top fold of your ear. The earmold should seal into all folds of the ear.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Changing The Volume

    Step 4: Changing the Volume To increase the volume, turn the volume wheel up toward the top of the hearing aid. To decrease the volume, turn the wheel down toward the battery drawer. The volume wheel has level markings: 1, 2, 3, and 4. Louder Neutral Volume Level Softer...

  • Page 20: Step 5: Changing The Programs

    Step 5: Changing the Programs A short press (less than 2 seconds) on the push button will change the program. The number of beeps you hear will tell you which program you are in. Your hearing care professional may activate the LED indicator.

  • Page 21: Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid

    Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid Your hearing aid may have the mute function. Please ask your hearing care professional if this function is available with your hearing aid. A long press (more than 2 seconds) on the push button will cause your hearing aid to mute. Long press to mute To un-mute the hearing aid, give the push button a push or turn the volume control wheel in any...

  • Page 22: Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid

    Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid · Lift the hearing aid from your ear first · Push the back of your ear with your thumb to loosen the frame of the earmold, then use your index finger to remove it ·...

  • Page 23: Step 8: Turning The Hearing Aid Off

    Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF Open the battery door slightly until a click is felt. The hearing aid is now OFF. Click “OFF” Step 9: Changing the Battery When the battery is running out, the hearing aid will beep at regular intervals. Your hearing care professional may activate the LED indicator.

  • Page 24: Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (Optional)

    Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (optional) To keep the battery out of reach of small children, specifically those 0 – 36 months and people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery door should be used. To lock the door, close the battery door completely. Use a small screwdriver to turn the lock so that the line is horizontal.
  • Page 25 To unlock, turn the lock so that the line is vertical. Unlocked The battery door is designed only to be opened by using a tool. Use a small screwdriver to open the door by inserting it into the slit in the bottom of the hearing aid and pushing on the door to open.
  • Page 26 Ensure the lock is in the unlocked position before attempting to open the battery door. Excessive force used to open the battery door when in the locked position can result in permanent damage and reduce the safety of the instrument. Please contact your hearing care professional if you suspect excessive force has been used or the door is damaged.

  • Page 27: Features Of Your Hearing Aid

    Features of Your Hearing Aid The following features may be activated in your hearing aid. Please consult your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is configured. Telecoil helps you hear better when using a ■ ■ telephone or in buildings where inductive loop systems are installed.

  • Page 28: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    For further information on the care of your hearing aid, please consult your hearing care professional or watch our instructional videos, available on our website www.bernafon.com in the section “Our Products”.
  • Page 29 General Care Instructions Treat your hearing aid like any other delicate electronic device (check the safety guidelines on page 7) and make sure that the hearing aid does not come in contact with moisture or water. · Always clean and dry your hands thoroughly before handling the hearing aid ·...
  • Page 30 Daily Care Instructions · Check your hearing aid for ear wax and wipe it clean with a cloth or tissue · If necessary, use the cleaning tool to remove wax from the canal and vent openings on your earmold · Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate ·...
  • Page 31 · Pull the tubing away from the earhook · Gently clean the earmold in warm soapy water · Rinse the earmold and allow it to dry completely · Use an air puffer to remove any remaining moisture in the tubing (B) ·...

  • Page 32: Common Problems And Solutions

    Common Problems and Solutions Hearing aid whistles or squeals Check that the earpiece is inserted correctly. If this is the case and the hearing aid still whistles or squeals, please consult your hearing care professional. No volume, level too soft or humming noise Check if the volume level on your hearing aid is too soft and adjust by increasing the volume level with the control on your hearing aid.
  • Page 33 Hearing aid switches from ON to OFF periodically Your battery is running down. Please change the battery. Hearing aid beeps without any action from you Your battery is running down. Please change the battery. Other problems with your hearing aid If other problems occur with your hearing aid which are not listed, contact your hearing care professional.

  • Page 34: Accessories

    Accessories Bernafon offers a wide range of optional accessories that may be purchased to enhance your hearing aid. Depending on the hearing aid family and local regulations, the following accessories are available: Remote control ■ ■ SoundGate communication device (for wireless ■...

  • Page 35: Product Approval, Markings And Compliance

    Product Approval, Markings and Compliance All Bernafon hearing aid models covered by these instructions for use comply with international standards concerning electromagnetic compatibility. Due to the limited size available on the hearing aid, all relevant approval markings are found in this document.
  • Page 36 Even though your hearing aid is designed to comply with the most stringent international standards of electromagnetic compatibility, it may emit electromagnetic energy that can cause interference with other devices. Your hearing aid contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.84 MHz.

  • Page 37: Compliance With Requirements For Europe

    Commission Decision 2008/432/EC and may be used in all member states of the EU and EFTA. This is certified by applying the following marking: Declaration of conformity is available at: Bernafon AG Morgenstrasse 131 3018 Bern Switzerland...

  • Page 38: International Warranty

    The warranty is also void if the hearing aid has been repaired by nonauthorized service personnel. Please review the warranty with your hearing care professional. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Bernafon AG could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 39 Date: Model: Warranty period: Model L: Model R: Serial no.: Serial no.: Battery size: Battery size: Hearing Centre...

  • Page 40: Information And Explanation Of Symbols

    Information and Explanation of Symbols The CE conformity marking indicates conformance to all applicable European Directives This symbol indicates that the products described in these instructions for use adhere to the requirements for an applied part of Type B of EN 60601-1. The surface of the hearing aid is specified as applied part of Type B.
  • Page 41 This sign indicates important safety information that must be observed to minimize risks or to avoid hazardous situations Important information for handling and product safety The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that the European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste of electronic equipment applies. Please recycle your hearing aid and batteries according to your local regulations or return them to your hearing care professional for...

  • Page 42: Service

    Service If none of the actions listed on the previous pages solve the problem, contact your hearing care professional. Do not attempt to repair your hearing aid yourself. Place stamp with dispenser name and address here: 145668/UK...
  • Page 43 < > 8,15 mm Placeholder for FSC logo < 15 mm >...
  • Page 44 Australia New Zealand Bernafon Australia Bernafon New Zealand 629 Nudgee Road Level 1, Building F Nundah QLD 4012 27-29 William Pickering Drive Freecall 1800 809 111 Albany, Auckland 0632 Phone +61 7 3250 0300 Toll Free 0800 44 22 57 info@bernafon.com.au...

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