Bernafon Saphira Instructions For Use Manual
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- Page 1 Instructions for Use BEHIND-THE-EAR HEARING AIDS Nano RITE Saphira, Juna, Carista, Acriva, Chronos, Inizia...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Earpiece Overview General Warnings and Safety Information Hazard Warnings Safety Information Hearing Aid Description 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 Step 4: Changing the Volume Step 5: Changing the Programs Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid... - Page 4 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 The following Bernafon hearing aid models are covered within these instructions for use: Juna 9 | 7 JU9 NR, with wireless functionality ■ ■ JU7 NR, with wireless functionality ■ ■ Acriva 9 | 7 AR9 NR, with wireless functionality ■...
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Page 7: Earpiece Overview
Earpiece Overview Domes and custom molds are earpieces used to secure the speaker in your ear canal and to protect the sound outlet from wax. Open Tulip Power Dome Dome Dome Micro Mold Lite Tip Power Mold... -
Page 8: 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 9 Keep your hearing aid, parts, and batteries out of the reach of infants, children, and anyone who might swallow these items 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 10 Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid may stop working without notice. Keep this in mind when you depend on warning sounds (e.g., when you are in traffic). 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...
- Page 11 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.
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Page 12: 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 13 · 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. · Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming, snorkeling, or diving.
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Page 14: Hearing Aid Description
Hearing Aid Description Nano RITE Model Option A: with speaker unit and dome Push button Speaker Microphone Speaker unit size marking 2a Second microphone Battery door Connector plug Ear grip CN_ILLU_NR_InstrumentwithSpeaker_BW_HI Wire 10 Dome Left/right indicator... -
Page 15: Battery Size
Nano RITE Model Option B: with speaker unit and custom mold Push button Left/right indicator Microphone Speaker 2a Second microphone Pull out cord Connector plug Battery door CN_ILLU_NR_InstrumentwithSpeaker_BW_HI Wire Custom mold Battery Size Your hearing aid uses a size 312 battery. -
Page 16: 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 17: 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. Bernafon nano BTE IFU Click “ON” Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid VR_ILU_Left-rightEarMarkingNanoBTE_BW_HI Your hearing aid has been programmed individually for your right or left ear. - Page 18 · Make sure the dome is pushed firmly onto the speaker · Position the hearing aid behind your ear (A) · Grasp the speaker between your thumb and index finger. The dome or custom mold should point towards the ear canal opening. ·...
- Page 19 Never insert the speaker in the ear canal without the dome attached. Do not force the speaker too deeply into your ear canal. Do not apply any lubrication to the earpiece as this may damage the speaker. If the dome is not correctly attached and falls off in the ear canal, please see your medical practitioner.
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Page 20: Step 4: Changing The Volume
Step 4: Changing the Volume If you want to change the volume yourself, your hearing care professional can program the push button to be used as a volume control: Two Nano RITE hearing aids* Left Right Short push volume down volume up (less than 1 sec.) One Nano RITE hearing aid*... - Page 21 Push button The hearing aid will click to confirm that the volume has been changed and then will beep when you reach the programmed maximum or minimum. You may hear a beep, when you return to the preset loudness level in your hearing aid. Please ask your CN_ILLU_NR_InstrumentwithSpeaker_BW_HI hearing care professional for further information.
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Page 22: Step 5: Changing The Programs
Step 5: Changing the Programs If you wear two hearing aids, a medium press (about 1 second)* on the push button will change the program. If you wear one hearing aid, a long press (about 2 seconds)* on the push button will change the program. -
Page 23: 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 (about 2 seconds) on the push button will cause your hearing aid to mute. Push button To un-mute the hearing aid, give any control on the... -
Page 24: Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid · Grasp the wire of the speaker unit between your thumb and index finger. Do not pull on the ear grip. · Gently pull the speaker out of your ear Do not remove by pulling on the hearing aid, as the speaker may be damaged at the connector. -
Page 25: Step 8: Turning The Hearing Aid Off
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF Open the battery door slightly until a click is felt. VR_ILU_OnOffFunctionNanoBTE_BW_HI 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. -
Page 26: Features Of Your Hearing Aid
Features of Your Hearing Aid The following feature 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 27: 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”. General Care Instructions Treat your hearing aid like any other delicate electronic... - Page 28 Should your hearing aid come in contact with water and stop working, please follow these guidelines: · Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the hearing aid · Open the battery door and remove the battery · Gently wipe off any water in the battery door ·...
- Page 29 Specific Care Instructions A: How to Clean Your Custom Mold In most cases, there is a hole through the custom mold (below the speaker unit). This is the vent. The vent should never be clogged with earwax. · Handle your hearing aid over a soft surface to avoid damage in case you drop it ·...
- Page 30 B: How to Exchange the Wax Protection Filter on your Custom Mold Visually inspect the wax protection filter in the sound outlet of your custom mold. If it is clogged or there is no sound coming from the device, the wax protection filter needs to be replaced.
- Page 31 C: How to Exchange the Dome Inspect your hearing aid’s dome for yellowing, hardening and cracks. In the case of these changes, consider replacing your dome or contacting your hearing care professional. Spare domes may be obtained from your hearing care professional. Clean your hands thoroughly before replacing the dome.
- Page 32 If the dome is not securely attached to the speaker, it could fall of in your ear canal. If this happens, please see your medical practitioner. Never remount a used dome on the speaker. A remounted dome is more likely to fall off in the ear canal.
- Page 33 D: How to Exchange the Wax Protection Filter on Your Speaker Unit · Visually inspect the wax protection in the sound outlet of your speaker unit. If it is clogged or there is no sound coming from the device, replace the wax protection filter.
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Page 34: 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 is too soft and adjust by increasing the volume level with the control on your hearing aid. - Page 35 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.
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Page 36: 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 37: 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 38 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.
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Page 39: Compliance With Requirements For Europe
Communities concerning medical devices, MDD. This is certified by applying the following marking: All devices with wireless functionality (Juna, Acriva, Chronos, Carista, and Saphira families) also comply with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equip- ment, R&TTE. -
Page 40: 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 41 Date: Model: Warranty period: Model L: Model R: Serial no.: Serial no.: Battery size: Battery size: Hearing Centre...
- Page 42 Notes...
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Page 44: Information And Explanation Of Symbols
57 This symbol indicates the class of protections against harmful ingress of water and particulate matter according to EN 60529:1991/A1:2000. IP5X indicates dust protection. IPX7 indicates the protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. * only for Juna, Acriva, Chronos, Carista, and Saphira... - Page 45 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...
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Page 46: 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: 153433/UK... - Page 47 < > 8,15 mm Placeholder for FSC logo < 15 mm >...
- Page 48 Australia New Zealand Bernafon Australia Pty Ltd. Bernafon New Zealand Ltd. 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...