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- Page 1 Ovation Boost...
- Page 2 While no hearing device can restore normal hearing health or prevent or improve a hearing impairment, the OVATION Boost can improve the quality of your life by making sounds easier to hear. Here are a few tips to help you get the most...
- Page 3 Your OVATION Boost comes equipped with an easy to use volume control and is pre-programmed with 4 different hearing settings. We recommend that you start your ad- justment period in relatively quiet environments, but as you get more comfortable, we encourage you to also experiment with the different hearing settings to find the best option for you in different listening environments.
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Page 4: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS In addition to your OVATION Boost hearing device, we have included the following accessories to help you maxi- mize your hearing experience. Standard (Thin) Boost Tubes and Tips • 1 Set (S/M/L) Open-Fit Ear Tips (use only with Thin Tubes) •... - Page 5 Traditional (Thick) Tubes and Tips *Optional: This kit is ONLY for people needing maximum amplifica- tion. See separate instruction card for this kit. • 1 Set (S/M/L) Closed Ear Tips (use only with Thick Tubes) • 1 Earhook • 1 Size 13 Thick Ear Tube Closed Tips Thick Tube Earhook...
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Page 6: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Push button: push this button to switch between listening programs. Volume control: rotate the volume control to either in- crease or decrease the loudness of the sound being emitted from the device. Battery door: this also serves as the On/Off switch. Close the door to turn on your device. - Page 7 Ear Tube Hearing Aid Volume Dial Body Ear Tip Program Button Battery Door Programming Port...
- Page 8 BATTERY Your OVATION Boost uses a size 13A battery. Please use high-quality batteries because they are more consistent in size. Lesser-quality batteries can vary in size – even by only 1 or 2 millimeters – making them unusable in your OVATION Boost.
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Page 9: Installing The Battery
INSTALLING THE BATTERY Step 1 Using your fingernail, gently pull up on the battery door tab until the door swings open. Note: Do not push against the volume button and do not open the battery door too far or damage may occur. Step 2 With the “+”... - Page 10 Step 3 With the battery installed, close the battery door to turn the device on. To turn off the device and to prevent battery use when not using the device, gently pull the battery door open. Match flat (+) side of battery with “+”...
- Page 11 WEARING YOUR OVATION BOOST On/Off Switch The battery door on your OVATION Boost not only allows access to the battery, but also serves as the On/Off switch. ON: Simply close the battery door. OFF: Open the battery door when you are not wearing your OVATION Boost to turn the unit off and conserve battery life.
- Page 12 Next, place your OVATION Boost over the top of your ear until it rests securely behind your ear.
- Page 13 STANDARD EAR TUBE & TIP (Thin Tube) Replacing ear tube & tip Your ear tube & tip will come connected. For optimal per- formance, replace ear tube & tip every three month Removing ear tube & tip from unit Grasp the “device end” of the ear tube; gently rotate the tube in a counter-clockwise direction until the tube releases from the unit.
- Page 14 Cleaning ear tube & tip Between replacements, you’ll need to clean the ear tube & tip with a cleaning wire, typically once a week. Remove the ear tube & tip from unit. Thread the cleaning wire through the ear tube, starting at the “device end, ” until it comes out at the “ear tip end, ”...
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Page 15: Program Selection
Setting Beeps Environment 1 Beep 2 Beeps Restaurant / Party 3 Beeps Television 4 Beeps Noisy environment Note: Each time the battery door is opened or the battery is removed, your OVATION Boost will default back to Setting #1. -
Page 16: Volume Adjustment
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT You can control the loudness of sounds you are hearing by utilizing the volume control wheel on your OVATION Boost. The volume control is marked with numbers indicating the magnitude of volume. 1 represents minimum volume and 4 represents maximum volume. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having mechanical problems with your OVATION Boost, first check the following: • Battery is inserted correctly and the battery door is closed tightly. • Ear tip is clean and clear of wax and ear tube is attached properly. - Page 19 OVATION to carefully remove any traces of wax and debris. Do not rinse or submerge your OVATION in water. In fact do not not use water, alcohol or any other liquid agent to clean your unit as they may damage it. If your device does become wet, do not use an external heat source to dry it.
- Page 20 Do not drop your OVATION Boost or bang it against hard surfaces. Always be careful when opening and closing the battery door. Do not carry the unit by the battery door, do not remove the unit by pulling on the battery door, and never pull the door back father than what is necessary to insert or remove a battery.
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Page 21: Warranty And Returns
WARRANTY & RETURNS Warranty The Ovation Boost is covered against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year from the time you receive your order. If after our examination it is determined that the unit failed to work due to parts, materials or workmanship we will repair or replace it for free. - Page 22 Each OVATION unit comes with a risk-free 60 day free trial. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your OVATION, simply return it and we will issue a full refund – no questions asked. To initiate a return, call us within 60 days of receiving your order to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). ...
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Page 23: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Average saturation output: 100.4 dB HF Avg full-on gain: 50.3 dB Peak gain: 55 dB Reference test gain: 30 dB Frequency range: 200 –5500 Hz Total harmonic distortion: < 3% Equivalent input noise: < 32 dB SPL Battery current drain: .9 mA Induction coil sensitivity: n/a Attack: 6 mS Release: 30 mS... - Page 25 FDA STATEMENTS Warning to hearing aid dispensers A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
- Page 26 Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists.
- Page 27 Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child.
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