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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Title Operating instructions Before use, please read these instructions to help you get the best out of your HearingDirect.com hearing aid HD85 V1.0 June 2011... - Page 2 Introduction Thank you for selecting a Hearing Direct hearing system. We are proud of our hearing products and are confident you have chosen one of the best products available. Please familiarise yourself with the information in this guide. It contains important instructions for proper use and care, technical performance information, and other general information about your hearing system.
- Page 3 You will enjoy more benefits from your Hearing Direct HD85 hearing system by taking the following actions: Wear the system regularly in order to get comfortable with using it.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents On/Off function Page 5 Correct placement in the ear Page 6-7 Using the telephone Page 8 Removing the battery Page 9 Inserting the battery Page 10 Battery safety Page 11 Maintenance and cleaning Page 12-13 General advice Page 14-16 Troubleshooting Page 17-18 General precautions... -
Page 5: On/Off Function
On/Off function The door to the battery compartment serves as the On/Off switch for your hearing instrument. When the door is fully closed, the instrument is on. To turn the instrument off, place your fingernail under the nail grip and pull gently to open it completely. Tip: To reduce battery consumption, turn the instrument off when it is not in use. -
Page 6: Correct Placement In The Ear
Correct Inserting the HD85 instrument: placement in Gently pull the bottom of your ear down with your thumb and finger. the ear While pulling the ear down, carefully insert the earpiece, canal tip first, rotating the earpiece slightly until a comfortable seal in the ear is achieved. - Page 7 Correct Note: If your hearing instrument irritates your ear in any way and prevents you from wearing your hearing instrument, please contact placement in us. Never attempt to modify the shape of your hearing instrument yourself. the ear To remove the hearing instrument from your ear, simply hold the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger and gently pull out.
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Page 8: Using The Telephone
HD85 Further measures to avoid feedback include positioning the phone close to the hearing instrument, but not directly on the instrument. If there is feedback, it may take a few seconds for the instrument’s... -
Page 9: Removing The Battery
Remove battery the used battery from the battery compartment. Tip: Hold the instrument over a table or a soft surface in case the battery falls out. Your HD85 takes a size 10A battery. -
Page 10: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the Remove the film from a new battery and place the new battery into the battery compartment, matching the plus (+) sign on flat side of battery the battery to the plus sign in the battery compartment. A magnifying glass and good lighting may be helpful in seeing these small markings. -
Page 11: Battery Safety
Battery safety Dispose of used batteries properly. Keep batteries out of reach of children or people with diminished mental capacity. Keep batteries away from pets. Do not place batteries in your mouth. If a battery has been swallowed, consult a GP immediately. To prevent batteries from leaking or exploding: Do not expose batteries to temperature extremes. -
Page 12: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and Earwax (cerumen) can accumulate in and on the sound outlet during use. Therefore, clean the sound outlet regularly. Failure to do cleaning so can lead to an accumulation of earwax, impairing sound quality. Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove grease or moisture. - Page 13 Maintenance and Cleaning the sound outlet When the sound outlet/wax guard becomes blocked with wax, use a cleaning dry cloth or the brush provided to clean the wax away.
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Page 14: General Advice
General advice Things that can damage your HD85 Keep in mind that some of your day-to-day routines require that you remove your hearing system. Moisture Avoid getting moisture in the hearing system. It should not be worn in the shower, bath, or sauna. Do not submerge the instrument in water or other liquids. - Page 15 General advice Rough treatment Protect your hearing system from rough treatment by storing it in the provided carrying case when it is not in use. Corrosive substances Non-Approved Cleaning Solutions - If you use cleaning products, only use those recommended by your hearing healthcare professional, as housing can be damaged by certain cleaning agents such as mineral acids, hydrocarbons (benzol), esters, alcohols and ketones.
- Page 16 If so, or if in doubt, consult your GP or ENT consultant. Repairs If your Hearing Direct HD85 malfunctions, it must be repaired by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the warranty.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Trouble Your Hearing Direct HD85 instrument is a reliable one. In case of minor problems or malfunctions, you may be able to solve them shooting yourself. Symptom Cause Possible Remedy Feedback Are you holding your hand or an object (e.g. a Move your hand away or create ‘whistling’... - Page 18 Trouble Your Hearing Direct HD85 instrument is a reliable one. In case of minor problems or malfunctions, you may be able to solve them shooting yourself. Symptom Cause Possible Remedy Sound is distorted, Is the battery dead? Replace it with a new one...
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Page 19: General Precautions
General Consult a GP if you find a foreign object in your ear canal, if you experience skin irritation or if excessive ear wax precautions accumulates with the use of the instrument. Different types of radiation, e.g. from NMR or CT scanners, may damage the instrument. - Page 20 Supplied by: Hearing Direct Ltd The Estate Office Stockbridge Road Sutton Scotney Hants SO21 3JW Puretone Ltd. ME2 4FR...