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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 HD210 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 It may take as long as several months for your brain to get used to all the “new” sounds around you. Following these suggestions will give your brain time to learn how to interpret amplification and increase the benefits you get from using a Hearing Direct HD210 hearing system.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents On/Off function Page 5 Changing memory programs Page 6 Correct placement in the ear Page 7-8 Using the telephone Page 9 Removing the battery Page 10 Inserting the battery Page 11 Low battery warning Page 12 Battery safety Page 13 Maintenance and cleaning Page 14-16 General advice... -
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, put 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: Changing Memory Programs
Changing Whenever the hearing instrument is turned on, Memory 1 is automatically activated. Memories can then be selected by pushing memory the Program Button on the instrument. programs Your hearing instrument may have up to 4 programs. These act as different volume settings. -
Page 7: Correct Placement In The Ear
Correct Inserting the dome and BTE instrument: placement in Hold your hearing instrument by the tube, right where it bends. You may wish to open the battery door so the instrument is the ear turned off while it is placed in the ear. Hang the instrument over the top of your ear so that the housing portion is behind your ear and the dome is in front. - Page 8 Correct Push the dome into your ear until it sits comfortably and the tube lies flat against the side of your head. Note: When the placement in dome is placed correctly, you should not see the tube sticking out when looking directly into a mirror. the ear If you have not already turned on your hearing instrument, switch it on by closing the battery door.
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Page 9: Using The Telephone
HD210 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 10: Removing The Battery
Removing the Open the battery compartment completely with your fingernail under the nail grip and pull gently to open it completely. 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. -
Page 11: 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 12: Low Battery Warning
Tip: It is helpful to keep spare batteries with you in case you need them. Your HD210 uses a size 10A battery. -
Page 13: 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 14: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and Earwax (cerumen) can accumulate in and on the dome and tubing during use. Therefore, clean your dome and tubing regularly. cleaning Failure to do 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 15 Maintenance and Cleaning the thin tube and dome The thin tube feeds the amplified sound from the hearing cleaning instrument into the ear. It is important that the thin tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear. The thin tube and the dome should be cleaned regularly. Remove the thin tube from the instrument before cleaning.
- Page 16 Maintenance and It is not recommended to submerge or rinse the thin tube and dome with water, as there is a risk that a water drop may become lodged cleaning in the thin tube. If this should occur, it will prevent sound coming through the thin tube, and may be harmful for the instrument’s electronics.
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Page 17: General Advice
General advice Things that can damage your HD210 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 18 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 19 General advice General warnings Hearing instruments can be dangerous if improperly used. Do not allow others to use your instrument. It may cause permanent damage. Do not take your instrument into rooms where you receive treatment with X-rays or MRI. Wearing an instrument might cause an increased production of earwax.
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
Trouble Your Hearing Direct HD210 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 Is the dome or the thin tube inserted Put it in again ‘whistling’... - Page 21 Trouble Your Hearing Direct HD210 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 22: 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 23: Repairs
Repairs If your Hearing Direct HD210 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. - Page 24 Supplied by: Hearing Direct Ltd The Estate Office Stockbridge Road Sutton Scotney Hants SO21 3JW Puretone Ltd. ME2 4FR...
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