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Starkey RIC 10 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Multiflex Tinnitus Technology O P E R A T I O N S M A N U A L...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Introduction Overview Multiflex Tinnitus Technology can be used RIC 10 Overview as a part of a tinnitus treatment program. Preparation Multiflex Tinnitus Technology plays a white Batteries/Battery Indicators noise through the hearing aid. The tinnitus...

  • Page 3: Ric 10 Overview

    RIC 10 Overview RIC 10 Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing system controls include: 1. Hearing Instrument 2. Cable 3. Receiver 4. Microphone 5. Multifunction Switch 6. Battery Compartment (on/off control), Location of serial number, Location of left/right side device indicator 7.

  • Page 4: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Batteries Your hearing system uses a battery as its power source. This battery size can be identified by the yellow (10) code on the packaging. To insert or replace the battery: 1. Use the nail grip on the battery door. 2.

  • Page 5: Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment

    Preparation Preparation Helpful Hints My hearing instrument has a tamper resistant • NEVER FORCE THE BATTERY DOOR battery compartment. See below. SHUT; this could result in serious damage; if the door will not close Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment securely, check that the battery is inserted correctly.

  • Page 6: Insertion And Removal

    Preparation Preparation Insertion and Removal To insert the earbud or eartip: 1. Hold the cable at the bend in front of the receiver with your thumb and forefinger. Gently insert the receiver into your ear canal (fig. 1). 2. Carefully place the hearing instrument behind your ear, wrapping it over the top of your ear (fig.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Preparation Operation Helpful Hints On & Off • Minor irritation and inflammation may To turn ON: Insert a battery and completely occur as your ear becomes accustomed close the battery door. to having an object in it; if so, please To turn OFF: Open the battery door until contact your hearing care professional.

  • Page 8: Volume Control

    Operation Operation Volume Settings My hearing instrument volume is set automatically. See section below. Volume Level Tone My hearing instrument uses the switch for volume control. See section below. Five beeps Level 5 (More volume) My hearing instrument uses the switch plus tone for multimemory.

  • Page 9: Tinnitus Stimulus Control

    Operation Operation Tinnitus Stimulus Control the desired memory is reached. To adjust the tinnitus stimulus, press and hold the Your hearing system uses the multifunction switch. The hearing aid will cycle through the switch to control the tinnitus stimulus. Press tinnitus stimulus levels.
  • Page 10 Operation Operation Telecoil and Manual Switching Automatic Telephone and Automatic Telecoil Hearing instruments with a manual telecoil allow you to These options activate the telephone switch the devices to telephone response automatically when used with a mode when needed. hearing aid compatible telephone. To use, place the telephone receiver on your ear Manually switched telecoils as you normally would and the hearing...

  • Page 11: Hearing System Care

    Hearing System Care Hearing System Care HearClear ™* Instrument Care Hear Clear ™ Receiver Wax Do your best to keep your hearing The Hear Clear exclusive earwax Guards instrument clean at all times. Heat, moisture protection system uses disposable and foreign substances can result in poor The Hear Clear wax guards.

  • Page 12: Instrument Care

    Hearing System Care Hearing System Care – Away from direct sunlight or heat to Troubleshooting Guide avoid extreme temperatures SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS – Where you can easily find them CAUSES Low battery Replace battery – Safely out of reach of pets Blocked and children Clean or replace wax...

  • Page 13: Tips For Better Communication

    Tips for Better Communication Tips for Better Communication Your hearing care professional will • Let others know what you need; keep recommend an appropriate schedule to help in mind that people cannot “see” your you adapt to your new hearing system. It hearing loss will take practice, time and patience for your •...

  • Page 14: Safety Information

    Tips for Better Communication Safety Information • Rephrase rather than repeat the same Safety Information words; different words may be easier Your hearing instruments should not be worn to understand during an MRI procedure or in a hyperbaric chamber. • Minimize distractions while speaking Your hearing instruments are classified as a Type B applied part under the IEC 60601-1 medical device standard.

  • Page 15: Fda Information

    FDA Information FDA Information Required Information IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS. Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a The following additional information is provided in medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a compliance with U.S.
  • Page 16 FDA Information FDA Information Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those The Multiflex Tinnitus Technology is targeted for individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a healthcare professionals, which are treating patients licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult suffering from tinnitus, as well as conventional hearing to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation disorders.

  • Page 17: Hearing Instrument 4

    FDA Information FDA Information WARNING TO HEARING CARE PRACTITIONER Multiflex Tinnitus Technology is a tool to generate sounds. It is recommended that this tool be used with A hearing care practitioner should advise a prospective appropriate counseling and/or in a tinnitus management sound generator user to consult promptly with a program to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus.

  • Page 18: Sound Generator Users

    FDA Information FDA Information Important notice for prospective Your hearing care professional will also be able to offer the appropriate follow-up care. It is important that sound generator users you follow your hearing care professional’s advice and direction regarding such care. Good health practice requires that a person with tinnitus have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician WARNING...
  • Page 19 FCC Information Notes Starkey Hearing Technologies 6700 Washington Ave. South Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA Wm. F. Austin House, Bramhall Technology Park Pepper Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 5BX United Kingdom Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations...
  • Page 20 Notes Notes...
  • Page 21 0086 © 2014 Starkey Hearing Technologies. All Rights Reserved. 81016-007 11/14 BKLT2606-02-EE-XX...

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