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  • Page 1 User Manual 22744_A...
  • Page 2 Introduction to this booklet The User Manual guides you in how to use and maintain your new hearing aid. Please read the User Manual carefully. This will help you achieve the full benefit of your new hearing aid. Your hearing healthcare provider has adjusted your hearing aid to meet your specific needs.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Quick Reference .......................... 1 Your Hearing Aid at a Glance ....................2 Battery Information ........................3 Wearing Your Hearing Aid ………..…………....…........………. 4 Turning Your Hearing Aid On and Off ………....……..........5 Labeling ............................6 Program Instructions ........……………...........….. 7 Maintaining Your Hearing Aid ...……............…..…...
  • Page 4: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Changing Batteries Battery Warnings Low Battery 3 double beeps every 8 minutes Replace Battery (Device Shutdown - 6 double beeps) Plus (+) sign indicators On/Off Program Change Operations Tap twice on outer part of ear to change programs. Number of beeps indicates program selected...
  • Page 5: Your Hearing Aid At A Glance

    (red) and left (blue) side. For additional information on the use and operation of these hearing aid after reviewing the contents of this instruction guide, contact your hearing healthcare provider or visit www.earventure.net...
  • Page 6: Battery Information

    Battery Information Dispose used batteries as you would other electronic waste that potentially contains rare earth The hearing aid uses a size 10 battery. The battery life varies metals. depending on the amount of hearing aid use. Battery life is typically about 85 hours, or one week.
  • Page 7: Wearing Your Hearing Aid

    Wearing Your Hearing Aid 1. Hold the hearing aid by the bottom of the retention ring. 2. Place the hearing aid in the ear canal with the speaker pointed toward the eardrum. 3. The retention ring will prevent the hearing aid from being inserted too deeply into the canal. 4.
  • Page 8: Turning Your Hearing Aid On And Off

    Turning Your Hearing Aid On and Off Your hearing aids have a battery door that acts as an on/off switch that allows access to the battery compartment. 1. ON: Close battery door fully. 2. OFF: Open the battery door. It may take several seconds before the hearing When turning your hearing aid on and off, aid turns on after inserting the battery.
  • Page 9: Labeling

    Labeling The serial number (S/N) is located on the hearing aid as a 8-digit number. The first two digits of the S/N represent the year of manufacture (i.e. “15” refers to 2015). The last six digits is a unique identifier. All eight numbers create the serial number of the device.
  • Page 10: Program Instructions

    Program Instructions Program Control To change the program, tap the outer part of your ear twice. This will advance the hearing aid to the next highest program. When already in the highest program, the device will loop back to Program 1. The fingers should be held together, and the finger tips should lightly tap the outer part of the ear.
  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Hearing Aid

    Maintaining Your Hearing Aid Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring that your hearing aid is free of wax obstruction is an important part of the cleaning and maintenance of your hearing aids. Remove ear wax as needed by following the steps on page 9 of the manual. CAUTION: Not following the list below may cause damage to your hearing aid and accessories •...
  • Page 12 Maintaining Your Hearing Aid Changing the wax guard The wax guard contains a tiny screen that prevents wax from entering the hearing aids. Wax guards are delicate and must be replaced, not cleaned. A broken wax guard can allow wax to enter the hearing aids and damage them.
  • Page 13: Maintaining Your Hearing Aid

    Maintaining Your Hearing Aid To dispose of the wax guard, push the changing tool with the old wax guard into the center of the wheel dispenser, and slip off the wax guard by sliding the tool to the side. Use the other end of the changing tool to pull out a new wax guard from the dispenser and insert it into your ITC.
  • Page 14: Removal Of D-Ring

    Removal of D-Ring D-Ring Step 2: Pull Out Step 1: Push through Step 1 - Use your fingernail to push on each clip Step 2 – Grasp the D-ring and pull out to remove to release the latch inside the pocket from the device Damage to device may occur if Step 1 is not completed before Step 2.
  • Page 15: Using With Telephones And Cellular Phones

    Using with Telephones and Cellular Phones Traditional corded phones, cordless phones and cellular phones. First, try to use the phone as you normally would hold it. If you cannot hear well, move the handset up slightly to find the position that sounds best to you. If you encounter whistling, tilt the phone handset at an angle until the whistling stops.
  • Page 16: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    During transport or storage, the relative humidity should not exceed the limit values of 10% to 95% for a long period of time. In the event of unexpected operation or events, consult with your hearing healthcare provider or visit www.earventure.net for support...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY 1. No sound or not loud enough Not turned on Turn on by closing the battery door Low/Dead Battery Replace battery Ear Wax Clean as necessary Battery upside down Insert battery, plus side (+) up Moisture Open battery door and allow to dry 2.
  • Page 18: Warnings To Consumer

    Warnings to Consumer • Hearing aids should only be used as directed by your physician or hearing healthcare professional. • Do not use your hearing aid in explosion hazardous areas. • Allergic reactions to hearing aids are unlikely. However, if you experience itching, redness, soreness, inflammation or a burning sensation in or around your ears, inform your hearing healthcare professional and contact your physician.
  • Page 19: Service And Warranty

    No warranty claims will be considered if the hearing aid shows abnormal wear and tear, improper handling or care, exposure to chemicals, immersion in water or undue stress. In case of damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service, the earVenture warranty is null and void.
  • Page 20: Precautions

    Precautions • Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. The use of hearing aids is only part of hearing rehabilitation. Auditory training, lip reading instruction, and learning to interpret gesture cues may be required as well. •...
  • Page 21: Compliance Information

    Please dispose of old or unused hearing aid, at waste disposal sites intended for Manufactured by: electronic waste, or give your hearing aid to earVenture your hearing care professional for disposal. 1260 Red Fox Road Proper disposal protects the environment Suite 100 and health.
  • Page 22: Warnings To Dispenser

    Warnings to Dispenser 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: (i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
  • Page 23: Important Notice For Prospective Hearing Aid Users

    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.
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