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610RIC/821RIC/1210RIC
Receiver-in-the-canal hearing aids
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE

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  • Page 1 AcoMate 610RIC/821RIC/1210RIC Receiver-in-the-canal hearing aids INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Hearing Aid Description Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid Step 1: Inserting the battery Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid Step 4: Changing the Volume Step 5: Changing the Programs Step 6: Removing Your Hearing Aid Step 7: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF Step 8: Changing the battery...
  • Page 3 FOREWORDS Congratulations on the purchase of your new AcoSound hearing instruments. With a litter practice, you will soon be on your way to better hearing. Please read the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments. It contains instructions and important information about the use and handling of your hearing instruments and batteries.
  • Page 4 The following instruments are covered in these instruc ons: AcoMate 610 RIC AcoMate 821 RIC AcoMate 1210 RIC Color op ons...

  • Page 5: Hearing Aid Description

    · Hearing Aid Descrip on There are several earpieces that can be a ached to speaker unit on your hearing aids. Please iden fy your earpiece. This will make it easier for you to navigate through this booklet. A RIC model can come with a #1,#2,#3 speaker and different earpieces.
  • Page 6 · Descrip on of features 1, Sound Outlet 5, Receiver 2, Wire 6, Push Bu on 3, Ear Dome 7, Volume Control 4, Microphone 8, Ba ery Door Le /Right ear marking The color of the receiver can help you dis nguish the le and right instruments.

  • Page 7: Step-By-Step Instructions For Using Your Hearing Aid

    · Step-by-Step Instruc ons for Using Your Hearing Aid Step 1: Inser ng the ba ery Gently swing the ba ery door fully open, but do not force it (A) Remove the s cker from the new ba ery (B) Place the ba ery into the empty compartment.
  • Page 8 The cleaning tool can be used for ba ery change. Use the magne c end to remove and insert ba eries. The cleaning tool is provided by your hearing care professional. -------------------------※------------------------ Your cleaning tool has a built-in magnet. Keep the cleaning tool 30 cm away from credit cards and other magne cally sensi ve devices.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Turning The Hearing Aid On

    Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON Close the ba ery door completely. You should no ce a click. The hearing aid is now ON. -------------------------※------------------------ Never use excessive force to open or close the ba ery door.

  • Page 10: Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid

    Step 3: Inser ng Your Hearing Aid Your hearing aid has been programmed individually for your right or le ear. You will see a color marking on the receiver. This can help you to dis nguish between the le and right hearing aid. Blue marking for le ear, red for right ear...
  • Page 11 Make sure the dome is pushed firmly onto the speaker. Posi on the hearing aid behind your ear (A). Grasp the speaker between your thumb and index finger. The dome or custom mold should point towards the ear canal opening. Gently push the speaker into your ear canal, un l the wire sits flush against the side of your head (B).
  • Page 12 -------------------------※------------------------ Never use excessive force to open or close the ba ery door. If the dome is not on the speaker when removed from the ear, the dome might s ll be in the ear canal. Consult your hearing care professional for further instruc ons.

  • Page 13: Step 4: Changing The Volume

    Step 4: Changing the Volume If you want to change the volume yourself, your can switch the volume slot with the pin end of the cleaning tool. Volume Control -------------------------※------------------------ If you find that the volume is not adequate, your hearing care professional may need to check your hearing and adjust your hearing aid se ngs.

  • Page 14: Step 5: Changing The Programs

    Step 5: Changing the Programs If you wear one hearing aid, a short press on the push bu on will change the program. If you wear two hearing aids, you shall switch program for both hearing aids. It will take 1-2 seconds un l you hear the program change.
  • Page 15 Up to 4 listening programs can be configured by your hearing care professional depending on your hearing aid. Please ask your hearing care professional or sales person about the programs that are available with your hearing aid. Available Programs (to be filled in by your hearing care professional) Program Beeps Func on...

  • Page 16: Step 6: Removing Your Hearing Aid

    Step 6: Removing Your Hearing Aid Grasp the wire of the speaker unit between your thumb and index finger. Do not pull on the ear grip. Gently pull the speaker out of your ear. -------------------------※------------------------ Do not remove by pull on the hearing aid, as the speaker may be damaged at the connector.

  • Page 17: Step 7: Turning The Hearing Aid Off

    Step 7: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF Open the ba ery door slightly un l a click is felt. The hearing aid is now OFF. Step 8: Changing the ba ery When the ba ery is running out, the hearing aid will beep at regular intervals.

  • Page 18: Features Of Your Hearing Aid

    Features of Your Hearing Aid The following feature may be ac vated in your hearing aid. Please consult your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is configured. Auto Telephone can automa cally ac vate a phone program in the hearing aid, if your telephone has a dedicated magnet.

  • Page 19: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    Caring for Your Hearing Aid Hearing ears produce a waxy substance that can clog your hearing aid. Please follow these cleaning instruc ons to prevent wax build-up and ensure op mal performance of your hearing aid. For further informa on on the care of your hearing aid, please consult your hearing care professional.
  • Page 20 mold Should your hearing aid come in contact with water and stop working, please following these guidelines: · Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the hearing aid · Open the ba ery door and remove the ba ery ·...
  • Page 21 Daily Care Instruc ons · Check your hearing aid for ear wax and wipe it. · Clean with a cloth or ssue · Clean your custom mold a er every use by wiping it with a clean dry cloth · A dry storage kit is recommended to remove any moisture that may have accumulated in the hearing aid.
  • Page 22 Specific Care Instruc ons A: How to Clean Your Custom Mold or Power Mold In most cases, there is a hole through the mold (below the speaker unit). This is the vent. The vent should never be clogged with earwax. Use the brush of the Mul Tool to clean the vent in your ear piece.
  • Page 23 B: How the Exchange the Wax Protec on Filter on Your Custom Mold or Power Mold The wax filter in the earpiece should be replaced when clogged or when the hearing aid does not sound normal. Use the wax filter delivered by your hearing care professional.
  • Page 24 · Hold the end of the dome between your fingers and pull it off (A) · Push a new dome as far as possible onto the speaker (B) --------------------------※-------------------------- Never remount a used dome on the speaker. A remounted dome is more likely to fall off in the ear canal.
  • Page 25 D: How to Exchange the Wax Protec on Filter on Your Speaker Unit The wax filter in the receiver unit should be replaced when clogged or when the hearing aid does not sound normal. Use the wax filter delivered by your hearing care professional.

  • Page 26: Common Problems And Solutions

    Common Problems and Solu ons Hearing aid whistles or squeals Check that the earpiece is inserted correctly. If this is the case and the hearing aid s ll whistles or squeals, please consult your hearing care professional. No volume, level too so or humming noise Check if the volume level is too so and adjust by increasing the volume level with the control on your hearing aid.
  • Page 27 Whirring noise, fading, weak or motor-boa ng sounds Open and close the ba ery door several mes or clean the ba ery contacts carefully with a dry co on swab. If the problem s ll occurs, change the ba ery. If problem s ll remains, contact your hearing care professional.
  • Page 28 Warnings You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the en re contents of this booklet before using your hearing aid to ensure personal safety and correct use. Consult your hearing are professional if you experience unexpected opera ons or events with your hearing aid.
  • Page 29 Usage of Hearing Aids · Hearing aids should be used only as directed and adjusted by your hearing care professional. Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss. · Never allow others to wear your hearing aid as incorrect usage could cause permanent damage to their hearing.
  • Page 30 Ba ery Use Always use ba eries recommended by your hearing care professional. Ba eries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm. Never a empt to recharge your ba eries and never dispose of ba eries by burning them.
  • Page 31 X-ray, CT, MR, PET Scanning and Electrotherapy · Remove your hearing aid for example during X-ray, CT/MR/PET scanning electrotherapy or surgery as your hearing aid may be damaged when exposed to strong fields. Avoiding Heat and Chemicals · Your hearing aid must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g., le inside a parked car in the sun ·...
  • Page 32 Ac ve Implants · Cau on must be taken with ac ve implants · Your Autophone magnet or Mul Tool or Cleaning tool (which has a built-in magnet) should be kept more than 30 cm away from the implant, e.g. do not carry it in a breast pocket.
  • Page 33 Power Instrument Special care should be exercised in selec ng, fi ng and using a hearing aid where maximum sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL (IEC 60318-4), as there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user.
  • Page 34 Interference Your hearing aid has been thoroughly tested for interference, according to the most stringent interna onal standards. However, interference with your hearing aid and other device may occur, (e.g., some mobile telephones, ci zen band systems, and shop alarm systems). If this occurs, increase the distance between hearing aid and device.
  • Page 35 (ii) History of ac ve drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days. (iii)H istory of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days. (iv) Acute or chronic dizziness. (v)U nilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days.
  • Page 36 Important No ce for Prospec ve Hearing Aid Users Good health prac ce requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evalua on by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid.
  • Page 37 The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evalua on to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evalua on will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs. Children with Hearing Loss In addi on to seeing a physician for medical evalua on, a child with a hearing loss should...
  • Page 38 Safety Informa on · Hearing aid should be adjusted by a trained hearing care professional · Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing aid. · Remove your hearing aid before sleeping ·...
  • Page 39 Interna onal Warranty Your hearing aid is covered by an interna onal limited warranty issued by the manufacturer from the date of delivery. The limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself, but not accessories such as ba eries, tubing, ear wax filters etc.
  • Page 40 Please consult him/her for further informa on -------------------------※------------------------ Do not a empt to repair your device yourself...

  • Page 41: Mobile Phone

    Mobile Phone Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aid when they are using mobile phones, indica ng that the mobile phone and hearing aid may not be compa ble. Temperature Humidity Opera ng -20 °C-+40°C Condi ons 5%-90% Non condensing...
  • Page 42 Technical Data RECEIVER-IN-THE-CANAL HEARING AIDS AcoMate 610 RIC AcoMate 821 RIC AcoMate 1210 RIC...

  • Page 43: Technical Data

    RECEIVER-IN-THE-CANAL Addi onal Informa on Technical data measured with expansion, corresponding to the test box measurement se ngs. “2cc” refers to a coupler according to IEC 60318-5:2006...
  • Page 44 China Hangzhou AcoSound Technology Co., Ltd 601(A), Bldg 5, Zhejiang Overseas High-Level Talent Innova on Park, No.998 WenYi West Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 311121 Phone: +86 571 81021867 aco@acosound.com...

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