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- Page 1 ESSENTIAL GUIDE Get the best results with your hi BTE hearing aids ® How-to videos available on hihealthinnovations.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS What’s in the Package ................3 Getting the Best Results ................4-5 Hearing Aid at a Glance................6-7 Ear Tubes & Tips, Power Dome and Ear Mold ....... 8-9 Preparing Hearing Aid for Use ............10-11 Insert or replace battery ..............10 Low battery indicator................11 Turning Hearing Aid On and Off ............ -
Page 3: What's In The Package
WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE Hearing aid(s) - In carrying case Drying capsule - In carrying case Cleaning wire - One per hearing aid, in plastic bag, for models with ear tube & tip Ear tube & tip - One set attached to hearing aid, and one extra set in plastic bag or power dome - One per hearing aid, attached... -
Page 4: Getting The Best Results
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS 1. Wear your hearing aids much as possible. It may take a few weeks before you are completely comfortable with them and can fully enjoy the benefits. 2. To improve hearing in a noisy environment, wear two hearing aids, directly face and move closer to the sounds you are trying to hear. - Page 5 your battery. Do not leave your hearing aids in the bathroom. Dry hair and hands before wearing hearing aids, and when sweating, avoid wearing your hearing aids. Replace the drying capsule in your case monthly. 6. Remove your hearing aids before using hair spray, spray perfume, or shaving lotions, as these items can cause damage.
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Page 6: Hearing Aid At A Glance
HEARING AID AT A GLANCE... - Page 7 1. Microphone port – Where sound enters the hearing aid through the microphone. 2. Additional microphone port – Available on the hi BTE and hi BTE telecoil only. 3. Program button – Changes the listening programs. 4. Volume button – Changes volume levels. 5.
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Page 8: Ear Tubes & Tips, Power Dome And Ear Mold
EAR TUBES & TIPS, POWER DOME AND EAR MOLD You have received an ear tube & tip, a power dome or an ear mold that is suited for your hearing loss. For optimal performance, replace ear tube & tip every three months, or power dome every six months. - Page 9 Tips - Open Fit Dome An open tip has openings for sound to pass through, providing a more natural sound quality. This decreases the experience of the “occlusion” effect, which is the change you hear in your voice when your ears are plugged, making your voice sound booming.
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Page 10: Preparing Hearing Aid For Use
PREPARING HEARING AID FOR USE Please insert a new battery when you receive your hearing aid. The hearing aid uses a size 312 battery. The battery life varies depending on the amount of hearing aid use. To insert or replace battery: 1. -
Page 11: Low Battery Indicator
3. Insert the battery with the “+” side up into the battery door, or use the magnet on the battery replacement tool. Gently close the battery door. If the door does not close easily, check to see if the battery was inserted properly. 4. -
Page 12: Turning Hearing Aid On And Off
TURNING HEARING AID ON AND OFF The hearing aid battery door acts as an on/off switch. When the door is closed and a charged battery is properly installed, the hearing aid is on. When the door is open, the hearing aid is off. ON: When you want to turn on the hearing aid, place the battery in the battery door and gently close the... -
Page 13: Determining Left And Right Hearing Aid
DETERMINING LEFT AND RIGHT HEARING AID There are several ways to determine the left and right hearing aid. Use any of these methods: 1. Colored letters/numbers on end of tube near dome (e.g. 2B)* Blue = left ear Red = right ear *Does not apply to power domes and ear molds 2. -
Page 14: Wearing Hearing Aids
WEARING HEARING AIDS If you wear eye glasses or oxygen, put those on before you place the hearing aid over your ear. Inserting ear tube & tip 1. Place your hearing aid over the top of your ear until it rests securely behind the ear. -
Page 15: Inserting Power Dome Or Ear Mold
Inserting power dome or ear mold 1. While holding the hearing aid in place, insert the power dome or ear mold into your ear canal. 2. For proper insertion, the goal is to have the length of the ear tube flush with your temple. Proper insertion of the power dome or ear mold* is crucial to avoid whistling and receive enough volume. -
Page 16: Operating Hearing Aids
OPERATING HEARING AIDS Program control The program button allows you to choose between two or three program settings. Program 1 (normal, everyday) Program 2 (noisy environments) Program 3* (telephone or telecoil) Spend the majority of time using program 1 or 2, depending on the environment. -
Page 17: Volume Control
Volume control The volume button allows you to choose between six volume levels. Each time you turn on the hearing aid, it will start at volume level 3.* To change the volume control: 1. To increase the volume, press and release the volume Volume Maximum button. -
Page 18: Cleaning Hearing Aids
CLEANING HEARING AIDS 1. Detach Ear tube & tip or power dome Do not detach ear mold from hearing aid “triangle end” • Grasp the “triangle end” of the ear tube & “dome end” tip or power dome. • Gently twist 1/4 turn and pull to remove from the hearing aid. - Page 19 Power dome • To remove wax from the outside of the dome, wipe it off daily with a dry cloth, tissue or a non-alcohol wipe. • To remove wax from the sound opening of the dome, use the loop end of the battery replacement tool included with your purchase.
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Page 20: Using With Phones
USING WITH PHONES Your hearing aid may contain a telecoil (standard on the hi BTE power plus, and hi BTE telecoil models) which receives electromagnetic signals directly from the telephone and converts it to sound. The telecoil setting, which is usually program 3, turns off the regular microphone, so you can hear more clearly on the telephone. -
Page 21: Fda Statements
FDA STATEMENTS Important notice for prospective hearing aid users If you have any of the following conditions, please see your physician: • Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear. • History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days. -
Page 22: Ordering More Supplies
audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee, after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid. -
Page 23: Notes
NOTES... - Page 24 Join our Q&A with a Hearing Expert Dial in to a group discussion. Learn more about hearing aid use, care, and communication strategies. Mondays - Fridays, 10 a.m. Central Time Call 888-844-7278. When prompted, enter the special access code: 9428061# For additional information call 855-523-9355, press 2 hihealthinnovations.com...
- Page 25 hi BTE ® hearing aids Essential Guide Addendum...
- Page 26 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS hi BTE and hi BTE telecoil Ear tube & tip Ear hook Peak OSPL 90 (dB SPL) HFA OSPL 90 (dB SPL) Average full-on gain (dB) Peak gain (dB) Reference test gain (dB) Frequency range (Hz) 200 - 5200 200 - 5200 Total harmonic distortion - @500 Hz...
- Page 27 hi BTE power plus Ear tube & Ear hook occluded tip Peak OSPL 90 (dB SPL) HFA OSPL 90 (dB SPL) Average full-on gain (dB) Peak gain (dB) Reference test gain (dB) Frequency range (Hz) 200 - 6100 200 - 7100 Total harmonic distortion - @500 Hz <1%...
- Page 28 hi BTE with Ear Tube & Tip Saturation output curve and frequency response curve OSPL 90 FRC response 1000 10000 Frequency (Hz) Input-output curve Input/ Output...
- Page 29 hi BTE with Ear Hook Saturation output curve and frequency response curve OSPL 90 FRC response 1000 10000 Frequency (Hz) Input-output curve Input/ Output...
- Page 30 hi BTE power plus Saturation output curve and frequency response curve Input-output curve...
- Page 31 WARRANTY, SERVICE & RETURNS Warranty Each hearing aid comes with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty from the original date of shipment to you. If at our examination it is determined that the unit failed to work due to parts, materials or workmanship, the hearing aid will be repaired or replaced at no charge under warranty.
- Page 32 FDA STATEMENTS Children with hearing loss A child with hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with hearing loss.