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- Page 1 ESSENTIAL GUIDE Get the best results with your hi ITC 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 Preparing Hearing Aid for Use ............8-9 Turning Hearing Aid On and Off ............10 Determining Left and Right Hearing Aid ..........11 Wearing Hearing Aids ................ -
Page 3: What's In The Package
WHAT’S IN THE PACKAGE Hearing aid(s) - with ITC dome and retention ring attached, in carrying case Drying capsule - In carrying case Wax Guards - One per hearing aid, blue for left, and red for right Battery replacement tool - One per order Batteries - One pack per hearing aid Invoice with trial period end date and serial numbers Bill of Sale and Notice of Cancellation documents... -
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 sweating, avoid wearing your hearing aids. Replace the drying capsules in your case monthly. Drying capsules are available from hi HealthInnovations. 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. ITC Dome - rubber “sleeve” • Fits around the entire hearing aid while leaving the faceplate, microphone, and speaker port open. • Occludes the ear allowing for an expanded fitting range. • Provides better feedback management. • Offers a more secure fit for those with larger ear canals. 2.
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Page 8: 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 10 battery. The battery life varies depending on the amount of hearing aid use. To insert or replace battery: 1. - Page 9 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.
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Page 10: 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 11: Determining Left And Right Hearing Aid
DETERMINING LEFT AND RIGHT HEARING AID Determine the left and right hearing aid by one of these methods: 1. Find the indicator inside the battery door. Blue = left ear Red = right ear 2. Look at the wax guard at the tip of the hearing aid. Blue = left ear Red = right ear... -
Page 12: Wearing Hearing Aids
WEARING HEARING AIDS 1. Hold your hi ITC by the bottom of the retention ring. 2. Place the hearing aid in the ear canal as deeply as possible, with the speaker pointed toward the eardrum. The retention ring will prevent the hearing aid from being inserted too deeply into the canal. -
Page 13: Operating Hearing Aids
OPERATING HEARING AIDS Program control Your hearing aids have been custom programmed to your hearing needs and will automatically adjust to different environments. Each time you turn on the hearing aid, it will start at Program 1. 1. To change a program, using a flat hand, tap the outer part of your ear twice with your finger tips. -
Page 14: Changing Wax Guard
2. Slip off the wax guard by sliding the tool to the side. Inserting new wax guard 1. Use the other end of the changing tool to pull out a new wax guard from the dispenser and insert it into your hi ITC. -
Page 15: Cleaning Hearing Aids
CLEANING HEARING AIDS Leave the ITC Dome on your hearing aid. Wipe off the ITC Dome with a dry cloth every day. The ITC Dome should remain installed on the ITC hearing aid for as long as it continues to function correctly and is not damaged. -
Page 16: 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 17 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.
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Page 18: Ordering More Supplies
ORDERING MORE SUPPLIES For optimal performance, change the wax guard every 2 - 3 weeks. These supplies and batteries are available on hihealthinnovations.com. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For details about the warranty, return period or exchange policy, please see your Bill of Sale. hi Healthinnovations®... -
Page 19: Notes
NOTES... - Page 20 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 21 ITC ® hearing aids Essential Guide Addendum...
- Page 22 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (with dome) • Peak OSPL 90 110 dB SPL • HFA OSPL 90 105 dB SPL • Average full-on gain 30 dB • Peak gain 40 dB • Reference test gain 31 dB • Frequency range 200–6500 Hz •...
- Page 23 Saturation output curve and frequency response curve OSL90 FRC response Input-output curve Input/Output...
- Page 24 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 25 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.
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