PICO RITE Fitting Guide Pico RITE Hearing Systems Table of Contents Pico RITE Hearing Systems – Overview Selection Chart for Acoustic Options Fitting Ranges Selecting the Speaker Unit Length Attaching the Speaker Unit to a Pico RITE Hearing System Detaching the Speaker Unit from a Pico RITE Hearing System 60- and 85-Speaker Units Custom Molds for the 60- and 85-Speaker Attaching the Lite Tip and the Micro Mold to the Speaker Unit 13...
PICO RITE Pico RITE Hearing Systems – Overview The Pico RITE receiver-in-the-ear hearing instrument is easy to handle and comfortable to wear. The small RITE instrument, in combination with sophisticated technology, delivers tangible end-user benefits. This guide is designed to help you fit and manage Pico RITE hearing systems. Pico RITE with 60-Speaker Pico RITE with 85-Speaker JU_ILLU_PR_85_Speaker_No_Dome_front_BW...
Selection Chart for Acoustic Options The table below shows the acoustic options available for the three speaker units and the correspond- ing wax protection system to be used. Instant ProWax Open Domes Bass Domes Bass Domes Power miniFit (6, 8, 10) Double Vent Single Vent Domes...
PICO RITE Fitting Ranges Expected fitting ranges with each speaker unit are shown below. 60-Speaker 85-Speaker 100-Speaker 1.000 2.000 4.000 8.000 1.000 2.000 4.000 8.000 1.000 2.000 4.000 8.000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)
Selecting the Speaker Unit Length Four receiver lengths are available for all speakers. No. 1 is the shortest, while no. 4 is the longest. Before fitting Pico RITE hearing instruments, it is necessary to determine the correct speaker unit length. The measurement procedure is the same for all speaker units. Place the measurement tool over the ear, keeping the top line horizontal.
PICO RITE Attaching the Speaker Unit to a Pico RITE Hearing System The correct speaker unit attachment is imperative. The following instructions apply to all types of speaker units for Pico RITE hearing systems. 1 Slide the connector plug into the connector socket of the instrument 2 Ensure that the snap on the connector plug is JU_ILLU_PR_AttachingSpeaker1_BW...
Detaching the Speaker Unit from a Pico RITE Hearing System 1 Hold the instrument firmly with one hand, and with the other hand hold the multi tool. Place the pointed end of the tool underneath the locking snap and push it up until the connector plug is free.
PICO RITE 60- and 85-Speaker Units The 60- and 85-Speaker units are suitable for mild to moderately severe losses and come in four lengths. They can be used for instant and custom fittings. To obtain a more secure hold in the ear canal, an ear grip should be used. There are two different types of ear grips: one for the 60-Speaker and one for the 85-Speaker.
Custom Molds for the 60- and 85-Speaker For custom fittings, two different types of molds can be attached to the 60- and 85-Speaker, the Micro Mold and the Lite Tip. Both come with an adapter already inserted, colored red (right) or blue (left) to indicate which ear.
PICO RITE Attaching the Lite Tip and the Micro Mold to the Speaker Unit 1 Use the tool which is appropriate for the speaker. Place the receiver into the cup pin of the tool and push the wire into the groove to obtain a stable attachment. The curve of the speaker and the tool should face the same direction.
100-Speaker Unit for Power Fittings The 100-Speaker unit is intended for severe hearing losses. This speaker comes in two versions: one version is for instant fittings and one version is for custom fittings. 100-Speaker for Instant Fittings with Domes 1 100-Speaker unit 2 Sound outlet with ProWax miniFit Refer to page 6 to see which types of domes can be used to fit the 100-Speaker unit.
PICO RITE Attaching the Wire to the Power Mold 1 Plug the wire into the Power Mold connector 2 Slightly press with the thumb, to stabilize the connection 3 Put the cover on 4 Press with the thumb until it clicks 5 Connect the complete assembly to the hearing instrument Click! Click!
Changing the Wax Filters Wax Protection The Pico RITE hearing instrument offers two types of wax filters, the ProWax and the ProWax miniFit. For an overview on the use of these filters, refer to page 6. The wax filters should be changed as needed, to ensure efficient wax protection, and to prolong the life of the speaker unit.
PICO RITE Fitting a Pico RITE with Oasis Pico RITE hearing systems are programmed with Oasis 20.0 or higher software, standard (no. 2) programming cables and the FlexConnect strip. Use FlexConnect Do not use FlexConnect Mini Not ok FC_MINI_ILLU_Overview_BW 1 Always insert a fresh battery prior to programming. Open the battery drawer slightly. With the black dot facing up, insert the end of the FlexConnect into the space between the battery door and the hinge until the black dot touches the housing.
Ordering Information 60-Speaker Units Part Number Description Comments 149271 Speaker Unit, 1R 60 149272 Speaker Unit, 1L 60 149273 Speaker Unit, 2R 60 149274 Speaker Unit, 2L 60 For instant and custom fittings 149275 Speaker Unit, 3R 60 149276 Speaker Unit, 3L 60 149277 Speaker Unit, 4R 60 149278...
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PICO RITE 100-Speaker Wires Part Number Description Comments 149302 Wire for speaker, 1L 149301 Wire for speaker, 1R 149300 Wire for speaker, 2L 149299 Wire for speaker, 2R For custom fittings 149298 Wire for speaker, 3L 149297 Wire for speaker, 3R 149296 Wire for speaker, 4L 149295...
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Ear Grip, 85-Speaker (5 pcs) miniFit Speaker Kits Part Number Description Comments 149445 Fitting Kit, miniFit speakers Fitting Kit for miniFit speakers Bernafon contains: · 60-Speakers (lengths 2 and 3) · 85-Speakers (lengths 2 and 3) · Open domes · Bass domes · Tools...
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