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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Instructions for use RITE Alta2 Pro Ti Nera2 Pro Ti Ria2 Pro Ti...
  • Page 3 Model overview This booklet is valid for Oticon RITE in the following hearing aid families and models: Alta2 Pro Ti Nera2 Pro Ti Ria2 Pro Ti    The following speakers are available for the above models: Speaker 60 ...
  • Page 4 Introduction to this booklet This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new hearing aid. Please read the booklet carefully including the Warning section. This will help you to achieve the full benefit of your new hearing aid. Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aid to meet your needs.
  • Page 5 Intended use The hearing aid is intended to amplify and transmit sound to the ear and thereby compensating for impaired hearing within mild to severe-to-profound hearing loss. This hearing aid is intended for use by adults and children older than 36 months. IMPORTANT NOTICE The hearing aid amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimised to your personal hearing capabilities during the hearing aid fitting performed by...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1/2 About Identify your hearing aid speaker and earpiece Your hearing aid Identify left and right hearing aid Battery Start up Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF When to replace a battery Replace the battery Handling Caring for your hearing aid MultiTool for handling batteries and cleaning Put on the hearing aid...
  • Page 7 Replace ProWax miniFit filter Customised earpieces: Micro mould, LiteTip or Power flex mould Clean Micro mould, LiteTip or Power flex mould Replace ProWax filter in customised earpieces Options Optional features and accessories Mute the hearing aid Change programs Change volume Tamper-resistant battery drawer Wireless accessories Other options...
  • Page 8 Table of contents 2/2 Limitation on use time Important information for hearing care professionals about Tinnitus SoundSupport Warnings related to Tinnitus Warnings General warnings More info Troubleshooting guide Water resistant Conditions of use Technical information Australia only Warranty...

  • Page 10: Identify Your Hearing Aid Speaker And Earpiece

    Identify your hearing aid speaker and earpiece This will make it easier for you to Speakers navigate through this booklet. RITE hearing aids come with three different speakers:. Ear grip (optional) Speaker (60 shown) About Start-up Handling Options Tinnitus Warnings More info...
  • Page 11 Earpieces Power flex mould speaker The speaker uses one of the following earpieces: Dome (open dome shown)* Grip Tip* Micro mould or LiteTip * Please see details for replacing the dome or Grip Tip in section: Replace dome or GripTip...

  • Page 12: Your Hearing Aid

    Your hearing aid What it is Microphone openings Push button Speaker (60 shown) Battery drawer About Start-up Handling Options Tinnitus Warnings More info...
  • Page 13 What it does Sound in Mute, change volume, and program Sound out Contains the battery. Battery drawer is also the on/off switch...

  • Page 14: Identify Left And Right Hearing Aid

    Identify left and right hearing aid It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing aid, as they might be programmed differently. You can find left/right colour indicators in the battery drawer and on 60 and 85 speakers as shown. Indicators can also be found on 100 speakers and some earpieces.

  • Page 15: Battery

    Battery Your hearing aid is a miniature electronic device that runs on special batteries. To activate the hearing aid, you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer. See how in chapter “Replace the battery”. Battery drawer Your hearing aid battery size is 312 Pull out to open...

  • Page 16: Turn The Hearing Aid On And Off

    Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing aid on and off. To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing aid is switched off when you are not wearing it. Turn ON Turn OFF Close the Open the...

  • Page 17: When To Replace A Battery

    When to replace a battery When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out. Two beeps Four beeps = The battery is running low = The battery has run out Battery maintenance tip To make sure the hearing aid is always working, bring spare batteries with you, or replace the battery before you leave home.

  • Page 18: Replace The Battery

    Replace the battery 1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert Fully open the Remove the sticky Insert the new battery label from the + side battery drawer. into the battery Remove the battery. of the new battery. drawer. Make sure the + side faces up.
  • Page 19 4. Close MultiTool Close the battery drawer. The The MultiTool can be used for hearing aid will play a jingle battery change. Use the magnetic through the earpiece. end to remove and insert batteries. Hold the earpiece close to your The MultiTool is provided by ear to hear the jingle.

  • Page 20: Caring For Your Hearing Aid

    Caring for your hearing aid When handling your hearing aid, hold it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it. Microphone Clean the microphone openings openings Carefully brush away debris from the openings. Gently brush the surface. Make sure the brush is clean and that it is not pressed into the openings.

  • Page 21: Multitool For Handling Batteries And Cleaning

    MultiTool for handling batteries and cleaning The MultiTool contains a magnet which makes it easier to replace the battery in the hearing aid. It also contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning and removing ear wax. If you need a new MultiTool please contact your hearing care professional.

  • Page 22: Put On The Hearing Aid

    Put on the hearing aid The speaker brings the sound into your ear. The speaker should always be used with an earpiece Ear grip attached. Use only parts (optional) designed for your hearing aid. If the speaker has an ear grip, place it in the ear so it follows the contour of the ear (see step 3).
  • Page 23 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Place the hearing aid Hold the bend of Gently push the behind your ear. the speaker wire earpiece into your ear between your thumb canal until the speaker and index finger. wire sits close against The earpiece should the side of your head.

  • Page 24: Standard Earpieces: Dome Or Grip Tip

    Standard earpieces: dome or Grip Tip Both domes and Grip Tip are made of soft rubber material. There are 4 different types of domes. Check your dome type and size below. Open Bass dome, dome Single vent Power Bass dome, dome Double vent 5 mm*...

  • Page 25: Replace Dome Or Grip Tip

    Replace dome or Grip Tip The earpiece (dome or Grip Tip) should not be cleaned. If the ear- piece is filled with wax, replace it with a new one. Grip Tip should be replaced at least once a month. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Hold on to the...

  • Page 26: Prowax Minifit Filter

    ProWax miniFit filter The speaker has a white wax filter attached to the end where the earpiece is attached. The wax filter avoid wax and debris from damaging the speaker. If the filter becomes clogged, please replace the wax filter or contact your hearing care professional. Remove the earpiece from the speaker before replacing the wax filter.

  • Page 27: Replace Prowax Minifit Filter

    Replace ProWax miniFit filter 1. Tool 2. Remove 3. Insert filter Final filter Remove the tool from Push the empty pin Insert the new wax the shell. The tool into the wax filter in filter using the other has two pins, one the speaker and pull pin, remove the tool empty for removal...

  • Page 28: Customised Earpieces: Micro Mould, Litetip Or Power Flex Mould

    Customised earpieces: Micro mould, LiteTip or Power flex mould There are three different types of moulds: Micro mould, LiteTip, and Power flex mould. The earpieces are customised for your ear. Micro mould LiteTip Power flex mould About Start-up Handling Options Tinnitus Warnings More info...

  • Page 29: Clean Micro Mould, Litetip Or Power Flex Mould

    Clean Micro mould, LiteTip or Power flex mould The earpiece should be cleaned regularly. The vent is cleaned by pressing the brush The earpiece contains a wax through the hole, twisting it slightly. filter which should be replaced when clogged or when the hearing aid does not sound normal.

  • Page 30: Replace Prowax Filter In Customised Earpieces

    Replace ProWax filter in customised earpieces 1. Tool 2. Remove 3. Insert filter filter Old filter Remove the tool from Push the empty pin Insert the new wax the shell. The tool into the wax filter in filter using the other has two pins, one the micro mould and pin, remove the tool...

  • Page 32: Optional Features And Accessories

    Optional features and accessories The features and accessories described on the following pages are optional. Please contact your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is programmed. If you experience difficult listening situations, a special program may be helpful.

  • Page 33: Mute The Hearing Aid

    Mute the hearing aid Use the mute function if you need to silence the hearing aid while wearing it. Apply a very long press to either end of the push button. To reactivate the hearing aid, push the button briefly. IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use the mute function as an off switch, as the hearing aid still draws current from the battery in this mode.

  • Page 34: Change Programs

    Change programs Your hearing aid can have up to 4 different programs. These are programmed by your hearing care professional. Press up or down between programs Note that you can change continuously between programs - both up and down in the program order. If for example you want to go from program 1 to 4, you can press the down button once instead of pressing the up button 3 times.
  • Page 35 To be filled out by the hearing care professional Program Sound you will hear When to use when activated “1 beep” “2 beeps” “3 beeps” “4 beeps” Program change: LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press...

  • Page 36: Change Volume

    Change volume The push button allows you to adjust the volume. You will hear a click when you turn up or down the volume. MAXIMUM START-UP LEVEL Press button to turn You will hear up volume. 2 beeps at start-up level Press button to turn down volume.
  • Page 37 Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the hearing aid programmed by your hearing care professional, simply open and then close the battery drawer. Open Close...

  • Page 38: Tamper-Resistant Battery Drawer

    Tamper-resistant battery drawer To keep the battery out of reach of infants, small children and people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery drawer should be used. Use a small screwdriver to open the drawer. IMPORTANT NOTICE Avoid using excessive force to open the battery drawer. Do not force the battery drawer beyond its fully opened position.
  • Page 39 Unlock the battery drawer Lock the battery drawer Use the screwdriver to turn the Make sure the drawer is completely screw to unlock position (vertical). closed. Turn the screw to the locked Insert the screwdriver into the slit position (horizontal). in the bottom of the hearing aid and push the door open.

  • Page 40: Wireless Accessories

    Wireless accessories As an enhancement to your wireless hearing aid a broad range of wireless accessories are available. ConnectLine Remote Control ConnectLine is a family of Remote Control offers the ability products that allows you to to change program, adjust receive audio signals from TVs, volume or mute your hearing aid.
  • Page 41 For detailed information on the option of attaching an FM wireless accessories contact system. The FM system allows your hearing care professional you to receive speech or audio or visit www.oticon.com.au signals directly to your hearing aid from a dedicated transmitter.

  • Page 42: Other Options

    Other options Telecoil helps you hear better when using a telephone with a built in loop or when you are in buildings with teleloop systems such as theatres, churches or lecture rooms. This symbol or a similar sign is shown wherever a teleloop has been installed.
  • Page 43 For detailed information on these options contact your hearing care professional or visit www.oticon.com.au IMPORTANT NOTICE When the DAI is connected to an audio source plugged into a wall outlet, the audio source must comply with IEC-60065, IEC-60601 or equivalent safety standards.

  • Page 44: Tinnitus Soundsupport™ (Optional)

    Tinnitus SoundSupport™ (optional) Intended use of Tinnitus SoundSupport Tinnitus SoundSupport is a tool intended to generate sounds to provide temporary relief for patients suffering from tinnitus as part of a tinnitus management program. The target population is the adult population (over 18 years old). Tinnitus SoundSupport is targeted to licensed hearing care profes- sionals (audiologists, hearing aid specialists, or otolaryngologists) who are familiar with the evaluation and treatment of tinnitus and...

  • Page 45: Guidelines For Tinnitus Sound Generator Users

    Guidelines for tinnitus sound generator users These instructions contain information about Tinnitus SoundSupport, which may have been enabled in your hearing aids by your hearing care professional. Tinnitus SoundSupport is a tinnitus management device intended to generate sound of sufficient intensity and bandwidth to help manage tinnitus.

  • Page 46: Sound Options And Volume Adjustment

    Sound options and volume adjustment Tinnitus SoundSupport is programmed by your hearing care professional to match your hearing loss and preferences for tinnitus relief. It offers a number of different sound options. Together with your hearing care professional, you can select your preferred sound(s).
  • Page 47 Mute If you are in a program for which Tinnitus SoundSupport is activated, the mute functionality will mute only the environmental sounds, and not the sound from Tinnitus SoundSupport. See chapter: “Mute the hearing aid”. Volume adjustments with Tinnitus SoundSupport When you select a hearing aid program for which Tinnitus SoundSupport is activated, your hearing care professional can only set the push button on your hearing aid to work as a volume control for the tinnitus...
  • Page 48 A) How to change Tinnitus SoundSupport volume in each ear separately To increase volume (on one hearing aid only), use a short press on the upper part of the push button repeatedly until desired level is reached. To decrease volume (on one hearing aid only), use a short press on the lower part of the push button repeatedly until desired level is reached.

  • Page 49: Limitation On Use Time

    Limitation on use time Daily use The volume levels of Tinnitus SoundSupport can be set to a level which could lead to permanent hearing damage when used for a prolonged period of time. Your hearing care professional will advise you of the maximum amount of time per day you should use Tinnitus SoundSupport.

  • Page 50: Important Information For Hearing Care Professionals About Tinnitus Soundsupport

    Important information for hearing care professionals about Tinnitus SoundSupport Device description Tinnitus SoundSupport is a module function that can be enabled in the hearing aids by the hearing care professional. Maximum wearing time The wearing time of Tinnitus SoundSupport will decrease as you increase the level above 80 dB(A) SPL.
  • Page 51 In the Tinnitus volume control tab on the “Buttons & Indicators” screen a warning will be displayed when the highest volume control setting in the instrument exceed 80 dB(A) SPL. Using the table provided, calculate the maximum wearing time for your patient based on: 1.
  • Page 52 Instruct your patient accordantly and record your patient’s wearing time in the table “Tinnitus SoundSupport: Limitation on use”, in section “Limitation on use time”. Maximum wearing time of Tinnitus SoundSupport total dB(A) Wearing time/hours per day < 81 Full day Ref.

  • Page 53: Warnings Related To Tinnitus

    Warnings related to Tinnitus If your hearing care professional has As with any device, misuse of the sound activated the sound generator Tinnitus generator feature may cause potentially SoundSupport, please pay attention to harmful effects. Care should be taken the following warnings. to prevent unauthorised use and to keep the device out of reach of children There are some potential concerns...

  • Page 54: General Warnings

    General warnings You should familiarise yourself fully Usage of hearing aids with the following general warnings • Hearing aids should be used only before using your hearing aid for as directed and adjusted by your your personal safety and to ensure hearing care professional.
  • Page 55 Choking hazards & risk of • Children younger than 36 months swallowing batteries and other must always use a tamper-resistant small parts battery drawer. Please talk to your • Hearing aids, their parts, and hearing care professional about the batteries should be kept out of reach availability of this option.
  • Page 56 General warnings Dysfunction • The Autophone magnet and • Be aware of the possibility that MultiTool (which has a built-in your hearing aid may stop working magnet) should be kept more than without notice. Keep this in mind 30 cm away from the implant, e.g. do when you depend on warning sounds not carry it in a breast pocket.
  • Page 57 Heat and chemicals Power instrument • The hearing aid must never be • Special care should be exercised exposed to extreme heat e.g. in selecting, fitting and using a left inside a parked car in the sun. hearing aid where maximum sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB •...
  • Page 58 General warnings Possible side effects Interference • Hearing aids, moulds or domes may • The hearing aid has been thoroughly cause an accelerated accumulation tested for interference, according of ear wax. to the most stringent international standards. However, interference • The otherwise non-allergenic between the hearing aid and materials used in hearing aids may in other devices (e.g.
  • Page 59 Connection to external equipment • The safety of the hearing aid when connected to external equipment WARNING (via auxiliary input cable, via USB cable, or directly), is determined New and used button/coin batteries are hazardous and should be kept away from by the external equipment.

  • Page 60: More Info

    Troubleshooting guide Symptom Possible causes Worn-out battery No sound Clogged tube or earpieces (dome, GripTip, or mould) Clogged sound outlet Intermittent or Moisture reduced sound Worn-out battery Hearing aid earpiece inserted incorrectly Squealing noise Ear wax accumulated in ear canal If none of the above solutions work, consult your hearing care professional for assistance.
  • Page 61 Solutions Replace the battery Clean mould Consider replacing wax filter, dome or Grip Tip Clean mould or replace wax filter, dome or Grip Tip Wipe battery with a dry cloth Replace the battery Re-insert hearing aid Have ear canal examined by your doctor...

  • Page 62: Water Resistant

    Water resistant Your hearing instrument is water 1. Gently wipe off any water resistant which means it is designed 2. Open the battery drawer and to be worn in all daily life situations. remove the battery and gently wipe Therefore you do not have to worry off any water in the battery drawer about sweat or getting wet in a rain shower.

  • Page 63: Conditions Of Use

    Conditions of use Operating conditions Temperature: +1°C to +40°C Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing Storage and transport Temperature and humidity should not exceed conditions the following limits for extended periods during transportation and storage: Temperature: -25°C to +60°C Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing...

  • Page 64: Technical Information

    Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Due to the limited space available on the hearing aids, all relevant approval markings are found in this document. Additional information can be found in the “Product Information sheets” on www.oticon.com.au About Start-up Handling Options Tinnitus Warnings More info...
  • Page 65 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. More information: www.oticon.com.au...
  • Page 66 This Class B digital apparatus by turning the equipment off and on, complies with Canadian ICES-003. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the Note: This equipment has been following measures: tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, •...
  • Page 67 The manufacturer declares that this Declaration of Conformity is available hearing aid is in compliance with the from the manufacturer. essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive Manufactured by: 2014/53/EU. Denmark Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations.
  • Page 68 Australian Sponsor Audmet Australia Pty Ltd Suite 4, Level 4, Building B 11 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 About Start-up Handling Options Tinnitus Warnings More info...
  • Page 70 Description of symbols used in this booklet Warnings Text marked with a warning symbol must be read before using the device. Manufacturer The device is produced by the manufacturer whose name and address are stated next to the symbol. Indicates the medical device manufacturer, as defined in EU Directives 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC and 98/79/EC.
  • Page 71 Description of symbols used on the regulatory packaging label Keep dry Indicates a medical device that needs to be protected from moisture. Caution symbol Consult instructions for use for warnings and cautions. Catalogue number Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified.
  • Page 72 International warranty Your device is covered by an manufacturer will choose, at its sole international limited warranty discretion, whether to repair the issued by the manufacturer for a device, or replace it with an equivalent period of 12 months from the date of model.
  • Page 73 If you need service Take your device to your hearing care professional, who may be able to sort out minor problems and make adjustments immediately. Your hearing care professional can assist you to obtain warranty service from the manufacturer. Your hearing care professional may charge a fee for their services.

  • Page 74: Australia Only

    The rights given under this warranty Australian customers should contact are in addition to other rights and Oticon Australia at Suite 4, Level 4, remedies under a law in relation to the Building B, 11 Talavera Road, good or services to which the warranty North Ryde NSW 2113, telephone relates to.

  • Page 75: Warranty

    Warranty Certificate Name of owner: ____________________________________________________ Hearing care professional: ____________________________________________ Hearing care professional’s address: ____________________________________ Hearing care professional’s phone: _____________________________________ Purchase date: _____________________________________________________ Model left: __________________________ Serial no.: ______________________ Model right:_________________________ Serial no.: ______________________...
  • Page 76 Power instrument Settings overview for your hearing aid Left Right Volume control Program shift Mute Tinnitus SoundSupport Volume control indicators Beeps at min/max volume Clicks when changing volume Beeps at preferred volume Battery indicators Low battery warning About Start-up Handling Options Tinnitus Warnings More info...
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