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- Page 1 Phonak Brio ™ User Guide...
- Page 2 This user guide is valid for: Wireless models CE mark applied Phonak Brio 3 I-10 O 2018 Phonak Brio 3 I-312 2018 Phonak Brio 3 I-13 2018 Non wireless models CE mark applied Phonak Brio 3 I-N 2018 Note: Some of these products include BVST (Binaural VoiceStream Technology...
- Page 4 Your hearing aids have been developed by Phonak — the world leader in hearing solutions based in Zurich, Switzerland. These premium products are the result of decades of research and expertise and are designed to keep you connected to the beauty of sound! We thank you for making such a great choice and wish you many years of listening pleasure.
- Page 5 If no box is checked and you do not know the model of your hearing aid, please ask your hearing care professional. Model Battery size Phonak Brio 3 I-N Phonak Brio 3 I-10 O Phonak Brio 3 I-312 Phonak Brio 3 I-13 Your hearing care professional:...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Your hearing aid Quick guide Parts of the hearing aid Using the hearing aid Left & right hearing aid markings On/Off Batteries Putting on the hearing aid Removing the hearing aid Push button Volume control 10. Adjusting Brio 3 I-N with Phonak MiniControl Further Information 11. - Page 7 18. Important information: Cell phones 19. For the US market only, complies with the FDA regulations...
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Page 8: Quick Guide
1. Quick guide Left & right hearing aid markings Blue marking for left hearing aid. Red marking for right hearing aid. Left Right Changing batteries Remove the Open the Place battery in the sticker from the battery door. battery door with the new battery “+”... - Page 9 On/Off Push button Models with this option only: The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions. Volume control Models with this option only: To increase the volume, turn the volume control forwards. To decrease the volume, turn the volume control backwards.
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Page 10: Parts Of The Hearing Aid
2. Parts of the hearing aid The pictures below show the models described in this user guide. You can identify your personal model by: • Checking “Your hearing aid details” on page 5. • Or comparing your hearing aid with the following shown models. - Page 11 Brio 3 I-312 Sound outlet / wax protection system Custom made shell Push button Battery door Volume control (optional) Brio 3 I-13 Custom made shell Sound outlet / wax protection system Push button Battery door Volume control (optional)
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Page 12: Left & Right Hearing Aid Markings
3. Left & right hearing aid markings There is a red or blue marking to tell you if it is a left or a right hearing aid. The color mark is located on the battery door, on the shell (text printed in red or blue) or shell is colored red or blue. -
Page 13: On/Off
4. On/Off The battery door is also the on/off switch. Closed battery door = hearing aid is on Opened battery door = hearing aid is off When you switch on the hearing aid you may hear a start-up melody. -
Page 14: Batteries
5. Batteries Remove the Open the Place battery in the sticker from the battery door. battery door with the new battery “+” symbol facing and wait two upwards. minutes. If it is difficult to close the battery door: Check that the battery is inserted correctly and the “+”... - Page 15 • Checking the marking on the inner side of the battery door. • Checking the following table. Model Zinc air Color ANSI battery marking on code code size package Phonak Brio 3 I yellow PR70 7005ZD 10 O yellow PR70 7005ZD brown PR41 7002ZD orange PR48...
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Page 16: Putting On The Hearing Aid
6. Putting on the hearing aid (all models) Take your hearing aid up to your ear and place the ear canal part into your ear canal. -
Page 17: Removing The Hearing Aid
7. Removing the hearing aid 7.1 Removing the hearing aid with a removal handle Hold the removal handle and carefully pull the hearing aid up and out of the ear. - Page 18 7.2 Removing the hearing aid without a removal handle Put your thumb behind your lobe and gently press your ear upward to push the hearing aid out of the canal. In order to help it along, make chewing movements with your jaw. Grasp the protruding hearing aid and remove it.
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Page 19: Push Button
8. Push button Models with this option only: The push button on your hearing aid can have various functions or is not active. This depends on the programming of the hearing aid, which is indicated in your individual “Hearing aid instructions”. -
Page 20: Volume Control
9. Volume control Models with this option only: To increase the volume, turn the volume control forwards. To decrease the volume, turn the volume control backwards. The volume control can be disabled by the hearing care professional. -
Page 21: Adjusting Brio 3 I-N With Phonak
10. Adjusting Brio 3 I-N with Phonak MiniControl The MiniControl contains a magnet that functions like a remote control to change the settings of your Brio 3 I-N. Your Brio 3 I-N in combination with MiniControl can have various functions or can remain inactive. This depends on your individual settings, which are indicated in your individual “Hearing aid instructions”. - Page 22 While the hearing aid is on, hold the magnet inside the ear canal without touching the hearing aid. Promtly remove the magnet as soon as your Brio 3 I-N is in the desired program or the volume is ideal for you. If you use a medical device like a pacemaker or ICD device (implantable cardioverter defibrillator), please read the specific user guide to clarify possible...
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Page 23: Care And Maintenance
11. Care and maintenance Diligent and routine care of your hearing aid contributes to outstanding performance and a long service life. Please use the following specifications as a guideline. For further information regarding product safety, see chapter 17.2. General information Before using hair spray or applying cosmetics, you should remove your hearing aid from your ear, because these products may damage it. - Page 24 Daily Daily cleaning and the use of a drying system is highly recommended. C&C line from Phonak is a complete set of cleaning products. Your hearing care professional will be glad to advise you. Never use household cleaning products (washing powder, soap, etc.) to clean your hearing aids.
- Page 25 Wax protection SmartGuard is a unique SmartGuard wax protection system developed by Phonak. The unique membrane design completely protects your hearing aid from wax and moisture. Cerustop wax guards are also commonly used as an alternative protection system. Please ask your hearing care professional for detailed information on the use of the wax...
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Page 26: Wireless Accessories
12. Wireless accessories 12.1 Connecting to audio sources and remote control A range of Phonak accessories are available for you to use with your wireless hearing aid. Phonak RemoteMic*** Cell phone MP3 Player/ Phonak streaming device* Phonak EasyCall II Audio source** with cell phone Phonak PilotOne II remote control... -
Page 27: Service And Warranty
International warranty Sonova AG offers a one year limited international warranty, valid starting from the date of purchase. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing aid itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubes, earmolds and external receivers. - Page 28 Warranty limitation This warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or care, exposure to chemicals or undue stress. Damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service centers renders the warranty null and void. This warranty does not include any services performed by a hearing care professional in their office.
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Page 29: Compliance Information
14. Compliance information Europe: Declaration of Conformity Hereby Sonova AG declares that this product meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity can be... - Page 30 The wireless models listed on page 2 are certified under: Phonak Brio 3 I-10 O, models M / P / SP FCC ID: KWC-ITEV10O IC: 2262A-ITEV10O Canada Phonak Brio 3 I-312 & 13, models M / P / SP / UP FCC ID: KWC-ITEV13 IC: 2262A-ITEV13 Canada...
- Page 31 Notice 2: Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Sonova AG may void the FCC authorization to operate this device. Notice 3: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES-003 of Industry Canada.
- Page 32 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
- Page 33 Radio information of your wireless hearing aid Antenna type Integrated ferrite coil antenna (inductive) Operation frequency 10.6 MHz Occupied bandwidth approx. 500 kHz (99% BW) Modulation DQPSK Channel Single channel radio Operating range 18 cm (7”) Use case Streaming of audio or command signal to receiving hearing aid on the other ear...
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Page 34: Information And Description Of Symbols
15. Information and description of symbols With the CE symbol, Sonova AG confirms that this product – including accessories – meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC as well as the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of certified institutions that were consulted under the above-mentioned directives. - Page 35 This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these user guides. This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices in these user guides. Important information for handling and product safety.
- Page 36 Indicates the manufacturer’s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified. Temperature during transportation and storage: –20° to +60° Celsius (–4° to +140° Fahrenheit). Humidity during transportation: Up to 90% (non condensing). Humidity during storage: 0% to 70%, if not in use.
- Page 37 The symbol with the crossed-out garbage bin is to make you aware that this hearing aid may not be thrown away as normal household waste. Please dispose of old or unused hearing aids, at waste disposal sites intended for electronic waste, or give your hearing aid to your hearing care professional for disposal.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
16. Troubleshooting Problem Causes Hearing aid not functioning Dead battery Blocked sound outlet Battery not inserted correctly Hearing aid switched off Hearing aid whistles Hearing aid not inserted correctly Earwax in ear canal Hearing aid not loud enough Volume too loud or distorted Low battery Blocked sound outlet... - Page 39 What to do Change battery (chapter 1 + 5) Clean sound outlet Insert battery correctly (chapter 1 + 5) Switch hearing aid on by completely closing the battery door (chapter 4) Insert hearing aid correctly (chapter 6) Contact your ENT/GP or hearing care professional Decrease volume if volume control available (chapter 8 + 9) Change battery (chapter 1 + 5) Clean sound outlet...
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Page 40: Important Safety Information
17. Important safety information Please read the information on the following pages before using your hearing aid. A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. Infrequent use of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full benefit from it. - Page 41 If batteries are Changes or modifications swallowed, consult your to the hearing aid that physician immediately! were not explicitly approved by Sonova AG are not permitted. Such changes may damage your ear or the hearing aid.
- Page 42 If you feel pain in or can cause choking, if behind your ear, if it is swallowed by children. inflamed or if skin Keep out of the reach of irritation and accelerated children, individuals with accumulations of earwax cognitive impairment, and occur, please check with pets.
- Page 43 Keep the wireless hearing Avoid strong physical aid at least 15 cm impacts to the ear when (6 inches) away from the wearing in-the-ear hearing active implant. If you aids. The stability of experience any interference, in-the-ear shells is do not use the wireless designed for normal use.
- Page 44 17.2 Information on product safety Never immerse your hearing Protect your hearing aid aid in water! Protect it from from heat (never leave near excessive moisture. Always a window or in the car). remove your hearing aid Never use a microwave before showering, bathing, or other heating devices or swimming, as the hearing...
- Page 45 Do not drop your hearing The batteries used in these aid! Dropping onto a hard hearing aids should not surface can damage your exceed 1.5 Volts. Please do hearing aid. not use silver-zinc or Li-ion (lithium-ion) rechargeable Always use new batteries batteries as these may for your hearing aid.
- Page 46 Special medical or dental Do not use your hearing examination including aid in areas where radiation described below, electronic equipment may adversely affect the is prohibited. correct functioning of your hearing aids. Remove and keep them outside the examination room/area before undergoing: Medical or dental examination with X-ray...
- Page 47 18. Important information: Cell phones Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones. According to the ANSI 63.19 (American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Instruments) standard, the compatibility of a particular hearing aid and cell phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the...
- Page 48 Note: the performance of individual hearing aids may vary with individual cell phones. Therefore, please try the hearing aid with your cell phone or, if you are purchasing a new phone, be sure to try it with your hearing aid prior to purchase.
- Page 49 19. For the US market only, complies with the FDA regulations Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the...
- Page 50 (i) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz, and 2,000 Hz. (ii) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. (iii) Pain or discomfort in the ear. Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk of impairing the remaining...
- Page 51 is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased. Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid.
- Page 52 Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician.
- Page 54 Notes...
- Page 56 Your hearing care professional: Manufacturer: Sonova AG Laubisrütistrasse 28 CH-8712 Stäfa Switzerland www.phonak.com...