Summary of Contents for Ceretone ELIX K1V MINI
- Page 1 1.0 facebook.com/ceretone ELIX K1V MINI ceretone.co USER service@ceretone.co MANUAL Please read this user manual thoroughly and completely before using the product.
- Page 2 Welcome Thank you for choosing Ceretone. Sound is a crucial component in the world we live in. We perceive various things in the world through sound every day. Losing your hearing can hinder your ability to communicate with your loved ones or even just the ability to get by with your day-to-day tasks.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents What is Hearing Loss? What is a Hearing Aid Notice Intended Use Warning & Safety Use Do Not Use If Matters Needing Attention Accessory Kit How to Use Your Device Turn On & Off Fault Self-Check Tables Charging Wear & Removal Amplification Levels Maintenance &... -
Page 4: What Is Hearing Loss
What is Hearing Loss? A speech frequency pure tone average (average hearing thresholds at 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz) of greater than 25 dB hearing level (HL) in both ears was defined as hearing loss per the World Health Organization’s criteria, and this is the level at which hearing loss begins to impair communication in daily life. -
Page 5: What Is A Hearing Aid
What is a Hearing Aid? A hearing aid is a small electronic device that you wear in or behind your ear. It amplifies environmental sounds such as voices or activity so that a person with hearing loss can listen, communicate, and participate more fully in daily activities, as well as help people hear better in both quiet and noisy situations. -
Page 6: Notice
Notice I. INTENDED USE ❈ This hearing aid is only to be used to help people improve their hearing ability. ❈ This device is only intended for the purpose described in these instructions of use. ❈ The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use and does not assume responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. -
Page 7: Warning & Safety Use
Notice II. WARNING & SAFETY USE ❈ This device is NOT recommended for use by those suffering from Tympanitis or Ear Pyogenesis. ❈ This device is unsuitable for and should NOT be used in the following situations: Patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), congenital ear atresia, or any type of ear discharge ❈... - Page 8 Notice II. WARNING & SAFETY USE ❈ If parts become stuck in the ear canal, seek medical assistance - do not attempt to remove them by yourself. ❈ This device uses an internal rechargeable battery that cannot be changed by the user. DO NOT attempt to open or remove the internal batteries as damage or injury can result and WILL VOID the warranty ❈...
- Page 9 Notice II. WARNING & SAFETY USE ❈ Keep the devices away from small children and pets. Injury or damage may result. ❈ Do not set volumes too high. Listening with high-output devices for extended periods at high volume levels can cause further hearing damage.
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Page 10: Do Not Use If
Notice II. WARNING & SAFETY USE ❈ Do not use the hearing aids together with a cell phone earpiece directly - excessive noise and distortion may result. ❈ Keep small parts (hearing instrument, ear domes, battery or other detachable parts) that can be swallowed out of children’s reach. ❈... -
Page 11: Matters Needing Attention
Notice IV. MATTERS NEEDING ATTENTION & TIPS ❈ We recommend getting a medical check to ensure there is no injury or illness related to the ears prior to using this device. ❈ Pay attention to moisture, shock and high temperature of the product. -
Page 12: Accessory Kit
Notice Specific Warnings/Statements ❈ Keep small parts away from and out of children’s reach to avoid accidental ingestion ❈ Warning not to use in explosive or oxygen-enriched atmospheres, as doing so may damage the device ❈ Warning that it should only be used by intended person as using hearing aids designed for someone else may result in hearing damage III. -
Page 13: How To Use Your Device
How To Use Your Device I. TURN ON & OFF [How to use hearing aids] Turn the knob from “OFF” to “1”, the hearing aid is turned on. Choose one of the three different sizes of ear tips that suits you and fit it to the sound outlet of the hearing aid. -
Page 14: Fault Self-Check Tables
How To Use Your Device Table 1: Hearing aid failure self-checking table Table 2: Charging case fault self-checking table... -
Page 15: Charging
How To Use Your Device II. CHARGING [How to use the hearing aid charging case] Charging the charging case: When the USB cable connected to the power adapter is inserted into the USB port of the charging case, the screen of the charging case lights up. - Page 16 NOTE: Always use the original accessories provided by Ceretone. Change or replace the accessories if worn out or damaged as the safety and effectiveness of the device may be reduced.
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Page 17: Wear & Removal
How To Use Your Device II. CHARGING 1. Removing Your Devices From The Charger Pull up on the removal cord to remove the device from the charger. 2. Inserting Your Devices Into The Charger Remove the device from your ear, and gently push straight down on the body of the device. - Page 18 How To Use Your Device III. WEAR & REMOVAL INSERTING HEARING AID & STARTING USE 1. To insert the device into your ear, hold it with your thumb and index finger, grasping the removal cord. 2. Gently insert the tip of the device into your ear canal. Softly press it into place with your finger.
- Page 19 How To Use Your Device III. WEAR & REMOVAL Note: Everyone’s ear canals are shaped differently. In fact, it is not uncommon for the left and right ear canals to bend in different directions, even in the same person. If you feel light resistance when you first insert the device, and it doesn’t feel like it has gone in all the way, the device might just need a little help.
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Page 20: Amplification Levels
AMPLIFICATION LEVELS Your devices have three volumes, ranging from different amplifications. To go from one volume to the next, turn the knob for volume control. Stop Using the Hearing Aid: 1. If any of the symptoms described below occurs, stop using the hearing aid and seek medical assistance or contact your hearing aid dispenser: ❈... -
Page 21: Maintenance & Cleaning
Maintenance & Cleaning 1. Daily Maintenance It is important to keep your devices clean and dry. On a daily basis wipe them clean using a soft cloth or tissue. To avoid potential damage from excess humidity or perspiration, the use of a drying kit is also recommended. - Page 22 Maintenance & Cleaning DAILY MAINTENANCE ❈ Keep your hearing aids clean. Extreme temperatures (hot or cold), moisture, and foreign substances can result in poor performance. [KEEPING YOUR DEVICES CLEAN] ❈ The ear tips may sweep out excess wax with each removal. ❈...
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Page 23: Charging Case Care
Maintenance & Cleaning [ELIX K1V DEVICES ARE NOT WATERPROOF] ❈ Use the cleaning brush tool or soft cloth to clean debris from around the buttons, microphones, and charging contacts; inspect the receiver, ear tips, and charging case regularly. ❈ Never use water, solvents, cleaning fluids or oils to clean your hearing aids. -
Page 24: Service & Repair
Maintenance & Cleaning [Cleaning] 1. Replace the earplug ❈ On average, the ear tips will need to be changed every 3 months due to wax buildup. People with a lot of wax may need to do it more frequently. Replacement ear tips can be found in the package. -
Page 25: Using Your Hearing Aids
Using Your Hearing Aids Here are some tips to help you before you insert your hearing aids: 1. Choose the Right Tip ❈ The devices are equipped with 3 sizes of ear tips (Small, Medium, & Large), choose the one that feels the most comfortable for you and allows you to hear clearly. -
Page 26: Tips For Better Communication
Tips For Better Communication It will take practice, time, and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your hearing aids provide. Hearing is only part of how we share thoughts, ideas and feelings. Reading lips, facial expressions, and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
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Page 28: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Accessories List *Optional Accessories List Hearing Aids: 2 Ear tips: 6 Adapter: 1 Cleaning Tools: 1 Manual: 1 Input: 100-240V~50/60Hz 0.2A Charging Case: 1 USB Cable: 1 Output: 5V 0.2A 1W Notes: ❈ The device fulfills the provisions of the EC directive 93/32/EEC (Medical Device Directive) and the Harmonize Standard as IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-66, IEC 60118-7, IEC 60118-13, EN ISO 10993-1/-5/-10, EN ISO 14971, and FCC CFR 47 Part 15, Subpart B, Class B... -
Page 29: Maintenance, Storage & Disposal
Maintenance, Storage, & Disposal Maintenance 1. We do not authorize any institution or individual to maintain and/or repair the product. If you suspect that the products may be in question, please contact us immediately. 2. The user must not attempt any repairs to the device or any of its accessories. -
Page 30: Fda Requirements
FDA Requirements FDA Labeling Requirements In compliance with the FDA regulation’s (21 CFR 801.420(c)(3)) guidance on labeling requirements for the sale of air-conduction hearing aids is the inclusion of the following notice: Important Notice For Prospective Hearing Aid Users: Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. -
Page 31: Warranty
The warranty is valid from the date of retail purchase for a period of 2 years. In the case of a covered warranty defect, Ceretone will at its option: (A) repair the product using new or refurbished parts; (B) replace the product with an equivalent new or refurbished product;...