A new Beltone hearing instrument Contents Congratulations on your choice of a Beltone hearing instrument! Wax Filter Warning to hearing care professional Your hearing instrument is a very advanced device. Your hearing care practitioner has tuned it to your indi-...
audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear Warning to hearing care professional with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to A hearing care professional should advise a prospective user to consult promptly with a licensed physi- select and fi t a hearing aid to your individual needs.If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to cian (preferably an ear specialist) before setting the instrument if the hearing care professional determines amplifi cation, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program.
Children with hearing loss The Parts of Your Prime Hearing Instrument In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation because hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child.
Switching on and off Inserting and removing the instrument Your instrument is equipped with an on/off switch integrated into the battery compart- ment. When the battery compartment is fully closed, the instrument is turned on. Insertion: Determine if you have a left or right instrument in your hand. At the tip of the device or with the bat- To turn the instrument off grasp the battery compartment door with your fi ngernail and tery compartment open, you will see either a RED or BLUE marker: gently pull downwards.
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Insertion continued… This drawing shows how the hearing instrument should look when inserted Notice that the battery door is pointing up. This is the correct properly into the ear canal. It is important that the microphone tube fi ts way to insert the instrument. correctly in your ear.
Additional Battery Information • Do not burn the batteries, as they could explode. • The replacement battery has to be a zinc-air battery. The Beltone Prime uses battery size 10A. • Remove the batteries to prevent leakage when the hearing instruments are not in use for an extended period of time.
Daily maintenance Additional Maintenance Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove In addition to daily cleaning of your hear ing instrument, you should periodically check and clean the micro- grease or moisture.
Wax Filter To replace the wax fi lter: The wax filter is located at the Remove the dome from the instrument. receiver end of the hearing in- strument. This filter is designed Clean the device. to decrease the likelihood that Use the skewer side of the wax removal tool to remove wax fi lter.
Telephone Use Should you experience any feedback or whistling while trying to talk on the telephone, you can avoid this Handling Precautions with Your Hearing Instrument by taking the following precautions: In addition to daily maintenance and in order to avoid unwanted repairs, it is recommended that you take certain precautions while handling your hearing instrument: • Hold your telephone handset close to the lower part of the ear, and fi rmly push it towards the outside of the ear canal.
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As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact initiative, Beltone is committed to doing this in If the hearing instrument(s) requires repair or service, it should be returned to the hearing care line with environmentfriendly best practices.
Eight steps towards better hearing Have a conversation with a single person Use your instrument in conversation with one person, a family member or a friend. Move to a quiet You need to get used to your new hearing instrument. Sounds seem new and different. That is because you spot.
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Visit public buildings Visit public buildings. Try to sit near the speaker; try to be seated in the front rows in a show. Avoid a seat behind a pillar or in an alcove, you will be in a ‘sound shadow.’ In a restaurant, sit with your back towards the wall.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom caUSe poSSIBLe RemeDy Hearing instrument Not turned on Turn on is dead Battery is dead Replace battery Battery improperly inserted Reinsert battery properly Blocked wax filter Consult your hearing care professional or, if you have been instructed to do so, change the wax filter Broken receiver Consult your hearing care professional Broken microphone or microphone tube...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom caUSe poSSIBLe RemeDy Not loud enough Hearing aid not properly inserted Re-insert carefully Microphone not properly seated Re-seat carefully Blocked wax filter Consult your hearing care professional or, if you have been instructed to do so, change the wax filter Instrument settings not at optimum Consult your hearing care professional Excessive ear wax...
If so, or if in doubt, consult your physician or ENT. • Instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional. Incorrect use may • Only connect Beltone hearing instruments to Beltone accessories intended and qualifi ed to be used result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
Temperature test, transport and storage information Serial number Left: Beltone Hearing Instruments are subjected to various tests in temperature and damp heating cycling between -25C (-13F) and +70C (+158F) according to internal and industry standards.During transport or storage, the temperature should not exceed the limit values of -20C (-4F) to +60C (+140F) and relative humidity of 90% RH, non-condensing (for limited time).
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Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries, CAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries. Advice and tips on how to handle your hearing instrument better. Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument...
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