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BHM contact forte Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital bone conduction hearing system Instruction for Use...
  • Page 3 It bears the CE mark, tips on how to get the best from your new signalling its adherence to the latest quality contact forte and how to care for it properly. and safety requirements. Please read these carefully, and always keep...
  • Page 4 The contact forte is designed for a lifetime operates in a frequency range of 2.4 GHz of 5 years. to 2.48 GHz (not valid for contact forte “AT” version). Always pay attention to the envi- Your contact forte has been specially cho- ronment in which you use it.
  • Page 5 Do not put your Use the contact forte only if there are no device under any excessive mechanical doubts about the safety. Manufacturers strain. If it has fallen onto the ground or is...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Key ............. 7 right-hand side. Technical data ..........8 The hearing system contact forte ..10 In order to ensure that your hearing Inserting/replacing battery ......11 system is safe and functional, please Switching on/off ........

  • Page 7: Key

    ® Follow instructions for use! are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by BHM-Tech Produktions- Manufacturer gesellschaft m.b.H. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Technical data Dimension / Environment Weight, incl. battery < 15 g Height: < 15 mm; Length: < 35 mm; Width: < 22 Dimensions Operating temperature range +5° C to +40° C Operating Rel. Humidity / atm. pressure 10 - 90% / 700 - 1060 hPa Measured on Artificial Measured on Skull According to DIN IEC 60118-9:2019...
  • Page 9 Battery Battery size 13 (PR 48, Zinc–Air) Battery current 1.6 mA (@ 65 dB SPL Input, 1 kHz) Battery rating up to 13 mA...

  • Page 10: The Hearing System Contact Forte

    The hearing system contact forte Symbolic image 2 Battery compartment Microphones Battery compartment safety lock Control buttons (programme and volume) Programming socket (under the cover) Coupling for wearing options Attachment for the safety line...

  • Page 11: Inserting/Replacing Battery

    Battery warning sound accordance with local regulations. The contact forte is equipped with a battery 4. Take a new battery, size 13, from the warning as standard. When the battery is...

  • Page 12: Switching On/Off

    Improper handling may result in injuries. Switching on/off The hearing system contact forte does not have an ON/OFF switch. The device switches on when the battery compartment is closed and switches off when it is opened. After...

  • Page 13: Safety Line

    Safety line your day's use and/or when the device is not being used, the battery must be remo- ved. The hearing system must be stored The safety line is designed to reduce the with the battery compartment open, in a risk of dropping or losing your hearing safe place, out of reach of anyone.

  • Page 14: Key Functions

    Key functions Selecting a programme In your hearing system, up to four program- Adjusting the volume mes for various hearing situations can be sto- Press the control buttons (Symbolic image red. Use the control buttons to switch between the programmes that your hearing care pro- 4) briefly to increase (+) or reduce (-) the vol ume of the device.
  • Page 15 Programme Confirmation signal Description of hearing situation 1 beep 2 beeps 3 beeps 4 beeps...

  • Page 16: Programme "Automatic

    The decision as to which wearing op- activating the key lock if the hearing system tion is most suitable for contact forte is used by a child or a person with a mental will be made by your hearing care profes- impairment.
  • Page 17 Attaching to wearing options The contact forte can only be used with a variety of wearing options. BHM offers a range of options to get the most out of your hearing system.
  • Page 18 The BHM contact forte adapters can be used to make custom-made headbands or softbands. The adapters are already fitted with the necessary conductor plate. The contact forte is simply attached to the coupling on the back of the conductor plate (Symbolic image 8). Plastic headband BHM plastic headbands also come already fitted with the conductor plate.
  • Page 19 9). Plastic headbands are Adhesive adapter available in both monaural and binaural The contact forte can be worn virtually in- models, and in the sizes small, medium, visibly by using an adhesive adapter. We standard and large. Your hearing care pro- kindly point out that using the adhesive fessional will advise you on the correct size.
  • Page 20 2. Peel the large protective liner from the left-hand Symbolic right-hand side side image sticker and make sure that the exposed adhesive surface remains clean (Sym- bolic image 11). The following images depicts use on the left-hand side. 1. Find a suitable point behind the ear on the mastoid bone and clean this tho- roughly (Symbolic image 10).
  • Page 21 4. Now remove the small protective liner from the sticker itself and ensure that the exposed adhesive surface remains clean (Symbolic image 13). Symbolic image 14 Symbolic image 13 5. Now apply the adhesive adapter to the selected area and press the system firmly for approx.

  • Page 22: Making Phone Calls

    The use of accessories made by other manufacturers i.e. products not ap- Wireless proved by BHM may put your health at risk and cause irreparable damage to your (not valid for contact forte “AT“ version) health. Only accessories from BHM may be used.Your hearing care professional will...
  • Page 23 TV, PC or hi-fi system. features of compatible Android devices. Check on the manufacturer's page of your Wireless-Streaming Android device if it is compatible. Your contact forte hearing system can receive wireless audio signals from a TV Initial pairing to a Bluetooth enabled ®...
  • Page 24 Bluetooth connectivity functions. Connecting to the device After your hearing system contact forte has Activate flight mode been paired to your mobile device, they To disable the wireless function and activate...

  • Page 25: Fitting & Programming

    (For hearing care professional only) should never be left unattended with this hearing system. If the hearing system or To fit the contact forte hearing system parts of it are accidentally swallowed, there and use the BHM fitting software, the is a risk of danger of suffocation.
  • Page 26 Appropriate instruc- fitting must be performed. tions for this are available from BHM. Ensure...
  • Page 27 The stickers are available from BHM. tably on the patient. The conductor plate Only stickers from BHM may be used. of the integrated adapter must be placed behind the ear on the mastoid. If necessa- Before programming ry, the position can be varied accordingly.
  • Page 28 Please make sure that the red marking contact forte fitting software on the programming cable connector The BHMFit contact forte must be used is on the same side as the yellow marking to fit the hearing system to the patient's on the programming socket.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting system. In case of any doubts or uncertain- ties, please contact your suppliers or BHM Feedback problems (whistling) directly. The current software is available For feedback issues: directly from BHM. • Make sure that nothing is touching the hear ing system: a head covering, pair of After programming glasses or your ear.

  • Page 30: Cleaning

    after checking all the mentioned points, Tips please take it to your hearing care pro- • Please note that your hearing system will fessional with a concise description of switch off automatically if the batteries the error or fault. are too weak. •...
  • Page 31 Notes for troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Possible solution Hearing • Hearing system is not • Switch on hearing system / system switched on / no battery has insert battery and close battery compart- doesn't been inserted ment work • Empty battery •...

  • Page 32: Warnings

    Please ensure that you have removed your • Swallowing batteries puts your health hearing system from the wearing option at risk and can cause serious injury and before cleaning the latter. even death! Therefore: Never store batte- ries alongside medicines! Never replace Please remove your hearing device your hearing system's battery when you before showering, bathing or visiting...

  • Page 33: Important Information

    • Keep other people away from your The basic settings of your hearing contact forte hearing system and its com- system are put in place by authorised ponents, when it is not in use! There is...
  • Page 34 • Adjust the volume according to individu- ping into a sauna or steam bath. al requirements and as per your hearing • For a particularly deep clean or a mild clean care professional's instructions. that is gentle on the skin, we recommend •...

  • Page 35: Warranty, Maintenance & Repairs

    BHM guarantees safe function vices. Although unlikely, nearby electro- through the use of BHM original compon- nic devices may be affected. In that case, ents or hearing systems. There is a one-year move the hearing system away from the guarantee period for the hearing system;...

  • Page 36: Disposal

    If your BHM hearing system does not work, Required information it must be repaired by a qualified service technician. Do not try to open the hearing The following additional information is system casing, as this will void the guaran- provided in compliance with U.S. Food and tee and warranty for the hearing system.
  • Page 37 iii History of sudden or rapidly progres- sound pressure capability greater than 132 sive hearing loss within the previous decibels (dB). 90 days. iv Acute or chronic dizziness. Important Notice for Prospective v Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or Hearing Aid Users recent Good health practice requires that a person onset within the previous 90 days.
  • Page 38 medically evaluated and that you may be Federal law restricts the sale of hearing considered a candidate for a hearing aid. aids to those individuals who have obtained The physician will refer you to an audio- a medical evaluation from a licensed phy- logist or a hearing aid dispenser, as ap- sician.

  • Page 39: Declaration Of Conformity For The Hearing System

    Declaration of Conformity Radio Information of your contact forte hearing system for the hearing system (not valid for contact forte “AT” version) Wireless connection Bluetooth Low Energy Hereby, BHM-Tech Produktionsgesellschaft Operation frequency 2,4 GHz – 2,48 GHz mbH declares that the contact forte meets Radiated power <...
  • Page 40 BHM-Tech Produktionsgesellschaft mbH Grafenschachen 242 7423 Grafenschachen, Austria www.bhm-tech.at According to European Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 0 2 9 7 RoHS 2011/65/EU | RED 2014/53/EU Quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 13485:2021 Content may be changed without notice in order to improve product performance.

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