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Summary of Contents for Advanced Affordable Hearing HearClear HCRD
- Page 1 Hearing Aid User Manual HearClear ™ HCRD...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents FDA Required Information ........... 3-6 Package Contents ............7 Your Product Information ..........8 Preface................9 HearClear™ HCRD Features..........10 Charging................11 Charging Cont’d and Turn On/Off ........12 How To Put Your HCRD On ..........13 Volume and Program Settings ........14 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ -
Page 3: Fda Required Information
FDA Required Information WARNING: People younger than 18 should go to a doctor before using this. People younger than 18 years old need specialized care, and using this without a medical evaluation may worsen impairment or disability. A hearing aid user who is younger than 18 should have a recent medical evaluation from a doctor, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT). - Page 4 FDA Required Information at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz WARNING to Hearing Aid Dispenser, Outputs over 132 dB SPL: You should exercise special care in selecting and fitting a hearing aid with a maximum output that exceeds 132 dB SPL because it may impair the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user.
- Page 5 FDA Required Information However, you should know it will not restore normal hearing, and you may still have some difficulty hearing over noise. Further, a hearing aid will not prevent or improve a medical condition that causes hearing loss. People who start using hearing aids sometimes need a few weeks to get used to them.
- Page 6 FDA Required Information • The doctor may refer the person to an audiologist for a separate test, a hearing aid evaluation. • The hearing aid evaluation will help the audiologist select and fit the appropriate hearing aid. A person who is younger than 18 years old with hearing loss should have a medical evaluation by a doctor, preferably an ENT, before buying a hearing aid.
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Page 7: Package Contents
Package Contents HCRD Hearing Aid Assorted Domes Storage Case Adapter & USB Cable Cleaning Tool Charging Station (Brush/Cleaning Filament) Note: Items and quantities shown are for a single hearing aid; quantities may change for a pair. The contents of this package are subject to change any time. -
Page 8: Your Product Information
Your Product Information Record Your HCRD Information: Your Serial Number(s): Warranty Included With Your HCRD: Standard 6 Month Manufacturer Warranty (If you purchased an Advanced Care Extended Warranty plan, please see warranty certificate for details.) Tube and Dome Sizes You Use: 10mm Open Open... -
Page 9: Preface
Preface Congratulations on your new hearing aid! Welcome to the Advanced Affordable Hearing family! We are passionate about helping you hear better at a price you can afford. Your new HCRD is the perfect mix of price and quality, and we are confident it will help you hear more clearly. -
Page 10: Hearclear™ Hcrd Features
HearClear™ HCRD Features Microphones Charging Port Volume Wheel Hearing Tube Program Button (On/Off) Dome See “Turning Your HCRD On/Off” on page 12 Important: Allow 4-8 weeks for your brain to adjust to sounds with your new hearing aids. The more you wear them, the quicker your brain will adjust. -
Page 11: Charging
Charging Step 1 Plug your adapter into an electrical outlet and plug your USB cable into the adapter. Step 2 Plug the USB Type-C end of the cable into the Charging Base. Once connected, the LED on the charging base will glow green. Step 3 Clean your hearing aids with a soft, dry cloth or tissue to remove... -
Page 12: Charging Cont'd And Turn On/Off
Charging Cont’d and Turn On/Off Charging Time/Battery Warning Charging time: 2.5 - 3.5 Hours Duration of use: Up to 18 hours of normal use after a full charge. Battery Warning When the battery charge is low, you will hear a low battery warning (four short beeps). -
Page 13: How To Put Your Hcrd On
How To Put Your HCRD On How To Put Your Hearing Aid On Step 1 Take the hearing aid with tube and dome assembly and hang it so it rests over the top of your ear. Step 2 Gently insert the dome end of the tube into your ear canal until it fits snuggly and comfortably (it should be completely inside your ear canal opening). -
Page 14: Volume And Program Settings
Volume and Program Settings How To Adjust Volume To adjust the volume, rotate the volume control wheel with your fingertip up and down. The numbers on the wheel indicate the current volume setting with 1 being the lowest volume setting and 4 being the loudest. (Note: Rotate the volume wheel slowly to avoid a sudden loud burst of noise.) •... -
Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning and Maintenance Helpful Tip: Regularly cleaning your ears and hearing aids will keep them working in top condition and help you to get the most out of your hearing experience. Earwax buildup in tubes & domes is a very common issue that can be solved with simple daily cleaning practices. - Page 16 Cleaning and Maintenance Cont’d Cleaning and Maintenance To protect your hearing aids and charging station from corrosion: • Clean the casing and contacts on your hearing aids and charging station regularly with a soft, dry cloth or tissue. • Keep hearing aids and charging station away from humid environments (i.e.
- Page 17 Cleaning and Maintenance Cont’d PLEASE REMEMBER: If you clean your hearing aids and hearing aid accessories on a regular basis and protect your hearing aids from moisture and heat, your hearing aids will last longer and perform better, and you will enjoy the best hearing experience your hearing aids can provide! IMPORTANT: Always keep your hearing aids away from sources of excess heat and moisture of any kind...
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Page 18: Hearclear™ Hcrd Assembly
HearClear™ HCRD Assembly Assembling the HearClear™ HCRD With these 3 simple steps, you’ll have your hearing aid assembled in no time! If you purchased the Power Upgrade please go to “Power Upgrade (Thick Tubing) Assembly” on page 21. Step 1 Select the hearing tube with the numbering for the hearing aid you are going to wear on... -
Page 19: Choosing Domes
Choosing Domes Choosing The Correct Dome Your HearClear™ HCRD is shipped with a variety of domes in different sizes and styles. This allows you to select the dome that provides you with maximum comfort and hearing. Open Style Domes Open domes have openings for sound to pass through from outside of the hearing aid. - Page 20 Choosing Domes Cont’d Double Domes Double closed domes are intended for people with significant to severe losses. Double closed domes have a “double dome” appearance with the second dome acting as an additional sound seal. In addition to providing the same functionality as regular closed domes, double closed domes can provide additional volume and less feedback.
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Page 21: Thick Tube Assembly
Thick Tube Assembly Power Upgrade (Thick Tubing) Assembly If you were advised to use the Power Upgrade (an earhook and thick tubing), please read all the directions below to fit your tubing properly. How To Attach The Earhook and Thick Tubing Your hearing aid is sent to you with the standard thin tubing already attached. - Page 22 Thick Tube Assembly Cont’d Step 4 Hang the hearing aid over the top of your ear (with just the earhook attached). Step 5 Gently push the dome end of the tube into your ear canal until it fits snugly and comfortably.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: Hearing Aid Has Weak Or No Sound Possible Causes Solutions To Try Low or dead battery Make sure HCRD is fully charged Excessive ear wax Thoroughly clean your ears and consult your physician Volume is Adjust volume set too low Wax or debris Unscrew and remove the tube before is blocking the... - Page 24 Troubleshooting Cont’d Problem: Sound Is Distorted Or Unclear Possible Causes Solutions To Try Low battery Make sure HCRD is fully charged Dust or lint Roll the Volume Wheel up and down a few has collected times in controls Trapped moisture Consider leaving your hearing aid in uncooked rice or a dehumidifier overnight You are a new...
- Page 25 Troubleshooting Cont’d Problem: Whistling, Noise and Feedback Occurring Possible Causes Solutions To Try Loose insertion of Remove and re-insert hearing instrument so it fits better Excessive ear wax Thoroughly clean your ears, and consult your physician An improper dome Try using a closed or double style or size is dome instead being used.
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Page 26: Technical Information
Technical Information Technical Information Testing Diagram Technical Data HCRD Peak OSPL 90(dB SPL) HFA OSPL 90(dB SPL) Note: The Peak Gain (dB) manufacturer Reference Test Gain (dB) reserves the Total Harmonic Distortion right to modify 500Hz (%) the technical 800Hz (%) specifications of the product 1600Hz (%) -
Page 27: Benefits Of 2 Hearing Aids
Benefits Of 2 Hearing Aids Ears Are Designed To Work Together Your brain is designed to use both ears working together to fully understand what you hear. Studies have shown that the benefit of wearing 2 hearing aids can be up to 3 times more than wearing just one. -
Page 28: Warranty, Repairs And Returns
Warranty, Repairs and Returns Warranty and Repairs Your hearing aid comes with a 6 month warranty that protects you against manufacturer defects from the date you receive your order. If our examination determines that the unit failed to work due to parts, materials, or workmanship, we will repair or replace it for free. -
Page 29: Special Statements And Information
• If your hearing aid(s) need(s) to be repaired, please see “Warranty and Repairs” on page 28. You may send the hearing aid to Advanced Affordable Hearing, LLC, 310 K St., Ste 286, Anchorage, AK, 99501, but if you do, you will incur additional service charges. -
Page 30: Information Cont'd
Information Cont’d available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions: Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear. (ii) History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days. (iii) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days. - Page 31 Information Cont’d The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs.
- Page 32 05.23 Advanced Affordable Hearing, LLC. Tel: 1-888-570-2740 Fax: 1-877-308-1820 Website: www.AdvancedHearing.com Email: support@advancedaffordablehearing.com HearClear™ is a trademark of Advanced Affordable Hearing, LLC. All rights reserved. Copyright ©2023 Advanced Affordable Hearing. All Rights Reserved.
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