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Page 1 ™ Hearing Aid User Manual...
Page 2 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 eval- uation may worsen impairment or disability. A hearing aid user younger than 18 should have a recent medical evaluation from a doctor, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT).
Page 3 You should advise a prospective hearing aid WARNING to Hearing Aid Dispensers: user to consult promptly with a doctor, preferably an ear specialist such as an ENT, before dis- pensing a hearing aid if you determine through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions •Visible deformity of the ear, either congenital or traumatic...
Page 4 Caution: This is not hearing protection. You should remove this device if you experience overly loud sounds, whether short or long- lasting. If you’re in a loud place, you should use the right kind of hearing protection instead of wearing this device. In general, if you would use ear plugs in a loud place, you should remove this device and use ear plugs.
Page 5 N N o o t t e e : : W W h h a a t t y y o o u u m m i i g g h h t t e e x x p p e e c c t t w w h h e e n n y y o o u u s s t t a a r r t t u u s s i i n n g g a a h h e e a a r r i i n n g g a a i i d d A hearing aid can benefit many people with hearing loss.
Page 6 Note: Hearing Loss in people younger than 18. • People younger than 18 should see a doctor first, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT), because they may have different needs than adults. • The doctor will identify and treat medical conditions as appropriate. •...
Page 7 hearing aid. The doctor may refer the person to an audiologist for a hearing aid evaluation, which is different from the medical evaluation and is intended to identify the appropriate hearing aid. The audiologist will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess the person’s ability to hear with and without a hearing aid.
Page 8 Welcome Analog Hearing Labs was established to bring back the option of natural sound for hearing aid users. ™ With the TrueEQ s analog amplification, your brain will hearing the full ’ spectrum of amplified sound, including frequencies it has not heard in a while.
Page 9 We are hear for you. Our hearing instrument technicians are ready to provide assistance with any questions you may have. 888-ANALOG-2 (888-262-5642) support@analoghearingaids.com...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Quick Start Guide ......................12 Care & Cleaning ......................14 Using the High Power Kit....................20 Troubleshooting ......................22 Ordering Accessories ....................26 Warranty & Repair ......................27 Returns & Refunds ...................... 28 Technical Specifications ................... 30...
Page 11 Package Contents TrueEQ Hearing Aid ™ already assembled, with thin tubing and Open AerTip ™ High Power Accessories Closed AerTip , Ear hook and ™ size 13 tubing (see page) C. Size 13 batteries. Cleaning Tool with cleaning wire, brush, and magnet...
Page 12: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide 1 1 . . I I d d e e n n t t i i f f y y R R i i g g h h t t & & L L e e f f t t a a i i d d s s 2.
Page 13 Quick Start Guide 3. Place TrueEQ in your ear 4. Turn it on! ™ a) Hold Aer Tubing at the Stabilizer bar junc- ™ tion, and Program Description b) Gently insert AerTip into the ear canal ™ c) Place the hearing aid body behind the ear, O –...
Page 14: Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning AerTip ™ Volume Dial Tube ™ Program Switch Stabilizer Battery Door...
Page 15 Care & Cleaning Earwax is the enemy. U U s s e e t t h h e e c c l l e e a a n n i i n n g g t t o o o o l l b b r r u u s s h h d d a a i i l l y y U U s s e e t t h h e e c c l l e e a a n n i i n n g g t t o o o o l l w w i i r r e e w w e e e e k k l l y y 1.
Page 16 Care & Cleaning Changing the Battery (Removal & Replacement) 2 weeks. Under normal use, Batteries will last 1 - 2. Hold TrueEQ with screws facing upward and open ™ battery compartment. 3. Remove Battery by turning over, and letting battery fall out.
Page 17 Care & Cleaning Replacing Aer Tubing & AerTips ™ ™ and Tips are speciﬁc to each ear. This helps achieve the best ﬁt. AerTubing ™ Tubing: Red means right ear Blue means left ear Tips: Right ear tip curves right Left ear tip curves left...
Page 18 Care & Cleaning Replacing the AerTubing ™ Make sure tubing base is ﬂush Remove tubing: Turn tubing base gently turning Tub- with the hearing aid when you are clockwise ing Base clockwise completed...
Page 19 Care & Cleaning ™ Replacing the AerTip Make sure tubing base is ﬂush Hold Tubing with one hand and remove ing: gently turn- with the hearing aid when you AerTip ™ with other ing Tubing Base are completed...
Page 20: Using The High Power Kit
3. Insert AerTip with Size 13 Tube attached into ™ ear canal. 4. Place TrueEQ so earhook rests on top of ear. ™ 5. Mark a line on tube ABOVE bottom of the ear- hook. Cut tube at marked line.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 1. Hearing aid is weak or no sound  Make sure the hearing is turned on.  Replace battery with a fresh one.  Check Tubing/Tip for wax debris. Clean  Flip the Power & Program switch back and forth, in case dust or lint has col- lected in the controls ...
Page 23 Troubleshooting 2. Hearing aid is whistling Whistling, also known as acoustic feedback happens when amplified sound from the hearing aid speaker returns to the microphone. It can be controlled by achieving a good seal of the ear. If you experience whistling, you should: ...
Page 24 Troubleshooting 3. Sound is distorted or intermittent  Replace battery  Check Tubing/Tip for wax debris. Clean  Flip the Power & Program switch back and forth, in case dust or lint has collected in the controls  Trapped moisture may be distorting the amplified sounds ...
Page 25 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4. Difficulty using the Telephone New Users sometimes complain of difficulty using Hearing aids during phone calls.  Recognize the location of the hearing aid micro- phone and hold the phone appropriately.  Ensuring the phone is not too tightly cupped to the ear causing feedback.
Page 26: Ordering Accessories
In addition to regular cleaning of tubes and Please visit tips, they should be inspected for wear and stiffness – both signs of aging. wwwAnalogHearingAids.com or call Analog Hearing Labs recommends replacing tubes and tips every 3 months. 888-ANALOG-2 (888-262-5642)
Page 27: Warranty & Repair
Warranty & Repair Your Analog Hearing Labs hearing aid is manufac- tured under strict, medical-grade conditions using F F o o r r W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y & & R R e e p p a a i i r r S S e e r r v v i i c c e e Please contact us for a the highest quality parts available.
Page 28: Returns & Refunds
Returns and Refunds Y Y o o u u r r s s a a t t i i s s f f a a c c t t i i o o n n i i s s g g u u a a r r a a n n t t e e e e d d . . Although we strive to keep you in your aid and hope to assist you with your hear- ing health, we understand that sometimes things just don’t work out.
Page 29 P P l l e e a a s s e e N N o o t t e e : : RMA # ___________________ Return requests received after the 45 days will be ineligible Analog Hearing Labs for a refund. 6632 Telegraph Road #120 Returns received without an RMA number (see below) will incur a 20% restocking fee.
Page 30: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications SLIM TUBE EARHOOK Equivalent Input Noise Peak OSPL90 (db SPL) HFA OSPC90 (db SPL) HFA FOG (cb) HFA Ref. Test Gani (dB) 80-6500 Frequency Range: f1 -f2 @ 500 Hz (%) @ 800 Hz (%) @ 1600 Hz (%) Battery Current Drain 0.54 0.54...
Page 31 Response Curves Reference Test Gain (60 dB Maximum Output (OSPL 90)_...
Page 32 www.AnalogHearingAids.com Printed in U.S.A.