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  • Page 1 P R O F I L E S...
  • Page 2 Warnings WARNING: If you are younger than 18, do not use this. You should go to a doctor, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT), because your condition needs specialized care. Over-the-counter hearing aids are only for users who are age 18 or older. This OTC hearing aid is for users who are 18 and older.
  • Page 3 • Your ear feels painful or uncomfortable. Caution: This is not hearing protection. You should remove this device if you experience overly loud sounds, whether short or • You have a lot of ear wax, or you think something could be in your ear. long-lasting.
  • Page 4 If you have hearing loss in both ears, you might get more SYMBOL DESCRIPTIONS Note: If you remain concerned, consult a professional. benefit from using hearing aids in both, especially in If you try this device and continue to struggle with or remain concerned about your hearing, Caution / Warning situations that make you tired from listening—for example, you should consult with a hearing healthcare professional.
  • Page 5 ® purchase. Tweak Focus+T is an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid. We know your new Tweak will soon be indispensable to you. With amazing sound quality, Focus+T delivers both confidence and comfort so that you never miss a moment! Focus+T is a sophisticated OTC hearing aid utilizing innovative, patented technology. This unique device allows you to select and set your desired amplification profile from a range of acoustic alternatives.
  • Page 6 Intended Use Tweak Focus+T OTC hearing aids are intended to address perceived mild-to- moderate hearing loss in people aged 18 or older. Indications for Use Tweak Focus+T OTC hearing aids are intended to address perceived mild- to-moderate hearing loss in people aged 18 or older. OTC hearing aids offer cost savings for consumers who wish to buy lower cost hearing aids without professional services.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 8: Box Contents

    (1) cleaning line (1) tweak focus+t otc manuals Accessories Description tweak focus+t otc hearing aid (1) Tweak Focus+T OTC Amplifies sounds picked up by the microphones hearing aid domes/tip (5) Sound tubes Size 2B, left and right. Connects your dome to the hearing aid; sound travels through the tube and dome into the ear canal.

  • Page 9: Focus+T Components

    Attaches to the sound tube; helps to guide sound into the ear battery compartment door Focus+T is turned off by opening the battery Retaining lock Sets in the bowl of the ear to keep sound tube and dome positioned correctly compartment door part way.

  • Page 10: Preparing For Use

    When choosing the proper tip, the goal is to get a fit that is Focus+T comes with two standard tubes (size 2B, left and right). Tubes are comfortable and secure enough to keep tip in the ear. Larger tips will...
  • Page 11 length varies 0.9-1.1” 23-28mm) preparing for use continued Connecting the Tube and Dome/Tip Dome/Tip Insertion Depth Choose either the left or right sound tube. The dome/tip should be completely in the Good Small ear canal without touching the eardrum. Align the sound tube connector end with Proper insertion of the dome/tip is key to the sound post on the hearing aid, then getting adequate loudness with no feedback...

  • Page 12: Inserting A Battery

    When the Remove the brown-colored tab on a new can be harmful if swallowed. battery door is completely closed, your Tweak Keep batteries out of reach battery. Wait one minute for the battery to of pets and small children.

  • Page 13: Battery Information

    • Do not use expired, unsealed, or corroded batteries. time to replace battery Once the voltage drops below 0.95V, Tweak • Do not leave exhausted batteries in your Tweak. emits six sets of double beeps, then shuts down. The average battery life is 5 to 7 days. Keep Remove and replace the battery immediately.

  • Page 14: Wearing Tweak

    Start out in a relatively quiet environment with someone speaking Grab the loose end of the tubing and gently or the TV playing. The first time you turn Tweak on, it will be at the insert the tip into the ear canal.
  • Page 15 Three programs are now available: Quiet, Noise, and Telecoil. Every time you turn on your Tweak, it will start Congratulations, your set up is now complete! out in the Quiet program, hold the rocker switch (upper Tweak remembers your preferred amplification at mid-volume.

  • Page 16: Telecoil Information

    Telecoil button Press and hold the program Tweak Focus+T OTC hearing aids are equipped with a telecoil. The button for one second. Once you telecoil serves as a wireless receiver that converts electromagnetic release the button, you will hear a signals from the telephone into sound.

  • Page 17: Care

    Do not rinse or submerge these parts in water. There is risk of damage if a water drop as necessary to remove moisture becomes trapped in the tube. If this should occur, it will prevent sound from coming through the tube and may be harmful to Tweak’s electronics. and debris from the tube. care...
  • Page 18 Re-attach the sound tube by aligning the connector end with the sound post on the If it is necessary to store your Tweak hearing aid for an extended hearing aid case then turn the tube connector amount of time, follow the steps below: clockwise onto the sound post until snug.

  • Page 19: Tweak Tips

    Don’t wear Tweak while taking a bath, shower, or while swimming. Changes in your hearing can affect how you hear with Tweak. Contact a hearing Don’t store Tweak in the bathroom during healthcare professional if you suspect any change in your hearing condition.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Your Tweak may have a poor battery contact or may not be set up properly. Contact Your Tweak may need to be reset. See page 40 for instructions. Once reset, repeat steps on page 27 and choose a lower Amplification Profile. (Example: if you’re currently on Amplification Profile your place of purchase.

  • Page 21: How To Reset

    After wearing Tweak for a while, you may decide you want to try While still pressing and holding the rocker a different Amplification Profile than the one you initially selected. switch, close the battery door. However, if you simply want more bass sound, remove the vented dome Continue holding the rocker switch.

  • Page 22: Technical Info

    Tweak Focus+T OTC hearing aid is manufactured by Intricon and distributed in the USA by Ear Technology Corporation. 1-888-815-3240 support@tweakhearing.com Johnson City, TN 37601 USA Tweak Focus+T OTC Specifications (program 4) Maximum Output Limit Value 109 dB Output Sound Pressure Level 90 (OSPL 90)

  • Page 23: Warranty & Service

    – north america Warranty and Service–NORTH AMERICA repairs and replacements If your Tweak OTC hearing aid needs to be repaired or replaced during the The manufacturer’s warranty period is 12 months. warranty period, please contact us to arrange a return.

  • Page 24: Owner Information

    Owner Information See warranty card for more details. Owner information Each Tweak OTC hearing aid has a serial number (S/N) located on the underside of the hearing aid. Record this serial number in the owner information section below. LEFT RIGHT...
  • Page 25 tweakhearing.com 1-888-815-3240 Distributed by Ear Technology Corporation, USA P.O. Box 1017, Johnson City, TN 37605 USA Manufactured by Intricon Corporation 1260 Red Fox Road Arden Hills, MN 55112 USA FDA 1056339 info@tweakhearing.com www.tweakhearing.com TW F+T OTC USR MAN 6ALG 0423 Rev A...

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