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- Page 1 ™ behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid guide...
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Page 2: Thank You
Thank you for choosing Unitron BTE hearing Hearing healthcare professional: ________________ aids. ____________________________________________ At Unitron, we care deeply about people with hearing loss. We work closely with hearing Telephone: __________________________________ healthcare professionals to provide hearing solutions that improve lives in meaningful ways. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Quick reference Table of contents Changing batteries Low battery warning Your hearing aids at a glance ............2 2 beeps every Putting your hearing aids on your ears ..........4 30 minutes Turning your hearing aids on and off ..........6 Plus Battery information ................. -
Page 4: Your Hearing Aids At A Glance
Your hearing aids at a glance 1 Earhook - your custom made earmold attaches to your hearing aids using the earhook 2 Microphone - sound enters your hearing aids via the microphones. Microphone shield - protects microphones from dirt & debris 3 Push button - switches between listening programs or changes the volume level or comfort- clarity, depending on your customized fitting... -
Page 5: Putting Your Hearing Aids On Your Ears
Putting your hearing aids on your ears 3. Place the hearing aid over the top of your ear. Your behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids may be color-coded with a small dot on the battery door: red = right ear; blue = left ear. BTEs with earmolds 1. -
Page 6: Turning Your Hearing Aids On And Off
Turning your hearing aids on and off 3. OPEN: Fully open the battery door to access and change Your hearing aids have a three-position battery the battery. door that acts as an on/off switch and that allows access to the battery compartment. 1. -
Page 7: Battery Information
Battery information Replacing the battery 1. Gently swing out the battery To replace the battery, fully open the battery door with your fingernail. door for access to the battery compartment. Low battery warning 2. Grasp the battery with your Two long beeps indicate the hearing aid battery thumb and index finger and is low. - Page 8 Replacing the battery in hearing aids with a Caring for batteries tamper-resistant battery door Always discard batteries in a safe and Your hearing instrument may environmentally friendly way. have a tamper-resistant battery To prolong battery life, remember to turn your compartment.
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Page 9: Tips For Wearing Hearing Aids For The First Time
Tips for wearing hearing aids for the first 6. Make notes at the back of this booklet, time write down difficult situations and describe what any unpleasant noises were like. This 1. Start in a quiet room at home first to get information will help your hearing healthcare used to the new sound quality. -
Page 10: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Comfort-clarity control If the lever has been configured as a comfort- Your BTE hearing aids come with two controls clarity control – press up to increase clarity of that allow you to further adjust your hearing speech; press down to decrease overall noise or aids –... - Page 11 Push button Tamper-resistant cover Some hearing aids are fitted with Your hearing aids are equipped with tamper-resistant covers instead of a push button which can be set for levers to prevent someone from switching between programs, to adjust accidentally adjusting the hearing aids. your volume or adjust the comfort-clarity control.
- Page 12 Volume control Comfort-clarity control If the push button has been configured as a If the push button has been configured as a volume control: comfort-clarity control: • Push the button on your right hearing aid to • Push the button on your right hearing aid to increase the volume in both hearing aids.
- Page 13 Learning Comfort-clarity control setting Beeps Ideal comfort and clarity level 1 beep Your hearing aids will learn your adjustments Increase sound clarity level short beep in different environments, if this feature is Increase listening comfort short beep available and has been enabled by your hearing Maximum sound clarity level 2 beeps healthcare professional.
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Page 14: Using The Telephone
Using the telephone When the receiver is moved away from the hearing aid it will automatically return to As telephones do not all work the same, you the previous listening program. If DuoLink is may experience different results from different enabled on your hearing aids for the automatic phones. -
Page 15: Caring For Your Hearing Aids
To affix the optional easy-t magnet: Caring for your hearing aids 1. Clean the telephone receiver. Open the battery door when not in use. Hold the magnet near the “listening end” of your Always remove your hearing aids when using telephone receiver and release hair care products. -
Page 16: Cleaning Your Hearing Aids
Cleaning your hearing aids If your physician prescribes eardrops, clean any moisture that may get into the earmolds or Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring your tubing to prevent plugging. hearing aids are free of ear wax is an important If the earmolds require further cleaning: step in your daily cleaning and maintenance 1. -
Page 17: Signature Features Of Your Hearing Aids
Binaural Phone causes your hearing aids to focus more on speech clarity. Some Max hearing aid models provide a Binaural Phone feature that enables you to hold a landline • Adjusting the comfort-clarity control or mobile phone to one ear and hear the sound down causes your hearing aids to soften clearly in both ears. -
Page 18: Assistive Listening Devices
The uDirect 2, an your hearing healthcare professional. optional wireless accessory, also has a DAI jack. Some Max hearing aids provide easy-DAI which Assistive listening devices automatically selects your direct audio input Listening in public places program when a DAI signal is detected by your hearing aids. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide Cause Possible remedy Not loud enough Cause Possible remedy Low volume Turn up volume; see No sound hearing healthcare professional for models Not turned on Turn on without a manual volume Low/dead battery Replace battery control or if problem persists Poor battery contact Consult your hearing... - Page 20 Cause Possible remedy Cause Possible remedy Earmolds falling out of ear Two long beeps Poorly fitting earmolds Consult your hearing Low battery Replace battery healthcare professional Earmolds not inserted See “Putting your hearing Whistling aids on your ears”. Reinsert properly Earmolds not inserted See “Putting your hearing carefully...
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Page 21: Warnings
Warnings Remove your hearing aids for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic Hearing aids should only be used as directed procedures. by your physician or hearing healthcare Special care should be exercised in wearing professional. hearing aids when maximum sound Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing pressure levels exceed 132 decibels. - Page 22 The magnet may affect some medical devices In most cases, infrequent use of hearing aids or electronic systems. Always keep the does not provide full benefit. Once you have magnet (or the telephone equipped with become accustomed to your hearing aids, the magnet) at least 30 cm (12”) away from wear your hearing aids everyday all day.
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Page 23: Warning To Hearing Aid Dispensers (To Comply With The U.s. Food And Drug Administration (Fda) Regulations)
Warning to hearing aid dispensers a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. (to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear Administration (FDA) regulations) are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists. -
Page 24: Compliance Information
Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly Note: the performance of the individual hearing aids may vary with approved by Unitron may void the FCC authorization to operate individual cell phones. Therefore, please try the hearing aid with your this device. -
Page 25: Client Feedback
Client feedback Notice 3 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Record your specific needs or concerns and bring to a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and your first office visit after getting your hearing aids. -
Page 26: Additional Notes
Additional notes ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Unitron Hearing Ltd. ____________________________________________ 20 Beasley Drive, P.O. Box 9017, Kitchener, ON N2G 4X1 Canada ____________________________________________ European Representative Max-Eyth-Straße 20, 70736 ____________________________________________ Fellbach-Oeffingen, Germany ____________________________________________ For a listing of Unitron group companies, please visit ____________________________________________ www.unitron.com... - Page 27 Distributor www.unitron.com 12-022 029-5907-02...
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