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- Page 1 Beltone Identity Instructions for use Digital Receiver In-the-Ear (RIE) hearing instrument IDT62D and IDT62D Open IDT62D HPG and IDT62D HPG Open...
- Page 2 A new Beltone hearing instrument Congratulations on your choice of a Beltone hearing instrument! This is an important step towards clearer hearing and better under- standing. We have used all our experience with hearing instruments to help you communicate, lead an enjoyable social life and listen to the world around you.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
This booklet & your instrument In this booklet you will find instructions for inserting and controlling your new hearing instrument. You will find explanations on controlling your instrument, on daily handling and on its use. Furthermore, you can read what to do if things do not live up to your expectations. We will give a few practical steps towards better hearing. -
Page 4: Your Hearing Instrument
Your Hearing Instrument (Please see page 27 for your selected model) Receiver tube 2a. Receiver Mini Dome 2b. Receiver Standard Dome 2c. Receiver Power Dome 2d. RIE mold Sports Lock Battery compartment Receiver... - Page 5 Model Battery size Serial number MPG receiver tube 10. HPG receiver tube...
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Page 6: On/Off Function
On/Off function Your hearing aid is equipped with an on/off switch integrated into the battery compartment. When the battery compartment is fully closed, the instrument is turned on. To turn the instrument off, grasp the battery compartment door with your fingernail and gently pull downwards. -
Page 7: Delayed Activation
Delayed Activation Your hearing care professional may have activated the Delayed Activation function in your hearing instrument. The Delayed Activation delays the switch-on time 10 seconds after closing the battery compartment. This is indicated by beeps at one second intervals after closing the battery compartment, which means that you could hear 10 beeps before the hearing aid is activated. -
Page 8: Inserting And Removing The Device
Inserting and removing the device Inserting: 1. Hang the instrument over the top of the ear. 2. Grasp the receiver tube where it bends and push the receiver dome into your ear canal. The receiver dome should be placed far enough into the ear so that the receiver tube lies flush with your head. - Page 9 Removing: 1. Grasp the receiver tube where it bends and pull the receiver dome out of your ear canal. 2. Lift the hearing instrument of your ear. Removing (when using a RIE mold): 1. Grasp the pull-out cord on the RIE mold and pull the RIE mold out of your ear canal.
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Page 10: Changing Batteries
Changing batteries When the battery voltage/power decreases to a certain level, the instrument will stop amplifying and emit a soft beeping signals. This signal will continue for about one minute and sequence will continue every five minutes until the instrument will be automatically switched off. -
Page 11: Battery Warning Information
The battery should be inserted in the battery compartment with the flat side, which is the side with the sticker on, facing up. The battery should fit in like a puzzle piece. Be sure to remove the sticker before closing the battery compartment door. -
Page 12: Daily Maintenance
Daily maintenance Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove grease or moisture. You should avoid exposing your instrument directly to moisture such as rain or water from the shower. If your instrument does get wet or if it has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration, it should be left to dry out overnight with the battery out and the battery compartment open. -
Page 13: The Receiver Tube
The receiver tube The receiver tube comes in two different types; MPG (Medium Power Gain) and HPG (High Power Gain). Please see illustrations. Depending on your hearing loss you have either been fitted with the MPG or the HPG receiver type. -
Page 14: Cleaning The Rie Mold
Cleaning the RIE mold We recommend that you use a damp cloth to clean the RIE mold after every time you use it. It’s important to keep it clean from wax so that you will not have wax or bacteria building up on the mold. If you no longer can clean the RIE mold using a damp cloth we re- commend you to contact your hearing care professional for them to clean it, using water and soap. -
Page 15: The Receiver Domes
The receiver domes The receiver Mini Dome / Standard Dome / Power Dome should be changed every third month or sooner if needed. We recommend that you have your hearing care professional change the receiver Mini Dome / Standard Dome / Power Dome for you. If your hearing care professional instructs you to change the receiver domes yourself, make sure that they are securely fastened to the receiver tube before inserting them in your ear. - Page 16 How to mount the receiver Standard Dome The receiver Standard Dome is mounted by gently pushing it over the receiver at the end of the receiver tube (1) + (2). The receiver Standard Dome should be directed with the sound outlet hole facing either down towards your shoulders or up towards your hair (3).
- Page 17 The receiver Standard Dome consists of two “leaves” and it is important that the largest “leaf” is the outermost “leaf” (4). This can easily be done by pushing the “leaves” away from the recei- ver tube with your forefinger and middle finger (5). This will make the large “leaf”...
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Page 18: Double Wax Guard Filter
How to mount the receiver Power Dome We strongly recommend that you always turn to your hearing care professional when the power domes needs to be changed, since it can only be mounted the correct way with a tool. If mounted incor- rectly there is a risk that the dome will come of and stay in your ear canal. - Page 19 Changing wax guard for MPG receiver tube Changing wax guard for HPG receiver tube Power Dome: Please contact your hearing care professional for them to change the wax guard in the power dome for you.
- Page 20 Changing wax guard for HPG receiver tube RIE mold:...
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Page 21: General Warnings
General warnings Hearing instruments can be dangerous if improperly used. • Do not leave your instrument in the sun, near an open fire or in a hot, parked car. • Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy rain or in a moist atmosphere such as steam bath or sauna. -
Page 22: Telephone Use
Telephone use Your hearing instrument allows you to use the telephone as you ordinarily do. Hold the phone up to your ear as you normally would. If you experience discomfort from the dome pressing in your ear canal, you may need a different size sound tube. -
Page 23: Repairs
Repairs If your Beltone hearing instrument malfunctions, it must be repaired by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the warranty. If your Beltone hearing instrument requires service, please contact your hearing care professional for assistance. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
TROuBLESHOOTING GuIDE SYMPTOM CAuSE Not turned on Device is dead Dead battery Battery improperly inserted Broken receiver or receiver tube Blocked wax guard filter Receiver dome not inserted properly Not loud enough Blocked wax guard filter Change in hearing Excessive ear wax Hearing instrument settings not optimum Whistles... - Page 25 POSSIBLE REMEDY Turn on Replace battery Insert battery properly Consult your hearing care professional Consult your hearing professional or if you have been in structed change receiver dome or/and HF3 wax guard filter Reinsert carefully Consult your hearing professional or if you have been in structed change receiver dome or/and HF3 wax guard filter Consult your hearing care professional Consult your physician...
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Page 26: Key Word Index
Key word index Battery change Battery compartment 6, 8-9, 12 Battery warnings Cerumen/debris/earwax 10, 15-16, 20-23, 28-29 Cleaning the instrument Cleaning the receiver tube Delayed Activation Maintenance 14-23 Model On/off function Receiver domes 17-20 Receiver tube Telephone use Troubleshooting guide 28-29 Wax guard filter... -
Page 27: International Warranty And Service
International warranty and service Any digital hearing instrument from Beltone has an international warranty. Read more on this subject on the warranty card you received with your instrument. Your selected model Your hearing care professional place a check mark in the below table to identify the model you have received. - Page 28 Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC should be directed to Beltone A/S, Denmark Beltone A/S Lautrupbjerg 9 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel.: +45 45 75 11 11 16897200 GB-08.06 Rev. A Fax: +45 45 75 11 19 Printed in Denmark ©...