ITE Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing system controls include: 1 . Microphone opening(s) 2 . Battery compartment (on/off control) 3 . Vent (optional) 4 . Sound outlet (receiver) and wax protection system Your hearing system can be identified by: 5 .
ITC Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing system controls include: 1 . Microphone opening(s) 2 . Battery compartment (on/off control) 3 . Vent (optional) 4 . Sound outlet (receiver) and wax protection system Your hearing system can be identified by: 5 .
Preparation Batteries Your hearing system uses a battery as its power source . This battery size can be identified by the orange (13), brown (312), or yellow (10) color code on the packaging . My hearing instrument uses a: 13 battery (ITE) – Orange 312 battery (ITC) –...
Preparation Battery Indicators An indicator will sound when the battery voltage is low . You have approximately 5 minutes* to replace the battery . An indicator will sound just before the battery stops working . * Actual time between low battery indicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used.
Preparation Warnings Batteries are dangerous if swallowed . To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries: Keep out of reach of children and pets Check your medications before taking them – batteries have been mistaken for pills N ever put batteries in your mouth, as they can easily be swallowed National Button Battery Ingestion Hotline: 202-625-3333 Insertion and Removal...
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Preparation To remove the hearing instrument: Grasp the instrument with your thumb and forefinger; gently rotate it as you pull outward. Devices with removal handle: grasp removal handle and gently remove from ear . Helpful Hints • Minor irritation and inflammation may occur as your ear becomes accustomed to having an object in it; if so, please contact your hearing care professional • If an actual allergic reaction occurs, alternative materials are available; contact your hearing...
Operation On & Off To turn ON: Insert a battery and completely close the battery door . To turn OFF: Open the battery door until the battery is no longer touching the battery contacts . Your instrument has a Power-On delay and may require a few seconds to power on .
Operation Volume Control My hearing instrument volume is set automatically . See below . My hearing instrument uses the multifunction button for volume control . See below . My hearing instrument has a rotary volume control . See page 14 . Automatic Volume Control Your hearing system has been set to a specific volume level by your hearing care professional .
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Operation Rotary Volume Control Use your fingertip to rotate the volume control . 1 . To make sounds louder, continue to rotate the control forward, toward your face . INCREASE VOLUME 2 . To make sounds softer, use your fingertip to rotate the control toward the back of your head .
Operation Multimemory My multifunction button is set for multimemory . Please read the section below . Your hearing care professional can set up to four hearing programs for you . These additional programs are accessed by pressing the multifunction button inward . When you press the multifunction button, you may hear an indicator or a tone series indicating the device has changed to the next...
Operation Directional Settings Your hearing system may have a directional microphone to help improve speech understanding in noisy situations . Ask your hearing care professional about your particular directional settings . Telephone Use Your hearing instruments are equipped with tools to help you effectively communicate on the telephone .
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Operation Telecoil and Manual Switching Hearing instruments with a manual telecoil allow you to switch the devices to telephone mode when needed . Manually switched telecoils are activated by choosing the telecoil setting using the Multifunction button . General Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to, but not fully covering your ear .
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Operation DISCLAIMER – Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19-2006 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids), the compatibility of a particular hearing aid and...
Accessories Wireless Accessories There are several wireless accessories that allow you to control and maximize the full potential of your hearing system. These include a remote control as well as wireless connection to your entertainment system. Consult with your hearing professional to determine which accessories may be best for you.
Hearing System Care Instrument Care Do your best to keep your hearing instrument clean at all times. Heat, moisture and foreign substances can result in poor performance . • Clean daily over a soft cloth to prevent damage from a fall to a hard surface • Use a cleaning brush to clean debris from around the microphone, receiver and battery compartment • Never use water, solvents, cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instrument Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing system if needed .
Hearing System Care Service and Repair If, for any reason, your hearing system does not operate properly, do NOT attempt to fix it yourself. Not only are you likely to violate any applicable warranties or insurance, you could easily cause further damage . Should your hearing system fail or perform poorly, check the guide below for possible solutions .
Tips for Better Communication Your hearing care professional will recommend an appropriate schedule to help you adapt to your new hearing system . It will take practice, time and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your hearing system provides. Hearing is only part of how we share thoughts, ideas and feelings .
Tips for Better Communication • Let others know what you need; keep in mind that people cannot “see” your hearing loss • Develop realistic expectations of what your hearing instruments can and cannot do • Better hearing with hearing instruments is a learned skill combining desire, practice and patience For Your Family and Friends Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss .
Safety Information Safety Information Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, it is still possible that you may experience interference caused by power line disturbances, airport metal detectors, electromagnetic fields from other medical devices, radio signals and electrostatic discharges .
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Safety Information Your hearing instruments should be stored within the temperature and humidity ranges of C (-40 F) to +60 C (140 F) and 10%-95% rH. Your hearing instruments are designed to operate beyond the range of temperatures comfortable to you, from very cold up to 50 C (122 F) .
FDA Information Required Information The following additional information is provided in compliance with U .S . Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations: WARNING TO HEARING AID DISPENSERS. A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning...
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FDA Information 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 . If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program .
. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment . Hereby, Audibel declares that the Range custom product family is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC . A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the below addresses .
(30) days of discovering the defect . There will be no cost to you for Audibel’s repair or replacement of the instrument itself, but the hearing professional may charge a fee for services he or she provides .
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. dISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENtIAL ANd INCIdENtAL dAMAgES: THE PURCHASER SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM AUDIBEL ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE HEARING INSTRUMENT, INCLUDING BY WAY OF EXAMPLE ONLY, EXPENSES TO DELIVER THE HEARING INSTRUMENT TO AN AUTHORIZED HEARING PROFESSIONAL, HOTEL ROOMS, OR LOST WAGES. THIS EXCLUSION...
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