Thank you Your hearing aids Thank you for choosing Unitron hearing aids. Hearing healthcare professional: _______________ At Unitron, we care deeply about people with ___________________________________________ hearing loss. We work closely with hearing healthcare professionals to make advanced, Telephone: _________________________________ purpose-driven solutions available to everyone.
Quick reference Table of contents Changing batteries Low battery warning Your hearing aids at a glance ............. 2 2 beeps every Warnings ..................4 30 minutes Putting your hearing aids on your ears........8 Plus Turning your hearing aids on and off ........10 (+) signs Battery information ..............
Your hearing aids at a glance Earhook - your custom made earmold attaches to your hearing aids using the earhook Microphone - sound enters your hearing aids through the microphones. Microphone shield protects microphones from dirt & debris Push button - switches between listening programs Battery door (on &...
Warnings your hearing healthcare professional and contact your physician. The intended use of hearing aids is to In the unlikely case that any parts remain in amplify and transmit sound to the ears and the ear canal after the removal of the hearing hereby compensate for impaired hearing.
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Precautions This hearing aid is not designed to be used for children under 36 months. The hearing The use of hearing aids is only part of aid contains small parts that can cause hearing rehabilitation; auditory training and choking if swallowed by children. Keep lip reading instruction may be required as out of reach of pets, children and mentally well.
Putting your hearing aids on your ears 3. Place the hearing aid over the top of your ear. Hearing aids with slim tubes Your hearing aids may be color-coded with a small dot on the battery door: red = right ear; 1.
Turning your hearing aids on and off Battery information Your hearing aids have a three-position battery To replace the battery, fully open the battery door that acts as an on/off switch and that door for access to the battery compartment. allows access to the battery compartment.
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Replacing the battery Caring for batteries 1. Gently swing out the battery Always discard batteries in a safe and door with your fingernail. environmentally friendly way. 2. Grasp the battery with your To prolong battery life, remember to turn your thumb and index finger and hearing aids off when not in use, especially when asleep.
Tips for wearing hearing aids for the Make notes at the back of this booklet, • write down difficult situations and describe first time what any unpleasant noises were like. This Start in a quiet room at home first to get •...
Operating instructions Using the telephone Your hearing aids come with a push button that As telephones do not all work the same, you allows you to further adjust them. may experience different results from different phones. You can use many phones by simply Push button - program control holding the receiver to your ear, without the Your hearing aids are equipped with...
Protecting your hearing aids Cleaning your hearing aids Open the battery door when not in use. Use a soft cloth to clean your hearing aid at the • end of each day, and place it in its case with Always remove your hearing aids when •...
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Cleaning your slim tubes and domes If the earmolds become plugged, clear the opening with a wax loop or pipe cleaner. You should have the slim tubes and domes replaced by your If your physician prescribes eardrops, clean hearing healthcare professional any moisture that may get into the earmolds or approximately every three to six tubing to prevent plugging.
Troubleshooting guide 5. Using the black cleaning pin provided in the Cause Possible remedy kit, gently insert the cleaning pin where the No sound slim tube attaches to the Not turned on Turn on hearing aid and push the Low/dead battery Replace battery pin all the way through the tube.
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Cause Possible remedy Cause Possible remedy Not loud enough Intermittent Low volume Turn up volume; see Low battery Replace battery hearing healthcare Dirty battery contact Consult your hearing professional for models healthcare professional without a manual volume control or if problem Two long beeps persists Low battery...
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Cause Possible remedy Cause Possible remedy Not clear, distorted Weak on the telephone Poorly fitting earmolds/ Consult your hearing Telephone not positioned Move telephone receiver slim tubes/domes healthcare professional properly around ear for clearer signal. See “Using the Earmolds/slim tubes/ Clean earmolds.
Warning to hearing aid dispensers Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or (to comply with the U.S. Food and Drug otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is Administration (FDA) regulations) to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid...
Patient feedback Operating conditions: This device is designed such that it functions without problems or Record your specific needs or concerns and bring to restrictions if used as intended, unless otherwise noted in these your first office visit after getting your hearing aids. user guides.
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