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  • Page 2 FIT Hearing Aid, you may once again enjoy the sounds of your environment and conversations with your family and friends. In order to get the most out of your MDHearingAid FIT , please read this User Manual in its entirety. Your satisfaction with hearing aids depends on both the type and degree of your hearing loss as well as your expectations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Insert Battery ..8 Ear Dome Replacement . . 28 2. Place FIT in Ear ..9 Warranty & Repair ..29 3.

  • Page 4: The Mdhearingaid Story

    The MDHearingAid Story ® The MDHearingAid FIT was developed by Dr. Cherukuri, a board-certified Ear, Nose, and Throat physician in Chicago, IL. He encountered patients in his practice who would benefit from hearing aids, but many simply couldn’t afford the thousands of dollars needed to pay for them.
  • Page 5 • Digital amplification to accurately reproduce speech and sounds to enhance listening comfort The MDHearingAid FIT has a patented In-The-Ear design (ITE) that does not block the ear canal, a first in the hearing aid industry. It has also been rigorously...

  • Page 6: Hearing Aid Diagram

    MDHearingAid FIT Diagram Volume Dial (on/off switch) Nail Grip Battery compartment Receiver Program Button Microphone Ear Dome (optional)

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    MDHearingAid FIT Package Contents Left Right ear use FIT ear, use FIT Left Right with Blue dot on inside. with dot on inside.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents Continued: Cleaning Tool Closed Ear Domes (Optional) Use Brush for removing wax Used only for individuals who require around Microphone and Receiver. higher volumes (gain). Use wire loop to remove wax in the Receiver. Use the magnet to pick up battery.

  • Page 9: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide Three Easy Steps for using Your MDHearingAid FIT Step 2: Place FIT into ear Step 1: Insert Battery Step 3: Turn MDHearingAid FIT on Rotate Volume Dial towards nose...

  • Page 10: Fitting & Assembly

    Fitting and Assembly Turn Step 1: Insert Battery a) Remove the adhesive tab from battery and let stand for one (1) minute to activate. Right Next, verify the Hearing Aid is turned OFF counter- Left by turning the Volume Dial away from the clockwise clockwise Arm until you feel a click or until Volume...

  • Page 11: Place Fit In Ear

    Step 2: Place MDHearingAid FIT Into Your Ear a) Place Receiver so it points towards your ear canal with Volume Dial facing outwards. b) Tuck Arm into the upper bowl (concha) of your ear. MDHearingAid FIT Left ear canal shown in place below.

  • Page 12: Turn Hearing Aid On

    SLOWLY to avoid a sudden blast of sound. WARNING: Whistling may be heard if FIT is turned on but not positioned properly in your ear. Left Right counter- clockwise If the FIT still whistles when properly placed in clockwise your ear, see next page Using Ear Domes.
  • Page 13 Using Ear Domes (Optional) The FIT is designed so most people will NOT need an Ear Dome. If you experience whistling when wearing your FIT, you will need to use an Ear Dome. a) Choose the smallest sized Ear Dome.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Program

    2 Beeps = Program 2 Program Button 3 Beeps = Program 3 4 Beeps = Program 4 Please note: When the FIT is turned off, the last Program used is saved in memory and that program will resume when FIT is turned on again.
  • Page 15 Program Best For Description Indicator 1. Normal Male and female voices Increases sound in 1 Beep (low & high pitches), ALL frequencies at home: watching TV and time with family 2. Low-cut Voices of women and Emphasizes high 2 Beeps children, in social frequencies above settings: time with...

  • Page 16: Telephone Use

    Using the Telephone The MDHearingAid FIT is designed for natural use of the telephone. Some people find increasing the volume of their hearing aids slightly yields the best results when using the telephone. a) Center your telephone's receiver (or cell phone's speaker) over your ear and the Hearing Aid.

  • Page 17: Care & Cleaning

    • Wipe your FIT daily with a tissue or soft cloth. Do not let your FIT get wet. Do not expose to moisture or heat, like hair spray or hair dryers.

  • Page 18: Getting The Most From

    However, you can maximize your return on your investment by understanding the 3 Keys to Hearing Aid Happiness: Fit: If the hearing aid does not fit properly, Balance: Both ears it will not work.
  • Page 19 Key #1 — Patience New hearing aids can be a big adjustment. Your brain has to re-learn how to hear and listen. After many years of not hearing well, it takes time and practice to redevelop these skills. Medical studies show that your brain requires approximately 21 days to adjust to your new Hearing Aids.
  • Page 20 Key #2 — Balance We are born with two ears for balance. It is best to maintain balance while treating hearing loss. If you have hearing loss in both ears, medical studies have shown that you will get far greater satisfaction and the BEST results by wearing two Hearing Aids, for the following reasons: •...
  • Page 21 Dome following the instructions on page 11. Choose the appropriate size Ear Dome so that the fit inside the ear canal is snug. If the fit is loose, feedback will occur, and you may hear a whistling noise when the FIT is ON.

  • Page 22: Battery Information

    Battery Information Low Battery Warnings: When the battery voltage nears the end of its life, the MDHearingAid FIT will provide Low Battery Warning signals. The Initial Warning will be three sets of double beeps. It is recommended that the battery be replaced as soon as possible.

  • Page 23: Battery Replacement

    Battery Type: The MDHearingAid FIT uses size 10, yellow tab, zinc-air batteries. 1. Turn Hearing Aid OFF: rotate Volume Dial away from Arm of the FIT until you feel a click. 2. Using Nail Grip open Battery Compartment with facing up. Pinch battery with thumb and forefinger, gently remove battery and discard.

  • Page 24: Battery Tips

    Battery Tips: • Extend battery life by turning the Hearing Aid OFF and leaving the Battery Compartment open when not in use. • New zinc-air batteries require "time to breathe." After removing the yellow tab, give new battery one (1) minute to fully power up BEFORE inserting into Battery Compartment.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    You may wish to wear The baby oil will lubricate the the FIT for an hour a day at the skin and help the hearing aid to beginning and work up to wearing slip on more easily.
  • Page 26 Instrument makes a whistling sound. • Whistling (feedback) occurs when • Clean any wax from the FIT amplified sound returns to the Receiver that may be interfering microphone and is re-amplified. with the Hearing Aid. Most hearing aids (even ones •...
  • Page 27 For optimal performance, the FIT R eceiver opening should be cleaned daily and the FIT Ear Domes, if using, should be replaced every 3-6 months. Replacements can be ordered at: www.mdhearingaid.com/accessories.
  • Page 28 • Lower the volume. • Check the Ear Domes and • Turn Hearing Aid OFF FIT Receiver for wax or for any completely. Open then close signs of wear. Replace the Battery Compartment, wait Ear Domes if they appear 45 seconds, and turn stiff, bent, cracked, or frayed.
  • Page 29 Instrument has weak or no sound. • Make sure the Hearing Aid is ON. • Make sure battery is inserted correctly and Battery Compartment • Reposition the Receiver or is completely closed. Ear Dome in your ear canal. • Make sure battery is fresh. •...

  • Page 30: Product Protection Plan

    Product Protection Plan ® The MDHearingAid Product Protection Plan offers you 100% protection from ALL types of accidental damage, including damage not covered by our standard 90-Day Warranty (water or pet damage, corrosion, etc.) Coverage must be purchased within your initial warranty period and covers aid for one (1) year from the date of purchase.

  • Page 31: Warranty & Repair

    Warranty and Repair The MDHearingAid FIT is covered against defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date you receive your order. If our examination determines that the unit failed to work due to parts, materials or workmanship, we will repair or replace it for free. This warranty does not cover...

  • Page 32: Return Policy

    To get the most out of your MDHearingAid FIT Hearing Aids, please understand that no hearing aid will restore normal hearing. Your satisfaction with the MDHearingAid FIT depends to some degree on your expectations and commitment to re-training your brain how to hear and listen.
  • Page 33 Customer Service, will incur a twenty percent (20%) early return fee. We are unable to honor return requests Return Facility address: after 45 days from the date of purchase. MDHearingAid , Inc. Returns Department 18447 W. 8 Mile Road Days...

  • Page 34: Warnings

    Warnings 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 the prospective user, that the prospective user has any of the following conditions, then consult a physician.
  • Page 35 Stop Using MDHearingAid FIT and Consult a Physician if: • Hearing in one or both • Your ear becomes occluded with ears worsens. excessive ear wax. • Hearing does not improve while • You develop an infection of your using the MDHearingAid FIT ear or ear canal.

  • Page 36: Important Notice For

    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 suited to your individual needs.
  • Page 37 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. Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.

  • Page 38: Notice Of Cancellation

    TO CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION, MAIL OR DELIVER A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF THIS CANCELLATION NOTICE OR ANY OTHER WRITTEN NOTICE, OR SEND A TELEGRAM, TO MDHEARINGAID, 917 W. WASHINGTON BLVD, SUITE 202, CHICAGO, IL 60607 NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT OF THE 45TH DAY AFTER THE INITIAL TRANSACTION.

  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications MAX OSPL90 ......108 dBSPL HF Average OSPL90 ....105 dBSPL HFA Full-on-gain.
  • Page 40 Printed in U.S.A. 11.14...

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