Summary of Contents for Kirkland Signature KS661-DRW
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USER GUIDE RECEIVER-IN-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENT MODEL KS661-DRW...
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Intended use Hearing instrument type designations for models included in this user guide are: VE312, FCC ID: X26VE312, IC: 6941C-VE312. Please see page 8 for list of models referring to all types. Generic air-conduction hearing instruments are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to compen- sate for impaired hearing.
Left serial number: will enable you to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your hearing loss. Practice and a positive attitude are important in learning to use hearing instruments. Your Kirkland Signature hearing Right serial number: instruments have been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs.
® ® and iPod touch (Kirkland Signature 6.0) ..18 Troubleshooting Guide ....35 ® Cellular phones ......18 Warranty and repairs .
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Receiver-in-the-ear (RIE) hearing 1. Receiver tube Model: KS661-DRW (Type VE312) instruments of type VE312, FCC ID: 2. Receiver Open Dome X26VE312, IC: 6941C-VE312. and 3. Receiver Tulip Dome size 312 battery are available in the 4. Receiver Power Dome following variants: 5.
Getting started Tip: On/Off function 1. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf life of one year. 1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument turns on, and the 2. Whenever the hearing instruments are not in use, remember to turn them off to avoid unnecessary default program will be activ ated.
Sports lock Insertion (domes) 1. Hold the receiver tube where it bends, and The sports lock will be applied or adjusted by your hearing healthcare professional. gently place the dome into the ear canal. Push Inserting/Removing hearing instruments the dome far enough into the ear canal so that the receiver tube lies flush with the side of the Insertion (custom RIE molds) head.
Program buttons When using the program button to switch programs, each press will move the instrument to the next pro- gram. For example, if it was in program 1 it will switch to program 2, if it was in program 2 it will switch to The program button will allow you to use up to program 3 etc.
Telephone use Flight mode If your hearing instruments are fit with a receiver open dome or receiver tulip dome, you can probably When boarding a flight or entering an area where RF transmitters are prohibited, wireless functionality must use the telephone as you normally would by holding it up to your ear canal opening. If your hearing be deactivated, as it is not allowed to radiate radio signals during flights or in otherwise restricted areas.
Signature 6.0) of the PhoneNow function. In order to place PhoneNow magnet properly: Kirkland Signature 6.0 is a Made for iPhone instrument and allows for direct communica tion and control 1. Clean the telephone receiver thoroughly. with an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. For assistance in pairing and using these products with your Kirkland 2.
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PhoneNow usage PhoneNow precautions Telephones can be used in a normal manner. A short melody will indicate that the PhoneNow feature has 1. Keep magnets out of reach of pets, children and mentally challenged persons. If a magnet is swallowed, automatically switched the hearing instrument to your telephone program.
Daily maintenance Care and maintenance It is important to keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. On a daily Your hearing instrument is protected by a layer of protective, hydrophobic nanocoat material. basis, clean the hearing instruments using a soft cloth or tissue. Please follow the following instructions to prolong the durability of your hearing instruments: 1.
Changing wax guard for receiver tube Cleaning the receiver tubes and domes The receiver tube and the receiver dome should be cleaned regularly. Use a damp cloth to clean the re- ceiver tube and receiver dome on the outside. Do not use water when you are cleaning the receiver tubes or the receiver domes.
• The app must only be used with Kirkland Signature devices for which it is intended, and GN ReSound takes no responsibility if the app is used with other devices.
2. Different types of radiation, from e.g. NMR, MRI, or CT scanners, may damage hearing instruments. It Kirkland Signature wireless instruments include a RF transmitter that operates in the range of 2.4 GHz - 2.48 is recommended not to wear hearing instruments during these or other similar procedures. Other types GHz.
Important notice for prospective hearing aid users (US Only) Battery warning information Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed Batteries, although very small, contain dangerous substances, and should be disposed of carefully. This is physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid.
Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation Warning to hearing aid dispensers (US Only) from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician.
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No sound Not turned on Turn on by closing the battery door Dead battery Replace battery Battery door will not close Insert battery properly Blocked RIE mold Clean RIE mold Blocked wax filter Replace wax filter or consult your hearing healthcare professional Not loud enough Incorrect RIE mold placement Reinsert RIE mold...
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Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive whistling / Incorrect RIE mold placement Re-insert RIE mold carefully feedback Incorrect dome placement Re-insert dome Excessive ear wax Consult your hearing healthcare professional Feedback control may need adjustment Consult your hearing healthcare professional RIE mold tubing worn or damaged Consult your hearing healthcare professional Hearing instrument settings not optimal...
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Mini RIE—NP receiver Mini RIE—HP receiver MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) Models: KS661-DRW Models: KS661-DRW 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max.
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Mini RIE—S receiver Mini RIE—UP receiver MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) MAXIMUM OUTPUT (OSPL 90) Models: KS661-DRW Models: KS661-DRW 2cc Coupler 2cc Coupler Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) Full-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Kirkland Signature Hearing Instruments are subjected to various tests in temperature and damp heating cycling between -25 C and +70C according to internal and industry standards. During transport or storage, “Made for iPhone”...
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