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Audibel A2 RIC 312, Operation Manual

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Operation

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 . You may hear 

a tone series indicating that your device is fully 

powered on .

On & Off

To turn ON:

Summary of Contents for A2 RIC 312

Page 1: ...ITE In The Ear ITC In The Canal CIC Completely In Canal operations manual Custom Product Family ...

Page 2: ...trol 13 Multimemory 15 Directional Settings 16 Telephone Use 16 Accessories Wireless Accessories 19 Hearing System Care Instrument Care 20 Service and Repair 21 Troubleshooting Guide 21 Tips for Better Communication For You 22 For Your Family and Friends 23 Safety Information 24 FDA Information 26 FCC Information 28 Limited Warranty 29 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...3 Overview My hearing instrument is a an ITE In The Ear see page 4 ITC In The Canal see page 5 CIC Completely In Canal see page 6 ...

Page 4: ...ne 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 Location of serial number RED Right BLUE Left 1 2 3 Multifunction Button Optional Volume Control Optional ITE Battery Size 13 4 00 00000000 5 ...

Page 5: ...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 Location of serial number RED Right BLUE Left 1 2 3 4 00 00000000 5 Multifunction Button Optional Volume Control Optional ITC Battery Size 312 ITC Overview ...

Page 6: ...unction button optional 2 Microphone opening 3 Sound outlet receiver and wax protection system 4 Battery compartment on off control 5 Removal handle 6 Vent optional Your hearing system can be identified by 7 Location of serial number RED Right BLUE Left 3 2 4 6 5 1 00 00000000 7 CIC Battery Size 10 ...

Page 7: ...sert or replace the battery 1 Use the nail grip on the battery door 2 Open the battery door gently and remove the old battery 3 Remove the tab from the new battery 4 Line up the battery s sign flat side of the battery with the on the battery door 5 Close the battery door My hearing instrument uses a 13 battery ITE Orange 312 battery ITC Brown 10 battery CIC Yellow Preparation ...

Page 8: ...8 Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 9: ... in serious damage if the door will not close securely check that the battery is inserted correctly Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur Because of their size it s a good idea to change and replace batteries above a table or desk to reduce the risk of dropping the instrument or battery Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling container Bec...

Page 10: ... ear canal and rotate the instrument backward Softly press the instrument into place with your fingertip 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 Never put batteries in your mouth as they can easily be swallowed National ...

Page 11: ...ints 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 care professional Severe swelling discharge from the ear excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician ...

Page 12: ...r 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 You may hear a tone series indicating that your device is fully powered on On Off To turn ON ...

Page 13: ...to control volume Press then release the button until the desired volume level is reached Each press release changes the volume one increment Volume Settings 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 Volume Level Tone Level 5 More volume F...

Page 14: ...ouder continue to rotate the control forward toward your face 2 To make sounds softer use your fingertip to rotate the control toward the back of your head INCREASE VOLUME decrease Volume Volume Level Tone Maximum Five beeps plus tone Level 3 Power on volume level Three beeps Minimum One beep plus tone ...

Page 15: ...ressing 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 program Ask your hearing care professional about your specific hearing programs Operation My multifunction button is set for multimemory Please read the section below ...

Page 16: ...matically when used with a hearing aid compatible telephone To use place the telephone receiver on your ear as you normally would and the hearing instrument will select the telephone setting It might be necessary to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best reception Once the telephone is removed from the ear the hearing instrument will switch back to the normal listening mode Note Con...

Page 17: ...neral Telephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear In some instances if you encounter whistling feedback tilt the receiver at an angle until the whistling stops Additionally the hearing instrument in the non phone ear ear opposite the phone may switch to a telephone setting to reduce background sounds Your hearing professional can p...

Page 18: ...lephone rating of 3 M3 T3 would result in a combined rating of 5 Any combined rating that equals at least 5 would provide normal use a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate excellent performance The immunity of this hearing aid is at least M2 T2 The equipment performance measurements categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee t...

Page 19: ...ssories 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 ...

Page 20: ...r instrument Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing system if needed Helpful Hints When not wearing your hearing instruments open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate When not in use remove the batteries completely place your hearing system in the storage container and store In a dry safe place Away from d...

Page 21: ... and assistance Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Causes Solutions Not Loud Enough Low battery Replace battery Wax or debris in the microphone or receiver Clean both microphone and receiver with brush Change wax prevention system Hearing change Contact your hearing care professional Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery ...

Page 22: ...only part of how we share thoughts ideas and feelings Reading lips facial expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss Please review the following simple communication tips For You Move closer to and look at the speaker Sit face to face in a quiet room Try different locations to find the best place to listen Minimize distractions Background no...

Page 23: ...ning desire practice and patience For Your Family and Friends Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss Request that they Get your full attention before beginning to speak Look at you or sit face to face in a quiet room Speak clearly and at a normal rate and level shouting can actually make understanding more difficult Rephrase rather than repeat the same words different words...

Page 24: ... radio signals and electrostatic discharges If you use other medical devices or wear implantable medical devices such as defibrillators or pacemakers and are concerned that your hearing instruments might cause interference with your medical device please contact your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device for information about the risk of disturbance Your hearing instruments should n...

Page 25: ... used on an aircraft unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel Your hearing care professional can enable a special program that allows your hearing aids to work without wireless functionality International Use Your hearing instruments are approved to operate at a radio frequency that is specific to your country or region and might not be approved for use outside your country or region ...

Page 26: ...ric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 Hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii Pain or discomfort in the ear IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician preferably a phy...

Page 27: ... statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions Use of a hearing aid is only part of hearin...

Page 28: ...or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment 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 Audibe...

Page 29: ...he workmanship performed and or materials used to manufacture your hearing instrument Defect means the failure of the workmanship performed and or materials used to conform the hearing instrument to Audibel s design and manufacturing specifications and tolerances Your hearing professional may have issued a warranty or service plan that goes beyond the provisions of this Limited Warranty Please con...

Page 30: ... PURPOSE OF ANY REMEDY OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusions may not apply to you YOUR LEGAL REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FUTURE PERFORMANCE ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES MAY AND SHALL NOT BE COMMENCED MORE THAN 90 DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRA...

Page 31: ...31 Notes ...

Page 32: ...0086 2011 Audibel All Rights Reserved 84849 010 7 11 BKLT0242 00 EE AB Rev A Audibel 6700 Washington Avenue South Eden Prairie MN 55344 3476 800 769 2590 www audibel com ...

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