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Now, for the first time, Audibel is offering a lifetime warranty on 

the circuit of the new LX hearing aid. The hearing aid circuit is 

covered under warranty for the life of the product.
The warranty commences on the actual date of sale to the patient 

and is valid only for as long as the patient owns the instrument as 

registered by specific serial number.
The LX Lifetime Circuit Warranty is not transferable and does 

not apply to transducers, cases or mechanical components.

Summary of Contents for LX

Page 1: ...O p e r a t i o n s M a n u a l ...

Page 2: ...ered under warranty for the life of the product The warranty commences on the actual date of sale to the patient and is valid only for as long as the patient owns the instrument as registered by specific serial number The LX Lifetime Circuit Warranty is not transferable and does not apply to transducers cases or mechanical components ...

Page 3: ...Removal 5 Operation On Off and Volume Levels 6 Multimemory Settings 7 Directional Settings 8 Telephone Use 8 Summary of Settings 10 Hearing System Care Instrument Care 12 Service and Repair 13 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Tips for Better Communication For You 15 For Your Family and Friends 15 FDA Information Required Information 16 1 ...

Page 4: ...n 6 Battery Compartment on off control 7 Retention Lock Your hearing system can be identified by 8 Location of serial number 9 Location of manufacturer s name model name 10 Location of left right side indicator 11 Instant Fit Earbud identification Features Controls and Identification 8 9 10 11 6 1 2 4 5 3 7 ...

Page 5: ...d by the brown color code on the packaging To insert 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 plus sign flat side of the battery with the on the battery door 5 Close the battery door ...

Page 6: ...rely check that the battery is inserted correctly Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely to occur Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling container Batteries can vary in size and performance your hearing care professional is your best source for information Warnings Batteries are dangerous if swallowed To help prevent the accidental ingestion of bat...

Page 7: ...he hearing instrument behind your ear wrapping it over the top of your ear 3 Place the lock inside the bowl of your ear To remove 1 Remove the lock from the bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear 3 Grasp the receiver with your thumb and forefinger Gently pull out of your ear canal Do not pull with the hearing system case as this may damage the connection ...

Page 8: ...lergic reaction occurs contact your hearing care professional Severe swelling discharge from the ear excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician Operation On Off and Volume Levels 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 ...

Page 9: ...essed by pressing the Multimemory button inward When you press the Multimemory button you may hear an indicator or tone series indicating the device has changed to the next program Your hearing system has been setup with the following environments Program Tone Voice Environment 1 1 Tone 1 Normal 2 2 Tones 2 3 3 Tones 3 4 4 Tones 4 ...

Page 10: ...s Your hearing care professional will circle the programmed directional setting for each memory Program Environment 1 Automatic Manual Off 2 Automatic Manual Off 3 Automatic Manual Off 4 Automatic Manual Off Telephone Use Your hearing system allows you to comfortably use the telephone without removing your hearing system ...

Page 11: ...rating of 3 M3 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 Immunity of this hearing aid is at least M2 The equipment performance measurements categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee that all users will...

Page 12: ...ngs Environment Directional Setting In Program 1 Normal Off Automatic Manual Program 2 Off Automatic Manual Program 3 Off Automatic Manual Program 4 Off Automatic Manual Low Battery Battery End of Life Self Check Reminder ...

Page 13: ...peech Two 2 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech Three 3 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech Four 4 Tones Tone Series Yes No Speech Battery Tone Series Yes No Speech Shutdown Sustained Tone Yes No Speech Good Make Appointment Tone Series Yes No Speech Make Appointment Tone Series ...

Page 14: ...g contact your hearing care professional immediately to schedule an appointment for otoscopy 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 Helpful Hints When not wearing your hearing system open the battery door to allow moisture to evapor...

Page 15: ...e 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 on the next page for possible solutions If problems continue contact your hearing care professional for advice and assistance He or she is able to solve many common problems rig...

Page 16: ...anal Hearing change Contact your hearing care professional Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Earwax buildup Clean or replace Wax Guard as needed Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery Earwax buildup Clean or replace Wax Guard as needed Defective hearing instrument Contact your hearing care professional Dead Low battery Replace battery Earwax buildup Clean or r...

Page 17: ...frustrating at first remember you have not heard them for a while 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 Request that they Get your full attention before beginning to s...

Page 18: ...days vi Audiometric 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 RF IMMUNITY LEVEL These hearing instruments have a cell phone immunity rating of M4 For your cell phone to be compatible with these hearing instruments the cell phon...

Page 19: ...l law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation 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 The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly di...

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