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Diagram ..........................................1

Proper Placement on Ear ........................2
Left & Right Instruments ......................3
On/Off Function ....................................3
Battery Information ................................4
Cleaning Your Instrument ......................7
Caring For Your Instrument ................10
Push Button Memory ..........................12
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Telephone Use ......................................12
Cell Phone Compatibility ....................13
Do's and Don'ts....................................15
Troubleshooting ....................................17
Binaural Amplification..........................19
Children with Hearing Loss..................20
Warranty Information ..........................21
Service and Repair Information ............22
Notice to Prospective Users ..................23
Notice to Providers ..............................24
Serial Numbers ....................................25
Owner Information ..............................26

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Summary of Contents for FLX

Page 1: ...0 9 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L Extremely Flexible Contoured Comfort Crystal Clear Sound P O Box 877 Casselberry FL 32718 www audina net HEARI NG HEALTHCARE PROVI DER MADE IN U S A flx manual 3 6 09 3 56 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ... instruments have been programmed or adjusted to your individual hearing loss to precisely fit your hearing and communication requirements If necessary your hearing healthcare provider can make further modifications to enhance your listening experience A period of adjustment may be needed to become accustomed to your new hearing instruments and the renewed world of sounds you will experience The a...

Page 3: ...tton Memory 12 iScroll 12 Telephone Use 12 Cell Phone Compatibility 13 Do s and Don ts 15 Troubleshooting 17 Binaural Amplification 19 Children with Hearing Loss 20 Warranty Information 21 Service and Repair Information 22 Notice to Prospective Users 23 Notice to Providers 24 Serial Numbers 25 Owner Information 26 TAB LE OF CONTENTS ii flx manual 3 6 09 3 56 PM Page 5 ...

Page 4: ...n and removal Step 1 Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear Step 2 With your index finger hold the sound tube where it attaches to the ear bud and gently push the ear bud into your ear canal until it is just inside the canal Step 3 Place the retention guard of the sound tube into the bowl of your concha 1 3 flx design is patent pending 2 2 1 flx manual 3 6 09 3 56 PM Page 7 ...

Page 5: ...s for proper ventilation of the hearing instrument 4 proper placement on ear continued Placement of custom mold with sound tube or optional ear hook Step 1 Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear Then gently push down to rest behind the top of your ear Step 2 With your index finger hold the sound tube where it attaches to the custom earmold and gently push the earmold into your ear c...

Page 6: ...ll children In case of ingestion contact your physician or call the National Button Battery Hotline collect at 202 625 3333 6 battery information The low battery detection system continuously monitors battery life When the battery becomes low the low battery warning sequence consisting of 3 double beeps is initiated After the warning beeps are complete normal operation resumes The low battery warn...

Page 7: ...r hearing healthcare provider Please don t attempt to modify the shape or length of the sound tube yourself The tube and bud should be cleaned regularly according to the instructions on the following pages The wearing of a hearing instrument may accelerate the accumulation of ear wax This can easily be removed by your physician or in some cases your hearing healthcare provider You should not use c...

Page 8: ...cessories may be purchased from your hearing healthcare provider The most common causes of hearing instrument repair are wax and moisture If you are encountering recurrent repairs please discuss the various wax moisture prevention systems and accessories with your hearing healthcare provider 10 Do not rinse or submerge these parts in water there is a risk of damage if a water drop becomes trapped ...

Page 9: ...aring instrument is equipped with two microphone grills The grills are located at the front and back on the top of the instrument these grills prevent moisture and debris from getting into the hearing instrument If the hearing instrument seems to have lost power and changing the battery does not correct the situation the grills may be blocked and need to be changed Consult your hearing healthcare ...

Page 10: ...an National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids the compatibility of a particular hearing aid and cell phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions For example the sum of a hearing aid rating of 2 M2 T2 and a telephone rating of 3 M3 T3 would result in a comb...

Page 11: ...re the instruments overnight in a hearing aid dehumidifier to absorb moisture Be sure and remove batteries first DO always carry spare batteries DO replace the battery when the low battery warning beep sequence begins DO always care for your instrument as outlined in this manual DO dry the battery contacts with a cotton swab in cases of humid weather or heavy perspiration DO safely store hearing i...

Page 12: ... have a poor battery contact Return to your hearing healthcare provider 18 troubleshooting guidelines No Sound Ensure that hearing instruments are turned on Replace the battery Ensure that there is no wax or debris in the sound tube Microphone Grill may be dirty Rotate iScroll volume control to increase volume Not loud enough Replace the battery Ensure that there is no wax or debris in the sound t...

Page 13: ...n compared to one hearing instrument stereo sound The ability to locate a sound source in noisy and normal listening conditions Increased ability to understand speech in noisy and normal listening conditions A sensation of balanced hearing Talk with your hearing healthcare provider about what is best for you Even the best technology can t do the work of two ears In addition to seeing a physician f...

Page 14: ...anty obligations is the manufacturer All in house warranty work performed by the manufacturer will be done within a reasonable period of time If warranty work is performed and there appears to be a defect malfunction or failure to conform to the warranty the obligations will be met if brought to our attention within one month from the date of the original warranty work This warranty is specificall...

Page 15: ...are often referred to as Otologists Otolaryngologists ear nose and throat ENT or Otorhinolaryngologists The purpose of a medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing instrument is purchased Following the medical evaluation the physician will give you a written statement that your hearing loss has been ...

Page 16: ...before dispensing a hearing instrument if the hearing healthcare provider determines through inquiry actual observation or review of any other available information that the prospective user has any of the following conditions Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing los...

Page 17: ...NFORMATION Model Serial Numbers Left Right Purchase Date Battery Size Memory Set Up Memory A Memory B Memory C Memory D Original Warranty Expires Hearing Health Care Provider flx manual 3 6 09 3 56 PM Page 33 ...

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