Beltone ACCESS ACS 85 Power BTE Instructions For Use Manual Download

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Instructions for use

Digital Behind-the-Ear

hearing instrument

ACCESS

ACS 85 and ACS 85D Power BTE

ACS 75 and ACS 75D BTE

ACS 75 Open and ACS 75D Open BTE

Summary of Contents for ACCESS ACS 85 Power BTE

Page 1: ...Instructions for use Digital Behind the Ear hearing instrument ACCESS ACS 85 and ACS 85D Power BTE ACS 75 and ACS 75D BTE ACS 75 Open and ACS 75D Open BTE ...

Page 2: ...enjoyable social life and listen to the world around you Your hearing instrument is a very advanced device Your hearing care practitioner has tuned it to your individual needs With a little devotion and patience you will become familiar with it This booklet is a short guide to assist you in getting acquainted with your hearing instrument Read it carefully and use it as a guideline We wish you happ...

Page 3: ... better hearing Contents Switching on and off 3 Changing batteries 4 5 Inserting and removing the instrument 6 7 Recognising left and right instrument 8 9 Setting the volume 10 Program button 11 12 Directional microphone 12 T program 13 14 Audio input 15 16 Maintenance and cleaning 17 20 General warnings 21 Solving small problems 22 23 Eight steps towards better hearing 24 27 Hearing Instrument id...

Page 4: ...be earmould ACS 85 ACS 85D tone tube microphone behind cover volume wheel program button battery door plastic tube earmould ACS 75 ACS 75D tone tube microphone behind cover volume wheel program button battery door ...

Page 5: ...on this subject on page 11 On page 13 you will read more on the T program Switch your instrument off if you are not using it This will increase the battery life At night switch off your instrument and open the battery door completely It allows moisture in your instrument to evaporate and will increase the instrument s life span 3 off plastic tube mini dome ACS 75 open ACS 75D open tone tube microp...

Page 6: ...il on the edge of the battery door and gently pull it down When opened remove the dead battery by sliding it out as shown in the drawing The replacement battery has to be of type 13 zinc air Remove the protective seal from the fresh battery and insert it in the battery door with the plus side facing down You will recognize the plus side of the battery because marked with a Check whether the symbol...

Page 7: ...attention immediately Do not attempt to recharge the batteries as they could explode Do not burn the batteries as they could explode Replace spent batteries and do not leave them in the instrument for a prolonged period Used batteries are harmful to the environment Please dispose of them according to local regulations or return them to your hearing care practitioner 5 ...

Page 8: ...you gently pull your auricle backwards with your other hand Turn the top part of the earmould gently backwards and forwards so that it fits behind the fold of skin above your ear canal Place the hearing instrument behind your ear Move the earmould up and down and press gently to ensure it is positioned correctly in the ear Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion You will feel when the ea...

Page 9: ...oving your instrument Switch off the instrument by pressing the battery door in the off position Lift the hearing instrument from behind the ear For a moment let it hang beside your ear Using your thumb and index finger gently pull the earmould not the instrument or the tubing loose from the ear Remove the earmould completely by gently twisting it 7 ...

Page 10: ...ave two hearing instruments they may be tuned differently One for your left ear the other for your right Do not swap them Please pay attention to this when cleaning storing and inserting the instruments 8 left right left right ACS 85 85D ACS 75 75D ...

Page 11: ... your hearing care practitioner to mark your instruments with a coloured Left and Right indication Left is blue and Right is red 9 ACS 85 85D indication ACS 75 75D 75 Open 75D Open indication left right ACS 75 open 75D open ...

Page 12: ...ring the fitting of the hearing instrument your hearing care practitioner will have chosen an optimal volume setting for you Please note the setting of that particular level Your volume control has numbers on it to indicate the sound level If you prefer not to use the volume wheel your hearing care practitioner can switch the wheel off 10 ...

Page 13: ... 2 it will switch to program 3 etc If program 2 or 3 are not activated nothing will happen Your instru ment will give an audible signal after pressing the program button A little later the instrument will give one single beep if set in program 1 two beeps if set in program 2 three beeps if set in program 3 When you close the battery door and switch the instrument on it will start in program 1 conf...

Page 14: ... these hearing instruments can help you to concentrate on the speech If the microphone is in the directional mode the background noise will be suppressed In this mode the sounds in front of you will be enhanced so you can hear better the speech of the person you look at Your hearing care practitioner can program the microphone in the required modes 12 Program number 1 2 3 Type of program Intended ...

Page 15: ...an change the setting in such a way that you hear the microphone and the telecoil simultaneously Using the telephone Switch your instrument to the telecoil program Hold your telephone handset behind your ear close to the hearing instrument 2 3 cm and slightly tilt the receiver outwards Listen to the dialing tone and move the handset a little to find the position that gives the best reception If ne...

Page 16: ... the telecoil program Choose a good spot Reception is not clear in all locations it depends on the position of the induction loop Watch for signs or try a different seat yourself If needed adjust the volume up or down After the service or show switch your instrument back to the microphone program You will now hear through the microphone again If the sound of your hearing instrument in the telecoil...

Page 17: ...sion or even school equipment to your hearing instrument Often this will improve sound quality The sound source is connected to your instrument with a cable and an audio shoe For the ACS 85 85D The hearing instrument practioner will set one of your programs for audio input usually program 3 To use this system set the instrument to that particular program 15 ...

Page 18: ... practitioner can change the setting in such a way that you hear the microphone and the direct audio input simultaneously In the ACS 85 85D and the ACS 75 75D manually select the program with enabled direct audio input Safety regulations External equipment connected to the mains and to the audio input must comply with these safety regulations IEC 65 IEC 601 or comparable 16 ...

Page 19: ...s get wet or if it has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration it should be left to dry out overnight with the battery out and the battery compartment open It is also a good idea to put them in a sealed container together with a drying agent dessicator overnight Consult your hearing care professional as to which drying agent to use Storing your instrument When you are not using your instrume...

Page 20: ...ater Note Do not use water or other liquid on the hearing instrument itself Dry the earmould with a cloth Blow possible water drops from tubing and earmould A special device is available for this from your hearing care practitioner Ensure that the earmould and tubing are completely dry before attaching them to the hearing instrument Take care with left and right instruments check the figures on pa...

Page 21: ...uld be cleaned regularly Remove the ThinTube from the instrument be fore cleaning by unscrewing it Use a damp cloth to clean the ThinTube and dome on the outside and use the black cleaning rod to push any debris out of the sound tube The cleaning rod should be inserted where the ThinTube attaches to the instrument and pushed all the way through the ThinTube and out through the dome It is not recom...

Page 22: ...t you have your hearing care professional change the dome for you If your hearing care professional instructs you to change the domes yourself make sure that they are securely fastened to the ThinTube before inserting them in your ear A failure to change the domes in accordance with the instructions could result in injury 20 ...

Page 23: ...n lotion Hearing instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care practitioner Incorrect use may result in sudden and permanent hearing loss Do not allow others to use your hearing instrument It may cause permanent damage Hearing instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at any time Do not take your instrument into rooms where you receive tr...

Page 24: ...re you holding your hand or an object e g a hat too close to an instrument Is you ear full of wax Is the instrument switched on Is the instrument switched on the telecoil program Is there a battery in the instrument Is the battery still good Is the plastic tube or the earmould clogged or broken Is you ear full of wax Is the battery dead Is the battery dirty Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogg...

Page 25: ...n the instrument and the object Visit your physician Switch it on Switch it to the microphone program Insert a battery Replace it with a new one Visit your hearing care practitioner Visit your physician Replace it with a new one Clean it or use a new one Visit your hearing care practitioner Use a dissecator Always switch off the instrument at night Check the date on the battery packaging ...

Page 26: ...de you through the initial period If you are not satisfied or keep experiencing problems please consult your hearing care practitioner 1 Get used to familiar sounds at home Try to get used to the new sounds from a familiar environment Listen to the different background sounds and try to recognise them When you are tired from listening remove your instrument and pause for a while Talk or read aloud...

Page 27: ...sten to the radio or television Start with the news then turn to another program Ask a normal hearing person to set the volume of your radio or television to a comfortable level If necessary adjust the volume on your hearing instrument If you cannot understand the radio or television ask your hearing care practitioner to adjust your hearing instrument He or she is able to inform you on other facil...

Page 28: ...es not help If your instrument is equipped with a Dual Microphone System select the directional listening program Read more on this on page 12 6 Visit public buildings Visit public buildings Try to sit near the speaker try to be seated in the front rows in a show Avoid a seat behind a pillar or in an alcove you will be in a sound shadow In a restaurant sit with your back towards the wall This avoi...

Page 29: ...e a GSM telephone in most cases However in some circumstances disturbance might be audible through your hearing instrument 8 Use your instrument all day Using your hearing instrument and practising with it is the best way to learn to hear again Even if you can hear without an instrument in some cases Try to wear your instrument all day In that way you will benefit the most Of course a hearing inst...

Page 30: ...l number Located on the outside Year Place of Serial number production Hearing instrument identification For service contact hearing care practitioner Telephone number Model Serial nr right Model Serial nr left ...

Page 31: ...d a foreign object in your ear canal if you experience skin irritation or if excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument Different types of radiation e g from NMR or CT scanners may damage the hearing instrument Therefore do not wear the hearing instrument during these or other corresponding scanning procedures Other types of radiation burglary alarms room surveillance sys...

Page 32: ...el exceeds 132 dB SPL with an IEC 60711 1981 occluded ear simulator because there may be a risk of impairing the remain ing hearing of the hearing instrument user Technical Specifications Max Output dB SPL according to IEC 118 0 30 ACS 85 139 dB SPL ACS 85D 139 dB SPL ACS 75 132 dB SPL ACS 75D 132 dB SPL ACS 75 Open 122 dB SPL ACS 75D Open 122 dB SPL ...

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Page 36: ...rup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 11 11 Fax 45 45 75 11 19 www beltone biz 15877600 GB 07 07 Rev D Printed in Denmark Beltone 2007 Model ACCESS Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC should be directed to Beltone A S Denmark ...

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