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A new Beltone hearing instrument

Congratulations on your choice of a Beltone hearing instrument!
This is an important step towards clearer hearing and better under-
standing. We have used all our experience with hearing instruments to 
help you communicate, lead an 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.
Your instrument may also include the Tinnitus Breaker function 
(TO17xx models only), a tool for generating sounds to be used in 
tinnitus management programs to relieve suffering from tinnitus. 
The Tinnitus Breaker can generate frequency and amplitude shaped 
white noise. Noise signal level and frequency characteristics can be 
adjusted to the specific therapeutic needs as determined by your 
doctor, audiologist, or hearing care practitioner. Generated noise can 
be modulated with the purpose of making it more pleasant. The noise 
can then resemble, for example, crushing waves on a shore.
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 happiness and pleasant listening with your new instru-
ment.
Beltone

Caution to Tinnitus Breaker users

Should you develop any side effects from using the Tinnitus Breaker 
feature, such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, perceived decrease 
in auditory function or increase in tinnitus perception, you should 
discontinue use of the device and seek medical evaluation.

Summary of Contents for TO1715

Page 1: ... Instructions for use Digital In the Ear hearing instrument and sound generator TO1715 TO915 and TO615 TO1715 SPG TO915 SPG and TO615 SPG TO1735 and TO935 TO1735 SPG and TO935 SPG TO1735 UPG TO935 UPG and TO635 UPG ...

Page 2: ...s The Tinnitus Breaker can generate frequency and amplitude shaped white noise Noise signal level and frequency characteristics can be adjusted to the specific therapeutic needs as determined by your doctor audiologist or hearing care practitioner Generated noise can be modulated with the purpose of making it more pleasant The noise can then resemble for example crushing waves on a shore This book...

Page 3: ...tents Warning to hearing care professional 4 Notice to prospective users 4 Prescription use for sound generator users 5 Switching on and off 7 Changing batteries 8 Inserting and removing the instrument 10 Recognising left and right instrument 12 Program button 13 Using the telephone 14 Autophone 14 T program optional 16 Hearing through an induction loop 17 Maintenance and cleaning 18 Eight steps t...

Page 4: ...ring loss within the previous 90 days iv acute or chronic dizziness v unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days vi audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15dB at 500 Hz hertz 1000 Hz and 2000 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 to prospective...

Page 5: ...e as prescribed by your doctor audiologist or hearing care practitioner In order to avoid the possibility of damaging your hearing the maximum daily usage depends on the level of the generated sound Should you develop any side effects from using the instrument such as dizziness nausea headaches perceived decrease in audi tory function or increase in tinnitus perception you should disconti nue use ...

Page 6: ...715 TO915 TO615 SPG Hearing Instrument battery door wax guard pull out cord optional microphone opening vent optional battery door wax guard pull out cord optional microphone opening program button optional program button optional vent optional ...

Page 7: ...the battery door After your instrument is switched on the volume will always be as set by your hearing care practitioner Your instrument can have a push button to switch programs How ever if you close the battery door your instrument will always start in program number 1 Read more on this subject on page 13 At night leave the battery door open It increases battery life and allows moisture in your ...

Page 8: ...ched off It is therefore advisable to keep an extra battery at hand Open the battery door by placing your fingernail or a pencil under the edge of the battery door and gently push it backwards When opened remove the dead battery The end of the cleaning brush is magnetic It allows for easy battery removal insertion The replacement battery has to be a zinc air battery or an appropriate Nickel Metal ...

Page 9: ... your instrument Warnings Keep batteries away from children and mentally challenged persons Batteries can be harmful if swallowed If you do seek medical 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 ...

Page 10: ...ier if you gently pull your auricle backward with your other hand Move the instrument up and down with your index finger and press gently to ensure it is positioned correctly Opening and closing your mouth can aid insertion You will feel when the instrument is inserted correctly After the hearing instrument has been properly seated in the ear canal locate the microphone and tubing Gently push the ...

Page 11: ... tubing so that the hearing instrument comes out of your ear Removal may be easier if you open and close your mouth while simultaneously pulling your auricle backward with your other hand Take some time at home to practice how to insert and remove your instru ment Work conveniently positioning your elbows on a table and maybe using a mirror ...

Page 12: ...ring instrument is marked with either a left or right indication A left instrument has a blue wax guard or blue dot A right instrument has a red wax guard or red dot This is easy to remember Red Right The colour dot must point upwards on your instruments Do not swap your hearing instruments Please pay attention to this during cleaning storing and inserting ...

Page 13: ...rograms 2 3 or 4 are not activated nothing will happen Your instrument 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 four beeps if set in program 4 When you close the battery door and switch the instrument on it will start in program 1 confirmed ...

Page 14: ...ape of telephone you are using Do not hold the handset too tightly against the microphone since this might cause whistling Autophone The Autophone function enables your hearing instrument to auto matically switch to your telephone program when the telephone handset is held close to your ear An acoustic signal confirms the switch When the telephone handset is removed from your ear your hearing inst...

Page 15: ...al will indicate the activation of the Autophone program At the beginning you may need to move the handset slightly to find the best position for a reliable switch and good hearing on the telephone Precaution Keep magnets out of reach of children and pets If a magnet is swallowed please seek advice of a medical practitioner The magnet used to strengthen the magnetic field of your hand set telephon...

Page 16: ...s or halls where an induction loop system is installed In order to activate this function the telecoil pro gram has to be selected In this program you will hear no sounds from the microphone therefore most environmental sounds will be lost If you wish your hearing care practitioner can change the setting in such a way that you hear the microphone and the telecoil simultaneously ...

Page 17: ...he T program using the program button Choose a good spot Reception is not clear at 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 service or show switch your instrument back to a micro phone program You will now hear through the microphone again If the sound of your hearing instrument in t...

Page 18: ...replace the wax guard filter regularly Failure to do so can lead to an accumulation of earwax impairing sound quality Cleaning is easier when accumulated earwax is dry e g in the morning before you insert the instrument into your ear Cleaning the instrument Clean your instrument with a soft dry cloth and the small brush Do this above a soft surface or table to avoid damage if the instrument falls ...

Page 19: ...hrough the vent Wipe off any collected earwax Pull the line out and wipe off again Repeat this until all the earwax has been removed Wax guard Your hearing instrument is usually equipped with a wax guard system This prevents earwax entering the instrument Replace the wax guard every two weeks or sooner depending on earwax accumulation Work at a table It is easier and avoids your instrument falling...

Page 20: ... dedicated tool for changing them Use red wax guards for right instruments and blue guards for left instruments To remove the wax guard from your hearing instrument slide the forked side of the tool under the wax guard and pull it upwards Pick up a new wax guard from the front side of the card by using the other nub end of the tool The large red and blue arrows on the card indicate the front side ...

Page 21: ...21 Insert the wax guard into the sound outlet of the hearing instrument Remove the tool and press the wax guard down with your thumb to secure it ...

Page 22: ...ng care practitioner Cleaning the microphone tip and tubing Your instrument will not work properly if the microphone opening is dirty The microphone tip and tubing can be cleaned by gently wiping them with a soft dry cloth This will help to ensure that the ports stay open and allow sound to get into the microphone Note that the tube may wear out or become discolored over time with usage of the hea...

Page 23: ...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 for a while In that way you will familia...

Page 24: ...If you cannot understand the radio or television ask your hearing care practitioner to adjust your hearing instrument 5 Get used to conversations in a group Following conversations in a group is often difficult because of the background noise Listen to the different voices Try to recognise them by timbre or rhythm and link each voice to a person Focus your attention on the person you want to under...

Page 25: ...r outwards a little See whether or not the telephone sounds better if you switch your hearing instrument to the T program Read about this on page 16 Your hearing instrument meets strict international regulations There fore it should be possible to use a GSM telephone in most cases However in some circumstances disturbance might be audible through your hearing instrument 8 Use your instrument all d...

Page 26: ...hearing care professional Incorrect use may result in sudden and per manent hearing loss Sound generators are not toys and should be kept out of reach of anyone especially children and pets who might cause them selves injury Do not allow others to use your instrument It may cause perma nent damage Instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at any time Do not t...

Page 27: ...Warning Do not wear the instrument in mines or other explosive areas unless those areas are certified for hearing instrument use Keep the instrument away from children under the age of 3 as it contains small parts which may present a choking hazard CAUTION Tinnitus Breaker sound generator The maximum output of the Tinnitus Breaker sound generator feature falls into the range that can cause hearing...

Page 28: ...s Low pass filter 500 Hz Low pass filter 1 KHz Low pass filter 2 KHz High pass filter 2 KHz High pass filter 3 KHz High pass filter 4 KHz High pass filter 5 KHz High pass filter 6 KHz The white noise signal can be modulated in amplitude with an attenuation depth of up to 12dB Hearing instrument maximum output and Tinnitus Breaker sound generator maximum overall output IEC 118 0 OES ...

Page 29: ...735 TO935 120 dB SPL 100 dB SPL TO1735 SPG TO935 SPG 128 dB SPL 100 dB SPL TO1735 UPG TO935 UPG 135 dB SPL 100 dB SPL TO635 UPG Warning to hearing care practitioners Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing instrument s whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 dB SPL with an IEC 60711 1981 occluded ear simulator because there may be a risk of impairing the remainin...

Page 30: ...volume very loud Are 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 there a battery in the instrument Is the battery still good Is your ear full of wax Is the battery dead Is the battery dirty Did your instrument get moist Did you leave your hearing instrument switched on at night Is the battery old ...

Page 31: ...ce between the instrument and the object Visit your physician Switch it on Insert a battery Replace it with a new one Visit your physician Replace it with a new one Clean it or use a new one Use a dissecator Always switch off the instrument at night Check the date on the battery packaging ...

Page 32: ...y card you received with your instrument Repairs If your Beltone hearing instrument malfunctions it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the warranty If your Beltone hearing instrument requires service please contact your hearing care professional for assistance ...

Page 33: ... to identify the model you have received Model received Type Hearing care professional TO1715 MIC TO915 MIC TO615 MIC TO1715 SPG MIC TO915 SPG MIC TO615 SPG MIC TO1735 MIC TO935 MIC TO1735 SPG MIC TO935 SPG MIC TO1735 UPG MIC TO935 UPG MIC TO635 UPG MIC Serial number Right Serial number Left ...

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Page 35: ...35 Faceplate Electronics by Beltone A S Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC should be directed to Beltone A S ...

Page 36: ...16943400 GB 09 09 Rev B Beltone 2009 Worldwide headquarters Beltone A S Lautrupbjerg 7 DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 11 11 Fax 45 45 75 11 19 www beltone hearing com ...

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