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Accessories

Bernafon offers a wide range of optional accessories 

that may be purchased to enhance your hearing 

aid. Depending on the hearing aid family and local 

regulations, the following accessories are available:

Remote control

SoundGate communication device (for wireless 

connection to mobile phones, music players, etc.)

SoundGate Mic (for wireless external microphone 

connection)

TV Adapter (for wireless connection to your 

television via the SoundGate)

Phone Adapter (for wireless connection to your 

landline phone via the SoundGate)

DAI and FM Adapters

CROS microphone (transmits sounds from the 

unaidable ear to the hearing aid on the other ear)

Tamper-resistant battery door (recommended 

when fitting infants, small children, and vulnerable 

persons)

Cleaning and drying kit

For further information on accessories, please 
contact your hearing care professional.

Summary of Contents for supermia

Page 1: ...Supremia Instructions for Use BEHIND THE EAR HEARING AIDS Super Power BTE...

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Page 3: ...Aid 14 Step 1 Inserting the Battery 14 Step 2 Turning the Hearing Aid ON 15 Step 3 Inserting Your Hearing Aid with an Earmold 16 Step 4 Changing the Volume 19 Step 5 Changing the Programs 20 Step 6 M...

Page 4: ...Problems and Solutions 32 Accessories 34 Product Approval Markings and Compliance 35 Compliance with Requirements for Europe 37 International Warranty 38 Information and Explanation of Symbols 40 Ser...

Page 5: ...entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing aid It contains instructions on how to use and how to handle your hearing aid and batteries It also contains important safety information Ind...

Page 6: ...6 Model Overview The following Bernafon hearing aid models are covered within these instructions for use Supremia 7 3 SR7 SP BTE with wireless functionality SR3 SP BTE with wireless functionality...

Page 7: ...ings Hazard Warnings Warnings for Hearing Aid Users Never allow others to wear your hearing aid It could permanently damage another person s hearing Avoid wearing your hearing aid while playing contac...

Page 8: ...regular basis as recommended by your hearing care professional Microorganisms from an unclean hearing aid may cause skin irritations Be careful of leaking battery liquid Battery liquid is a hazardous...

Page 9: ...ested for compliance with international standards concerning explosive atmospheres It is recommended not to use your hearing aid in areas where there is a danger of explosion Be aware of the possibili...

Page 10: ...the hearing aid user s hearing Only connect hearing aids with Direct Audio Input DAI to electrically powered devices that comply with EN 60950 1 EN 60065 or equivalent safety standards The external si...

Page 11: ...from organic conditions Never put your hearing aid or batteries in your mouth Keep batteries away from medications Batteries can easily be mistaken for pills See a doctor immediately if a battery or h...

Page 12: ...g aid Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat by leaving it in the car near a radiator etc Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming snorkeling or diving Your hearing aid is not designed for...

Page 13: ...D indicator 3 Volume wheel 4 Microphone 4a Second microphone 5 Earhook 6 Sound outlet 7 Battery door 8 Direct Audio Input with optional DAI adapter Hearing Aid Description Battery Size Your hearing ai...

Page 14: ...ur Hearing Aid Step 1 Inserting the Battery Gently swing the battery door fully open but do not force it A Remove the sticker from the new battery B Place the battery into the empty compartment The si...

Page 15: ...15 Step 2 Turning the Hearing Aid ON Close the battery door completely You should notice a click The hearing aid is now ON Never use excessive force to open or close the battery door Click ON...

Page 16: ...with an Earmold Your hearing aid has been programmed individually for your right or left ear You will see a color marking inside the battery door This can help you to distinguish between the left and...

Page 17: ...nd Hold the earmold so that the canal part is pointing at the ear canal entrance and the frame of the earmold is pointing straight up Insert the canal part into the ear canal aiming slightly up and ba...

Page 18: ...Run your finger down the skin just in front of your ear If you feel any plastic parts of the earmold it is not inserted correctly Gently push the plastic back and behind the top fold of your ear The...

Page 19: ...rease the volume turn the volume wheel up toward the top of the hearing aid To decrease the volume turn the wheel down toward the battery drawer The volume wheel has level markings 1 2 3 and 4 4 3 2 1...

Page 20: ...n Your hearing care professional may activate the LED indicator If so the LED will flash in a pattern that corresponds to the program Up to 4 listening programs can be configured by your hearing care...

Page 21: ...our hearing aid A long press more than 2 seconds on the push button will cause your hearing aid to mute To un mute the hearing aid give the push button a push or turn the volume control wheel in any d...

Page 22: ...loosen the frame of the earmold then use your index finger to remove it Grasp the frame of the earmold and twist it forwards Gently pull the earmold straight out of the ear holding on to the frame of...

Page 23: ...y is running out the hearing aid will beep at regular intervals Your hearing care professional may activate the LED indicator If so it will flash with a solid continual repetition You should be prepar...

Page 24: ...reach of small children specifically those 0 36 months and people with learning difficulties a tamper resistant battery door should be used To lock the door close the battery door completely Use a sma...

Page 25: ...rtical Unlocked The battery door is designed only to be opened by using a tool Use a small screwdriver to open the door by inserting it into the slit in the bottom of the hearing aid and pushing on th...

Page 26: ...age and reduce the safety of the instrument Please contact your hearing care professional if you suspect excessive force has been used or the door is damaged Do not force the battery door beyond its f...

Page 27: ...tems are installed This symbol or a similar sign should be displayed wherever a permanent loop has been installed Auto Telephone can be automatically activated eliminating the need to access a dedicat...

Page 28: ...ow these cleaning instructions to prevent wax build up and ensure optimal performance of your hearing aid For further information on the care of your hearing aid please consult your hearing care profe...

Page 29: ...aring aid Do not use your hearing aid without a mold Should your hearing aid come in contact with water and stop working please follow these guidelines Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the...

Page 30: ...lated in the hearing aid Always remove zinc air batteries before drying your hearing aid with a drying kit Drying out zinc air batteries shortens their lifetime Specific Care Instructions You should w...

Page 31: ...clean the earmold in warm soapy water Rinse the earmold and allow it to dry completely Use an air puffer to remove any remaining moisture in the tubing B When re attaching the earmold to the hearing a...

Page 32: ...id If you have no volume at all check whether the hearing aid is in mute position If the problem still occurs check that the battery door is closed completely Also check if the battery is inserted cor...

Page 33: ...down Please change the battery Hearing aid beeps without any action from you Your battery is running down Please change the battery Other problems with your hearing aid If other problems occur with y...

Page 34: ...Gate Mic for wireless external microphone connection TV Adapter for wireless connection to your television via the SoundGate Phone Adapter for wireless connection to your landline phone via the SoundG...

Page 35: ...ble on the hearing aid all relevant approval markings are found in this document Electromagnetic Interference Your hearing aid has been thoroughly tested for electromagnetic interference However some...

Page 36: ...d contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3 84 MHz The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is 42 dB A m 10 m The electromagnetic emission from th...

Page 37: ...eless functionality also comply with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equip ment R TTE It operates as...

Page 38: ...batteries tubing earmolds etc This warranty is void if a defect is the result of misuse or mistreatment The warranty is also void if the hearing aid has been repaired by nonauthorized service personne...

Page 39: ...39 Date Model Warranty period Model L Model R Serial no Serial no Battery size Battery size Hearing Centre...

Page 40: ...601 1 The surface of the hearing aid is specified as applied part of Type B This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these inst...

Page 41: ...ste of electronic equipment applies Please recycle your hearing aid and batteries according to your local regulations or return them to your hearing care professional for disposal operating conditions...

Page 42: ...one of the actions listed on the previous pages solve the problem contact your hearing care professional Do not attempt to repair your hearing aid yourself Place stamp with dispenser name and address...

Page 43: ...43 15 mm 8 15 mm 9 0 mm 19 mm Placeholder for FSC logo...

Page 44: ...one 61 7 3250 0300 info bernafon com au New Zealand Bernafon New Zealand Level 1 Building F 27 29 William Pickering Drive Albany Auckland 0632 Toll Free 0800 44 22 57 Phone 64 9 415 7917 info bernafon...

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