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    Choose the sightline (0-1-2-3) on the measurement tool that is most 

parallel with the top of the opening of the ear canal� In this example, 
the sightline marked 1 would be the most accurate choice�

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   Make a note of the sightline chosen and then repeat steps 1-4 on the 

opposite ear for a binaural fitting� 

To measure for an accurate wire length.

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  Place your head at the same horizontal level as the patient’s head so 

you are looking straight into the patient’s ear that you wish to fit with 
the hearing instrument�

 

  Hold the measurement tool with the appropriate blue or red color 

code marking (for the left or right ear) with your thumb placed on  
the ear diagram�

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    Place the measurement tool on the top of the ear and in contact with 

the skin in the narrow gap between the head and the pinna� Keep the 
horizontal line on the measurement tool horizontal and level�

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   Note: It is important to measure the opposite ear for a binaural fitting since right and left ear sizes can vary and thus, require different wire lengths.

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Fitting guide.

Receiver-in-Canal (RIC).

Summary of Contents for sound 13

Page 1: ...Receiver in canal RIC guide Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

Page 2: ...unit 12 Attaching the power dome to the power xReceiver unit 12 Attaching the standard power or super power xReceiver unit to sound 312 13 Attaching the standard power or super power plus xReceiver unit to sound 13 14 Configuring in HANSATON scout 15 Feedback optimization 16 sound 312 battery door replacement 17 sound 13 battery door replacement 17 How to measure performance in a coupler 18 sound ...

Page 3: ...ktlinie Warning to hearing healthcare professional Domes should never be fitted on patients with perforated eardrums exposed middle ear cavities or surgically altered ear canals In the case of such a condition we recommend to use a customized ear mold In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canal after the removal of the hearing instrument contact a physician immediately sound 312 so...

Page 4: ...ower xReceiver Super Power Plus xReceiver Coupling options Open Dome Open Dome Closed Dome Closed Dome cShell cShell 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Hz 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Hz 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Hz 4 Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

Page 5: ...ollowing features Color Code Markings blue left ear and red right ear color code markings to indicate which of the patient s ears to measure Horizontal Line Markings measurements must be made horizontally with the measurement tool touching the skin in the gap between the head and the top of the pinna Four Horizontal Sightlines 0 1 2 3 to indicate which wire length you should use for an accurate fi...

Page 6: ...ght into the patient s ear that you wish to fit with the hearing instrument 2 Hold the measurement tool with the appropriate blue or red color code marking for the left or right ear with your thumb placed on the ear diagram 3 Place the measurement tool on the top of the ear and in contact with the skin in the narrow gap between the head and the pinna Keep the horizontal line on the measurement too...

Page 7: ...elected dome and xReceiver unit sizes are appropriate see following pages 1 Remove the xReceiver unit from the hearing instrument 2 Heat the tube carefully with a hairdryer at a low setting for a few seconds 3 Do not use excessive heat to avoid damage to the electrical components 4 Bend the tubing into the desired shape and hold until it has cooled off Once completely cooled the tube will maintain...

Page 8: ...n fit Considerations Extended low frequency response Occlusion Hohlotoplastik cShell Choose for Custom fit Considerations Comfort possible occlusion Impression required Choosing the correct coupling for standard xReceivers Determine the correct dome size based on your otoscopic examination of the ear canal Select the dome type based on the audiometric requirements and fitting ranges shown on this ...

Page 9: ...me to fit comfortably in the ear canal Open Dome Choose for Instant fit Open fit Considerations Occlusion free Closed Dome Choose for Instant fit Semi occluded fit Considerations Extended fitting range over open dome Some occlusion Power Dome Choose for Instant fit Occluded fit Considerations Extended low frequency response Occlusion Sleeve mold cShell Choose for Custom fit Considerations Comfort ...

Page 10: ...wer xReceiver R 312 Rm 312 only Super power plus xReceiver R 13 only Choosing the correct coupling for super power and super power plus xReceivers Select based on the audiometric requirements and fitting ranges shown on this page cShell Choose for Custom fit Verwendbar für Comfort Possible occlusion Impression required 10 Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

Page 11: ...retention piece to the standard or power xReceiver unit The retention piece may be used for fittings with the open or closed dome depending on the patient s requirements The retention piece is optional and allows for extra security in the ear The retention piece can easily be cut shorter to comfortably fit into the patient s concha bowl 11 Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

Page 12: ...The xReceiver unit and power dome should fit snugly together Attaching the dome or sleeve mold to the standard xReceiver unit 1 Hold the xReceiver unit in one hand and the coupling i e dome or sleeve mold in the other hand 2 Slide the appropriate coupling over the receiver 3 The xReceiver unit and coupling should fit snugly together 12 Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

Page 13: ...r unit Attaching the standard power or super power xReceiver unit to sound 312 Attaching the xReceiver unit to sound 312 1 Use the small silver tool to push the slider pin slightly sideways 2 Place the xReceiver unit on sound 312 3 Use the back of the small silver tool to push in the slider pin 13 Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

Page 14: ...nit to sound 13 1 Ensure the xReceiver lock is in the open position 2 Place the xReceiver unit on the hearing aid Push the lock closed Replacing the xReceiver unit from sound 13 1 Insert the tool into the slot to open the xReceiver lock 2 Remove the xReceiver unit 14 Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

Page 15: ... applicable choose the appropriate size of venting Whenever a change to the xReceiver unit or dome is made during the fitting you need to revisit the Acoustics screen and specify your choices to allow for correct gain calculations Note After connecting to the hearing devices go to the Acoustics screen and select the correct receiver and tip option Note Please ensure that the connected xReceiver un...

Page 16: ...Feedback optimization Run Feedback Optimization 16 Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

Page 17: ...t Removal 1 Use the small silver tool to push the pin out 2 Remove the battery door Installation 1 Line up the battery door 2 Insert the pin Use the back of the small silver tool to push the pin in Installation 1 Line up the battery door 2 Insert the pin Use the back of the small silver tool to push the pin in 17 Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

Page 18: ...on a HA1 coupler and allows for a good connection of the xReceiver unit to the coupler Select Activate Test Box Measurement Mode in HANSATON scout software from the menu on the top menu bar Clicking on Activate Test Box Measure ment Mode disables the adaptive features and activates the omnidirectional microphone mode to allow for correct measurements Click on Deactivate Test Box Measurement Mode t...

Page 19: ...down onto the programming port sound 13 programming cable Insertion 1 Open the battery door to reaveal the programming port 2 Push the cable down onto the programming port Removal 1 Pull up the programming cable and remove Removal 1 Pull up the programming cable and remove 19 Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

Page 20: ...easily replaced You will need to counsel your patient on how to replace the wax protector see instructions included with the replacement packs If necessary the domes and xReceiver units can be wiped with a damp cloth however xReceiver units should never be submerged in water to avoid damage to the electrical components 20 Fitting guide Receiver in Canal RIC ...

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