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Trouble
shooting

Your Hearing Direct HD85 instrument is a reliable one. In case of
minor problems or malfunctions, you may be able to solve them
yourself.

Symptom

Feedback
‘whistling’

Are you holding your hand or an object (e.g. a
hat) too close to the instrument?

Is your ear full of wax?

No sound

Is the instrument switched on?
Is there a battery in the instrument?
Is the battery still good?
Is the sound outlet blocked?
Is your ear full of wax?

Cause

Possible Remedy

Switch it on
Insert a battery
Replace it with a new one
Clean the sound outlet
Visit your GP

Move your hand away or create
some more space between
the instrument and the object
Visit your GP

Summary of Contents for HD85

Page 1: ...Title Operating instructions HD85 Before use please read these instructions to help you get the best out of your HearingDirect com hearing aid V1 0 June 2011 ...

Page 2: ...en one of the best products available Please familiarise yourself with the information in this guide It contains important instructions for proper use and care technical performance information and other general information about your hearing system Microphone filter Battery door and On Off switch Sound outlet and wax guard Extraction cord ...

Page 4: ...nt in the ear Page 6 7 Using the telephone Page 8 Removing the battery Page 9 Inserting the battery Page 10 Battery safety Page 11 Maintenance and cleaning Page 12 13 General advice Page 14 16 Troubleshooting Page 17 18 General precautions Page 19 4 ...

Page 5: ...ur hearing instrument When the door is fully closed the instrument is on To turn the instrument off place your fingernail under the nail grip and pull gently to open it completely Tip To reduce battery consumption turn the instrument off when it is not in use Switch off the instrument 5 ...

Page 6: ...l the bottom of your ear down with your thumb and finger While pulling the ear down carefully insert the earpiece canal tip first rotating the earpiece slightly until a comfortable seal in the ear is achieved Do not attempt to force the earpiece too far into the ear canal ...

Page 7: ... in any way and prevents you from wearing your hearing instrument please contact us Never attempt to modify the shape of your hearing instrument yourself To remove the hearing instrument from your ear simply hold the extraction cord with your thumb and forefinger and gently pull out ...

Page 9: ...tely with your fingernail under the nail grip and pull gently to open it completely Remove the used battery from the battery compartment Tip Hold the instrument over a table or a soft surface in case the battery falls out Your HD85 takes a size 10A battery 9 ...

Page 11: ... diminished mental capacity Keep batteries away from pets Do not place batteries in your mouth If a battery has been swallowed consult a GP immediately Do not expose batteries to temperature extremes Do not dispose of batteries in fire Do not attempt to recharge batteries which are not specifically designated rechargeable or reverse a battery s polarity ...

Page 13: ...Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning the sound outlet When the sound outlet wax guard becomes blocked with wax use a dry cloth or the brush provided to clean the wax away 13 ...

Page 18: ...torted spluttering or weak Is the battery dead Is the battery dirty Did your instrument get moist Battery drains very quickly Did you leave your hearing instrument switched on at night Is the battery old Cause Possible Remedy Always switch off the instrument at night Check the date on the battery packaging Replace it with a new one Clean it or use a new one Use a desiccator ...

Page 20: ...Supplied by Hearing Direct Ltd The Estate Office Stockbridge Road Sutton Scotney Hants SO21 3JW Puretone Ltd ME2 4FR ...