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Disposal Information

Within the European Union, the marked equipment is covered by
“Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27
January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment.” Amended by
“Directive 2003/108/EC” (WEEE).

Recycle hearing systems, batteries and accessories according to national
regulations.

Summary of Contents for P640

Page 1: ...Established 1976 Before use please read this user guide to help you get the most from your Puretone hearing system P640 P660 P680 BTE User Guide V1 0 August 2014 ...

Page 2: ...PersonalInformation HearingCareProfessionalInformation Name Address Telephone Email Opening hours 2 Name Address Date of purchase Left serial no Battery Right serial no Battery Model ...

Page 3: ...Off Push Button Wireless Telephone Use Telecoil Inductive Loop Systems Direct Audio Input Device Insertion Earmould Device Insertion Open Fit Device Removal Troubleshooting Expectations Care Maintenance Battery Care Disposal Information 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 30 30 31 3 ...

Page 4: ...and various functions available We understand that hearing loss affects quality of life which is why we are dedicated to building the highest quality hearing systems We hope that your new hearing system will soon be indispensable to you and will bring new pleasure and enjoyment to your life A period of adjustment may be needed to become accustomed to your newhearingsystemandtherenewedworldofsounds...

Page 5: ...Identification This user guide covers the following models P660M P640P P640S P660P P680SW P680MW 5 Model shown in diagrams for illustrative purposes only Actual model may vary from that shown ...

Page 6: ...of your Puretone hearing system can be found as shown below Models P640P P640S P660P P660M Models P680SW P680MW Serial Number Model Serial Number Model Please quote your serial number in all correspondence with your hearing care professional regarding your system 6 ...

Page 7: ...io Input 8 Left Right Indicator Left Blue Right Red 9 Battery Lock optional 10 Model 11 Manufacturer 12 Serial Number 13 Ear Hook 14 Open Fitting Thin Tube AnalogueVC DigitalVCToggle 1 3 4 7 10 11 12 13 14 8 8 9 9 5 6 2 2 Not all features may be fitted applicable to all models Model shown in diagrams for illustrative purposes only Actual model may vary from that shown 7 ...

Page 8: ...d upon the model you have Models P660M P680MW Size 13 Orange Size 312 Brown Models P640P P640S P660P P680SW Puretone recommends PureCell Plus batteries Replacement batteries and accessories are available from your hearing care professional or from www puretoneretail net 8 ...

Page 9: ...d and wait a few seconds for air to enter and begin to activate Insert the new battery of the appropriate type ensuring that the negative shouldered contact is pointing downward with the positive flat contactisuppermost Close the battery compartment until a distinct click is felt heard Your hearing system is now ready for use 1 2 3 Model shown in diagrams for illustrative purposes only Actual mode...

Page 10: ... will be heard for each incremental change When the upper or lower limits of the volume range are reached a beep signal with a longer duration will be heard During the fitting of the system your hearing care professional will have chosen an optimal volume setting for you When switching the system on the volume will have this optimal setting WARNING Neverusethedeviceonahighervolumesettingthaniscomf...

Page 11: ...can activate a function called Delayed Activation This function will delay the time in which the hearing system turns on by several seconds after the battery compartment is closed Wheneverthehearingsystemisnotinuse remembertoturnitofftoavoid unnecessary battery consumption Remove the battery from the hearing system when not used for long periods Always adjust the volume control to the lowest setti...

Page 12: ...itional programs have been activated the following list explains how they work 1 You can switch between programs by pressing the push button once 2 You will then hear 1 or more beeps The number of beeps indicates which program you have selected 1 beep program 1 2 beeps program 2 etc 3 When the hearing system is turned off and then back on the hearing system always returns to the default setting pr...

Page 13: ...sier everyday use of your wireless hearing system controls you can use wireless remote control Ask your hearing care professional for more information Flight Mode WARNING When boarding a flight or entering an area where RF transmitters are prohibited wirelessfunctionalitymustbedeactivated asitisradiatesradio signals It is possible to disable wireless operation by opening and closing the battery co...

Page 14: ...Hold the telephone towards the top of the ear closer to where the microphones are 3 If whistling occurs it may take a few seconds of holding the telephone in the same position before the hearing system eliminates the feedback 4 Any whistling may also be decreased by holding the telephone slightly away from the ear 5 Dependingonyourindividualneeds yourhearingcareprofessionalmay activate a program s...

Page 15: ...inaposition similar to when making a telephone call Place the magnet just below the telephone receiver Make sure not to coverthemicrophoneopenings Ifnecessary movethemagnettoanother position to improve ease of use and comfort while speaking AutoPhone Usage A short melody will indicate that the AutoPhone feature has automatically switched the hearing system to your telephone program Initially you m...

Page 16: ...ing your hearing system and magnet in close proximity to the medical device or electronic system in question If the manufacturer cannot issue a statement we recommend keeping the magnet or a telephone equipped with the magnet 30 cm 12 away from magnetically sensitive devices e g pacemakers AutoPhone Precautions 1 High distortion during dialing or phoning may mean that the magnet is not in the opti...

Page 17: ...elephone may need to be moved to slightly different positions in order to find the best reception Inductive Loop Systems Many places such as theatres houses of worship and schools are equipped with inductive loop systems When using a telecoil program with inductive loop systems sound is picked up directly and may improve speech understanding If there is no sound from the hearing systems in a induc...

Page 18: ... a wireless FM system to the audio boot This accessory connects to the bottom of the hearing system and once properly clicked into place the hearing system switches to DAI automatically Connecting Disconnecting Audio Boots Connecting Audio Boots 1 Align the tip of the audio boot with the groove just above the battery compartment and below the model number 2 Once in place move the boot in the direc...

Page 19: ...AdditionalFeatures Removing Audio Boots 1 Press and hold the button on the front side of the audio boot 2 Gently remove the audio boot from the hearing system 1 2 19 ...

Page 20: ...und outlet of the BTE hook until a secure fit is achieved 3 Gently pull the bottom of your ear down with your thumb and finger 4 While pulling the ear down carefully insert the earmould canal tip first rotating the earmould slightly until a comfortable seal in the ear is achieved Do not attempt to force the earmouldtoofarintotheearcanal Place the BTE device behind the ear so the earhook sits on th...

Page 21: ...in tube 2 Make sure that the new dome is properly and securely mounted Tulip Domes Tulipdomesaremountedinasimilarmannertostandarddomes butafew extrastepsarerequired Tulipdomesconsistoftwo petals Itisimportant to note that the largest petal is the outermost petal To ensure this 1 Pushthelargestpetalawayfromthethintubeusingafinger Thisbends the petal forward 2 Then push the largest petal back and it...

Page 22: ...2 Gently pull the bottom of your ear down with your thumb and finger 3 Whilepullingtheeardown carefully insert the eartip canal tip first rotating the tip slightly until a comfortable seal in the ear is achieved Do not attempt to force the eartip too far into the ear canal Place the BTE device behind the ear so the open fit adaptor sits on the top of the ear as shown 22 ...

Page 23: ...e bottom of your ear down with your thumb and finger and twist the earmould out NOTE Do not pull the earmould tube directly as it may break To remove the open fitting eartip from the ear gently pull the bottom of your ear down with your thumb and finger and gently pull the eartip out 23 ...

Page 24: ... e g hand hat telephone receiver near microphone inlet or outlet Wax build up More time possibly needed to adjust to hearing system Solution Remove and reinsert the earmould open fitting tip correctly in the ear Remove or reposition the object so that it is not pressing directly against the ear or the device Clean earmould tubing dome This may be normal as sounds that are now audible to you may ap...

Page 25: ...al Faulty battery Wax build up Low battery Component fault Solution Your own voice may sound different to you especially when you first start wearing the device This is normal and in most cases becomes less noticeable over time Return the device to your hearing professional for modification Replace battery Clean earmould tubing dome Replace battery Repair required contact your hearing care profess...

Page 26: ...volume level Repair required contact your hearing care professional If any of the solutions above does not rectify the problem please consult your hearing care professional who will be happy to help you NOTE Although your new hearing system has been designed to be fully EMC compliant in some rare instances other electrical equipment may cause interference If this occurs please consult your hearing...

Page 27: ...tend to be more apparent after a few weeks of regular wear If the device feels loose in the ear gently push it into the ear until it feels secure Yourvoicemaysounddifferenttoyou especiallywhenyoufirststart wearing the device This is normal and in most cases becomes less noticeable over time When wearing your hearing system outdoors you may hear wind noise 27 ...

Page 28: ... handle over something soft such as a pillow or folded towel Clean your hearing system at regular intervals using either a dry soft cloth or the special brush provided Do not leave the hearing system exposed to high temperatures for long periods i e on a windowsill or dashboard Always remove the battery when not in use After removing the hearing system always clean thoroughly and store in a safe p...

Page 29: ...ity or perspiration it should be left out to dry overnight with the battery out and the battery compartment open Do not dry in the microwave or oven In hot and humid conditions it is advisable to remove the hearing system at least twice a day clean around thesoundoutletandleavetoairfor5 10minutestopreventdamagefrom condensation You can also purchase dehumidifiers from your hearing care professiona...

Page 30: ...with normal use The tube and dome should be carefully cleaned and changed regularly to help maintain optimum sound quality See page 21 for how to remove the eartip and dome BatteryCare Remove the activation sticker from the flat side of the battery before use If you are not using your hearing system for an extended period remove the battery to prevent any risk of corrosion Store batteries in a dry...

Page 31: ...is covered by Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment Amended by Directive 2003 108 EC WEEE Recycle hearing systems batteries and accessories according to national regulations 31 ...

Page 32: ...stablished 1976 Puretone Ltd 9 10 Henley Business Park Trident Close Medway City Estate Rochester Kent ME2 4FR United Kingdom www puretone net This user guide is also available on request in large text format ...

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