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Audible Indicators

Caring for Your Hearing Aid

Common Problems and Solutions

Accessories 42
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance

Compliance with Requirements for Europe

International Warranty

Information and Explanation of Symbols

Service 54

Summary of Contents for Celebrate 100 miniBTE

Page 1: ...Celebrate miniBTE User Guide www sonici com ...

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Page 3: ...y Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid 17 Step 1 Inserting the Battery 17 Step 2 Turning the Hearing Aid ON 18 Step 3 Inserting Your Hearing Aid 19 Step 4 Changing the Volume 23 Step 5 Changing the Programs 25 Step 6 Muting Your Hearing Aid 26 Step 7 Removing Your Hearing Aid 27 Step 8 Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 28 Step 9 Changing the Battery 28 Features of Your Hearing Aid 29 ...

Page 4: ... for Your Hearing Aid 31 Common Problems and Solutions 40 Accessories 42 Product Approval Markings and Compliance 43 Compliance with Requirements for Europe 45 International Warranty 46 Information and Explanation of Symbols 48 Service 54 ...

Page 5: ...ing Please read the 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 Indications for Use The hearing aid is intended to amplify sound to compensate for the loss of hearing It compensates for mild to severe hearing loss as defined by the American Speech ...

Page 6: ...06 SONIC Model Overview The following Sonic hearing aid models are covered within these instructions for use Celebrate 100 80 CL100 MN with wireless functionality CL80 MN with wireless functionality ...

Page 7: ...rpiece Overview Domes and custom molds are earpieces used to secure the thin tube in your ear canal and to protect the sound outlet from wax Open Dome Bass Double Vent Dome Bass Single Vent Dome Power Dome Custom Mold Lite Tip ...

Page 8: ...loss or even fatality Before you use your hearing aid please read the following hazard warnings 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 contact sports e g rugby football etc A slap to your ear while wearing a hearing aid could be harmful ...

Page 9: ...d batteries out of sight of infants small children vulnerable persons and pets Clean your hearing aid including parts on a 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 substance Never try to recharge non rechargeable batteries ...

Page 10: ... mind when you depend on warning sounds e g when you are in traffic Be aware of the possibility that the directional microphone in your hearing aid may reduce the volume of some warning sounds coming from behind you Remove your hearing aid before applying aftershave hairspray oils perfume mosquito repellent lotions etc If your hearing aid is exposed to such a product allow the product to dry befor...

Page 11: ...bility in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL IEC 60318 4 In this case there may be a risk of damaging the hearing aid user s hearing Only connect hearing aids with Direct Audio Input DAI to electrically powered devices that comply with EN 60601 1 EN 60065 or equivalent safety standards The external signal source determines the safety of hearing aids with DAI ...

Page 12: ...aring aid or batteries in your mouth Keep batteries away from medications Batteries can easily be mistaken for pills If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed see a doctor immediately Be aware that hearing aid use may cause excess ear wax to build up in the ear canal Excess ear wax may require removal by a trained medical professional See a doctor immediately if your hearing aid or earmold causes a...

Page 13: ...e car near a radiator etc Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming snorkeling or diving Your hearing aid is not designed for such activities Do not immerse your hearing aid in water or other liquids Remove your hearing aid before sleeping Keep your hearing aid in the case for protection when you are not wearing it Never attempt to dry your instruments with a hair dryer microwave oven etc ...

Page 14: ... miniBTE Model Option A with thin tube system 1 Front microphone 2 Rear microphone 3 Program Button 4 Ear grip 5 Dome 6 Sound outlet 7 Battery door 8 Thin Tube 9 Thin Tube Adapter BL_ILLU_miniBTE_WithSpeaker_BW_HI 1 2 5 6 4 3 7 8 9 1 ...

Page 15: ...ption B with earhook 1 Front microphone 2 Rear microphone 3 Program Button 4 Earmold 5 Battery door 6 Earmold tubing 7 Earhook Battery Size Your hearing aid uses a size 13 battery BL_ILLU_miniBTE_WithEarhookAndEarmold_BW_HI 2 2 3 7 6 5 4 1 ...

Page 16: ...safety feature your battery door has been designed with a locking mechanism to deter children from accessing the battery With the battery door fully closed use a small screwdriver or similar tool to slide the lock up into the slot This will prevent the battery door from opening until you slide it back down again ...

Page 17: ...he hearing aid with your thumb and forefinger on either side of the open battery door to keep the compartment from moving B Insert a new battery by pushing it securely into the opening of the retaining ring keeping the sign flush with the opening of the battery door C A B C BL_ILLU_miniBTE_RemoveBattery1_BW_HI 9 1 BL_ILLU_miniBTE_InsertBattery1_BW_HI 10 1 BL_ILLU_miniBTE_InsertBattery2_BW_HI 10 2 ...

Page 18: ...18 SONIC Step 2 Turning the Hearing Aid ON Close the battery door completely The hearing aid is now ON BL_ILLU_miniBTE_InsertBattery3_BW_HI 10 3 ON BL_ILLU_miniBTE_WithEarhook_BW_HI 3 ...

Page 19: ...serting Your Hearing Aid Your hearing aid has been programmed individually for your right or left ear A color indicator can help you distinguish right and left hearing aids Red right Blue left BL_ILLU_miniBTE_LeftRightMarking_BW_HI 4 ...

Page 20: ... hand 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 back not straight into the ear Then twist back slightly to press the frame of the earmold into the hollow part of the ear BL_ILLU_miniBTE_PuttingOnInstrumentEarhook2_BW_HI 8 2 ...

Page 21: ...ic back and behind the top fold of your ear The earmold should seal into all folds of the ear Then tuck the hearing aid over behind your ear making sure that the tubing is not twisted Note It takes patience and practice to insert your earmold correctly If you have difficulty please consult your hearing care professional BL_ILLU_miniBTE_PuttingOnInstrumentEarhook3_BW_HI 8 3 ...

Page 22: ... C If the thin tube is sticking out from your ear insert the dome further If the ear grip is sticking out it has not been positioned correctly Try adjusting it again Note If the dome is not securely attached to the thin tube it could fall off in your ear canal If this happens please see your medical practitioner BL_ILLU_miniBTE_PuttingOnInstrumentThinTube1_BW_HI 7 1 A B C BL_ILLU_miniBTE_PuttingOn...

Page 23: ...elf your hearing care professional can program the Program Button to be used as a volume control VC Two miniBTE hearing aids Left Right Short push less than 1 sec h volume down h volume up One miniBTE hearing aid Short push less than 1 sec h volume down Medium push about 1 sec h volume up ...

Page 24: ...am is changed If you find that the volume is not adequate your hearing care professional may need to adjust your hearing aid settings Note If the default volume of your hearing aid is too loud or soft your hearing care professional may need to make changes to your listening program BL_ILLU_miniBTE_WithEarhook_BW_HI 3 Program Button ...

Page 25: ...e program you are in each time you push the button When you turn the hearing aid off and then on it will automatically return to your default listening program program 1 Your hearing aid can be configured with multiple listening programs Please ask your hearing care pro fessional about the programs that are available with your hearing aid BL_ILLU_miniBTE_WithEarhook_BW_HI 3 Program Button ...

Page 26: ...seconds on the Program Button will cause your hearing aid to mute To un mute the hearing aid give any control on the hearing aid a push Note If you wear one hearing aid monaural fitting it is not possible to mute it Note Do not use the mute function to turn off the hearing aid In this mode the hearing aid is still drawing current from the battery BL_ILLU_miniBTE_WithEarhook_BW_HI 3 Program Button ...

Page 27: ...the hearing aid from your ear first Push the back of your ear with your thumb to 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 the mold Step 7b Removing your Hearing Aid with a Thin Tube System Grasp the bend of the thin tube and gently pull the ...

Page 28: ...ng the Battery When the battery is running out the hearing aid will beep at regular intervals You should be prepared to replace the battery The time until the hearing aid stops working depends on the battery type and manu facturer Mercury free batteries generally cause earlier warning beeps OFF BL_ILLU_miniBTE_InstrumentOnOff2_BW_HI 6 2 ...

Page 29: ...aid is configured Auto Telephone can be automatically activated eliminating the need to access a dedicated phone program with the Program Button Direct Audio Input DAI adapter allows your hearing aid to receive signals directly from external sources such as TV personal stereos etc FM receiver allows your hearing aid to receive signals directly from an external wireless FM transmitter ...

Page 30: ...e Power down Dying battery A fast sequence of beeps descending in pitch Audible indicators with optional SoundGate Remote Control Volume Control click Brief click to indicate volume is turning up or down Volume Control limit Rapid double beep at both maximum and minimum levels SoundGate incoming call Telephone ringing signal Audible indicators can be heard in the opposite hearing aid if the Binaur...

Page 31: ...lease follow 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 professional or watch our instructional videos available on our website www sonici com in the section Product Support ...

Page 32: ...not use your hearing aid without a dome or mold Never mount a used dome on the thin tube 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 hearing aid Open the battery door and remove the battery Gently wipe off any water in the battery door Let the hearing aid dry with the battery door open for approx...

Page 33: ...ulated 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 A How to Clean Your Earmold You should wash your earmold regularly However the hearing aid itself must never be washed or allowed to get wet Handle your hearing aid over a soft surface to avoid damage in case yo...

Page 34: ...rm 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 aid it is important to position it correctly A B BL_ILLU_miniBTE_PuttingOnInstrumentEarhook1_BW_HI 8 1 ...

Page 35: ...or tissue to clean the outside of the thin tube and dome To remove wax from the thin tube insert the cleaning wire at the connector end Push the wire all the way into the thin tube until it comes out through the dome B Pull the cleaning wire out through the dome and discard it B Reattach the thin tube connector to the hearing aid adapter by pushing the thin tube connector into the hearing aid adap...

Page 36: ...hearing care professional has selected a vented dome for your hearing aid use the cleaning wire to remove the wax from the vents C Clean_SpiraflexDome4 C Note To avoid blocking the thin tube do not use water to clean it ...

Page 37: ...ring care professional Spare domes may be obtained from your hearing care professional Clean your hands thoroughly before replacing the dome Never change the dome with wet or dirty fingers Remove the old dome by pulling it off the end of the thin tube A Push a new dome as far as possible onto the thin tube When attached correctly the dome should touch the plastic ring around the thin tube B A B ...

Page 38: ... securely attached to the thin tube it could fall off in your ear canal If this happens please see your medical practitioner Note Never remount a used dome on the thin tube A remounted dome is more likely to fall off in the ear canal ...

Page 39: ...ttle it should be replaced Hold the hearing aid by the hearing aid adapter and grasp the thin tube close to the connector Pull firmly to remove the old tube Attach the new thin tube by pushing it firmly into the connector BL_ILLU_miniBTE_ExchangeThinTube_BW_HI 14 Thin tube connector Hearing aid adapter ...

Page 40: ...you have no volume at all check whether the hearing aid is in mute position If the problem still oc curs check that the battery door is closed completely Also check if the battery is inserted correctly If the problem still remains change the battery If the problem still persists contact your hearing care professional Whirring noise fading weak or motor boating sounds Open and close the battery doo...

Page 41: ...is running 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 your hearing aid which are not listed contact your hearing care professional ...

Page 42: ... 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 For further information on accessories please contact your hearin...

Page 43: ...e available on the hearing aid all relevant approval markings are found in this document Electromagnetic Interference Your hearing aid has been thoroughly tested for electro magnetic interference However some products may emit electromagnetic energy causing unforeseen interference with hearing aids Examples include induction cooking appliances shop alarm systems mobile phones fax machines personal...

Page 44: ...g aid contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3 84 MHz The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is 42 dBμA m 10 m The electromagnetic emission from the radio system is well below international limits for human exposure By comparison the electromagnetic energy of the hearing aid is lower than that generated by household items such as halogen lam...

Page 45: ...essential requirements of the Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment R TTE It operates as an inductive application in a harmonized frequency band according to the Commission Decision 2008 432 EC and may be used in all member states of the EU and EFTA This is certified by applying the following marking Declaration of conformity is...

Page 46: ... 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 personnel Please review the warranty with your hearing care professional Note Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sonic could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note Your hearing care pro fessional may charge a service f...

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Page 48: ... the products described in these instructions for use adhere to the requirements for an applied part of Type B of EN 60601 1 The surface of the hearing aid is specified as applied part of Type B IP57 This symbol indicates the class of protections against harmful ingress of water and particulate matter according to EN 60529 1991 A1 2000 IP5X indicates dust protection IPX7 indicates the protection a...

Page 49: ...nd batteries according to your local regulations or return them to your hearing care professional for disposal This symbol indicates to follow the instructions for use in this booklet E2832 EMC and Radio communications compliance label Australia and New Zealand Manufacturer Keep dry REF Catalogue number SN Serial number Authorised Representative in the European Union ...

Page 50: ...50 SONIC Temperature Humidity Operating Conditions 1 C 40 C 5 93 Non condensing Storage and transportation conditions 25 C 60 C ...

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Page 54: ...If none 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 here 166870 UK ...

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