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Beltone Identity

Instructions for use

Digital In-the-Ear hearing instrument

IDT15xs/15/15 HPG

and IDT15 PB/15 PB HPG

IDT25/25 HPG

IDT35/35 HPG and IDT35D/35D HPG

IDT45/45 HPG and IDT45D/45D HPG

Summary of Contents for IDT15

Page 1: ...Beltone Identity Instructions for use Digital In the Ear hearing instrument IDT15xs 15 15 HPG and IDT15 PB 15 PB HPG IDT25 25 HPG IDT35 35 HPG and IDT35D 35D HPG IDT45 45 HPG and IDT45D 45D HPG ...

Page 2: ... enjoyable social life and listen to the world around you Your hearing instrument is a very advanced device Your hearing care practitioner has tuned it to your individual needs With a little devotion and patience you will become familiar with it This booklet is a short guide to assist you in getting acquainted with your hearing instrument Read it carefully and use it as a guideline We wish you hap...

Page 3: ... your expecta tions We will give a few practical steps towards better hearing Contents Your Hearing Instrument 4 6 Switching on and off 6 Changing batteries 7 Inserting and removing the instrument 9 Setting the volume 11 Program button 13 Dual microphone system 14 T program 15 Maintenance and cleaning 18 General warnings 25 Eight steps towards better hearing 26 General precautions 30 Technical spe...

Page 4: ... Instrument Your Hearing Instrument CIC PB CIC PB HPG Hearing Instrument battery door wax guard pull out cord microphone opening vent optional battery door wax guard pull out cord microphone opening program button optional ...

Page 5: ...C MC HPG Hearing Instrument microphone opening battery door wax guard program button optional microphone opening volume wheel optional pull out cord battery door wax guard program button optional microphone opening volume wheel optional ...

Page 6: ...an have a push button to switch programs How ever if you close the battery door your instrument will always start in program number 1 Read more on this subject on page 13 At night leave the battery door open It increases battery life and allows moisture in your instrument to evaporate and increases the instrument s life span ITE ITE HPG Hearing Instrument vent optional battery door wax guard progr...

Page 7: ... an extra battery at hand Open the battery door by placing your fingernail or a pencil under the edge of the battery door and gently push it backwards When opened remove the dead battery The end of the cleaning brush is magnetic It allows for easy battery removal insertion The replacement battery has to be a zinc air battery or an appropriate Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery Size depends ...

Page 8: ...should go smoothly so never force it as this could damage your instrument Warnings Keep batteries away from children and mentally challenged persons Batteries can be harmful if swallowed If you do seek medical attention immediately Do not attempt to recharge the batteries as they could explode Do not burn the batteries as they could explode Replace spent batteries and do not leave them in the inst...

Page 9: ...position its point in your ear canal If available the colour dot must point upwards on CIC instru ments and on MC instruments Now slide the instrument all the way into your ear canal with a gentle twisting motion Insertion can be easier if you gently pull your auricle backward with your other hand Move the instrument up and down with your index finger and press gently to ensure it is positioned co...

Page 10: ...ments often have a thin plastic pullout cord Use this Never pull the battery door Removal may be easier if you open and close your mouth while simultaneously pulling your auricle backward with your other hand Take some time at home to practice how to insert and remove your instrument Work conveniently positioning your elbows on a table and maybe using a mirror ...

Page 11: ...to remember Red Right The colour dot must point upwards on the CIC and on MC instru ments Do not swap your hearing instruments Please pay attention to this during cleaning storing and inserting Setting the volume optional Your instrument has a fully automatic volume control Therefore it should not be necessary to control the amplification volume ma nually However on some types of devices the volum...

Page 12: ...e the volume During the fitting of the hearing instrument your hearing care practitioner will have chosen an optimal volume setting for you When switching the instrument on the volume will have that same setting If you prefer not to use the volume toggle your hearing care practitioner can switch the volume control off ...

Page 13: ...ill switch to program 3 etc If programs 2 3 or 4 are not activated nothing will happen Your instrument will give an audible signal after pressing the program button A little later the instrument will give one single beep if set in program 1 two beeps if set in program 2 three beeps if set in program 3 four beeps if set in program 4 When you close the battery door and switch the instrument on it wi...

Page 14: ... you to concentrate on the speech If the microphone is in the directional mode the background noise will be suppressed In this mode the sounds in front of you will be enhanced so you can hear better the speech of the person you look at Your hearing care practitioner can program the microphone in the required modes Depending on your hearing instrument and the setting chosen by you and your hearing ...

Page 15: ...n those churches or halls where an induction loop system is installed In order to activate this function the telecoil program has to be selected In this program you will hear no sounds from the micro phone therefore most environmental sounds will be lost If you wish your hearing care practitioner can change the setting in such a way that you hear the microphone and the telecoil simultaneously ...

Page 16: ...e dialing tone and move the handset a little to find the position that give the best reception If needed and if your hearing instrument has it turn the volume wheel up or down After completing the phone call switch your instrument back to the microphone program If the phone used has poor telecoil signal use the microphone program Do not hold the handset too tightly against your ear since this migh...

Page 17: ...he T program using the program button Choose a good spot Reception is not clear at all locations it depends on the position of the induction loop Watch for signs or try a different seat yourself If needed adjust the volume up or down After service or show switch your instrument back to a micro phone program You will now hear through the microphone again If the sound of your hearing instrument in t...

Page 18: ...replace the wax guard filter regularly Failure to do so can lead to an accumulation of earwax impairing sound quality Cleaning is easier when accumulated earwax is dry e g in the morning before you insert the instrument into your ear Cleaning the instrument Clean your instrument with a soft dry cloth and the small brush Do this above a soft surface or table to avoid damage if the instrument falls ...

Page 19: ... off again Repeat this until all the earwax has been removed Wax guard Your hearing instrument is usually equipped with a wax guard system This prevents earwax entering the instrument Replace the wax guard every two weeks or sooner depending on earwax accumulation Beltone uses two different wax guard systems depending on the size and type of the hearing instrument They are described on the followi...

Page 20: ... guards and a dedicated tool for changing them Use red wax guards for right instruments and blue guards for left instruments To remove the wax guard from your hearing instrument slide the forked side of the tool under the wax guard and pull it upwards Pick up a new wax guard from the front side of the card by using the other nub end of the tool The large red and blue arrows on the card indicate th...

Page 21: ...21 Insert the wax guard into the sound outlet of the hearing instrument Remove the tool and press the wax guard down with your thumb to secure it ...

Page 22: ...ning red guards blue guards and a dedicated tool for changing them Use red wax guards for right instruments and blue guards for left instruments The wax guard insertion tool has two different ends A and B End A is used to screw and unscrew wax guards end B is used to tighten the guard in the instrument Remove the wax guard from your hearing instrument using end A Press the end firmly onto the wax ...

Page 23: ... guard and unscrew it from the box Turn counter clockwise Insert the wax guard into the sound outlet of the hearing instru ment Screw the guard into the hearing instrument Turn clockwise Use the other end B of the tool to tighten gently the wax guard in the hearing instrument ...

Page 24: ...instrument in a dry place not in a bathroom or other humid place Alternatively you could store the instrument in a desiccator from your hearing care practitioner Cleaning the microphone opening Your instrument will not work properly if the microphone opening is dirty Ask the hearing care practitioner to clean the opening Never try this yourself ...

Page 25: ...smetics e g perfume aftershave hair spray suntan lotion Instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional Incorrect use may result in sudden and per manent hearing loss Do not allow others to use your instrument It may cause perma nent damage Instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at any time Do not take your instrument into r...

Page 26: ...are not satisfied or keep experiencing problems please consult your hearing care practitioner 1 Get used to familiar sounds at home Try to get used to the new sounds from a familiar environment Listen to the different background sounds and try to recognise them When you are tired from listening remove your instrument and pause for a while Talk or read aloud for a while In that way you will familia...

Page 27: ...n other facilities such as an induction loop system at home for your radio or television 5 Get used to conversations in a group Following conversations in a group is often difficult because of the background noise Listen to the different voices Try to recognise them by timbre or rhythm and link each voice to a person Focus your attention on the person you want to understand If pre pro grammed by y...

Page 28: ...ound reception Watch for signs at the location or try a different seat 7 Use your telephone Often you can hear the telephone clearly with your hearing instru ment in a microphone program Hold the telephone handset 1 inch 2 3cm from your ear and tilt the receiver outwards a little See whether or not the telephone sounds better if you switch your hearing instrument to the T program Read about this o...

Page 29: ...ument in some cases Try to wear your instrument all day In that way you will benefit the most Of course a hearing instrument cannot restore natural hearing but it will help you make the most of your hearing as it is today Go beyond these eight steps and discover the world of sound around you Do the things you enjoy and listen to the sounds from your environment ...

Page 30: ...amage the instrument They could however momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange sounds from the instruments Warning Do not wear the instrument in mines or other explosive areas unless those areas are certified for hearing instrument use Keep the instrument away from children under the age of 3 as it contains small parts which may present a choking hazard Warning to hearing care prac...

Page 31: ...nt maximum output IEC 118 0 OES model IDT15xs IDT15 IDT25 120 dB SPL IDT15 HPG IDT25 HPG 127 dB SPL IDT15 PB 120 dB SPL IDT15 PB HPG 124 dB SPL IDT35 124 dB SPL IDT35 HPG 128 dB SPL IDT35D 124 dB SPL IDT35D HPG 129 dB SPL IDT45 IDT45D 131 dB SPL IDT45 HPG IDT45D HPG 135 dB SPL ...

Page 32: ...holding your hand or an object e g a hat too close to an instrument Is you ear full of wax Is the instrument switched on Is the instrument switched on the telecoil program Is there a battery in the instrument Is the battery still good Is you ear full of wax Is the battery dead Is the battery dirty Did your instrument get moist Did you leave your hearing instrument switched on at night Is the batte...

Page 33: ...trument and the object Visit your physician Switch it on Switch it to the microphone program Insert a battery Replace it with a new one Visit your physician Replace it with a new one Clean it or use a new one Use a dissecator Always switch off the instrument at night Check the date on the battery packaging ...

Page 34: ...y card you received with your instrument Repairs If your Beltone hearing instrument malfunctions it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the warranty If your Beltone hearing instrument requires service please contact your hearing care professional for assistance ...

Page 35: ...fy the model you have received Model received Type Hearing care professional IDT15xs CIC IDT15 CIC IDT15HPG CIC IDT15 PB CIC IDT15 PB HPG CIC IDT25 MC IDT25 HPG MC IDT35 ITC IDT35 HPG ITC IDT35D ITC IDT35D HPG ITC IDT45 ITE IDT45 HPG ITE IDT45D ITE IDT45D HPG ITE Serial number Right Serial number Left ...

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Page 39: ...39 Faceplate Electronics by Beltone A S Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC should be directed to Beltone A S ...

Page 40: ...Beltone A S Lautrupbjerg 9 DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 11 11 Fax 45 45 75 11 19 www beltone hearing com 16897100 GB 09 01 Rev B Printed in Denmark Beltone 2009 ...

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