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High Definition RIC Hearing Instrument

USER GUIDE

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Page 1: ...High Definition RIC Hearing Instrument USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...hat your new hearing instruments are just the first step in the better hearing process The next step requires that you remain committed to wearing your hearing instruments and carefully follow the counsel and guidance of your hearing care professional To assist in fine tuning the instruments to your special needs be sure you Wear your instruments faithfully Document what you experience and Communi...

Page 3: ...ery 5 Operating Your Hearing System 7 Caring For Your Hearing System 11 Troubleshooting 13 Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Instrument Wearers 15 Dispenser Information and Children With Hearing Loss 16 Service and Warranty 17 Hearing System Record 18 ...

Page 4: ...MPONENTS 3 Speaker Microphone Cover Battery Compartment Door Speaker Link easy CLICK Tip Control Switch Optional CONTROL SWITCH VERSION VOLUME CONTROL VERSION Fig 1 Fig 2 easy CLICK Tip Optional Optional Device Controls ...

Page 5: ...4 DIRECTIONS FOR Optional Sports Lock Replace easy CLICK tip regularly as directed by your hearing care professional 1 2 Integrated Ear Wax Filter Fig 3 ...

Page 6: ... swinging it into the open position Remove the tab from a new 312 size battery Place the new battery in the Battery Compartment Door with the positive or flat side up as shown in Figure 4 Click the Battery Compartment Door closed as shown in Figure 5 1 2 3 4 Fig 4 Fig 5 ...

Page 7: ...ies DO NOT place batteries in the refrigerator or in a dehumidifying device as the batteries could leak and damage your hearing system A word of caution about batteries BATTERIES CAN BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED Be sure to keep batteries out of reach of small children animals or persons of diminished mental capacity In the event a battery is accidentally swallowed seek prompt medical attention at the n...

Page 8: ...en the Battery Compartment Door Always leave the Battery Compartment Door open when not in use NOTE Your hearing device may be programmed with a power on delay This delay allows time for you to insert the device before it turns itself on Make sure you ask your hearing care professional if your device is programmed with a power on delay OPERATING YOUR HEARING SYSTEM ...

Page 9: ...e setting you have selected Settings are programmed by your hearing care professional for your individual needs so it is important for you to understand how your hearing system is programmed ADJUSTING VOLUME CONTROL If your Hearing System is equipped with a volume control scroll up with finger for louder volume and down for softer See Figure 7 Control Switch Push to Activate Volume Control Scroll ...

Page 10: ...ot to allow any of the gel to penetrate the speaker opening Blue speaker indicates left ear Red speaker indicates right ear Hold the speaker link near the speaker with your thumb and forefinger on a vertical plane see Figure 9 Both the thumb and forefinger should be facing downward and gently insert the easy CLICK tip into your ear canal Next position the sound processor behind your ear as shown i...

Page 11: ...10 Fig 8 Fig 10 Fig 9 Fig 11 ...

Page 12: ...ensure that there are no tears cuts or other damage If you suspect any such damage see your hearing care professional for immediate replacement of the easy CLICK Tip as a damaged tip could possibly come off in the ear If a tip remains in the ear do not be alarmed but contact your hearing care professional or physician for immediate removal STORAGE For Nightly Storage Open the Battery Compartment D...

Page 13: ... can damage it and void the warranty CAUTION HEARING RELATED SAFETY APPLICATIONS Although your hearing instrument is warranted reflecting its design quality and reliability fail safe reliability is not implied The hearing instrument should not be relied upon as a primary safety system in any application where injury or loss of life may result from failure of the hearing device to properly operate ...

Page 14: ...ip Programming too low Consult your hearing care professional Component problem Consult your hearing care professional Hearing loss progression Consult your hearing care professional INTERMITTENT GOES OFF AND ON Possible Cause Solution Weak battery Replace battery Component problem Consult your hearing care professional Moisture Allow aid to dry out hearing instrument dehumidifier is recommended I...

Page 15: ...ble Cause Solution Finger nail or sharp objects Replace easy CLICK tip Damage from improper insertion Replace easy CLICK tip SORENESS NOTE Mild soreness is not unusual for the first few days Possible Cause Solution Improper placement Adjust fit of tip to achieve comfort Use lubricant when inserting your Hearing System Improper fit of the easy CLICK Tip Consult your hearing care professional Improp...

Page 16: ... individual needs If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification you should inquire about the availability of a trial rental or purchase option program Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid Federal law restricts the sale of ...

Page 17: ...i Audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii Pain or discomfort in the ear Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk of impairing the ...

Page 18: ...red maintenance or service items and are excluded from the manufacturer s limited warranty Manufacturer shall not be liable for any special indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the merchandise or for the breach of any of the obligations owed to the purchaser or any customer of the purchaser if any In the event legal liability of Manufacturer is established for...

Page 19: ...und Processor Serial No s Memory Settings 1 1 Control Switch Version Only 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 Link Size Link Serial No s Tip Size Battery Size 312 312 Copyright 2013 SeboTek Hearing Systems LLC All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission from SeboTek Hearing Systems 18 ...

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