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Nano RITE

User Guide

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Page 1: ...Nano RITE User Guide charm bliss bliss ...

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Page 3: ...ep by Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Instrument 17 Step 1 Inserting the Battery 17 Step 2 Turning the Hearing Instrument ON 18 Step 3 Inserting Your Hearing Instrument 19 Step 4 Changing the Volume 22 Step 5 Changing the Programs 23 Step 6 Muting Your Hearing Instrument 24 Step 7 Removing Your Hearing Instrument 25 Step 8 Turning the Hearing Instrument OFF 26 Step 9 Changing the Battery ...

Page 4: ... and Solutions 38 Accessories 42 Product Approval Markings and Compliance 43 Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility 45 Compliance with Requirements for Europe 47 Compliance with Radio Communications Requirements for the USA 49 International Warranty 52 Information and Explanation of Symbols 53 Service 58 ...

Page 5: ...NO RITE The following Sonic hearing instrument models are covered within these instructions for use Bliss BL100 NR with wireless functionality BL80 NR with wireless functionality Charm CH60 NR with wireless functionality CH40 NR ...

Page 6: ...djusted by your hearing care provider to the needs of your individual hearing loss Please read the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments It contains instruc tions and important information about the use and handling of your hearing instruments and batteries With proper use and care your hearing instruments will improve your connection with the world around you ...

Page 7: ...iliarize yourself completely with the following general warnings and safety guidelines before using your hearing instruments Hazard Warnings Warnings for Hearing Instrument Users Never allow others to wear your hearing instrument It could permanently damage another person s hearing Avoid wearing your hearing instrument while playing contact sports e g rugby football etc A slap to your ear while we...

Page 8: ...batteries out of sight of infants small children vulnerable persons and pets Clean your hearing instrument including parts on a regular basis as recommended by your hearing care provider Microorganisms from an unclean hearing instrument may cause skin irritations Be careful of leaking battery liquid Battery liquid is a hazardous substance Never try to recharge non rechargeable batteries ...

Page 9: ...in your hearing instrument may reduce the volume of some warning sounds coming from behind you Remove your hearing instrument before applying aftershave hairspray oils perfume mosquito repellent lotions etc If your hearing instrument is exposed to such a product allow the product to dry before you put your hearing instrument on Warnings to Hearing Care Provider and patient Special care should be t...

Page 10: ...teries away from medications Batteries can easily be mistaken for pills See a doctor immediately if a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed Be aware that hearing instrument use may cause excess earwax to build up in the ear canal Excess earwax may require removal by a trained medical professional See a doctor immediately if your hearing instrument or earmold causes a discharge from the ear or...

Page 11: ... in water or other liquids Remove your hearing instrument before sleeping Keep your hearing instrument in the case for protection when you are not wearing it Manipulate the speaker unit with caution Do not pull the speaker unit off the hearing instrument by yourself Do not twist the cable connected to the speaker Should the speaker detach from the hearing instrument ask your hearing care provider ...

Page 12: ...h I thought they would make my hearing normal are likely to be disappointed and may give up Hearing instruments can Help you hear and understand better in most situations Allow you to participate more in group situations and meetings Hearing instruments cannot Give you normal hearing Hearing instruments may not Let you hear very soft sounds Block ALL background noises especially in noisy situation...

Page 13: ...to your hearing instruments so try to be patient Initially try different listening situations such as one on one conversations with family and friends and conversations with two or three people at home or in quiet settings Also try having conversations in noisier places like parties restaurants meetings and outdoors Do not forget that some situations are simply too noisy in general even for people...

Page 14: ...ker unit and dome 1 Program Button 2 Front microphone 2a Rear microphone 3 Connector Plug 4 Speaker wire 5 Left right indicator 6 Speaker 7 Speaker unit size marking 8 Battery door 9 Retention lock 10 ProWax filter 11 Dome CN_ILLU_NR_InstrumentwithSpeaker_BW_HI 1 2a 2 4 5 6 11 7 9 8 3 10 ...

Page 15: ...d custom mold CN_ILLU_NR_InstrumentwithSpeaker_BW_HI CN_ILLU_NRCostumMoldPspeakerDetaching_BW_HI 1 8 2a 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 1 Program Button 2 Front microphone 2a Rear microphone 3 Connector Plug 4 Speaker wire 5 Left right indicator 6 Speaker 7 Pull out cord 8 Battery door 9 Custom mold ...

Page 16: ...ound outlet from wax Battery Size Your hearing instrument uses a size 312 battery Open Dome Tulip Dome Power Dome Micro Mold Lite Tip Power Mold CN_ILLU_NRCostumMoldPspeakerDetaching_BW_HI Note Please recycle your hearing instruments and batteries according to your local regu lations or return them to your hearing care provider for disposal ...

Page 17: ...nt Step 1 Inserting the Battery Gently swing the battery door fully open but do not force it A Remove the sticker from the new battery B Place the battery into the empty compartment The sign on the battery should face up C CN_ILLU_NRBatteryChanging2_BW_HI CN_ILLU_NRBatteryChanging1_BW_HI A B C ...

Page 18: ...rning the Hearing Instrument ON Close the battery door completely You should notice a click The hearing instrument is now ON Click ON VR_ILU_OnOffFunctionNanoBTE_BW_HI Note Never use excessive force to open or close the battery door ...

Page 19: ...ng instrument has been programmed individually for your right or left ear You will see a color marking inside the battery door This can help you to distinguish between the left and right hearing instrument Bernafon nano BTE IFU VR_ILU_Left rightEarMarkingNanoBTE_BW_HI Red right Blue left ...

Page 20: ...tom mold should point towards the ear canal opening Gently push the speaker into your ear canal until the wire sits flush against the side of your head B If you have an retention lock attached to the speaker push the retention lock into the bowl of your ear If the retention lock is sticking out it has not been positioned correctly Try adjusting it again C When looking in the mirror the speaker sho...

Page 21: ...hed and falls off in the ear canal please see your medical practitioner Note Never insert the speaker in the ear canal without the dome attached Do not force the speaker too deeply into your ear canal Do not apply any lubrication to the earpiece as this may damage the speaker ...

Page 22: ... confirm that the volume has been changed and then will beep when you reach the programmed maximum or minimum CN_ILLU_NR_InstrumentwithSpeaker_BW_HI Program Button B e r n a f o n V e r a s I F U m i c r o B T E V R _ I L U _ M u l t i C o n t r o l M i c r o B T E _ B W _ H I Note Your hearing instrument automatically returns to a preset loudness level when it starts the battery is low or when th...

Page 23: ...strument off and then on it will automatically return to your default listening program Your hearing instrument can be configured with up to 4 listening programs Charm 40 provides a maximum of 3 listening programs Please ask your hearing care provider about the programs that are available with your hearing instrument CN_ILLU_NR_InstrumentwithSpeaker_BW_HI Program Button B e r n a f o n V e r a s I...

Page 24: ... Please ask your hearing care provider how the Program Button has been configured To un mute the hearing instrument give any control on the hearing instrument a push CN_ILLU_NR_InstrumentwithSpeaker_BW_HI Program Button B e r n a f o n V e r a s I F U m i c r o B T E V R _ I L U _ M u l t i C o n t r o l M i c r o B T E _ B W _ H I Note Do not use the mute function to turn off the hearing instrume...

Page 25: ...ull the speaker out of your ear Note Do not remove the instrument by pulling on the hearing instrument case as the receiver may be damaged at the connector Should the Dome become separated from the speaker and remain lodged in your ear canal after removal of the hearing instru ment do not attempt to remove the Dome yourself Seek immediate care from your hearing care provider or physician ...

Page 26: ...htly until a click is felt The hearing instrument is now OFF Step 9 Changing the Battery When the battery power level is low your hearing instrument will beep at regular intervals You should be prepared to replace the battery The time until the hearing instrument stops working depends on the battery type and manufacturer Mercury free batteries generally cause earlier warning beeps Click OFF Bernaf...

Page 27: ... three beeps a low tone followed by a high tone and another low tone The exact battery life you experience may vary but you should expect approximately 120 160 hours of total hearing instrument use per battery Battery type Stainless steel zinc air batteries are recommended Your hearing instrument uses a 312 battery ...

Page 28: ...are installed Auto Telephone can be automatically activated eliminating the need to access a dedicated phone program with the Program Button Telephone Program allows you to answer the phone on both ears or on your preferred ear when you are wearing two hearing instruments If you have a preferred ear the hearing instrument on the opposite side can be programmed to sound softer or to mute when the T...

Page 29: ...l performance of your hearing instrument Every night Check your hearing instruments for earwax and wipe them clean with a cloth or tissue Use the cleaning tool provided to remove wax that may have accumulated in the Dome sound outlet or vent opening if you have a Custom Mold Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate A dry instrument pack is recommended to remove any moisture that may h...

Page 30: ... use your hearing instrument without a dome or mold Never mount a used dome on the speaker unit Should your hearing instrument come in contact with water and stop working please follow these guidelines Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the hearing instrument Open the battery door and remove the battery Gently wipe off any water in the battery door Let the hearing instrument dry with the ...

Page 31: ...E Daily Care Instructions Check your hearing instrument for earwax and wipe it clean with a cloth or tissue Clean your custom mold after every use by wiping it with a clean dry cloth Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate ...

Page 32: ... This is the vent The vent should never be clogged with earwax Handle your hearing instrument over a soft surface to avoid damage in case you drop it Insert a cleaning tool from the opposite end nearest the speaker wire and push through to remove wax A If no cleaning tool was supplied with your hearing instrument please contact your hearing care provider A ...

Page 33: ...If it is clogged or there is no sound coming from the device the wax protection filter needs to be replaced Depending on your acoustic setup there are two different types of wax protection systems to keep the sound outlet free from wax Please consult your hearing care provider to get the relevant information about how to exchange the wax protection filter on your custom mold ...

Page 34: ...ast it loses pliability or earwax builds up on the Dome Spare Domes can be obtained from your hearing care provider Remove the old Dome by pulling it off the end of the Speaker Housing A With clean fingers push a new Dome as far as pos sible onto the Speaker Housing B When attached correctly the Dome should touch the plastic ring A B B ...

Page 35: ...er remount a used Dome on the speak er A remounted Dome is more likely to fall off in the ear canal Note If the Dome is not securely attached to the speaker it could fall off in your ear canal If this happens please see your medical practitioner ...

Page 36: ...logged or there is no sound coming from the device replace the wax protection filter Depending on your speaker unit type M or P Speak er there are two different types of wax protection systems to keep the sound outlet free from wax Please consult your hearing care provider to get the relevant information about how to exchange the wax protection filter on your speaker unit ...

Page 37: ...37 BLISS CHARM USER GUIDE NANO RITE Notes ...

Page 38: ...level too soft or humming noise Instrument may not be turned ON Battery may be dead or inserted wrong way Volume level too soft Instrument may be in telecoil position Earwax accumulation in ear canal Battery contacts may be dirty or corroded Sound outlet may be blocked or corroded Microphone opening may be blocked Your hearing loss may have increased Common Problems and Solutions ...

Page 39: ...olume Control on the instrument or with the RC P or SoundGate if available Check to make sure you are in the intended program Consult your hearing care provider or physician Open and close the battery door several times or clean the battery contacts carefully with a dry Q tip Check the sound outlet and change the filter if you can see that it is clogged Consult your hearing care provider do not tr...

Page 40: ...M Problem Possible cause Whirring noise fading weak or motor boating sounds Battery contacts may be dirty or corroded Moisture in hearing instrument Low battery Instrument switches from ON to OFF periodically Low battery ...

Page 41: ...n Open and close the battery door several times or clean the battery contacts with a dry Q tip Place hearing instrument in dry instrument pack Remove battery first Consult your hearing care provider Insert a fresh battery Insert a fresh battery ...

Page 42: ... regulations the following accessories are available Remote control RC P SoundGate communication device for wireless connection to cell phones music players etc TV Adapter for wireless connection to your television via the SoundGate Phone Adapter for wireless connection to your landline phone via the SoundGate For further information on accessories please contact your hearing care provider ...

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

Page 44: ...ing instrument 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 instrument is lower than that generated by household items suc...

Page 45: ...ndicating that the cell phone and hearing instrument may not be compatible The compatibility of a particular hearing instrument and cell phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing instrument immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions ANSI C63 19 2006 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility between Wireless Communication Devices and Hearing Instr...

Page 46: ...ting that equals at least 5 would provide normal use a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate excellent performance The immunity of all Sonic hearing instrument models covered by these instructions for use is at least M2 T2 The equipment performance measurements categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but Sonic cannot guarantee that all users wil...

Page 47: ... certified by applying the following marking All devices with wireless functionality also comply with the 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 ...

Page 48: ...48 SONIC BLISS CHARM Declaration of conformity is available at Sonic Innovations Inc 2501 Cottontail Lane Somerset NJ 08873 USA ...

Page 49: ...dustry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to par...

Page 50: ... interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and speaker Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the speaker is...

Page 51: ...uch as batteries tubing earmolds etc This warranty is void if a defect is the result of misuse or mistreatment The warranty is also void if the hear ing instrument has been repaired by nonauthorized service personnel Please review the warranty with your hearing care provider and make sure that your warranty card is completed correctly Note Your hearing care provider may charge a service fee for pr...

Page 52: ...of EN 60601 1 The surface of the hearing instru ment is specified as applied part of Type B This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to read and take into account the relevant information in these instructions for use This symbol indicates that class of protections against harmful ingress of water and particulate matter according to EN 60529 1991 A1 2000 IP5X indicates dust protecti...

Page 53: ... out wheeled bin indicates that the European Directive 2002 96 EC on waste of electronic equipment applies Operating conditions The product is designed such that it functions without problem or restrictions if used as intended unless otherwise noted in these instructions for use Transport and storage conditions During transport or storage the temperature should not exceed the limit value of 13 140...

Page 54: ...ous pages correct a problem you may have with your hearing instrument contact your authorized Sonic service representative Do not attempt to service your hearing instruments yourself or your warranty may be voided Place stamp with dispenser name and address here 142692 US ...

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