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Max 

behind-the-ear (BTE) 

hearing aid guide

A Sonova brand

Summary of Contents for unitron T Max SP 500

Page 1: ...Max behind the ear BTE hearing aid guide A Sonova brand ...

Page 2: ...T Max UP 700 T Max UP 600 T Max UP 500 Your hearing aids Hearing healthcare professional ________________ ___________________________________________ Telephone __________________________________ Model ______________________________________ Serial number _______________________________ Replacement batteries Size 675 or Size 13 Warranty ___________________________________ Program 1 is for __________...

Page 3: ...tting your hearing aids on your ears 14 Turning your hearing aids on and off 15 Battery information 17 Operating instructions 20 Using the telephone 26 Caring for your hearing aids 29 Cleaning your hearing aids 30 Accessories 33 Assistive listening devices 35 Troubleshooting guide 37 Warning to hearing aid dispensers to comply with the U S Food and Drug Administration FDA regulations 42 Informatio...

Page 4: ...r changes the volume level depending on your customized fitting 4 Lever controls the volume 5 Battery door on off close the door to turn on your hearing aids partly open the door to turn off your hearing aids Opening the door all the way gives you access to change the battery 6 Earmold allows the sound to pass from the hearing aids to the ear and holds the hearing aids in place 7 Power slim tube s...

Page 5: ...in or around your ears inform your hearing healthcare professional and contact your physician In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canal after the removal of the hearing aid contact a physician immediately The following is only applicable for persons with active implantable medical devices i e pacemakers defibrillators etc Keep the wireless hearing aid at least 15 cm 6 inches away...

Page 6: ...vices such as digital mobile phones can create Medical examinations with MRI NMRI scans generating magnetic fields Hearing aids don t need to be removed when passing security gates airports etc If X ray is used at all it will be in very low doses and will not affect the hearing aids Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing aids when maximum sound pressure levels exceed 132 decibels Ther...

Page 7: ...e and hearing aid may not be compatible According to the ANSI C63 19 standard ANSI C63 19 2011 American National Standard Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and Hearing Aids the compatibility of a particular hearing aid and mobile phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the mobile phone emissions For ex...

Page 8: ...oach to managing tinnitus Air conduction hearing aids with the tinnitus masker are to be fitted by a hearing healthcare professional familiar with the diagnosis and management of tinnitus classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee that all users will be satisfied The performance of the individual hearing aids may vary with individual mobile phones Therefore ...

Page 9: ... should use the tinnitus masker The tinnitus masker should never be used at uncomfortable levels Important information The tinnitus masker generates sounds that are used as part of your personalized temporary tinnitus management program to provide relief from tinnitus It should always be used as prescribed by a hearing healthcare professional who is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of tin...

Page 10: ...g upwards over the top of your ear 2 Carefully insert the earmold in your ear The earmold should fit into your ear snugly and comfortably 3 Place the hearing aid over the top of your ear 1 2 3 Turning your hearing aids on and off The battery door acts as an on and off switch 1 ON Close the battery door fully Note It may take 5 seconds before the hearing aid turns on Your hearing healthcare provide...

Page 11: ...ery warning sounds may not be as clear This is normal and can be fixed by changing the batteries If you can t hear the low battery warning your hearing healthcare professional can change its pitch or loudness If you prefer it can be turned off entirely Your hearing aids are designed to generate a low battery warning every 30 minutes until you change the batteries but depending on the condition of ...

Page 12: ...rly Note If the battery is inserted incorrectly the hearing aid will not turn on 4 Close the battery door Note There is a tamper proof battery door option for these hearing aids Please see your hearing healthcare professional for further information 2 3 1 4 Caring for batteries Always discard batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly way To prolong battery life remember to turn your hearing...

Page 13: ...e the volume level your hearing aids will beep Volume setting Beeps Recommended volume level 1 beep Turning volume up short beep Turning volume down short beep Maximum volume level 2 beeps Minimum volume level 2 beeps Tamper resistant cover Some hearing aids are fitted with tamper resistant covers instead of levers to prevent someone from accidentally adjusting the hearing aids The cover can still...

Page 14: ...speech in noise 2 beeps Program 3 e g easy t telephone 3 beeps Program 4 e g music 4 beeps Easy t telephone shortmelody Easy DAI shortmelody DuoLink if enabled Opposite ear beeps the same as side being adjusted Volume control If the push button has been configured as a volume control Push the button on your right hearing aid to increase the volume in both hearing aids Push the button on your left ...

Page 15: ... Pushthebuttononyourlefthearingaidto decreasethetinnitusmasker Push button steps Pushthebuttontostepthroughyour tinnitusmaskervolumelevels As you change the level your hearing aids will beep DuoLink If DuoLink is enabled when you change the volume or program settings on one hearing aid the other one changes as well For example if your push button is configured as a program control and DuoLink is e...

Page 16: ... listening program If your hearing aid doesn t automatically switch to the easy t program when a receiver is held to your ear you may need to attach an easy t magnet to your telephone The magnet is designed to strengthen the magnetic field at the earpiece of the telephone To attach the optional magnet 1 Clean the telephone receiver Hold the magnet near the listening end of your telephone receiver ...

Page 17: ...ls Caring for your hearing aids Protecting your hearing aids Openthebatterydoorswhennotinuse Always remove your hearing aids when using hair care products The hearing aids can become clogged and cease to function properly Do not wear your hearing aids in the bath or shower or immerse them in water If your hearing aids do become wet do not attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave Do not adjust a...

Page 18: ...ne Never use alcohol to clean your hearing aids earmolds or domes Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax Sticking household items into your hearing aids or earmolds can seriously damage them Cleaning your earmolds Clean the earmold and the outside of the earhook with a damp cloth at the end of each day Avoid getting any water in the hearing aids Do not use alcohol to clean your earmolds If the...

Page 19: ... uDirect 3 uStream uMic uTV 3 and a remote control are optional accessories that may be available for your hearing aids uDirect 3 uStream and uTV 3 uDirect 3 and uStream are streamers that provide easy hands free access to Bluetooth enabled devices such as mobile phones They can provide remote control functions to adjust your hearing aids for increased listening comfort uDirect 3 also has a wired ...

Page 20: ...ic energy and convert it into sound Your hearing aid s telecoil option can help you listen in public places equipped with telecoil compatible assistive listening devices such as a loop system When you see this symbol a loop system is present and it is compatible with your hearing aid Please contact your hearing healthcare professional for more information on loop systems Connecting to external aud...

Page 21: ...connector cord Cause Possible remedy No sound Not turned on Turn on Low dead battery Replace battery Poor battery contact Consult your hearing healthcare professional Battery upside down Insert battery plus side up Earmolds power slim tubes blocked with ear wax Clean earmolds See Cleaning your hearing aids Consult your hearing healthcare professional Plugged microphone shield Consult your hearing ...

Page 22: ...s See Cleaning your hearing aids Consult your hearing healthcare professional Plugged microphone shield Consult your hearing healthcare professional Cause Possible remedy Intermittent Low battery Replace battery Dirty battery contact Consult your hearing healthcare professional Two long beeps Low battery Replace battery Whistling Earmolds not inserted properly See Putting your hearing aids on your...

Page 23: ...e professional Earmolds falling out of ear Poorly fitting earmolds Consult your hearing healthcare professional Earmolds not inserted properly See Putting your hearing aids on your ears Reinsert carefully Cause Possible remedy Weak on the telephone Telephone not positioned properly Move telephone receiver around ear for clearer signal See Using the telephone Hearing aid requires adjustment Consult...

Page 24: ...laryngologists The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased Following the medical evaluation the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid The p...

Page 25: ...art of Type B Copyright symbol Max Max is a trademark of Unitron This symbol indicates that it is important for the user to pay attention to the relevant warning notices related to batteries in these user guides Indicates the Authorized representative in the European Community The EC REP is also the importer to the European Union Indicates the medical device manufacturer as defined in Medical Devi...

Page 26: ...an be identified Indicates the manufacturer s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified Indicates that the device is a medical device Indicates the date when the medical device was manufactured Temperature during transportation and storage 20 to 60 Celsius 4 to 140 Fahrenheit Humidity during transportation and storage 0 to 70 if not in use Atmospheric pressure during transporta...

Page 27: ... accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice 2 Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by Unitron may void the FCC authorization to operate this device Notice 3 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and ICES 003 of Industry Ca...

Page 28: ...____________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Additional notes ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ...

Page 29: ... And importer for European Union Sonova Deutschland GmbH Max Eyth Str 20 70736 Fellbach Oeffingen Germany Pat www sonova com en intellectualproperty For a listing of Unitron group companies please visit www unitron com Australian Sponsor Sonova Australia Pty Ltd 12 Inglewood Place Norwest NSW 2153 Australia ...

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