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Breeze

Digital 

ITE Guide

Summary of Contents for Breeze

Page 1: ...Breeze Digital ITE Guide ...

Page 2: ...tal ITE Guide 4 Inserting and Removing ITE and CIC Hearing Instruments 6 Turning Your Hearing Instruments On and Off 7 Replacing the Battery 7 Low Battery Warning 8 Caring for Batteries 8 Operating Instructions 9 Cleaning Your Breeze Hearing Instruments 10 Caring for Your Breeze Hearing Instruments 11 Warnings 12 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Warning to Hearing Instrument Dispensers 16 ...

Page 3: ...___ ________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________________ Model __________________________________________ Serial Number ___________________________________ Replacement Batteries Size 10 Size 312 Size 13 Warranty ____________________________________ ...

Page 4: ... instruments For 40 years Unitron Hearing has been committed to making life better for people with hearing loss This means a commitment to developing high quality hearing solutions that incorporate special features to solve the everyday problems and concerns you have with hearing loss and hearing instruments ...

Page 5: ...ous experience with hearing instruments a few hours a day may be enough and then you can increase wearing time gradually Once you have become accustomed to your hearing instruments you should wear them all day every day since infrequent use will not permit you to adapt to your hearing instruments and enjoy their full benefits The quicker you get used to the everyday sounds around you the less you ...

Page 6: ...e topics covered in this guide Use the diagram to identify some of the components on your hearing instruments Because each instrument is custom designed and molded to fit an individual ear the physical appearance and exact positioning on your hearing instruments may vary slightly from those shown ...

Page 7: ...Legend 1 Microphone 2 Battery Door 3 On Off Manual Volume Control 4 Vent 5 Removal Handle 5 Full Shell Half Shell Canal CIC 2 3 4 1 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 4 2 1 5 ...

Page 8: ... hearing instrument with the removal handle at the bottom and the white dot at the top 3 Gently insert the canal portion of the hearing instrument into your ear using your index finger to push back and tuck the hearing instrument completely into place To remove ITEs and CICs 1 If your hearing instrument is a CIC gently pull on the removal handle To remove ITE hearing instruments grasp the instrume...

Page 9: ...g devices on Open the battery door or remove the battery to turn your hearing devices off Replacing the Battery 1 Gently swing out the battery compartment door with your fingernail 2 Grasp the battery with your thumb and forefinger and remove 3 Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with the plus sign on the battery facing the same way as the plus sign on the edge of the battery door ...

Page 10: ...ing fresh batteries in the hearing devices Caring for Batteries Always discard batteries carefully To prolong battery life remember to turn your hearing instruments off when not in use Remove the batteries and keep the battery door open while hearing instruments are not in use This will allow internal moisture to evaporate Warnings Never leave hearing instruments or batteries where small children ...

Page 11: ...our hand is removed Always make sure your hearing devices are seated properly in your ears If whistling persists at preferred volume setting consult your hearing healthcare professional for assistance For Breeze hearing devices without a volume control the volume on your hearing devices adjusts automatically in reaction to the loud or quiet sounds around you Using Breeze with the Telephone Breeze ...

Page 12: ...common Ensuring your hearing instruments are free of ear wax is an important step in your daily cleaning and maintenance routine Using the brush that was provided with your hearing instruments clean ear wax from your hearing instruments everyday Never use alcohol to clean your hearing instruments Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax Sticking household items into your hearing instruments or e...

Page 13: ... bath or shower Do not immerse the hearing instruments in water If your hearing instruments do become wet do not attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave Do not adjust any controls Open the battery doors immediately and allow your hearing instruments to dry naturally for 24 hours Regular use of a dehumidifier such as a Dri Aid kit can help prevent corrosion See your hearing healthcare professio...

Page 14: ...sation 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 instrument contact a physician immediately Remove your hearing instruments for CAT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing instruments when ...

Page 15: ...he most modern components to provide the best possible sound quality in every listening situation However communication devices such as digital cell phones can create interference a buzzing sound in hearing instruments If you experience interference from a cell phone being used close by you can minimize this interference by turning your head in a different direction or locating the cell phone and ...

Page 16: ...n Replace battery Consult your hearing healthcare professional Insert battery plus side up Refer to section Cleaning your Breeze Hearing Instruments Consult your hearing healthcare professional Turn up volume see your hear ing healthcare professional for models without a manual volume control or if problem persists Replace battery Reinsert carefully Consult your hearing healthcare professional Ref...

Page 17: ...d in the guide contact your hearing healthcare professional If you do not have a hearing healthcare professional please contact the nearest office listed on the back page of this booklet Remove and reinsert Turn volume down Remove hand clothing from ear Consult your hearing health care professional Replace battery Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare profess...

Page 18: ...ys iii History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days iv Acute or chronic dizziness v Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days vi 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 P...

Page 19: ...g instrument 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 instrument The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing instrument dispenser as appropriate for a hearing instrument evaluation The audiologist or hearing in...

Page 20: ...gn a waiver statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children With Hearing Loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation...

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