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Stride

behind-the-ear (BTE) 

hearing aid guide

Summary of Contents for Stride M 500

Page 1: ...Stride behind the ear BTE hearing aid guide ...

Page 2: ...________________________ Replacement batteries Size 13 Size 312 Warranty ___________________________________ Program 1 is for _____________________________ Program 2 is for _____________________________ Program 3 is for _____________________________ Program 4 is for _____________________________ Date of purchase _____________________________ This user guide applies to the following models Year of ...

Page 3: ... hearing aids 29 Accessories 33 Assistive listening devices 34 Troubleshooting guide 36 Warning to hearing aid dispensers to comply with the U S Food and Drug Administration FDA regulations 41 Information and explanation of symbols 44 Compliance information 46 Patient feedback 48 Additional notes 49 Changing batteries Push button Rocker switch Stride M Stride P Dura Stride P switching programs vol...

Page 4: ...e volume level 5 Battery door on off close the door to turn on your hearing aids open the door all the way to turn off your hearing aid or to change the battery 6 Tubing part of the earmold that attaches it to the earhook 7 Earmold allows the sound to pass from the hearing aids to the ear and holds the hearing aids in place 8 Slim tube sound travels down the slim tube to the ear canal 9 Dome holds...

Page 5: ...4 5 Stride P Dura BTE hearing aids 2 3 2 5 2 3 2 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 2 4 5 2 3 2 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 10 Stride P BTE hearing aids ...

Page 6: ...inflammation or a burning sensation 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 Remove your hearing aids for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing aid...

Page 7: ...unication devices such as digital cell phones can create interference a buzzing sound in hearing aids If you experience interference from a cell phone being used close by you can minimize this interference in a number of ways Switch your hearing aids to another program turn your head in a different direction or locate the cell phone and move away from it Too high distortion during dialing or phoni...

Page 8: ...it slightly to the back The earmold should fit into your ear snugly and comfortably Gently pull down and back on your earlobe to help you insert the earmold into your ear canal more easily 3 Place the hearing aid over the top of your ear Hearing aids with domes 1 Place the hearing aid over the top of your ear The slim tube should lie flush against your head and not stick out 2 Hold the slim tube w...

Page 9: ...y information Low battery warning Two long beeps indicate the hearing aid battery is low After the low battery 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 genera...

Page 10: ... the battery door closes properly 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 Caring for batteries Always discard batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly way To prolong battery life remembe...

Page 11: ...he tinnitus masker are to be fitted by a hearing healthcare professional familiar with the diagnosis and management of tinnitus Should you develop any side effects while using the tinnitus masker such as headaches nausea dizziness or heart palpitations or experience a decrease in auditory function such as decreased loudness tolerance worsening of tinnitus or speech not as clear you should disconti...

Page 12: ...atable conditions which may be causing tinnitus are identified and treated prior to using a sound generator The tinnitus masker is intended for adults 18 years of age or older who have both hearing loss and tinnitus Operating instructions Your hearing aids may come with two controls that allow you to further adjust them a rocker switch and a push button Rocker switch The rocker switch on your hear...

Page 13: ...eps Easy t telephone short melody DuoLink if enabled Opposite ear beeps the same as side being adjusted Please see the front of this booklet for a listing of your personalized programs Volume control If your push button has been configured as a volume control either Push the button on your right hearing aid to increase the volume and Push the button on your left hearing aid to decrease the volume ...

Page 14: ...fessional has configured both a tinnitus masker program and a volume control you can adjust the tinnitus masker level while you are in the tinnitus masker program To adjust the noise level either Rocker switch Pushupontherockerswitchtoincrease thetinnitusmasker and Pushdownontherockerswitchto decreasethetinnitusmasker Push button right left Pushthebuttononyourrighthearingaid toincreasethetinnitusm...

Page 15: ...ids that you can access using the push button or optional remote control Easy t Your hearing aids may also have a telephone feature which automatically switches to a dedicated telephone program when a receiver is brought close to one of your hearing aids You will hear a short melody when you switch to the easy t program When the receiver is moved away from the hearing aid it will automatically ret...

Page 16: ...ur hearing healthcare professional may also have set up a phone program that you can access through your optional remote control 1 2 3 Binaural Phone The Binaural Phone feature allows you to hold a phone to one ear and hear the sound clearly in both ears No accessories are required Binaural Phone is available in your hearing aids through Push button Easy t If your hearing aids are configured to wo...

Page 17: ...orrosionandprolongthe lifeof yourhearingaids Donotdropyourhearingaidsorknockthem againsthardsurfaces Cleaning your hearing aids Use a soft cloth to clean your hearing aid at the end of each day and place it in its case with the battery door open to allow moisture to evaporate Ear wax is natural and common Ensuring your hearing aids are free of ear wax is an important step in your daily cleaning an...

Page 18: ...er can assist with removing moisture debris from the tube See your hearing healthcare professional for more information Cleaning your slim tubes and domes You should have the slim tubes and domes replaced by your hearing healthcare professional approximately every three to six months or when they become stiff brittle or discolored Clean the outside of the domes at the end of each day with a damp c...

Page 19: ...it any further Accessories The uDirect uStream uMic uTV and a remote control are optional accessories that may be available for your hearing aids uDirect 3 uStream and uTV 3 uDirect 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 uDi...

Page 20: ... 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 audio sources Your hearing aids may have a direct audio input DAI to connect to other audio sources such as a stereo or television using an FM system or a cable The uDirect...

Page 21: ...sional Troubleshooting guide Cause Possible remedy Not loud enough Low volume Turn up volume see hearing healthcare professional for models without a manual volume control or if problem persists Low battery Replace battery Custom shells domes not inserted properly See Putting your hearing aids on your ears Remove and reinsert carefully Change in hearing Consult your hearing healthcare professional...

Page 22: ...althcare professional Cause Possible remedy Not clear distorted Poorly fitting custom shells domes Consult your hearing healthcare professional Custom shells domes blocked with ear wax Clean custom shells domes See Cleaning your hearing aids Consult your hearing healthcare professional Low battery Replace battery Plugged microphone shield Consult your hearing healthcare professional Custom shells ...

Page 23: ... of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days 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 ceru...

Page 24: ...raged 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 and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitat...

Page 25: ...e hearing aid is specified as applicated part of Type B Copyright symbol This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and the address of the authorised representative in the European Community This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and the address of the manufacturer who are placing this device on the market Operating conditions This device is designed such that it functions without problems...

Page 26: ... 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 Canada These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed ...

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