Whsiper Rechargeable BTE hearing amplifier
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1. lex udio wire Silicone ear tip Ear mold Volume controller Below is side view of the Dual Charger Container ofthe Whisper Rechargeable hearing amp amplifier showing the location of the charging port and the AAA alkaline battery compartment Container lid Battery companmeng oor Silicone Ear tips loc AC adapte socket LED i dicating lights GETTING STARTED 1 With the Dual Charger Container holding in the palm of your left hand use the thumb of your right hand pushing the side of the lid to flip open see the diagrams below y Do not use force squeezing the lid to open the container may abruptly fall of your hands if out of control GETTING STARTED cont d 2 Take the device out of the Dual Charger Container by using your thumb and index finger to lift the device case Do not pull the device case away from the charging port by holding the audio wire as wire bonding to the connection point is very delicate it may cause unrepairable damage he diagram below shows the proper way in removing the device from the charging port of the container HOW TO TURN ON OFF AND ADJUSTING VOLUME 1 Refer to the diagram on page 5 locate the ON OFF switch and volume controller To turn on the device slide the ON OFF switch of the device case to its ON position 8 HOW TO TURN ON OFF AND ADJUSTING VOLUME cont d 2 Simply slide same switch to its OFF position to tur2. AID USERS cont d 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 physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser as appropriate for a hearing aid evaluation The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your 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 25 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS cont d Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign 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 CHI
3. LDREN 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 hearin 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 rehabilitation of a child with a hearing los 26 Model name Whisper Rechargeable Model number WBI 144 TECHNICAL DATA ANSI S3 22 2003 test procedures Battery rechargeable Ni MH 1 2V Battery current drain 6mA Equivalent input noise lt 50 0dB Frequency range 200 3000Hz Frequency response curve 100dB at 1KHz Saturation output SSPL90 133 0dB Average saturation output 116 0dB Reference test gain 33 0dB Total harmonic distortion lt 3 0 27 WHISPER RECHARGEABLE HEARING AMPLIFERS MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR INFORMATION Manufacturer WELL BRAIN INTERNATIONAL LTD 1814 North Tower Concordia Plaza 1 Science Museum Road TST Kowloon Hong Kong FDA registration number 3004950644 FDA operator number 9032154 Initial Importer tothe U S Richmix Distributors LLC 119 N Commercial Street Suite 190 123 Bellingham WA 98225 Phone 1 360 3923932 Email info richmixhk com FDA registration number 3007128467 FDA operator number 10026707 28 As the result of continuous product development most of the photos graphic illustra
4. SILICONE EAR TIP cont d 2 To effectively use the device an ear tip should be installed to the ear mold Adjust the angle of the ear mold will help fit the ear tip snugly to your ear canal ensures the ear mold will remain securely in your ear Repeat same process with different size of ear tips until the desired fit is achieved See diagram below WEARING THE DEVICE The Whsiper Rechargeable hearing amplifier is designed for wearing in either ear By adjusting the device case together with the flex audio wire can let the device rest comfortably on and behind your ear to freely amplify multiple sounds 16 WEARING THE DEVICE cont d I Weaning the Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier in your LEFT ear hold securely the device case between the thumb index and midddle fingers of your LEFT hand use the thumb and index finger of your RIGHT hand adjusting the ear mold to fit in your LEFT ear Often wiggling the ear mold will help to secure better See diagrams below for proper fitting 2 Follow the same procedures stated above for wearing the device in your RIGHT ear You may want to switch to using your RIGHT hand to hold the device and your LEFT hand to t amp adjust the ear mold in your RIGHT ear 17 WEARING THE DEVICE cont d In below is a diagram showing a properly worn Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier in the left ear IN CASE OF FEEDBACK OCCURRED Feedback is created by the noise pro
5. Whisper Rechargeable Hearing Amplifier Users Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INCFOCUCTIONS sssssssssessesssseesssesssssssessssssessssessssssseese 3 G tting started asninn 7 Turn ON OFF and adjust sound volume 8 Charging Up the deVice sssssessssscssssesscsecsssssessesees 9 Wearing the COV ICOccsccisessssisasscssstsatssissiesssesancearsensatens 16 USC amp CALC sesessssesssssssessessssssescssessesesessssesesssssensesessesees 20 Warning to hearing did dispenser sssseeeeee 23 Important notice for prospective hearing aiduser 24 Children with hearing 1OSS s s sessssessseesseseseessseseees 26 Product amp technical infor mation sssssseeseseseseee 27 Manufacturer amp distributor information 28 1 Thank you for your business Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplihers i is a wearable air conduction hearing amplifier that fits in the ear intended to modulate sound for the wearer to hear better You have our commitment to continue provide you with support for using the Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier you just bought We encourage you to let us know your opinions about using the device and to share your experience with us It is important for you to read this user s manual before using your Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier All of the operating instructions in this user s manual should be followed when using the device Please read amp a
6. device later on from the charging port do not install any ear tip on the ear mold while docking 10 CHARGING UP FROM A WALL OUTLET cont d 3 Your device should come with an AC power adapter To avoid possible risk of electric shock or damage connect the AC power adapter to the socket first as shown below i D gt 4 Once the AC power adapter is connected to a wall outlet the green LED charge indicator light on the outer front panel of the Dual Charger Container will blink three times notifying you it is ready 5 After 2 seconds same green LED light will start blinking indicates your device is being charged If not check the electric connection to the wall outlet is correct and ensure the device is switched to its OFF position then start over You should contact Customer Service if the problem persists 11 CHARGING UP FROM A WALL OUTLET cont d 6 Close the lid of the Dual Charger Container to let the device get charged up without interruption 7 The green LED charge indicator light on the outer front panel of the Dual Charger Container will stop blinking once the device is charged up and will stay lit until the AC power adapter is unplugged from the wall outlet To charge up the Whisper Rechargeable hearing ampli fier from a wall outlet can take up to 1 hour Each charge should last 10 hours of continuous use before the next recharging is needed When not using your Whisper Rechargeable
7. dhere to the warning statements and be sure to keep this user s manual for future reference Customer Service Center 119 N Commercial Street Bellingham WA 98225 Phone 1 360 3923932 Email customerservice whisperxl com 2 Introductions This user s manual is for the instructions of operating the Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier To get acquainted with the Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier you may want to wear the device and try listening to the radio or watching television and start conversations with the others This will help you comfortably adjusted to the device in identifying sounds and voices surrounding you When you first start wearing the device you should concentrate particularly on those sounds and voices you want to hear practice with your Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier to pick them up from one to another It is important to recognize your own voice thru the use of your Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier that way you will learn how to keep from speaking loudly while wearing the evice This set of device you purchased consists of one Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier unit two silicone ear tips a Dual Charger Container with one AC power adapter and a user s manual but without the 1 5V AAA alkaline battery Below is the side view of the Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier indicating the function of all controls intended for user adjustment Microphone
8. duced from the device speaker travelling to the back of the amplifier To remove feedback you should fit the device properly into your ear by adjusting its ear tip to leave no gaps for feedback travelling between your ear and the Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier Try changing to one of the extra ear tips that will give more comfortable and better fit To tune sound volume appropriately is always helpful for eliminating feedback 18 MAINTENANCE amp REPAIR SERVICE To prolong the life of your Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier cleaning the device daily is primary important you may want to follow the steps below to maintain your evice 1 With a soft bristled brush brush gently back and forth across the receiver end to remove all the wax and dirt that may have collected inside This prevents wax from building up 2 Make sure the receiver end is cleared of debris and dirt 3 Wipe the case with damp cloth only Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the device 4 When not using your Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier put the device in the Dual Charger Container If the battery compartment of the Dual Charger Container is installed with a 1 5V AAA alkaline battery remove it before you store the set of device in a dry cool place For repair service please feel free to contact our Customer Service either by telephone email or letter 19 USE amp CARE Your Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifi
9. er is durable enough for daily use Avoid dropping your device to keep it safe from breakage or short circuit Water can adversely damage your Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier Do not attempt using the device in the rain in the shower while swimming or immerse the unit in water as the device is not designed to operate in these conditions Avoid using your Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier in a hot and humid environment the device can be sensitive to excessive heat and moisture Never attempt to take the Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier apart or trying to fix it by yourself If there are problems with the device return it to our Customer Service Center for repair or exchange DUE TO SMALL PARTS KEEP YOUR WHISPER RECHARGEABLE penne AMPLIFIER OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND 20 LIMITED WARRANTY The Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier you bought is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal and intended use for a period of 90 days from date of purchase If the device is found defective during the warranty period you will need to send back the defective unit to us with a written account for evaluation The replacement may either be a free of charge new device or re conditioned upon return of the defective unit You should however send the defective unit to us on paid shipping We offer NO WARRANTY in case of wear amp tear from daily use inadequate care amp main
10. hearing amplifier turn off the device this will help save battery CHARGING UP BY A 1 5V AAA BATTERY 1 Before charging up the device by a 1 5V AAA battery make sure it is turned off Follow Step 2 of page 9 this manual to power off the device Disconnect the device from the wall outlet Do not install ear tip on the ear mold and do not place the device on the charging port yet 12 CHARGING UP BY A 1 5V AAA BATTERY cont d 2 Locate the battery compartment of the device slide open the compartment door follow battery polarity to install one AAA alkaline battery into it The green LED charge indicator light on the outer front panel of the Dual Charger Container will blink three times notifying you it is ready If not you have a dead battery required to replace prior to continue 3 Test the battery you have just installed by pressing the AAA Battery Indicator switch on outer front panel of the Dual Charger Container If the battery is at its full capacity the AAA Battery Indicator light will lit in green otherwise in red indicates you have a bad battery should be replaced with a new one 13 CHARGING UP BY A 1 5V AAA BATTERY cont d 5 When done slide to close the compartment door 6 Place your Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier to the charging port of the Dual Charger Container to begin charge as shown in the diagram below Be sure ear tip is not installed at this point to avoid difficulties in
11. n the device off 3 The volume controller is located above the ON OFF switch on the back of the device case To adjust sound volume turning the knob slowly towards to the microphone to decrease vise versa to increase 4 For best results try starting with volume on low gradually increasing it to your preference Do not set the volume too high High volume may cause excessive feedback and pose health risk CHARGING UP THE DEVICE Your Whisper Rechargeable hearing amplifier is embedded with a Ni MH rechargeable battery in the device case pow ered up by charge thru AC wall outlet or from AAA alkaline battery It comes with a Dual Charge Container for selection of power source to charge up If the charger is connected to an AC wall outlet with an AAA alkaline battery installed at the same time alternating current will be selected This is a rechargeable device you do not need to replace any battery 9 CHARGING UP THE DEVICE cont d On the outer front panel of the Dual Charge Container it has a set of the LED indicating lights switch for monitoring the device while charging see details in the diagram below CHARGING UP FROM A WALL OUTLET 1 Before charging up the device make sure it is turned off Follow Step 2 of HOW TO TURN ON OFF AND ADJUSTING VOLUME on the previous page to power off the device 2 Place the device to the charging port of the Dual Charger Container To avoid difficulties in removing the
12. ongenital or traumatic deformity of the ear 2 History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days 3 History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days 4 Acute or chronic dizziness 5 Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days 6 Audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz 23 WARNING TO HEARING AID DISPENSERS cont d 7 Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal 8 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 remaining hearing of the hearing aid user IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear before purchasing a hearing aid Licensed physicians specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists otologists or otorhinolaryngolgists 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 24 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING
13. removing the device from the charging port later on 7 The green LED charge indicator light on the outer front panel of the Dual Charger Container should start blinking indicates your device is being charged If not check to en sure the device is switched off as required then start over You should contact Customer Service if the problem persists 14 CHARGING UP A 1 5V AAA BATTERY cont d 8 Close the lid of the Dual Charger Container to let the device get charged up without interruption 9 The green LED charge indicator light on the outer front panel of the Dual Charger Containerwill stop blinking once the device is charged up and will stay lit until the device is removed from the charging port To charge up the device by the 1 5V AAA alkaline battery will require 1 5 hours Each charge should last 10 hours of continuous use before the next recharging is needed When not usingthe Whisper Rechargeable BTE hearing amplifier turn off the device this will help save battery INSTALLING SILICONE EAR TIP 1 The Whisper Rechargeable BTE hearing amplifier you have is supplied with two angled silicone ear tips each has its different head diameter to accommodate different size of ear canals Using ear tips of the original manufacturer can be the assurance of optimal sound quality and performance of your Whisper Rechargeable BTE hearing amplifier and to ensure maximum comfort easy to install 15 INSTALLING
14. tenance failure to follow instructions that outlined in this manual improper use exposure of the device to water fluids or use in an excessive hot and humid environment misuse the device s intended applications or the likes Please feel free to contact our Customer Service if you have a warranty claim or request 21 STATEMENT OF USING HEARING AID A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment from a previous conditions In most cases infrequent use of a hearing aid does not allow a user to attain full benefit from it The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lip reading IDENTIFICATION OF KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS There can be side effects associated with the use of a hearing aid Contact a physician if you experience accelerated accumulation of cerumen ear wax skin irritation or headaches Stop wearing the device if you develop any of the above 22 WARNING TO HEARING AID DISPENSERS A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult a licensed physician preferably an ear specialist before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry actual observation or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions 1 Visible c
15. tions in this user s manual may santy vary from the actual device delivered WPXL 041810 Copyright 2010 Well Brain International Ltd all rights reserved
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