SmartAid and SmartAid Digital BTE User Manual
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1. hearing aids Exhausted batteries may leak which could damage your hearing aids 1 Turning your Hearing Aids ON OFF Your hearing aids are equipped with an on off switch that is integrated into the battery compartment which functions ON When the battery door is fully closed OFF When the battery door is open To turn hearing aids off grasp the battery compartment door with a fingernail and gently pull downwards Please remember to switch the hearing aids off when it is not in use to reduce battery consumption 10 Attaching EarTube First cut an EarTube to the right size The EarTube needs to be pushed over the ear hook of the hearing aid so that it attaches securely 11 Select an EarBud that fits your ear canal comfortably if your hearing aid whistles select a larger earbud or reduce the volume You can also order a custom EarMold from a local hearing clinic and attach it to your new hearing aid This may provide a more comfortable fit and eliminate any feedback problems 1 Insert a Battery Insert a battery in your hearing aids and turn the volume down or turn off the hearing aids before placing it Q on the ear 12 2 Placing the Hearing Aids On the Ear Place the hearing aid behind your ear then insert the ear mold in the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing It may also be helpful to gently pull the outer ear backwards and upwards with the opposite han2. of amplification varies for different hearing loss among users and can be preset by the audiologist or controlled through various knobs by users Technical Specification In reference to ANSI S3 22 1996 or TEC118 7 Standard 2CC Coupler Changing Battery Before inserting new batteries into your hearing aids remember to remove the adhesive tab Do not use battery on which there is a sticky residue from the tab or other unwanted substance as this can block the battery air holes Push the nail grip downwards to swing open the battery drawer The nail grip is located on the opposite side of the on off switch at the bottom of the hearing aids The battery must be placed with the plus sign in accordance with the plus sign on the battery drawer If the battery door does not close easily the battery is incorrectly inserted When inserting batteries make sure to hold the hearing aids over a table or a carpet to make it easier to find a dropped hearing aids or battery Exhausted batteries If you hear two rapid beep tones while wearing your hearing aids it is an indication that you should exchange the battery as soon as possible Once the battery is totally exhausted the hearing aids will be completely silent Exactly how long the hearing aids will function after the beep tones varies from one case to another We recommend that you always have a spare battery with you Never leave an exhausted battery in the
3. of Malfunction cece eee eee 19 Daily Clearing mer esimesi nioun ba oies 20 Troubleshooting Guide 24 Enjoy with Plan 25 The Parts of your SmartAid 4 Analog BTE a Earhook a b Volume Control 5 VN c Battery Door p os d Shell d i e Trimmer lo co f Switch Not Available g Programming Cover Back Printing h Logo i Model No j Series No The Parts of your SmartAid Digital BTE f Digital BTE a Memory Button b Shell c c Microphone d Volume Control e Earhook f Battery Door General Introduction Usage Hearing Aids are sound amplifying devices intended to compensate for the hearing impaired Operating Condition Temperature 0O 40 C Humidity 0 80 Voltage 1 2 1 4V A Impact on the Environment Return them to your hearing aids specialist for proper environmentally conscious disposal A Safety Do not throw the dead batteries into fire to cause any explosion Keep batteries away from children Batteries must not be swallowed People with pacemakers had better not use the hearing aids Operating Principles Hearing aids pick up signals through the microphones and then convent them to either digital or electrical signals depending on the type of the hearing aids then the signals picked up by the hearing aids are amplified When the signals are amplified the sounds that are then passed on to users are also amplified The amount
4. aids are not in use it is a good idea to leave the battery drawer open so as to ventilate the aids and allow them to dry 21 A Helpful Hints 1 Periodic Inspection Bring your hearing aids regularly to your hearing aids specialist on the schedule that he or she recommends to have the accessories changed or the device checked 2 Moisture proof Place it in a Dri Aids kit to draw damaging moisture out of the aids overnight Hearing aids and their accessories should not be disposed of with normal household waste Please consult your national distributors for advice on how to dispos 784 7 Anti t 7 expost sratures Anti vibration Do not drop your hearing aids or knock them against hard 22 surfaces 5 Others Do not wear your hearing aids during x ray MR scans CT scans short wave diathermy or similar radiation treatments Please use special battery for hearing aids Switch your hearing aids off when they are not in use Should you not use them for a day or more take out the battery to avoid battery leakage 6 Storage Keep it in dry clean cool condition 23 Troubleshooting Guide ateina gedena our hearing care professional Emse Demest ntenedetopes_ Resse cxfuy _ ____ Change inhearing Consult your Consult your hearing care professional se eer Se our physi Hearing instrument settings not optimum instrument settings
5. d When the hearing aid is in its correct position increase the volume to a comfortable level 3 Removing the Hearing Aids First remove the hearing aids from the position behind the ear Carefully pull the ear mold out of the ear canal while holding the lower part of the tubing If it is difficult it may help to try to move the ear mold carefully from side to side while pulling it out It may also help to pull the outer ear upwards and backwards with the opposite hand 13 6 Memory Button SmartAid Digital BTE only Your hearing aids come l preset with three unique Pij programs Program 1 Meant for hearing in quiet places Program 2 Meant for hearing in noisy places Program 3 Telecoil Mode meant for hearing on telephone and in public places that are wired to work through a hearing aids telecoil You can change between programs by lightly pressing the memory button You will hear one beep 2 beeps or 3 beeps to tell you which program you are on Each time the battery door is opened and closed the hearing aid restarts on Program 1 14 7 Volume Control SmartAid Rotate the volume control knob upwards to raise the volume and downwards to lower the volume The knob indication value is from 1 indicating minimum volume to 4 indicating maximum volume Note Please avoid prolonged use at uncomfortably loud environment it might damage your hearing For further information consult you
6. n the tubing Check that the earmould is not blocked by earwax Disconnect the tubing with earmould from the hook of the hearing aids and try to blow air through the earmould with a small blower Change the battery and make sure the new battery is correctly inserted 19 Daily Cleaning 1 The Earmould Earwax accumulates on your earmould This can lead to inflammation in your auditory canal if the aids are not cleaned regularly Make sure your earmould is clean and free of earwax If it is plugged clear the opening with the removing tool screwdriver brush etc If this is not sufficient disconnect the plastic tube from the hook of the hearing aids and wash the earmould in warm soapy water Rinse in cold water Allow the earmould to dry overnight If there is still moisture in the earmould or tube use a syringe or a small blower to blow it dry Do not use solvents cleaning fluids or oil to clean your earmould If your earmould tubing becomes stiff yellow or cracked contact your hearing healthcare professional for a replacement 20 2 The Hearing Aids Never wash your hearing aid with water cleaning solutions or other liquids Instead clean your hearing aids with a dry soft cloth after use Try to perform all cleaning above a soft cloth or towel on a desk or table to keep the aids from potentially damaging falls to hard surfaces if H you drop it LA 1 A CIN N When the hearing
7. ou may find many enjoyments in life with clear hearing again In a few weeks you will probably be able to use your aids all day without fatigue or tension and you are likely to forgetting that you are even wearing hearing aids 26 Thank you for choosing Clearly Hearing on your journey to a life of better Hearing Refer to our website for Troubleshooting FAQ s Repairs Warranty Re Programming Exchange amp Refund Policies Purchasing Hearing Aid Batteries Replacement Ear Tubes and Ear Buds www clearlyhearing com 1 855 263 4327 D Clearly Hearing
8. r hearing healthcare professionals 15 SmartAid Digital BTE Press the top button to turn the hearing aid louder and turn the bottom button to turn the hearing aid quieter Each time the battery door is opened and closed the hearing aid restarts on at the middle volume position 16 8 Fine tuning for SmartAid BTE SmartAid has a screwdriver control hidden under a small panel on the back of the hearing aid A of the hearing aid by rotating this knob me You can adjust the pitch and volume LC Low frequency Control Spin with a screwdriver CLOCKWISE to lower LC and counter CLOCKWISE to increase LC E S E N AE AeL E E ESR 9 Telephone Use The telecoil mode is intended for telephone use In the telecoil mode place the telephone receiver close to your hearing aids for best reception By trying various positions with the telephone receiver you will discover what works best for you After phone call do not forget to switch to the microphone mode for normal speech listening Telecoil Mode is Program 3 and is only available on SmartAid Digital BTE 18 In Case of Malfunction Should your hearing aids be completely or periodically dead try the following before consulting your hearing healthcare professional Make sure the hearing aids are switched on Disconnect the tubing with the earmould from the hook of the hearing aids and check if there is moisture i
9. sot optimum Coasult your Consult your hearing care professional faatea Receiver tube and Receiver dome not in the ear Reisset carefully Hearing instrument settings not optimum Consult your hearing care professional Weak banery OOOO Consult your hearing care professional ae Consult your hearing care professional If there is any other problem not mentioned in this guide or should questions arise please contact us for support 24 Enjoy with Plan Hearing aids reproduce an abundance of sounds which frequently haven t been experienced for many years Every person reacts differently the first time he or she wears hearing aids The familiarization phase therefore differs from person to person Below is a rehabilitation plan for first time users or those using new hearing aids The First Week 1 to 2 hours wearing per day you are suggested to wear in a relatively quiet environment to familiarize and distinguish various sounds The Second Week 4 to 8 hours wearing per day you may wear your hearing aids and walk in a relatively quiet environment to listen around The Third Week You may wear hearing aids and go to public areas You may have dialogue with your friends or even strangers 25 Enjoy with Plan The Fourth Week You may prepare for travelling to another city go to supermarket restaurant participate in music concert or watch video You can do whatever you like Then y
10. wT Clearly Hearing Clear Hearing Delivered To Your Door From Hearing Care Experts User Guide SmartAid and SmartAid Digital BTE Hearing Aids a www clearlyhearing com Thank You for choosing Clearly Hearing on your journey to a life of Better Hearing We have put great care and attention into making sure that your hearing aids are of the highest quality and that they are easy to use and maintain Please familiarize yourself with the information in this booklet where you will find instructions for inserting and removing your hearing aids and explanations on controlling your hearing device for daily use Proper understanding and use of your hearing aids will allow you to derive maximum hearing benefit Content The Parts of Your Hearing Aids 4 5 General Introduction snese esee eeren 6 Operating Principles ceece eee e ee eeees Technical Specifications cee cece 7 Changing Battery 0 cece ce ceeeeeeee ee 8 9 Turning your Hearing Aids ON OFF 10 Attaching EarTube and EarBud 004 11 12 Placing the Hearing Aids On the Ear 12 Removing the Hearing Aids 0 08 12 Memory Button cece eee ee ence eee eee 14 Volume Control 0 cece ceeee sees ee ee neeeeen ees 15 Fine tuning for manually controlled digital BTE 16 Telephone Usesisiccocces see ea a Gocess 18 Hearing Aids Care In Case
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