user guide - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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1. 132 dB as measured with an IEC 711 Ear simulator because there may be a risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user recommended prior to fitting a child with this hearing instrument Please instruct the end user very carefully in how to use and maintain the hearing instrument Please store the hearing instrument in a dry place at temperatures between 0 C 32 F and 40 C 104 F Please dispose of the hearing instrument and batteries in accordance with the proper regulations TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Dead Not loud enough Intermittent Whistles Frying Noise Not clear Distorted Weak telecoil If you have questions or concerns that are not addres sed in the troubleshooting guide please contact your hearing care professional CAUSE e Not turned on e Weak dead battery e Blocked ear mould e Volume set too low e Low battery e Loose ear mould e Plugged ear mould e Change in hearing e Excessive earwax e Low battery e Loose ear mould e Too small ear mould e Volume set too high e Low battery e Low battery e Poor fitting ear mould e Volume set too low POSSIBLE REMEDY e Turn on e Replace battery e Insert battery properly e Clean ear mould blockage e Turn up volume e Replace battery e Reinsert carefully e Clean ear mould e Consult your hearing care professional e Consult your physician e Replace battery e Remove and reinsert e New ear m2. RNINGS amp NOTICES 23 HELPFUL HINTS ooa 24 Before starting to use your new hearing instrument it is important that you spend some time learning the user operated controls on the instrument Model 6090 SP Microphone Tone tube Volume Plastic tube Program button Battery door Ear mould BATTERY COMPARTMENT Before you start to use your hearing instrument open the swing out battery door and make sure there is a fresh battery in the compartment TURNING ON AND OFF Turn your hearing instru ment on by closing the bat tery door Turn your hearing instrument off by pushing in on the small knob located on the battery door This will cause the battery door x to open The hearing instrument will always be in program 1 when it is first turned on Additional information about the programs can be found on page 10 Turning your hearing instrument off when not in use will increase the battery life Therefore it is recommended that you turn off your hearing in strument at night and open the battery door com pletely It will also allow moisture in your hearing instrument to evaporate and will increase the in strument s lifespan CHANGING THE BATTERY Insert the new battery with the side facing up as shown on the side of the battery compartment Always remove the old battery before inserting a new one 6090 SP uses a type 675 zincair battery A weak
3. ReSound USER GUIDE Danalogic 6 6090 SP ns oa A Congratulations on your new hearing instrument The Danalogic 6 6090 SP hearing instrument is a completely new and advanced piece of technology specifically designed for individuals with a severe to profound hearing loss Please familiarize yourself with the contents of this booklet in order to obtain the maximum benefit from your new hearing instrument We congratulate you on your new instrument and wish you a pleasant listening experience ReSound Warning Hearing instruments their component parts and their batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or improperly used Misuse of these instruments could result in severe injury or death Danalogic 6 is a registered trademark of GN ReSound Contents DANALOGIC 6 6090 SP 4 BATTERY COMPARTMENT 5 TURNING ON AND OFF 5 CHANGING BATTERY 00 6 BATTERY WARNINGS 6 INSERTING THE INSTRUMENT 7 REMOVING THE HEARING INSTRUMENT 8 RECOGNIZING LEFT amp RIGHT INSTRUMENT 8 USER OPERATED CONTROLS 9 PROGRAM BUTTON 10 T PROGRAM 0 2000 cee ues 11 DAI CAPABILITY ooa 12 TELEPHONE USE oaaao 13 DAILY MAINTENANCE 14 15 EAR MOULD oaa 16 17 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS amp INSTRUCTIONS 18 19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20 21 REPAIRS amp TECHNICAL DATA 22 WA
4. battery will reduce the performance of the hearing instrument BATTERY WARNINGS Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your sa fety as well as for the environment Keep old batteries in a safe place and return them to a hearing care professional for recycling Do NOT attempt to recharge batteries which are not specifically designated rechargeable as they may leak or explode Do NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them Keep batteries away from small children If swal lowed seek immediate medical attention INSERTING THE INSTRUMENT Daik ear mould 1 Hold the ear mould between your thumb and index finger and position its sound out let in your ear canal 2 Slide the ear mould all the way into your ear with a gentle twisting movement insertion will be easier if you gently pull your ear up and back with your other hand 3 Turn the top part of the ear mould gently backwards and for wards so that it tucks behind the fold of skin above your ear canal 4 Place the hearing in strument behind your ear 5 Move the ear mould up and down and press gently to ensure it is positioned correctly in the ear 6 When the ear mould and hearing instrument are correctly positioned and you have not al ready turned it on switch on your instrument by closing the battery door Tip Opening and closing your mouth can ease
5. ing Avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors Do not leave the instrument near direct heat or sunlight Excessive heat can damage the instrument or casing Use fresh batteries Remove the battery from the hearing instrument when it is not in use to prevent corrosion of the battery contacts Remove your hearing instrument before going to sleep In addition open the battery compartment to turn off the aid and allow it to aerate The operating temperature range is from 10 C 14 F up to 50 C 122 F EAR MOULD The ear mould feeds the amplified sounds from the hearing instrument into the ear It is impor tant that the ear mould fits correctly in your ear and does not cause irritation or pain If the ear mould irritates your ear in any way and prevents you from wearing your hearing instrument please contact your hearing care professional to have the ear mould modified You should never attempt to modify the shape of the ear mould yourself Ear mould Tube The ear mould should be cleaned every day Remove the ear mould and the plastic tubing from the hearing instrument before you clean the ear mould Lukewarm water should be enough to clean grease and moisture off the ear mould Do not immerse the ear mould in disinfectant liquids such as alcohol since this can cause the tubing to dry out and crack If earwax is stuck in the tubing or ear mould use a syringe filled with lukewarm water to p
6. insertion REMOVING THE HEARING INSTRUMENT To remove the hearing instrument simply pull the tube outward with your thumb and forefinger Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulty removing the hearing instrument RECOGNIZING LEFT AND RIGHT INSTRUMENT If you have two hearing instruments they may be set differently for your right and left ears Do not switch the hearing instruments without consulting your hearing care professional If you detach the ear moulds from the hearing instruments when cleaning and or storing them verify that you have connected the ear moulds to the appropriate hear ing instrument before fitting them to your ears To properly identify your left instrument from your right you should see an indication just above the Push button see page 10 that designates which ear the instrument is for L is for Left and R is for Right USER OPERATED CONTROLS Volume control Volume is adjusted by means of a conveniently lo cated rotary control marked from 1 minimum level to 4 maximum level Setting the volume Your instrument has a volume control which al lows you to set and control the volume manually a W At the hearing instru ment fitting your hear ing care practitioner will choose an optimal vo lume setting for you Please note the setting of that particular level Your volume control has numbers on it to indicate how loud the hearing in
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8. ogram to allow you to hear environmental sounds and DAI simultaneously TELEPHONE USE Using the telephone while wearing your hearing instrument may require some practice Many hear ing instruments will whistle when the phone is held up against them To avoid this problem the 6090 SP has an induction coil By switching the program button to the telecoil program typically program 3 the hearing instrument will only pick up sounds coming from the telephone You may need to adjust the volume on the hearing instru ment to improve hearing understanding on the telephone The receiver of the telephone should be placed as shown in the drawing below Program button set for telecoil DAILY MAINTENANCE Keep your hearing instrument clean Wipe it with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove oil and moisture Remove any accumulated ear wax from the sound outlet for example with a small brush as shown in the illustration but never immerse the instrument in water or other liquids since this may cause permanent damage to the circuitry Keep your hearing instrument dry If the instru ment has been exposed to high humidity or per spiration enclose it in a sealed container desicca tor together with a drying agent overnight Consult your hearing care professional concerning which drying agent to use Never attempt to dry it with a hair dryer in the microwave oven etc Protect your hearing instru ment from rough handl
9. ould required e Reduce volume slightly e Replace battery e Replace battery e Consult your hearing care professional e Increase volume when using telecoil REPAIRS If your hearing instrument malfunctions it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this will invalidate the warranty If your hearing instrument requires service please contact your hearing care professional for assistance TECHNICAL DATA Maximum output 141 dB SPL 2cc coupler IEC 60118 7 Typical WARNINGS AND NOTICES A hearing aid will not restore your hearing to nor mal However when fitted properly and used re gularly it will improve your ability to communicate Your hearing instrument is only one component of your hearing rehabilitation For further informati on please contact your hearing care professional 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 An audiologist can provide further auditory evaluation and re habilitation to help minimize problems with language development HELPFUL HINTS KEYWORD INDEX e To achieve maximum benefit from your hearing Battery change 6 instrument you must wear it regularly Battery compartment 4 5 e Keepa positive attitude Cleaning of ear mould 16 17 e Start with a comfortable volume in a quiet Direct bale Iput le environment Ea
10. r Mould TM Function switch 5 e Learn to recognize familiar sounds around your General precautions 18 home before wearing your hearing instruments Helpful hints 15 19 in more difficult listening situations Inserting the instrument 7 e It is recommended that you wear two hearing Maintenance 14 instruments when possible to optimize hearing On Off function 5 abilities Push Button 5 10 11 e If your hearing instrument requires servicing Repairs 22 contact the hearing care professional who Telecoil Use 11 dispensed the instrument to you He she may Telephone Use 13 be able to make adjustments in the of Troubleshooting guide 20 21 fice without the inconvenience of returning User operated controls 9 the instrument to the factory If necessary Volume adjustment 9 the manufacturer can be contacted directly Warning amp Notices 6 15 23 at the address listed at the back of this manual Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument RESOUNO Worldwide Headquarters GN ReSound A S Lautrupbjerg 9 P O Box 130 DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 11 11 Fax 45 45 75 11 19 www gnresound group com United Kingdom GN ReSound Ltd 1 Landscape Close Weston Business Park Weston on the Green Oxon 0X25 3SX Tel 0 1869 343 500 Fax 0 1869 343 466 Www gnresound co uk Any issues relating to the EU Medical Australia GN ReSound Pty Ltd Unit R1 Regent Park Estate 391 Park R
11. s theatres etc or at home Your hearing care professional has software that will enable both the microphone and the telecoil to be opera tional at the same time if so desired i In order to activate the fea telecoil the telecoil pro gram must be selected typically available in pro gram 3 Q DIRECT AUDIO INPUT DAI CAPABILITY This hearing instrument is equipped with direct J audio input DAI ca f A pability DAI allows an external sound source to be connected di rectly to the hearing DAI boot aid via a DAI boot You will receive an improved signal when using DAI because the sound is fed directly into the hearing aid bypassing some of the normal sour ces of noise Some of the external devices that can be connected to the DAI boot are a telephone a CD player a computer etc The DAI boot is an optional accessory that can be purchased through your hearing care professional e The sound source connects to your hearing in strument with a cable and an audio boot e The hearing instrument professional will set one of your programs for direct audio input To use direct audio input DAI set the hearing instru ment to the DAI program typically program 3 e In this program you will typically not hear any sound from the microphone Therefore most environmental sounds will not be heard in the ear that is set to DAI Your hearing care pro fessional has software to modify this pr
12. strument is set e f you prefer not to use the volume wheel your hearing care professional can disable this fea ture PROGRAM BUTTON Your hearing instrument has a push button enabling you to use up to three different listen ing programs each of them suitable for different listening environments If program 1 was enabled pressing the program button will enable pro gram 2 If program 2 was enabled pressing the program button will enable program 3 etc An audible signal will be heard after pressing the program button When you press the program button e One single beep will be heard if the instru ment is in program 1 e Two beeps will be heard if the instru q ment is in program 2 3 2 Indication Program button e Three beeps will be heard if the instrument is in program 3 When you close the battery door the hearing instrument will automatically turn on and the in strument will be set for program 1 Press the program button to select a different listening program T PROGRAM Your hearing instrument has a built in function called the telecoil which offers improved hearing when used with a telecoil compatible telephone or assistive listening device In this program you typically will not be able to hear any sound from the microphone but will be able to get direct sound input via a telecoil com patible telephone and or a loop system e g in churche
13. ush the wax out The plastic tubing connecting the ear mould to the hearing instrument should be changed by hearing care professional if it be comes stiff or brittle Cleaning loop Brush Be sure to thoroughly dry the ear mould and it s tubing before connecting it to the hearing instru ment Gently blowing in the tubing will remove dry water trapped inside GENERAL PRECAUTIONS INSTRUCTIONS TO THE HEARING CARE PROFESSIONAL e Consult a physician if you find a foreign object in your ear canal if you experience skin irritation e Thorough medical audiometric evaluation is or if excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument Different types of radiation e g from NMR or CT scanners may damage the hearing instrument Therefore do not wear the hearing instrument during these or other corresponding scan ning procedures Other types of radiation burglary alarms room surveillance systems radio equipment mobile telephones etc contain less energy and will not damage the hearing instrument They could however mo mentarily affect the sound quality or cause the hearing aids to emit an unexpected sound Warning Do not wear the hearing instrument in mines or other explosive areas unless those areas are certified for hearing instrument use Warning to hearing aid dispenser Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds
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