User Guide
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1. 21 WarningS 22000 a 22 23 Troubleshooting Guide 24 27 Key Word Index 0 0a 28 Technical Data 00 0 29 Your Selected Model 29 Hearing Instrument Disposal Precaution 31 GN ReSound Contact Information 32 The Parts of Your be Hearing Instrument 1 Body 2 Sound Outlet Receiver under wax filter Wax Filter Battery Door Microphone Tubing Microphone Sound Inlets Model and Serial Number Additional Items Included e Hard Case e Wax Filter Replacement Kit see page 16 PADUA w 4 On Off Function Your hearing instrument is equipped with an on off switch that is integrated into the bat tery compartment It has two positions On when the battery door is fully closed Note the battery door may not appear fully closed when a battery is not in the battery compartment Off when the battery door is open To turn your instrument off grasp the bat tery compartment door with a fingernail and gently pull downward When you are not wearing the hearing instrument remember to turn it off to reduce battery consumption SmartStart The SmartStart delays the switch on time of your hearing instrument 10 seconds after you have closed the battery compartment As you insert the instrument in your ear you may hear beeps at one second intervals After the instrument beeps ten times it will turn on This feature has been turned on for your com fort w2. Key Word Index Battery compartment 5 Battery warning information 13 Changing batteries 10 24 Cleaning the hearing instrument 14 17 Cleaning the microphone area 15 Color Coding e naaa ses oye AK AA aes 6 General hearing instrument precautions 2 Hearing instrument handling precautions 18 INSEGHOMS sser baa NG pean eee eat ed 6 9 Low battery warning 0 1 Maintenance a 14 OMOT VI AAP 5 Parts of the hearing instrument 4 28 Removal ga kA ud nG i mana boba dee 10 SmartStart 2 Kas cd DNA ean ohh ee estan 5 Technical datan 24 na choc ba fae oh ta des 29 Telephone use 0 000000 eee 19 Troubleshooting guide 24 27 Warranty information 20 Wax filteres ci ccccnueceidhartavwwses 16 17 Your selected model 29 Technical Data Maximum Output 2cc coupler IEC 118 7 Your selected be model Your hearing care professional will place a check mark in the table below to identify which model you have received Model variant Signature of Model received hearing care professional be 9 be 7 29 30 Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument 31 16647700 GB 08 12 Rev D ReSound Worldwide Headquarters GN ReSound A S Lautrupbjerg 9 DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 1111 Fax
3. 45 45 75 11 19 www resound com www bebyresound com United Kingdom GN ReSouna L td 1 Landscape Close Weston Business Park Weston on the Green Oxon OX25 3SX Tel O 1869 343 500 Fax O 1869 343 466 www gnresound co uk Australia GN ReSound Pty Ltd Unit R1 Regent Park Estate 391 Park Road Regent Park NSW 2143 Tel 02 9743 9707 Fax 02 9743 7472 www gnresound com au New Zealand GN ReSound NZ Ltd 12 Parkway Drive Mairangi Bay Auckland Tel free 0800 900 126 Fax free 0800 007 695 www gnresound co nz CE 0297 Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC should be directed to GN ReSound A S BY RESOUND
4. bao sl User Guide be 9 by ReSound be 7 by ReSound be BY RESOUND Congratulations on the purchase of your new fully digital be by ReSound hearing instrument ReSound s innovative technology and design as well as the customized set up selected by your hearing care professio nal will make hearing again an enjoyable experience You will be able to hear much better in many areas of your life including family social and professional Your be by ReSound has been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs In order for you to obtain maximum benefit from your hearing in strument please familiarize yourself with this booklet and follow the advice that is found inside be by ReSound is a trademark of GN ReSound A S Contents Page COVER aos Aasa gorse teeth NA PAMANA ee eA 1 lATODUCTION sina eee peas eee 2 CONTENTS s n Anakan maha a ae dae ace 3 The parts of Your Hearing Instrument 4 Additional Items Included 4 On Off Function 0000 5 SPAMS Tallis paaa as Might 5 Inserting and Removing the Instrument 6 10 Changing the Battery 10 Additional Battery Information 12 Battery Warning Information 18 Daily Maintenance Cleaning 14 Additional Maintenance 15 17 Handling Precautions 18 Telephone Use 5 19 Repairs and Warranty 20 General Precautions
5. be reused as wax filters may not reattach securely 17 Handling Precautions with Your Hearing Instrument In addition to daily maintenance and in order to avoid unwanted repairs it is recommended that you take certain precautions while handling your hearing instrument 18 Avoid exposing your instrument directly to moisture such as heavy rain or water from a shower Never immerse the instrument into water or other liquids as this may cause permanent damage to the circuitry and or internal components Protect the instrument from rough handling Avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or floors Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sunlight Excessive heat can damage the instrument or deform the casing or the microphone tube You should never attempt to modify the shape of the microphone tube yourself Never force the battery door closed as this may damage the hearing instru ment Telephone Use Should you experience any feedback By employing these techniques or whistling while trying to talk on the while using the instrument on telephone you can avoid feedback by the telephone you will be able taking the following precautions to minimize feedback and keep your listening experience Slowly move the phone to different enjoyable positions around or away from your ear until the feedback decreases Hold the phone lightly to the ear e The best position to hold a telephone may be dete
6. cked wax filter e Broken receiver Broken microphone or microphone tube 24 e Turn on Replace battery e Reinsert battery properly Consult your hearing care professional or if you have been instructed to do so change the wax filter Consult your hearing care professional Consult your hearing care professional Not clear Weak battery e Replace battery distorted Poor fitting microphone tube Consult your hearing care professional Hearing instrument is damaged Consult your hearing care professional Excessive Hearing aid not properly inserted Re insert carefully whistle from Microphone not properly seated Re seat carefully instrument With telephone use e Review Telephone Use section Instrument settings not at opti mum Consult your hearing care professional 25 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Not loud Hearing aid not properly inserted Re insert carefully enough Microphone not properly seated Re seat carefully 26 Blocked wax filter Instrument settings not at optimum Excessive ear wax Change in hearing Consult your hearing care professional or if you have been instructed to do so change the wax filter Consult your hearing care professional Consult your physician Consult your hearing care professional If there are any other problems not mentioned in this guide or should questions arise please contact your hearing care professional 27
7. daily cleaning of your hear ing instrument you should periodically check and clean the microphone and receiver The Microphone Tube The microphone tip and tubing can be cleaned by gently wiping them with a soft dry cloth This will help to ensure that the ports stay open and allow sound to get into the microphone Note that the tube may wear out or become discolored over time with usage of the hearing instrument Should the tubing become discolored or should the hearing instrument fail to produce sound contact your hearing care professional to have the tubing replaced Wax Filter The wax filter is located at the recei ver end of the hearing instrument This filter is designed to decrease the likelihood that wax will get into the instrument s sound outlet and cause decreased performance or damage 16 To replace the wax filter 1 Hold the hearing instrument with the sound outlet pointing down Slide the prong of the wax filter tool under the wax filter Lift to remove the wax filter Dispose of the old wax filter Hold the instrument s sound outlet over a new wax filter Push the instrument onto the new wax filter 6 Slide the instrument forward 7 The new wax filter should now be in place 8 Check that the new wax filter is in place It may be necessary to give the filter an extra push to ensure that it is securely attached Note It is not recommended that wax filters
8. ent with the microphone tubing pointed up Additional Battery Information 12 The correct battery size for your be hearing instrument is 10A with a yellow tab It will be labeled on the battery packaging This is a standard sized zinc air battery The battery should be inserted flat side up The flat side has a on it and it is located under the yellow sticker Make sure to remove the sticker before closing the battery compartment door If the door does not close take the battery out and try again When the hearing instrument is not in use please remove the battery This will help to prevent corrosion from occurring inside the battery Go compartment and it will also ensure that battery life is not shortened Battery Warning Information Batteries although very small contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully This is for the safety of you and the environment Please note DO NOT attempt to recharge standard zinc air batteries They may leak or explode DO NOT attempt to dispose of batteries by burning them DO NOT place batteries in your mouth Consult a physician immediately if a battery has been swallowed as they can be harmful to your health Keep batteries away from children mentally challenged persons and pets Replace dead batteries and do not leave them in the hearing instrument for a prolonged period as they may leak If your hearing instrument is e
9. exists In this case consult a physician before wearing the instrument Different types of radiation e g from NMR MRI or CT scanners may damage the hearing instrument Therefore do not wear the hearing instrument during these or other corresponding scanning procedures Other types of radiation burglar alarms room surveillance systems radio equipment mobile telephones etc contain less energy and will not damage the hearing instrument They could however momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange sounds from the hearing instrument Do not wear the hearing instrument in mines oil fields or other explosive areas unless those areas are certi fied for hearing instrument use Do not allow others to use your hearing instrument It may cause permanent damage to the hearing instruments as well as to the hearing Due to choking hazard keep hearing instruments away from children under the age of three and usage by mentally challenged persons should be supervised at all times Hearing instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional Incorrect use may result in sudden and permanent hearing loss Hearing instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at any time 23 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Hearing e Not turned on instrument Battery is dead is dead e Battery improperly inserted e Blo
10. hile inserting your instrument However if you find you do not like this feature your hearing care professional can turn it off Insertion and Removal of Your Hearing Instrument Insertion 1 Determine if you have a left or right instrument in your hand With the bat tery compartment open you will see either a RED or BLUE marker The hearing instrument with the RED marker is always for the RIGHT ear The hearing instrument with the BLU marker is always for the LEFT ear LEFT BLUE RIGHT RED Insertion continued Notice that the battery door is pointing up This is the correct way to insert the 2 Check that the body of the hearing ineir ment instrument feels smooth before insert ing into your ear canal If the surface feels spiky or rough contact your hearing care professional 3 Grasp the instrument near the base where the tubing connects to the battery compartment with your index finger on top and your thumb on bot tom Insertion continued 4 When properly lined up gently push the hearing instrument into the ear canal until it is flush with the opening of the ear canal After the hearing instrument has been properly seated in the ear canal locate microphone and tubing Gently push the microphone into the creased area of the ear that is located above the ear canal entrance T After the microphone is in place push the tubing into place Insert
11. ion continued 8 This drawing shows how the hearing WS instrument should look when inserted properly into the ear canal It is im portant that the microphone tube fits correctly in your ear If the microphone tube irritates your ear please contact your hearing care professional Removal 1 10 Find the microphone and tubing in the crease of the ear that is located above the ear canal entrance 2 Once you have located the tubing GENTLY grasp and pull and the hear ing instrument should come out of the ear 3 Each time the hearing instrument is removed from the ear canal make sure that the wax filter is still attached to the instrument If not contact your hearing care professional immediately Changing the Battery Your be by ReSound hearing instrument comes with a low battery warning When the battery voltage power gets too low The hearing instrument will reduce amplification and emit a beeping signal This signal will recur every five minutes until the hearing instrument automatically switches off Open the battery compartment by grasping the battery compartment door with a fingernail and gently pull downward If the door is not opening check to make sure you have correctly located the battery compartment After removing the used battery insert a new battery with the flat side up the side of the battery where a can be seen A new battery should be inserted into the battery compartm
12. quipped with a low battery indicator replace the battery immediately after you hear the low battery warning signal Used batteries can be harmful to the environment Please dispose of them according to local regulations or return them to your hearing care professional 13 Daily Maintenance It is important to keep your hearing instru ment clean and dry Failing to do so will likely shorten the life of the instrument and cause more repairs than is necessary Begin by wiping the hearing instrument with a dry soft cloth tissue after each use This helps to remove any oil moisture or ceru men wax from the instrument Inspect the end that fits into your ear canal for debris and replace the wax filter as needed 14 Also inspect the microphone for debris and the receiver for wax Clean as necessary Microphone and receiver maintenance are covered in the next sections Each night the hearing instrument should be stored in a dry place such as in the hard case you were provided with the battery door open and the battery preferably taken out This helps to ensure that any moisture that has gotten into the instrument has a chance to escape Optionally you can purchase a container that contains a drying agent a desiccant Some containers are electric and in addition to drying the hearing instrument they help to sanitize Check with your hearing care professional for options Additional Maintenance In addition to
13. rmined by the shape of telephone you are using Repairs and Warranty If your hearing instrument malfunctions you should contact your hearing care professional While still under warranty your hearing instrument can be sent to the manufacturer for repair if it cannot be repaired locally 20 Do not attempt to open the hearing instrument as this would invalidate the warranty If your hearing instrument requires service please contact your hearing care professional for assistance General Precautions Do not leave your hearing instrument in the sun near open fire or in a hot parked car Do not wear your instrument while showering swimming in heavy rain or in a moist atmosphere such as steam bath or sauna Should your instrument become moist place it in a closed container with a drying agent Your hearing care professional can provide a specially designed container a so called desiccator for this purpose Remove your hearing instrument when applying such things as cosmetics perfume aftershave hair spray and suntan lotion These might get into the instrument and cause damage 21 Warnings 22 Consult a physician if you discover a foreign object in your ear canal if you experience skin irritations or if excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument If your ear canal has been altered in any way by surgery the potential that the hearing instrument can be inserted too deeply
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