Advanced Affordable Hearing HearClear HCRD, User Manual

Page 1: ...Hearing Aid User Manual HearClear HCRD...

Page 2: ...e 9 HearClear HCRD Features 10 Charging 11 Charging Cont d and Turn On Off 12 How To Put Your HCRD On 13 Volume and Program Settings 14 Cleaning and Maintenance 15 17 HearClear HCRD Assembly 18 Choosi...

Page 3: ...t such as an ENT before dispensing a hearing aid if you determine through inquiry actual observation or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective u...

Page 4: ...d use ear plugs Caution The sound output should not be uncomfortable or painful You should turn down the volume or remove the device if the sound output is uncomfortably loud or painful If you consist...

Page 5: ...dverse events To report a problem involving your hearing aid you should submit information to FDA as soon as possible after the problem FDA calls them adverse events and they might include skin irrita...

Page 6: ...dically evaluated and the person is a candidate for a hearing aid The doctor may refer the person to an audiologist for a hearing aid evaluation which is different from the medical evaluation and is i...

Page 7: ...r a single hearing aid quantities may change for a pair The contents of this package are subject to change any time 5 6 4 1 2 3 1 HCRD Hearing Aid 2 Storage Case 3 Cleaning Tool Brush Cleaning Filamen...

Page 8: ...Included With Your HCRD Standard 6 Month Manufacturer Warranty If you purchased an Advanced Care Extended Warranty plan please see warranty certificate for details Tube and Dome Sizes You Use 6mm Open...

Page 9: ...help people with diminished hearing by amplifying and correcting the sounds around them The amplification helps to compensate for your hearing loss and allows you to connect more clearly with those a...

Page 10: ...me 5 6 1 2 4 3 Important Allow 4 8 weeks for your brain to adjust to sounds with your new hearing aids The more you wear them the quicker your brain will adjust Helpful Tip When you start to use your...

Page 11: ...dry cloth or tissue to remove moisture before gently inserting them into the charging ports When the hearing aids begin to charge their LEDs will glow blue Step 4 When the hearing aids are fully charg...

Page 12: ...ce some reduction in sound quality Turning Your HCRD On Off Press and hold the Program Button for 3 seconds to turn your hearing aid on or off When the HCRD is turned on it will flash green and when i...

Page 13: ...outer bowl of your ear using your index finger It can be trimmed shorter to fit the size of your ear You may want to file the end if it is too sharp after cutting Step 4 Check to see if you re wearing...

Page 14: ...pressing the Program Button your HCRD will switch between 4 preprogrammed settings You ll either hear 1 2 3 or 4 beeps Every time the HCRD is turned on it will revert to the last program set by the u...

Page 15: ...ve any ear wax residue on the dome earmold with an alcohol swab pad Replace domes every 2 3 months Clean Casing Regularly Clean the casing with a soft cloth or tissue regularly and always before charg...

Page 16: ...x to help remove moisture from your hearing aids How to clean corrosion from your charging station and hearing aids Clean the charging contacts on the hearing aid and remove any corrosion you see with...

Page 17: ...ays keep your hearing aids away from sources of excess heat and moisture of any kind to prolong their lifespan and protect against damage Exposure to moisture will void your hearing aid warranty Helpf...

Page 18: ...ear Select the hearing tube with the blue numbering for the hearing aid you are going to wear on your left ear Step 2 Choose the dome that fits you best and connect it to the hearing tube by pushing t...

Page 19: ...hese domes work great for people that use lower volume settings because whistling may occur with higher volumes The openings allow some natural sound to pass into your ear and provide more ventilation...

Page 20: ...volume and less feedback Other Sizes The Domes shipped with the HCRD fit a majority of people with hearing loss however if you find that you need a bigger or smaller fitting then feel free to call ou...

Page 21: ...ched To attach the Power Upgrade thick tubing the thin tubing must be removed and replaced with the earhook Step 1 To remove the thin tubing pinch the hard clear plastic pyramid attached to the hearin...

Page 22: ...fits snugly and comfortably Step 6 Hold the open end of the tube up to the earhook noting if there is an extra length of tubing Step 7 Trim off any unneeded tubing leaving 3 16 to connect to the earho...

Page 23: ...cleaning Clean the tube with the cleaning filament Clean the mic with the little black brush Remove the dome from the tube and clean with an alcohol swab Tube is kinked bent Gently reshape or replace...

Page 24: ...weeks for your brain to adjust to sounds with your new hearing aids Wear them as much as possible to allow your brain to adjust to the new sounds you are hearing The hearing aid may be damaged Contact...

Page 25: ...d you the replacement tube for free Object such as your hand or headset is close to the hearing aid Remove object and the whistling stops Wax or debris is clogging the microphone or tube Unscrew and r...

Page 26: ...dB 53 Reference Test Gain dB 48 Total Harmonic Distortion 43 500Hz 2 800Hz 2 1600Hz 1 EQ Input Noise dB 28 Frequency Range 300 5500 Battery Current Drain 1 3mA ANSIS3 2 2003 Note The manufacturer res...

Page 27: ...th ears than it can when there is more sound coming from one ear Directional Hearing Technology The on board chip inside your HCRD makes adjustments using two microphones to amplify the sounds in fron...

Page 28: ...for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number We ll discuss any problems instructions and any repair costs with you Return Policy Providing complete customer satisfaction is our top priority We st...

Page 29: ...required as well In most cases infrequent use of hearing aids does not provide full benefits Once you have become accustomed to your hearing aids wear them everyday as much as is practical If your he...

Page 30: ...l 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...

Page 31: ...estricts 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...

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