Audicus The Spirit, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...The Spirit HearingAid InstructionManual Rechargeable ...

Page 2: ...de a few minutes to review in order to get the most out of your custom tailored Audicus Spirit hearing aids Audicus is with you every step of the way Find more info and help at audicus com support And remember you re never on your own Reach out anytime for anything at all 917 999 0705 help audicus com ...

Page 3: ...ependent on hearing loss charging case cleaning brush audiowipes desiccant drying capsule hearing aid s located in the carrying case Getting Started pages 6 15 Using The Spirit pages 18 25 Accessories Bluetooth pages 26 33 Device Information pages 34 39 Troubleshooting pages 16 17 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ver to hold the unit in place comfortably in the ear canal GCharging pins short metal prongs to facilitate charging Your hearing aid at a glance B mic A toggle button D wire F dome E receiver C light UP DOWN G charging pins 7 Charging case Desiccant pocket Hearing aid charging slots colored blue for left red for right Button to open case Your hearing aid contains an internal lithium ion battery th...

Page 5: ... use 4 Hold the device by the plastic shell to remove Do not pull the hearing aid by the wire as this may damage the device If the charging case is unpowered your aids may turn on and drain the battery Do not store your hearing aids in unpowered case Your hearing aid may turn on when removed from the charging case or may stay off This setting can be adjusted with the Hearing Remote app To keep you...

Page 6: ...ring aid Hearing aids are color coded with a marking on the back of the device blue left red right 1 Clean your ear and hearing aid before every use 2 We recommend using a mirror to practice First place the hearing aid body over the top of your ear 3 Pull down and back on your earlobe to ease insertion Hold the wire near the dome and gently push the dome into your ear canal 4 Place the retention g...

Page 7: ... Your hearing aid is programmed to you individually Adjusting to hearing aids fully may take up to 6 weeks 1 You may hear sounds you haven t heard in years Sounds will be amplified and more distinguished e g leaves rustling running water your own voice This is normal and will go away with regular use 2 Find the right dome for your ear Your hearing aid ships with a size medium dome attached with an...

Page 8: ...dicus com adjust Remote Adjustment Remote adjustment requests may take up to 72 hours to process Any significant changes in your hearing loss or requests to modify your programs may require the device to be sent to Audicus for a full reprogramming 15 Ensure push notifications are enabled for the app When the remote adjustment is ready you will receive a notification on your phone Open the Hearing ...

Page 9: ...th Troubleshooting Not all phones work well with Bluetooth devices 17 Cause Remedy Hearing Aid won t turn on Device needs to be reset Hold DOWN button for 20 seconds Put the device in the charging base for 30 seconds Remove and device is now reset Two long beeps Low battery Charge device in charging case LED light off while in charging case Charger not connected to power source Ensure the USB cabl...

Page 10: ...der may not include all dome styles Take some time to find which size dome is right for you The dome should fit snugly in your ear canal If missized or the wrong style you may hear feedback a squealing or whistling sound that can be resolved with a different dome size or style Order new domes at audicus com spirit supplies Record your preferred dome size and style here Dome size Dome style Clean y...

Page 11: ...clean your devices more frequently Never use cleaning agents such as detergent soap alcohol or bleach to clean your hearing aid Do not submerge your hearing aid or rinse your hearing aid under water 21 Audicus Care All the products to care and maintain your device are available at audicus com spirit supplies Audicus Care is the easiest way to get everything you need to maintain your Spirit Sign up...

Page 12: ... the sound quality is diminished Your order comes with a grey circular accessory which contains eight new earwax guards and is also the earwax guard removal tool 23 C To dispose of the used earwax guard first ensure chamber 1 is empty Then press the receiver in until it clicks this will remove the used earwax guard D Ensure the receiver is empty and a new earwax guard is visible in chamber 2 Press...

Page 13: ...unlight or wear while using a hair dryer Keep hearing aids away from children and pets Lift to access desiccant pocket 25 Clean Care Repairs and Audicus Protect Your hearing aids come with a 12 month manufacturer s warranty Additional repairs may incur costs depending on the severity Accidents happen The Audicus Protect plan has you covered With Audicus Protect you have complete coverage of your h...

Page 14: ...mote Control Control volume and program settings with this small and discreet device The Remote Control uses a non rechargeable CR2032 battery 27 Partner Mic This small device can be worn by a conversation partner to stream their voice directly to your hearing aids wirelessly Small and discreet with a convenient clip the Partner Mic is ideal for busy environments such as restaurants to focus on on...

Page 15: ...lly reconnect when in range of your phone This reconnection can take up to 2 minutes Hands free calls When paired phone calls are automatically transferred to your hearing aids Your voice is picked up by the hearing aid s microphones To accept an incoming call you will first hear a notification through the hearing aids The call can be accepted by a short press on the multi function button either U...

Page 16: ...phones work well with Bluetooth devices Follow these steps if you are having trouble con necting or experiencing poor audio with Bluetooth 1 Disconnect aids from remote app if installed Settings My Hearing Aids My Devices Forget Devices 2 Uninstall the Hearing Remote app if installed 3 Delete forget hearing aids from Bluetooth menu 4 Check for and install any updates on your phone 5 Disable enable...

Page 17: ...orks without an app with any compatible Bluetooth devices For additional functionality control and remote adjustment you can use the optional smartphone app Note this app may not be compatible with all smartphones The free Hearing Remote app can be downloaded from the App Store iOS or Play Store Android Find links at audicus com app 33 ...

Page 18: ...n Use your hearing aid all day long The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening with your hearing aid until you are able to wear it comfortably all day Generally infrequent use of the hearing aid does not provide you with the full benefit of amplification Your hearing aid will not restore normal hearing Hearing aids will not prevent or improve hearing impairment resulting from a...

Page 19: ... occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the device i...

Page 20: ...e conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased 39 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 care professional as appropriat...

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