Beltone BE70 LND1776-DW, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions for use Digital Behind the Ear Hearing Instruments...

Page 2: ...if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular ins...

Page 3: ...3 42 EEC for medical devices MDD and essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Direc tive 1999 5 EC R TTE The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www beltone hearing com In US...

Page 4: ...al 8 Important notice to prospective users 8 Your Hearing Instrument 9 Switching on and off 11 Delayed Activation 12 Changing batteries 13 Warnings 15 Inserting the instrument 16 Inserting and removin...

Page 5: ...evious 90 days vi audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15dB at 500 Hz hertz 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz vii visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal...

Page 6: ...will switch off at the point where you can feel a small click Switch your instrument off if you are not using it This will increase the battery life At night switch off your instrument and open the b...

Page 7: ...e battery is reaching its end of life The hearing instrument will reduce amplification and emit a melody if battery power gets too low This signal will recur every 15 minutes until the hearing instrum...

Page 8: ...mbols on the battery and on the battery door are on the same side Always insert a battery in the opened door never directly into the instrument Close the battery door This should go smoothly so never...

Page 9: ...Move the earmould up and down and press gently to ensure it is positioned correctly in the ear Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion You will feel when the earmould is positioned correctly...

Page 10: ...uildup of earwax in the ear canal or that the sound tube connection to the instrument has be come loose in which case the sound tube must be changed It is also possible that the instrument settings ar...

Page 11: ...ng the top or bottom part of the toggle to increase or decrease the volume During the fitting of the instrument your hearing care practitioner will have chosen an optimal volume setting for you When s...

Page 12: ...lly repeat in the second instrument When a programme change is made in one instrument you will hear the same amount of confirmation beeps in the second instrument Let your hearing care professional fi...

Page 13: ...utions i High distortion during dialing or phoning may mean that the magnet is not in the optimal position relative to the telephone receiver To avoid this issue please move the magnet to another plac...

Page 14: ...e best reception If needed turn the volume up or down After completing the phone call switch your instrument back to the microphone programme If the phone has a poor telecoil signal use the microphone...

Page 15: ...by correctly placing the Audio shoe the wireless system will be disabled and it will not be possible to use the wireless remote control or receive a phone call using the Phone Link Listening to radio...

Page 16: ...Use with smart phone apps Notifications of app updates should not be disabled and it is recommended that the user installs all updates to ensure that the app will function correctly and will be kept u...

Page 17: ...Avoid rough handling of hearing instruments or dropping them on hard surfaces or floors Do not leave hearing instruments in or near direct heat or sunlight such as in a hot parked car as exces sive h...

Page 18: ...ube and the dome should be cleaned regularly Remove the ThinTube from the instrument before cleaning by unscrewing it Use a damp cloth to clean the ThinTube and dome on the outside and use the black c...

Page 19: ...ional or the guardian for the insertion and removal of the device Important Notice to Prospective Users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss and or a tinnitus condition have...

Page 20: ...ule provides sound enrichment with the aim of surrounding the tinnitus sound with a neutral sound which is easily ignored Sound enrichment is an important component of most approaches to tinni tus man...

Page 21: ...of the sound generator output level Warning Tinnitus Sound Generator i Hearing instruments and sound generators can be dangerous if improperly used Sound generators should be used only as advised by...

Page 22: ...sound pressure level that exceeds 132dB SPL with an IEC 60711 1981 occluded ear simulator There may be a risk of impairment of the remaining hearing The hearing instrument contains small parts that c...

Page 23: ...ough inquiry actual observation or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions i Visible congenital or traum...

Page 24: ...g loss US Only In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may caus...

Page 25: ...an induction loop at home for radio or television 5 Get used to conversation in a group Following conversations in a group is often difficult because of the background noise Listen to the different v...

Page 26: ...y Using your hearing instrument and practicing with it is the best way to learn to hear again Even if you can hear without an instrument in some cases Try to wear your instrument all day In that way y...

Page 27: ...hand away or create some more space between the instrument and the object Is you ear full of wax Visit your physician No sound Is the instrument switched on Switch it on Is the instrument switched on...

Page 28: ...a new one Is the plastic tube or the earmould clogged or broken Visit your hearing care practitioner Did your instrument get moist Use a dissecator Battery drains very quickly Did you leave your hear...

Page 29: ...l For hearing instruments that require service please contact your hearing care professional for assistance Beltone hearing instruments that malfunction must be repaired by a Beltone qualified technic...

Page 30: ...ry size Your hearing aid has Tinnitus Breaker Pro LND1776 DW LND976 DWT LND686 DW LND976 DW LND676 DWT LND676 DW LND1786 DW LND1776 DWT LND986 DW Your selected model Your hearing care professional pla...

Page 31: ...and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory stand ards Please no...

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Page 33: ...rg 7 DK 2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 11 11 Fax 45 45 75 11 19 www beltone hearing com Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC or Council Directive 1999 5 EEC on Radio Eq...