Beltone Change CHG85, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...Beltone Change Instructions for use Digital Behind the Ear hearing instrument CHG75 and CHG75D CHG75 Open and CHG75D Open CHG85 and CHG85D ...

Page 2: ... enjoyable social life and listen to the world around you Your hearing instrument is a very advanced device Your hearing care practitioner has tuned it to your individual needs With a little devotion and patience you will become familiar with it This booklet is a short guide to assist you in getting acquainted with your hearing instrument Read it carefully and use it as a guideline We wish you hap...

Page 3: ...g Contents Warning to hearing care professional 4 Your Hearing Instrument 5 Switching on and off 6 Changing batteries 7 Inserting and removing the instrument 9 Recognising left and right instrument 12 Setting the volume 13 Program button 14 Dual microphone system 15 T program 16 Using the telephone 16 Hearing through an induction loop 17 Audio input 18 Maintenance and cleaning 19 General warnings ...

Page 4: ... user has any of the following conditions i visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear ii history of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days iii history of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days iv acute or chronic dizziness v unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days vi audiometric air bone gap equal to...

Page 5: ...r Hearing Instrument Mini dome CHG75 Open CHG75D Open Earmold Tone tube Battery door Battery door Microphone Volume wheel Program button Microphone behind cover Microphone Program button Microphone behind cover Plastic tube Tone tube Volume wheel ...

Page 6: ...aring instrument will always start in program 1 Read more on the program button on page 14 On page 16 you will read more on the T program Switch your instrument off if you are not using it This will increase the battery life At night switch off your instru ment and open the battery door completely It allows moisture in your instrument to evaporate and will increase the instrument s life span on of...

Page 7: ...e of the battery door and gently pull it down When opened remove the dead battery by sliding it out as shown in the drawing The replacement battery has to be of type 13 zinc air Remove the protective seal from the fresh battery and insert it in the battery door with the plus side facing down You will recognize the plus side of the battery because marked with a Check whether the symbols on the batt...

Page 8: ...rge batteries Zinc Air which are not specifically designated rechargeable as they may leak or explode Do not burn the batteries as they could explode Replace spent batteries and do not leave them in the instrument for a prolonged period Used batteries are harmful to the environment Please dispose of them according to local regulations or return them to your hearing care practitioner ...

Page 9: ...easier if you gently pull your auricle backwards with your other hand Turn the top part of the earmould gently backwards and forwards so that it fits behind the fold of skin above your ear canal Place the hearing instrument behind your ear Move the ear mould 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 ...

Page 10: ...ment Switch off the instrument by pressing the battery door to the off position Lift the hearing instrument from behind the ear For a moment let it hang beside your ear Using your thumb and index finger gently pull the earmould not the instrument or the tubing loose from the ear Remove the earmould completely by gently twisting it Take some time at home to practice how to insert and remove your in...

Page 11: ...tube sticking out when you look directly into a mirror If the device whistles the most likely reason is that the dome is not placed correctly in the ear canal Other reasons can be buildup of earwax in the ear canal or that the sound tube connection to the instrument has become loose in which case the sound tube must be changed It is also possible that the instrument settings are not optimal If you...

Page 12: ...hearing instruments they may be tuned differently One for your left ear the other for your right Do not swap them Please pay attention to this when cleaning storing and inserting the instruments left right left right CHG 75 75D CHG85 85D CHG 75 Open 75D Open ...

Page 13: ...lows you to set and control the volume manually During the fitting of the hearing instrument your hearing care practitioner will have chosen an optimal volume setting for you Please note the setting of that particular level Your volume control has numbers on it to indicate the sound level If you prefer not to use the volume wheel your hearing care practitioner can switch the wheel off CHG 75 75D 7...

Page 14: ...ram 2 it will switch to program 3 etc If program 2 or 3 are not activated nothing will happen Your instrument will give an audible signal after pressing the program button A little later the instrument will give one single beep if set in program 1 two beeps if set in program 2 three beeps if set in program 3 When you close the battery door and switch the instrument on it will start in program 1 co...

Page 15: ...e in these hearing instruments can help you to concentrate on the speech If the microphones are in the directional mode the background noise will be suppressed In this mode the sounds in front of you will be enhanced so you can hear better the speech of the person you look at Your hearing care practitioner can program the device in the required modes Program number 1 2 3 Type of program Intended f...

Page 16: ... can change the setting in such a way that you hear the microphone and the telecoil simultaneously Using the telephone Switch your instrument to the tele coil program Hold your telephone handset be hind your ear close to the hearing instrument 2 3 cm and slightly tilt the receiver outwards Listen to the dialing tone and move the handset a little to find the position that gives the best reception I...

Page 17: ... to the telecoil program Choose a good spot Reception is not clear in all locations it depends on the position of the induction loop Watch for signs or try a different seat yourself If needed adjust the volume up or down After the service or show switch your instrument back to the microphone program You will now hear through the microphone again If the sound of your hearing instrument in the telec...

Page 18: ...tomatically switch to Direct Audio Input program When in the is program and the audio shoe is removed it will automati cally switch to Program 1 You can manually switch away from this program by pushing the Program Button In this program you will hear no sounds from the microphone therefore most environmental sounds will be lost If you wish your hearing care practitioner can change the setting in ...

Page 19: ...does get wet or if it has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration it should be left to dry out overnight with the battery out and the battery compart ment open It is also a good idea to put them in a sealed container together with a drying agent dessicator overnight Consult your hearing care professional as to which drying agent to use Storing your instrument When you are not using your inst...

Page 20: ...h water Note Do not use water or other liquid on the hearing instrument itself Dry the earmold with a cloth Blow possible water drops from tubing and earmold A special device is available for this from your hearing care practitioner Ensure that the earmold and tubing are completely dry before attaching them to the hearing instrument Take care with left and right instruments check the figures on pa...

Page 21: ...e sound tube The cleaning rod should be inserted where the ThinTube attaches to the instrument and pushed all the way through the ThinTube and out through the dome It is not recommended to submerge or rinse the ThinTube and dome with water as there is a risk that a water drop may become lodged in the ThinTube If this should occur it will prevent sound coming through the ThinTube and may be harmful...

Page 22: ...ntan lotion Hearing instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care practitioner Incorrect use may result in sudden and permanent hearing loss Do not allow others to use your hearing instrument It may cause permanent damage Hearing instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at any time Do not take your instrument into rooms where you receive...

Page 23: ...re not satisfied or keep experiencing problems please consult your hearing care practitioner 1 Get used to familiar sounds at home Try to get used to the new sounds from a familiar environment Listen to the different background sounds and try to recognise them When you are tired from listening remove your instrument and pause for a while Talk or read aloud for a while In that way you will familiar...

Page 24: ...and the radio or television ask your hearing care practitioner to adjust your hearing instrument He or she is able to inform you on other facilities such as 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 voices Try to recognise them by timbre or rhy...

Page 25: ...n these buildings use your telecoil program if activated However not every position in the building will have good sound reception Watch for signs at the location or try a different seat 7 Use your telephone Often you can hear the telephone clearly with your hearing instru ment in the microphone program Hold the telephone handset 1 inch 2 3cm from your ear and tilt the receiver outwards a little S...

Page 26: ...ument in some cases Try to wear your instrument all day In that way you will benefit the most Of course a hearing instrument cannot restore natural hearing but it will help you make the most of your hearing as it is today Go beyond these eight steps and discover the world of sound around you Do the things you enjoy and listen to the sounds from your environment ...

Page 27: ...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 instruments 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 care practitioners Special care s...

Page 28: ...cifications Audio signal technology Digital Hearing instrument maximum output IEC 118 0 OES model CHG 85 141 dB SPL CHG 85D 141 dB SPL CHG 75 131 dB SPL CHG 75D 131 dB SPL CHG 75 Open 122 dB SPL CHG 75D Open 122 dB SPL ...

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Page 30: ...ct e g a hat too close to an instrument Is you ear full of wax Is the instrument switched on Is the instrument switched on the telecoil program Is there a battery in the instrument Is the battery still good Is the plastic tube or the earmould clogged or broken Is you ear full of wax Is the battery dead Is the battery dirty Is the plastic tube or the earmold clogged or broken Did your instrument ge...

Page 31: ...ject Visit your physician Switch it on Switch it to the microphone program Insert a battery Replace it with a new one Visit your hearing care practitioner Visit your physician Replace it with a new one Clean it or use a new one Visit your hearing care practitioner Use a dissecator Always switch off the instrument at night Check the date on the battery packaging ...

Page 32: ...s it must be repaired by a qualified technician Do not attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the warranty If your Beltone hearing instrument requires service please contact your hearing care professional for assistance Abroad Before you leave obtain from your hearing care practitioner an address list for Beltone services In case you need support contact the...

Page 33: ...fessional place a check mark in the below table to identify the model you have received Model received Type Hearing care professional CHG85 BTE CHG85D BTE CHG75 BTE CHG75D BTE CHG75 Open BTE CHG75D Open BTE Serial number Right Serial number Left ...

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Page 36: ...llerup Denmark Tel 45 45 75 11 11 Fax 45 45 75 11 19 www beltone hearing com 17002600 GB 09 01 Rev A Printed in Denmark Beltone 2009 Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93 42 EEC should be directed to Beltone A S Denmark ...