BHM-Tech contact mini, User Instruction

Page 1: ...Gebrauchsanweisung User Instruction Digitales Knochenleitungshörsystem Digital bone conduction hearing system q Binaural q Monaural ...

Page 2: ...tria in accordance with provisions set by the European Medical Device Directive 93 42 EWG and is in line with the latest audiological findings and technical innova tions It bears the CE mark signalling its adherence to the latest quality and safety requirements By complying with the points outlined in this User Instruction the contact mini is sure to be a reliable partner for many years to come Yo...

Page 3: ...RING THE HEARING SYSTEM YOURSELF PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS RELATES TO THE PERSON WHO WILL Please check that the device functions safely and is in proper condition before use The device must under no circumstances be used if there is any suspicion that it does not work flawlessly or is damaged Do not place any excessive mechanical strain on your device Should it be dropped on...

Page 4: ... Volume control 7 Programming socket below socket cover 8 Safety cap 6 3 2 1 Hearing system components 5 4 7 8 Technical Data according to DIN IEC 118 9 max acoust mech Sensitivity dB 51 max Output Force Level dBOFL 114 current consumption mA 1 06 10 1 35V battery size 13 battery life 290mAh battery capacity approx 270h ...

Page 5: ...earing aid acoustician will decide which wearing system is the most suitable for your contact mini Your doctor or hearing aid acoustician will provide you with full instructions on how to use your contact mini and accessories IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE THE SAFETY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THE HEARING SYSTEM ONLY ACCESSORIES FROM BHM TECH MUST BE USED 1 Cable connection Insert the polarised plug of the cable...

Page 6: ...e tape on the battery Battery Always use good quality size 13 batteries Your doctor or hearing aid acoustician will be pleased to advise you in this regard If the device is not used for an extended period please open the battery compartment remove the battery and store the device carefully in the box supplied Please keep it in a safe place out of reach of unauthorised persons Please make sure that...

Page 7: ...ed in public buildings that have an induction loop for example in schools theatres concert halls or cinemas Battery warning tone Contact mini is equipped with a battery warning tone When the battery is weak amplification will automatically be reduced When the warning tone sounds the battery must be changed immediately Sound Dynamix BHM Automatic In Automatic mode the signal received by the microph...

Page 8: ...M T switch to T to hear directly without the interference of the microphone and disruptive noises It is also possible to select a combined mi crophone telecoil mode using the fitting software This mode enables you to receive inductive signals whilst also hearing your environment better as the microphone is switched on The device is supplied with the combined mode M T 3 Setting the volume Adjust th...

Page 9: ...nt and the bone conduction receiver are fitted with push buttons which facilitate attachment to the selected wearing system for example a head band or head frame CAUTION In particular for infants please ensure that the wearing system is repositi oned at regular intervals due to the infant s soft cranial bones Your doctor or hearing aid acoustician will provide instructions ...

Page 10: ...pplied upon delivery 8 Always make sure that the electronic component is mounted away from the head at the front and that the bone conduction receiver is mounted to wards the head at the back Improper assembly may cause the contact mini to malfunction Attaching the electronic component and the bone conduction receiver to a hair band or head band ...

Page 11: ...n away from this process 1 First remove the electronic component bone conduction receiver and cable from the hair band Then dip the hair band into a suitable container filled with hot water for approx 4 minutes as shown in Figure 1 80 degrees Celsius Please make sure that the rubber mounting for the cable does not come into contact with the water 2 Bend the hair band according to your requirements...

Page 12: ...ng the head band For more precise cleaning instructions please refer to the information on the head band label 3 Hold the hair band in the desired shape and dip it in cold water for approx 4 minutes 4 Now reattach the electronic component bone conduction receiver and cable to the hair band Cleaning your hair band Please make sure that the electronic compo nent and bone conduction receiver have bee...

Page 13: ... contact mini Only for your doctor or hearing aid acoustician IMPORTANT INFORMATION The contact mini hearing system is available as a binaural or monaural hearing system Your doctor or hearing aid acoustician will decide which device is worn on the left and which is worn on the right during the programming process In order to label the device clearly and to attach it to the wearing system please a...

Page 14: ...rted correctly Please make sure that you always carry replace ment batteries with you Use a new battery from the packaging Has the volume control been adjusted cor rectly Make sure that the bone conduction side as the yellow marking on the programming socket There will be no connection otherwise 6 Fitting software In order to guarantee flawless function please only use the BHM Tech software releas...

Page 15: ...ng loss at hand The user must therefore only use the easily accessible operator elements intended for him or her as per instructions receiver is correctly positioned on your head Background noise und noise signals may not necessarily indicate a fault or error in the hearing system this may be interference from mobile phones or other electronic devices in your vicinity If your hearing system still ...

Page 16: ...th infants and children Keep batteries and hearing system compo nents out of reach of infants and children WARNING Improper use of your hearing system and batteries may endanger your health Please read the following points with great care Keep other people including children away from your contact mini hearing system and its parts Adjust the volume according to individual requirements and upon ins...

Page 17: ...lease contact your hearing aid acoustician doctor if your hearing system needs repair Sweat and moisture should be removed from your hearing system from time to time wipe with a dry cloth Please remove your hearing system before showering washing your hair stepping into a sauna or steam bath Consult a doctor if skin irritation occurs Further important information Your hearing system plus accessori...

Page 18: ...nged without notice in order to improve product performance 20 C 60 C 10 95 BHM Tech Produktionsgesellschaft mbH Grafenschachen 242 7423 Grafenschachen Austria www bhm tech at nach EU Richtlinie 93 42 EWG Qualitätsmanagementsystem nach DIN EN ISO 13485 0297 According to EU directive 93 42 EEC Quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 13485 0297 ...