Health Innovations hi ITC, Essentials Manual

Page 1: ...1 ESSENTIAL GUIDE How to videos available on hihealthinnovations com Get the best results with your hi ITC hearing aids...

Page 2: ...ring Hearing Aid for Use 8 9 Turning Hearing Aid On and Off 10 Determining Left and Right Hearing Aid 11 Wearing Hearing Aids 12 Operating Hearing Aids 13 Changing Wax Guard 14 Cleaning Hearing Aids 1...

Page 3: ...Sale and Notice of Cancellation documents Hearing aid s with ITC dome and retention ring attached in carrying case Batteries One pack per hearing aid Battery replacement tool One per order Drying cap...

Page 4: ...h continued use of their hearing aids they no longer notice these effects within a few weeks and can increase volume over time You may notice an occlusion effect which is the change you hear in your v...

Page 5: ...earing aid for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures 8 It is possible to hear buzzing feedback or interference from your hearing aids when walking through store security systems Thi...

Page 6: ...6 HEARING AID AT A GLANCE 1 2 3 5 4 6...

Page 7: ...rt Where sound enters the hearing aid through the microphone 3 Speaker and wax guard filter The speaker delivers amplified sound The wax guard filter protects the hearing aid from ear wax damage 4 Bat...

Page 8: ...ze 10 battery The battery life varies depending on the amount of hearing aid use To insert or replace battery 1 Remove the tab from the new battery Wait one full minute to fully activate the battery 2...

Page 9: ...nserted properly 4 Remove the used battery by lifting it out with your fingertip or with the battery replacement tool included in your order 3 Low battery indicator A warning of three double beeps eve...

Page 10: ...When the door is open the hearing aid is off ON When you want to turn on the hearing aid place the battery in the battery door and gently close the door with your fingernail The hearing aid powers on...

Page 11: ...hearing aid by one of these methods 1 Find the indicator inside the battery door Blue left ear Red right ear 2 Look at the wax guard at the tip of the hearing aid Blue left ear Red right ear DETERMIN...

Page 12: ...the speaker pointed toward the eardrum The retention ring will prevent the hearing aid from being inserted too deeply into the canal 3 Gently slide the retention loop along the body of the ear The re...

Page 13: ...outer part of your ear twice with your finger tips This will advance the hearing aid to the next highest program Fingers should be held together and fingertips should lightly tap the outer part of you...

Page 14: ...to do with the wax guard dispenser and changing tool you received with your hearing aids 1 Gently push the threaded end of the changing tool into the old wax guard 2 Turn the changing tool 1 4 clockw...

Page 15: ...is not damaged Under normal use and wear conditions the ITC Dome should last for a minimum of 3 months REPLACING ITC DOME You should only remove the ITC Dome when it needs replacement for example when...

Page 16: ...and 2 000 Hz Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal Pain or discomfort in the ear Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing a...

Page 17: ...u should inquire about the availability of a trial rental or purchase option program Many hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nom...

Page 18: ...Bill of Sale hi Healthinnovations contact information Phone 855 523 9355 press 2 for service Fax 877 955 4336 Address P O Box 356 Minneapolis MN 55440 ORDERING MORE SUPPLIES For optimal performance c...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...innovations com Join our Q A with a Hearing Expert Call 888 844 7278 When prompted enter the special access code 9428061 Mondays Fridays 10 a m Central Time Dial in to a group discussion Learn more ab...

Page 21: ...1 hi ITC hearing aids Essential Guide Addendum...

Page 22: ...10 dB SPL HFA OSPL 90 105 dB SPL Average full on gain 30 dB Peak gain 40 dB Reference test gain 31 dB Frequency range 200 6500 Hz Total harmonic distortion 2 Equivalent input noise 30 dB SPL Battery c...

Page 23: ...3 Input Output OSL90 FRC response Input output curve Saturation output curve and frequency response curve...

Page 24: ...d the warranty This warranty does not cover batteries ear tubes tips ear molds or accessories hi HealthInnovations is the only authorized service center for your warranty service Please contact Custom...

Page 25: ...ed to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child An audiologist is qualified by tra...