oticon miniBTE Alta, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...miniBTE Alta2 Nera2 Ria2 Alta Nera Ria Instructions for use...

Page 2: ...Model overview This booklet is valid for Oticon miniBTE in the following hearing aid families and models Alta2 Pro Nera2 Pro Ria2 Pro Alta2 Nera2 Ria2 Alta Pro Nera Pro Ria Pro Alta Nera Ria...

Page 3: ...u to achieve the full benefit of your new hearing aid Your hearing care professional has adjusted the hearing aid to meet your needs If you have additional questions please contact your hearing care p...

Page 4: ...o moderate to severe hearing impairment This hearing aid is intended for use by adults and children older than 36 months IMPORTANT NOTICE The hearing aid amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimis...

Page 5: ...ube Corda miniFit 12 Identify left and right hearing aid 14 Battery 15 Start up Turn the hearing aid ON and OFF 16 When to replace a battery 17 Replace the battery 18 Handling Caring for your hearing...

Page 6: ...eces dome or Grip Tip 30 Replace dome or Grip Tip 31 Thin tube with Micro mould or LiteTip 32 Clean Micro mould or LiteTip 33 Replace ProWax filter 34 Options Optional features and accessories 36 Mute...

Page 7: ...Warnings Warnings 46 More info Troubleshooting guide 50 Water resistant 52 Conditions of use 53 Technical information 54 Australia only 64 Warranty 65...

Page 8: ...o different attachments and several different earpieces which classify your hearing aid style Please identify your attachment and earpiece This will make it easier for you to navigate through this boo...

Page 9: ...earing aid with a thin tube will have one of the following earpieces Ear grip optional Thin tube Micro mould or LiteTip Dome open dome shown Grip Tip Please see details for replacing the dome or Grip...

Page 10: ...10 About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info Sound hook and mould What it is Battery drawer Sound hook Mould Tube Microphone openings Push button...

Page 11: ...11 What it does Contains the battery Battery drawer is also the on off switch Sound in Sound out Change programs volume and mute the hearing aid...

Page 12: ...12 About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info Thin tube Corda miniFit What it is Push button Battery drawer Thin tube Attach earpiece here Microphone openings...

Page 13: ...13 What it does Contains the battery Battery drawer is the on off switch Change programs volume and mute the hearing aid Sound in Sound out...

Page 14: ...ght hearing aid It is important to distinguish between the left and the right hearing aid as they might be programmed differently A BLUE indicator on the back of the battery drawer marks the LEFT hear...

Page 15: ...electronic device that runs on special batteries To activate the hearing aid you must insert a new battery in the battery drawer See how in the Replace the battery section Battery drawer Your hearing...

Page 16: ...aid ON and OFF The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing aid on and off To preserve the battery make sure your hearing aid is switched off when you are not wearing it Turn ON Close the bat...

Page 17: ...ry runs out Two beeps The battery is running low Four beeps The battery has run out Battery maintenance tip To make sure the hearing aid is always working bring spare batteries with you or replace the...

Page 18: ...Insert Fully open the battery drawer Remove the battery Remove the sticky label from the side of the new battery Tip Wait 2 minutes so that the battery can draw air to make sure to function optimally...

Page 19: ...play a jingle through the earpiece Hold the earpiece close to your ear to hear the jingle The MultiTool can be used for battery change Use the magnetic end to remove and insert batteries The MultiTool...

Page 20: ...ings Carefully brush away debris from the openings Gently brush the surface Make sure the brush is clean and that it is not pressed into the openings About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info...

Page 21: ...g ear wax from the mould The brush can be replaced and purchased from your hearing care professional IMPORTANT NOTICE Your MultiTool has a built in magnet Keep the MultiTool at least 30 cm away from c...

Page 22: ...About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info Sound hook with mould Read the following pages if you have a hearing aid with a sound hook and a mould The mould is customised for you and fits your...

Page 23: ...23 Put on the hearing aid with mould Gently pull your ear outwards and press the mould in the direction of the ear canal twisting slightly Place the hearing aid behind your ear Step 1 Step 2...

Page 24: ...eaned regularly Use a soft cloth to clean the surface of the mould Use the MultiTool wire loop to clean the opening Replace the tube The tubing between the mould and the hearing aid should be replaced...

Page 25: ...isconnecting them from the hearing aids Disconnect the tube and mould from the hook Hold the hook firmly when pulling off the tube Other wise the hearing aid may be damaged Wash the mould and tube usi...

Page 26: ...have a hearing aid with a thin tube Corda miniFit with either a dome Grip Tip Micro mould or LiteTip earpiece Corda miniFit is a thin tube that brings the sound into your ear The thin tube should alwa...

Page 27: ...between your thumb and index finger The earpiece should point towards the ear canal opening Gently push the earpiece into your ear canal until the thin tube sits close against the side of your head I...

Page 28: ...andling Options Warnings More info Clean the thin tube The thin tube should be cleaned to keep it clear from moisture and wax If not cleaned it could become blocked with wax which means no sound will...

Page 29: ...29 Pull the thin tube out of the hearing aid Push the cleaning tool all the way through the thin tube Reconnect the thin tube to the hearing aid Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...

Page 30: ...t Bass dome double vent 6 mm 5 mm 8 mm 10 mm 12 mm Standard earpieces dome or Grip Tip Both domes and Grip Tip are made of soft rubber material There are 4 different types of domes Check your dome typ...

Page 31: ...wax replace it with a new one Grip Tips should be replaced at least once a month Hold on to the end of the thin tube and then pull off the earpiece Insert the thin tube exactly into the middle of the...

Page 32: ...ling Options Warnings More info Thin tube with Micro mould or LiteTip Read the following pages if you have a Micro mould or LiteTip earpiece The Micro mould and LiteTip are customised for your ear sha...

Page 33: ...Tip The earpiece should be cleaned regularly The wax filter in the earpiece should be replaced when clogged or when the hearing aid does not sound normal The vent is cleaned by pressing the brush thro...

Page 34: ...3 Insert Remove the tool from the shell The tool has two pins one empty for removal and one with the new wax filter Push the empty pin into the wax filter in the earpiece and pull it out Insert the n...

Page 35: ...RTANT NOTICE Always use the same type of wax filter as was originally supplied with the hearing aid If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of wax filters contact your hearing care profes...

Page 36: ...bed on the following pages are optional Please contact your hearing care professional to find out how your hearing aid is programmed If you experience difficult listening situations a special program...

Page 37: ...hearing aid while wearing it IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not use the mute function as an off switch as the hearing aid still draws current from the battery in this mode Apply a long press to the button to mu...

Page 38: ...te that if you have two hearing aids the RIGHT hearing aid switches forward from e g program 1 to 2 and the LEFT hearing aid switches backwards from e g program 4 to 3 Change programs Your hearing aid...

Page 39: ...39 To be filled out by the hearing care professional Program Sound you will hear when activated When to use 1 1 beep 2 2 beeps 3 3 beeps 4 4 beeps Program change LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press...

Page 40: ...lume You will hear 2 beeps at the starting volume level A short press on the LEFT hearing aid decreases the volume Change volume When you have two hearing aids the push button allows you to adjust the...

Page 41: ...41 Quick reset If you wish to return to the standard settings of the hearing aid programmed by your hearing care professional simply open and then close the battery drawer Open Close...

Page 42: ...r resistant battery drawer should be used Use a small screwdriver to open the drawer IMPORTANT NOTICE Avoid using excessive force to open the battery drawer Do not force the battery drawer beyond its...

Page 43: ...43 Insert the screwdriver into the slit on the back of the hearing aid Close the drawer using your fingers Make sure the drawer is completely closed Open and close the battery drawer...

Page 44: ...nge of wireless accessories are available ConnectLine ConnectLine is a family of products that allows you to receive audio signals from TVs phones music players PCs or an external microphone wirelessl...

Page 45: ...autophone can automatically activate a phone program in the hearing aid if you place a dedicated magnet on your phone For detailed information on these options contact your hearing care professional...

Page 46: ...care professional if you experience unexpected operations or events with your hearing aid Usage of hearing aids Hearing aids should be used only as directed and adjusted by your hearing care professio...

Page 47: ...r batteries and never dispose of batteries by burning them There is a risk that the batteries will explode Dysfunction Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid may stop working without notice...

Page 48: ...to extreme heat e g left inside a parked car in the sun The hearing aid must not be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens The chemicals in cosmetics hairspray perfume aftershave lotion suntan lotion...

Page 49: ...s determined by the external equipment When connected to external equipment plugged into a wall outlet this equipment must comply with IEC 60065 IEC 60950 or equivalent safety standards WARNING New an...

Page 50: ...Tip Micro mould or LiteTip Intermittent or reduced sound Clogged sound outlet Moisture Dead battery Clogged damping filter in sound hook Squealing noise Hearing aid earpiece inserted incorrectly Ear...

Page 51: ...ilter Clean mould Clean Corda miniFit thin tube replace dome or Grip Tip or replace wax filter Wipe battery with a dry cloth and or dry tube Replace the battery Contact your hearing care professional...

Page 52: ...d come in contact with water and stop working please follow these guidelines 1 Gently wipe off any water 2 Open the battery drawer and remove the battery and gently wipe off any water in the battery d...

Page 53: ...lative humidity 5 to 93 non condensing Storage and transportation conditions Temperature and humidity should not exceed the following limits for extended periods during transportation and storage Temp...

Page 54: ...hearing aid complies with international standards concerning radio transmitters electro magnetic compatibility and human exposure Due to the limited space available on the hearing aids all relevant a...

Page 55: ...use harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party resp...

Page 56: ...th the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harm...

Page 57: ...to local regulations The manufacturer declares that this hearing aid is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU RED Declaration of Conformit...

Page 58: ...58 About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info Australian Sponsor Audmet Australia Pty Ltd Suite 4 Level 4 Building B 11 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113...

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Page 60: ...tified body Electronic waste WEEE Recycle hearing aids accessories or batteries according to local regulations Hearing aid users can also return electronic waste to their hearing care professional for...

Page 61: ...or use for warnings and cautions Catalogue number Indicates the manufacturer s catalogue number so that the medical device can be identified Serial number Indicates the manufacturer s serial number so...

Page 62: ...repairs made by an unauthorised party exposure to corrosive conditions physical changes in your ear damage due to foreign objects entering the device or incorrect adjustments are NOT covered by the li...

Page 63: ...care professional who may be able to sort out minor problems and make adjustments immediately Your hearing care professional can assist you to obtain warranty service from the manufacturer Your hearin...

Page 64: ...alian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired...

Page 65: ...Hearing care professional s address ______________________________________ Hearing care professional s phone _______________________________________ Purchase date ____________________________________...

Page 66: ...lume control nYes nNo nYes nNo Program shift nYes nNo nYes nNo Mute nYes nNo Volume control indicators nOn nOff Beeps at min max volume nOn nOff nOn nOff Clicks when changing volume nOn nOff nOn nOff...

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