signia Ace primax, User Manual

Page 1: ...Hearing Systems Ace primax User Guide Hearing Systems ...

Page 2: ...s 9 Batteries 10 Battery size and handling tips 10 Replacing batteries 11 Daily use 12 Turning on and off 12 Inserting and removing the hearing instruments 13 Adjusting the volume 16 Changing the hearing program 16 Special listening situations 17 On the phone 17 Maintenance and care 18 Hearing instruments 18 Ear pieces 20 Professional maintenance 22 ...

Page 3: ...3 Further information 23 Safety information 23 Accessories 23 Symbols used in this document 23 Troubleshooting 24 Country specific information 25 Service and warranty 27 ...

Page 4: ... Care Professional will help you understand the advantages and greater quality of life your hearing instruments offer To receive the most benefit from your hearing instruments it is recommended that you wear them every day all day This will help you get adjusted to them CAUTION It is important to read this user guide and the safety manual thoroughly and completely Follow the safety information to ...

Page 5: ...aced within the ear canal and connected to the instrument via a receiver cable The instruments are not intended for children under the age of 3 years or persons with a developmental age of under 3 years Getting to know your hearing instruments It is recommended to familiarize yourself with your new hearing instruments With the instruments in your hand try using the controls and note their location...

Page 6: ... Components and names ᇀ ᇀ ᆺ ᆺ ᆼ ᆼ ᆽ ᆽ ᆾ ᆾ ᆿ ᆿ ᆻ ᆻ ᇁ ᇁ Ear piece Receiver Receiver cable Microphone openings Push button Battery compartment Side indicator red right ear blue left ear Receiver connection ...

Page 7: ...r pieces Standard ear pieces Size Click Dome single open or closed Click Dome semi open Click Dome double You can easily exchange the standard ear pieces Read more in section Maintenance and care Custom made ear pieces Custom shell Click Mold ...

Page 8: ...switch hearing programs The Hearing Care Professional has programmed your desired functions to the push button You can use a smartphone app for remote control Push button function L R Press briefly Program change Press long Standby turn on L Left R Right ...

Page 9: ... more in section Changing the hearing program Features Power on delay enables whistle free insertion of hearing instruments Read more in section Turning on and off The tinnitus therapy feature generates a sound to distract you from your tinnitus ...

Page 10: ...y size and handling tips Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended batteries Battery size 10 Always use the correct battery size for your hearing instruments Remove the batteries if you intend not to use the hearing instruments for several days Always carry spare batteries Remove empty batteries immediately and follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal ...

Page 11: ...sory Inserting the battery X If the battery has a protective film remove it only when you are ready to use the battery X Insert the battery with the symbol facing up refer to the picture X Carefully close the battery compartment If you feel resistance the battery is not inserted correctly Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force It can be damaged ...

Page 12: ... several seconds Refer to section Controls for the settings of your controls After turning on the previously used volume and hearing program remain set When wearing the hearing instruments an alert tone can indicate when an instrument is being turned on or off When the power on delay is activated the hearing instruments turn on after a delay of several seconds During this time you can insert the h...

Page 13: ...erting a hearing instrument X Hold the receiver cable at the bend closer to the ear piece X Carefully push the ear piece in the ear canal X Twist it slightly until it sits well Open and close your mouth to avoid accumulation of air in the ear canal X Lift the hearing instrument and slide it over the top of your ear CAUTION Risk of injury X Insert the ear piece carefully and not too deeply into the...

Page 14: ... the ear piece use the other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards This opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the ear piece The optional retention strand helps to securely retain the ear piece in your ear To position the retention strand X Bend the retention strand and position it carefully into the bottom of the bowl of your ear refer to the picture ...

Page 15: ...back of your head X For all other ear pieces Grip the receiver in the ear canal with two fingers and pull it carefully out Do not pull the receiver cable CAUTION Risk of injury X In very rare cases the ear piece could remain in your ear when removing the hearing instrument If this happens have the ear piece removed by a medical professional Clean and dry your hearing instruments after usage Read m...

Page 16: ...ituation your hearing instruments automatically adjust their sound Your hearing instruments may also have several hearing programs which allow you to change the sound if needed An optional signal tone can indicate the program change X To change the hearing program press the push button briefly Refer to section Controls for the setting of your controls Refer to section Settings for a list of your h...

Page 17: ...e aligned Turn the receiver slightly so that the ear is not completely covered Telephone program You may prefer a certain volume when using the phone Ask your Hearing Care Professional to configure a telephone program X Switch to the telephone program whenever you are on the phone If a telephone program is configured for your hearing instruments it is listed in section Settings ...

Page 18: ...me a part of your daily routine Hearing instruments Drying and storage X Dry your hearing instruments overnight X Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended drying products X For longer periods of non use store your hearing instruments with open battery compartment and batteries removed in a drying system to avoid the adverse effects of moisture ...

Page 19: ...se personal injury X Clean your hearing instruments daily with a soft dry tissue X Never use running water or immerse the devices in water X Never apply pressure while cleaning X Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended cleaning products special care sets or more information on how to keep your hearing instruments in good condition ...

Page 20: ...e ear pieces This may affect sound quality Clean the ear pieces daily For all types of ear pieces X Clean the ear piece right after removal with a soft and dry tissue This prevents that cerumen becomes dry and hard For Click Domes X Squeeze the tip of the dome ...

Page 21: ...e type of ear piece In section Components and names your Hearing Care Professional has marked your type of ear piece Exchanging Click Domes If you have problems removing the old Click Dome use the removal tool or follow the instructions on the packaging of the Click Domes The removal tool is available as an accessory X Take particular care that the new Click Dome clicks noticeable in place click ...

Page 22: ...l can perform a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance Custom made ear pieces and wax filters should be exchanged as needed by a professional Ask you Hearing Care Professional for your individual recommendation of maintenance intervals and for support ...

Page 23: ...ice Accessories You can use a smartphone app for remote control Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further information Symbols used in this document Points out a situation that could lead to serious moderate or minor injuries Indicates possible property damage Advice and tips on how to handle your device better ...

Page 24: ...s distorted Replace the empty battery Clean or exchange the ear piece Hearing instrument emits signal tones Replace the empty battery Hearing instrument does not work Turn the hearing instrument on Gently close the battery compartment completely Replace the empty battery Make sure the battery is inserted correctly Power on delay is active Wait several seconds and check again Consult your Hearing C...

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Page 27: ...27 Service and warranty Serial numbers Instrument Receiver unit Left Right Service dates 1 4 2 5 3 6 Warranty Date of purchase Warranty period in months Your Hearing Care Professional ...