Starkey tour ric 312, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATIONS MANUAL RIC 312 Receiver In Canal ...

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Page 3: ...witch Volume Control Multimemory 11 Directional Settings 14 Telephone Use 14 Direct Audio Input DAI 17 Accessories Wireless Accessories 19 Hearing System Care Instrument Care 20 Service and Repair 21 Troubleshooting Guide 22 Tips for Better Communication For You 23 For Your Family and Friends 24 Safety Information 25 FDA Information 27 FCC Information 29 Limited Warranty 30 ...

Page 4: ...erial number 7 Battery Door Lock 8 Retention Lock 9 Location of manufacturer s name and model name 10 Location of left right side receiver indicator 11 Instant Fit Earbud 12 Custom Earmold optional 13 Custom Fit Receiver optional Features Controls and Identification Your hearing system controls include 13 12 8 11 6 9 10 4 2 1 3 5 7 ...

Page 5: ...e brown 312 color code on the packaging To insert or replace the battery 1 Use the nail grip on the battery door 2 Open the battery door gently and remove the old battery 3 Remove the tab from the new battery 4 Line up the battery s plus sign flat side of the battery with the on the battery door 5 Close the battery door ...

Page 6: ...6 Preparation 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 7: ...ry indicator and shut down will vary depending on environmental noise levels and brand of battery used Tamper Resistant Battery Compartment To lock the battery door Use an appropriate tool to slide the recessed switch to the left until it clicks and the colored mark is visible To unlock the battery door Slide the recessed switch to the right until it clicks and the colored mark disappears Locking ...

Page 8: ...tainer Batteries vary in size and performance Your hearing care professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type Warnings Batteries are dangerous if swallowed To help prevent the accidental ingestion of batteries Keep out of reach of children and pets Check your medications before taking them batteries have been mistaken for pills...

Page 9: ...ring instrument behind your ear wrapping it over the top of your ear 3 Place the retention lock inside the bowl of your ear To remove the earbud or earmold 1 Remove the retention lock from the bowl of your ear 2 Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear 3 Grasp the receiver with your thumb and forefinger Gently pull out of your ear canal Do not pull with the hearing instrument case as thi...

Page 10: ...n object in it if so please contact your hearing care professional If an actual allergic reaction occurs alternative earmold materials are available contact your hearing care professional Severe swelling discharge from the ear excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician ...

Page 11: ...ifferent functions Ask your hearing care professional how your device is set Automatic Volume Control Your hearing system has been set to a specific volume level by your hearing care professional If sounds are generally too loud or too soft please contact your hearing care professional for advice and adjustment My hearing instrument volume is set automatically Please read the section below My hear...

Page 12: ...r on volume level Three beeps Level 2 Two beeps Level 1 Less volume One beep plus tone Volume Control Your hearing system uses the switch to control volume To increase volume press then release the top part of the switch To decrease volume press then release the bottom part of the switch Volume Settings ...

Page 13: ... bottom part of the switch Ask your hearing professional about your specific hearing programs Combined Volume and Multimemory Control Your hearing device is set up to adjust volume and programs To adjust volume press then release the switch To change programs press and hold the switch The hearing aid will cycle through the programs and present indicators Release the switch when you are at the desi...

Page 14: ...to move the telephone receiver slightly to find the best reception Once the telephone is removed from the ear the hearing instrument will switch back to the normal listening mode Note Consult with your hearing professional if your device does not seem to switch to the telephone setting automatically Directional Settings Your hearing system has directional microphones to help improve speech underst...

Page 15: ...elephone Use Some hearing instruments work best by holding the phone close to but not fully covering your ear In some instances if you encounter whistling feedback tilt the receiver at an angle until the whistling stops Additionally the hearing instrument in the non phone ear ear opposite the phone may switch to a telephone setting to reduce background sounds Your hearing professional can provide ...

Page 16: ...lephone rating of 3 M3 would result in a combined rating of 5 Any combined rating that equals at least 5 would provide normal use a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate excellent performance The immunity of this hearing aid is at least M2 T2 The equipment performance measurements categories and system classifications are based upon the best information available but cannot guarantee that...

Page 17: ...ound source such as a wireless FM system computer audio or an MP3 player DAI can improve communication and sound quality when reverberation distance and background noise compete with what you want to hear To attach the DAI shoe Snap the DAI shoe on the bottom of the RIC My hearing system is set up for DAI use My hearing system is not set up for DAI use See page 19 ...

Page 18: ... battery door To remove the DAI shoe Turn the RIC on the side Grasp the RIC in one hand and the DAI shoe in the other Gently bend at the seam between the DAI shoe and the hearing aid There are many FM systems available to help improve communication in challenging environments Ask your hearing healthcare professional about personal FM systems ...

Page 19: ...ing system These include a remote control as well as wireless connection to your cell phone and entertainment system Consult with your hearing professional to determine if your hearing aids have wireless capabilities and which accessories may be best for you Wireless accessories are only compatible with hearing aids that have wireless technology ...

Page 20: ...ur instrument Your hearing care professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing system if needed Helpful Hints When not wearing your hearing system open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate When not in use remove the batteries completely place your hearing system in the storage container and store In a dry safe place Away from direc...

Page 21: ...iolate any applicable warranties or insurance you could easily cause further damage Should your hearing system fail or perform poorly check the guide on the next page for possible solutions If problems continue contact your hearing care professional for advice and assistance Many common problems may be solved right in your hearing care professional s office or clinic ...

Page 22: ...h Inconsistent Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Clean or replace Wax Guard as needed Unclear Distorted Performance Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing earbud Clean or replace Wax Guard as needed Defective hearing instrument Contact your hearing care professional Dead Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold tubing Clean or replace Wax Guard as...

Page 23: ...nd feelings Reading lips facial expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may miss Please review the following simple communication tips For You Move closer to and look at the speaker Sit face to face in a quiet room Try different locations to find the best place to listen Minimize distractions Background noises may be frustrating at first remember ...

Page 24: ... Family and Friends Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss Request that they Get your full attention before beginning to speak Look at you or sit face to face in a quiet room Speak clearly and at a normal rate and level shouting can actually make understanding more difficult Rephrase rather than repeat the same words different words may be easier to understand Minimize dist...

Page 25: ... radio signals and electrostatic discharges If you use other medical devices or wear implantable medical devices such as defibrillators or pacemakers and are concerned that your hearing instruments might cause interference with your medical device please contact your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device for information about the risk of disturbance Your hearing instruments should n...

Page 26: ...aircraft unless specifically permitted by the flight personnel Your hearing care professional can enable a special program that allows your hearing aids to work without wireless functionality International Use Your hearing instruments are approved to operate at a radio frequency that is specific to your country or region and might not be approved for use outside your country or region Be aware tha...

Page 27: ...ric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 Hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal viii Pain or discomfort in the ear IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PROSPECTIVE HEARING AID USERS Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician preferably a phy...

Page 28: ... statement declining the medical evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions Use of a hearing aid is only part of hearin...

Page 29: ...rference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Hereby Starkey declares that the Tour RIC product family is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the below addresses Starkey 6600 Washing...

Page 30: ...nship performed and or materials used to manufacture your hearing instrument Defect means the failure of the workmanship performed and or materials used to conform the hearing instrument to Starkey s design and manufacturing specifications and tolerances Your hearing professional may have issued a warranty or service plan that goes beyond the provisions of this Limited Warranty Please contact him ...

Page 31: ... the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusions may not apply to you YOUR LEGAL REMEDIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FUTURE PERFORMANCE ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES MAY AND SHALL NOT BE COMMENCED MORE THAN 90 DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY PERIOD THE PERFORMANCE OF REPAIRS SHALL NOT SUSPEND...

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