Unitron Latitude Shift, Manual

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Page 2: ...Latitude Shift Guide ...

Page 3: ...ur Ears 4 Turning your Hearing Instruments On and Off 5 Battery Information 6 Operating Instructions 8 Using the Telephone 10 Caring for your Hearing Instruments 11 Cleaning your Hearing Instruments 12 Signature Features of your Latitude Hearing Instruments 13 Assistive Listening Devices 14 Warnings 15 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Warning to Hearing Instrument Dispensers 21 ...

Page 4: ...______ Serial Number ______________________________________ Replacement Batteries Size 10A Warranty __________________________________________ Program 1 is the Automatic Program Available on Latitude 16 and 8 only Program 2 is the manual program for ___________________ Program 3 is the manual program for ___________________ Program 4 is the manual program for ___________________ Date of Purchase _...

Page 5: ...oor On Off Switch 4 Tube 5 Dome 6 Speaker Unit 7 Shell optimumFit xS Shift with dome 4 5 6 2 1 3 Shift with shell 4 6 7 2 1 3 My hearing instrument has check all that apply SmartFocus available only through the optional Smart Control remote Program Button Push Button Volume Control Optional Accessories check all that apply Smart Control See Smart Control User Guide for more information ...

Page 6: ...though you need to wear them for longer than is comfortable Depending on your previous experience with hearing instruments you can increase wearing time gradually until you have fully adjusted to them and then you should wear your Latitude hearing instruments all day every day Please consult your hearing healthcare professional regarding any adjustments you may require to ensure that you are happy...

Page 7: ...he dome into your ear canal The tube should lie flush against your head and not stick out 2 Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear 3 Place the retention piece in your ear so it rests at the bottom of the opening of your ear canal Shift with Custom Shells 1 Carefully insert the shell in your ear The shell should fit into your ear snugly and comfortably The tube should lie flush again...

Page 8: ...ring instrument on close the battery door fully Note It may take 5 seconds before the hearing device turns on Your hearing healthcare provider can additionally increase the start up delay if required OFF To turn the hearing instrument off partially open the battery door by grasping the battery door from the sides This position allows excess moisture to vent away from the battery compartment on off...

Page 9: ...es die After the first warning you may experience some reduction in sound quality This is normal and can be remedied by inserting fresh batteries in the hearing instruments Replacing the Battery 1 Gently swing out the battery door 2 Grasp the battery with your thumb and index finger and remove 3 Insert the new battery into the battery compartment matching it with the battery symbol inside the batt...

Page 10: ...ries in a safe and environmentally friendly way To prolong battery life remember to turn your hearing devices off when not in use Remove the batteries and keep the battery door open while hearing devices are not in use This will allow internal moisture to evaporate 7 ...

Page 11: ...move to a new program Your hearing instruments beep to indicate which program you are in i e one beep for program 1 two beeps for program 2 etc Volume Control If your push button has been configured as a volume control you can adjust the volume level by pushing the button Your Latitude 16 hearing instruments will learn your volume control adjustments while the hearing 8 Program 1 e g Automatic Pro...

Page 12: ...g healthcare professional can help you identify your different push button volume control settings Your hearing instruments may also come with an optional remote control which allows you to switch between different listening programs and to adjust your volume Please refer to your Smart Control User Guide for more information 9 Volume Setting Beeps Ideal volume level 1 beep Increased loudness 1 bee...

Page 13: ...nge to a dedicated telephone program Remember to move the handset slightly up or back to find the position that sounds best to you Depending on the phone type you use your hearing healthcare professional might have selected a dedicated phone program on your Latitude hearing instruments Consult your hearing healthcare professional if you experience difficulties using your hearing instruments on the...

Page 14: ...y them in an oven or microwave Do not adjust any controls Open the battery doors immediately and allow your hearing instruments to dry naturally for 24 hours Protect your hearing devices from excessive heat hair dryer vehicle glove box or dashboard Ensure you do not twist or squeeze the tube when your hearing instruments are placed in their case Regular use of a dehumidifier such as a Dri Aid kit ...

Page 15: ...ously damage them Cleaning the Shells and Domes Ensure your domes are free of ear wax and moisture To clean shells and domes 1 Clean the domes on the outside daily with a damp cloth Avoid getting any water in and around the speaker units Note The tubes speakers and domes should never be rinsed or submerged in water as water drops may block sound or damage the electrical components of the hearing i...

Page 16: ...ronment This control provides an additional fine tuning adjustment beyond a traditional volume control You can adjust your smartFocus control to focus on speech clarity or soften background noise comfort using the dial on the remote control As you adjust smartFocus your Latitude 16 hearing instruments will learn your smartFocus clarity and comfort settings while the hearing instruments are set to ...

Page 17: ...places equipped with telecoil compatible assistive listening devices such as a loop system When you see this symbol it means that there is a loop system installed this loop system is compatible with your hearing instruments Please contact your hearing healthcare provider for more information on loop systems 14 ...

Page 18: ...n in or around your ears inform your hearing healthcare professional and contact your physician In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canal after the removal of the hearing instrument contact a physician immediately Remove your hearing devices for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing devices when maximum sound ...

Page 19: ...ice or battery is swallowed call a physician immediately Precautions The use of hearing devices is only part of hearing rehabilitation auditory training and lip reading instruction may be required as well In most cases infrequent use of hearing devices does not provide full benefit Once you have become accustomed to your hearing devices wear your hearing devices everyday all day Your hearing devic...

Page 20: ...you can minimize this interference in a number of ways Switch your hearing devices to another program turn your head in a different direction or locate the cell phone and move away from it Labeling The serial number and year of manufacture are located inside the battery door 17 ...

Page 21: ...g healthcare professional Insert battery plus side up Clean domes See Cleaning Your Hearing Instrument Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Turn up volume see hearing healthcare professional for models without a manual volume control or if problem persists Replace battery See Putting Your Hearing Instruments on Your Ears Reinsert carefully Consu...

Page 22: ...d properly Replace battery Consult your hearing healthcare professional Remove and reinsert carefully Remove hand clothing from ear Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Clean domes See Cleaning Your Hearing Instrument Consult your hearing healthcare professional Replace battery Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing he...

Page 23: ...n the guide contact your hearing healthcare professional If you do not have a hearing healthcare professional please contact the nearest office listed on the back page of this booklet Move telephone receiver around ear for clearer signal See Using the Telephone Consult your hearing healthcare professional CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY ...

Page 24: ...ithin the previous 90 days iii History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days iv Acute or chronic dizziness v Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days vi Audiometric 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...

Page 25: ...ically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing instrument is purchased Following the medical evaluation the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing instrument The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing instr...

Page 26: ...m a licensed physician Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver 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 Children With Hearing Loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child ...

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