Unitron Passport Fuse, Manual

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Page 3: ...rting and Removing your Hearing Instruments 4 Turning your Hearing Instruments On and Off 5 Battery Information 6 Operating Instructions 8 Caring for your Hearing Instruments 10 Cleaning your Hearing Instruments 11 Signature Features of your Passport Hearing Instruments 12 Warnings 13 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Warning to Hearing Instrument Dispensers 18 ...

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Page 5: ...__________________________ Serial Number ______________________________________ Replacement Batteries Size 10A Warranty __________________________________________ Program 1 is the Automatic Program 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 6: ...has determined that the secure fit tab should remain on your hearing instrument please make sure it is securely in place before inserting the hearing instrument into your ear If the secure fit tab breaks or is missing return to the hearing health care professional for a replacement before inserting or using the hearing instrument Optional Accessories check all that apply Secure fit tab removal by ...

Page 7: ...ar 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 Eventually you should wear your hearing instruments all day every day Please consult your hearing healthcare professional regarding any adjustments you may require to ensure that you are happy with your hearing instrumen...

Page 8: ...dex finger with the battery door away from your ear and the dome towards your ear canal 2 If your hearing instrument has the secure fit tab position it towards the top 3 Gently push the dome portion into your ear until the instrument is seated comfortably and the secure fit tab if equipped is resting against the ear To remove your hearing instrument 1 Gently pull on the removal handle 2 Move your ...

Page 9: ...ents 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 your hearing instrument off open the battery door fully or remove the battery ...

Page 10: ... is normal and can be remedied by inserting fresh batteries in the hearing instruments If you prefer your hearing health care professional can change the pitch and loudness of the low battery beep or turn it off entirely Replacing the Battery 1 Gently swing out the battery door with your fingernail 2 Grasp the battery with your thumb and index finger and remove 3 Insert the new battery into the ba...

Page 11: ...for Batteries Always discard batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly way Remove the batteries and keep the battery door open while hearing devices are not in use This will allow internal moisture to evaporate To prolong battery life remember to turn your hearing instruments off when not in use ...

Page 12: ...ms 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 Your hearing healthcare professional can help you identify your different volume control settings Program 1 e g Automatic Program 1 beep Program 2 e g Group Party Noise 2 beeps Program 3 e g Easy t Telephone 3 beeps Program 4 e g Music 4 beeps Volume Setting Beeps Ide...

Page 13: ...do not all work the same you may experience different results from different phones Using a dedicated telephone program with Fuse hearing instruments is recommended and is only accessible with the use of the Smart Control remote Before using the telephone use the Smart Control remote to switch to the dedicated telephone program previously set by your hearing healthcare professional To exit the tel...

Page 14: ...your hearing instruments do become wet do not attempt to dry 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 Regular use of a dehumidifier such as a Dri Aid kit can help prevent corrosion and prolong t...

Page 15: ... not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax Sticking household items into your hearing devices or earmolds can seriously damage them Talk to your hearing healthcare professional about regular appointments to have wax removed from your hearing instruments You should have the domes replaced by your hearing healthcare professional approximately every three to six months or when they become stiff brittle...

Page 16: ... can adjust your smartFocus control to focus on speech clarity or soften the background noise comfort using the dial on your Smart Control As you adjust your smartFocus your Passport hearing instruments will learn your smartFocus clarity and comfort settings while the hearing instruments are set to the automatic program if this feature has been enabled by your hearing healthcare professional Over ...

Page 17: ...tion 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 sou...

Page 18: ... ear canals In the case of such a condition we recommend to use a customized ear mold 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 everyd...

Page 19: ...ll phone being used close by 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 ...

Page 20: ...ing healthcare professional Insert battery plus side up 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 Inserting and Removing your Hearing Instruments Reinsert carefully Consult your ...

Page 21: ... If you do not have a hearing healthcare professional please contact the nearest office listed on the back page of this booklet Remove and reinsert carefully Remove hand clothing from ear Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional See Cleaning Your Hearing Instrument Consult your hearing healthcare professional Replace battery Consult your hearing hea...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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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