Unitron Shine ITE, User Manual

Page 1: ...Shine Rev behind the ear BTE and in the ear ITE hearing aid guide ...

Page 2: ...ITE Your BTE hearing aids Hearing healthcare professional ________________ ___________________________________________ Telephone __________________________________ Model _____________________________________ Serial number _______________________________ Replacement batteries Size 312 Size 13 Size 675 Warranty ___________________________________ Program 1 is for _____________________________ Progra...

Page 3: ... 312 Size 13 Warranty ___________________________________ Program 1 is for _____________________________ Program 2 is for _____________________________ Program 3 is for _____________________________ Program 4 is for _____________________________ Date of purchase ____________________________ Quick reference Changing batteries Low battery warning 2 beeps every 30 minutes 312 On Off Lever volume cont...

Page 4: ...Turning your S HP HPm BTE hearing aids on and off 14 BTE battery information 15 BTE operating instructions 19 Cleaning your hearing aids 22 Assistive listening devices for BTEs 26 BTE troubleshooting guide 27 Your ITE hearing aids at a glance 32 Putting your ITE hearing aids in your ears 34 Turning your ITE hearing aids on and off 36 ITE battery information 37 Operating instructions 40 Cleaning yo...

Page 5: ...soreness inflammation or a burning sensation 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 aid contact a physician immediately Remove your hearing aids for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures Special care should be exercised in wearing he...

Page 6: ...zed ear mold Labeling The serial number and year of manufacture are located inside the battery door Precautions The use of hearing aids is only part of hearing rehabilitation auditory training and lip reading instruction may be required as well In most cases infrequent use of hearing aids does not provide full benefit Once you have become accustomed to your hearing aids wear your hearing aids ever...

Page 7: ...ng aids for as many hours a day as you can and for a little longer each day Make notes at the back of this booklet write down difficult situations and describe what any unpleasant noises were like This information will help your hearing healthcare professional to fine tune the hearing aids better for your needs Involve your family and friends in this familiarization period For example ask someone ...

Page 8: ...n your hearing aids partly open the door to turn off your hearing aids Opening the door all the way givesyou access to change the battery 6 Tubing part of the earmold that attaches it to the earhook 7 Earmold allows the sound to pass from the hearing aids to the ear and holds the hearing aids in place 8 Power slim tube slim tube sound travels down the slim tube to the ear canal 9 Dome holdstheslim...

Page 9: ... The opening should be pointing in towards your ear canal with the hearing aid resting upwards above your ear 2 Carefully insert the earmold in your ear You may need to twist it slightly to the back The earmold should fit into your ear snugly and comfortably Gently pull down and back on your earlobe to help you insert the earmold into your ear canal more easily S HP HPm BTE hearing aids 2 3 4 5 1 ...

Page 10: ...aids on and off Your hearing aids have a three position battery door that acts as an on off switch and that allows access to the battery compartment 1 On Close the battery door fully Note It may take 5 seconds before the hearing aid turns on Your hearing healthcare provider can increase the start up delay if required 2 Off Partially open the battery door 3 Open Fully open the battery door to acces...

Page 11: ... the batteries they may die before another low battery warning occurs Therefore it is recommended that the batteries are replaced as soon as possible once you hear the low battery warning Turning your S HP HPm BTE hearing aids on and off Your hearing aids have a three position battery door that acts as an on off switch and that allows access to the battery compartment 1 On Close the battery door f...

Page 12: ...Close the battery door 2 3 1 4 Replacing the S HP HPm BTE 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 battery compartment with the plus sign on the battery facing the same way as the plus sign on the side of the battery door This will ensure that the battery door closes properly N...

Page 13: ...en asleep This will allow internal moisture to evaporate BTE operating instructions Your hearing aids may come with two controls that allow you to further adjust them a lever and or a push button Lever volume control Press up to increase volume Press down to decrease volume As you change the volume level your hearing aids will beep Volume setting Beeps Suggested volume level 1 beep Turning volume ...

Page 14: ...h up or down Push button program control Your hearing aids are equipped with a push button which can be used to switch between programs Each time you push the button you will move to a new hearing aid program Your hearing aids beep to indicate which program you are in Program 1 e g AutoMic 1 beep Program 2 e g speech in noise 2 beeps Program 3 e g telephone 3 beeps Program 4 e g music 4 beeps Plea...

Page 15: ... not use alcohol to clean your earmolds If the earmolds become plugged clear the opening with a wax loop or pipe cleaner If your physician prescribes eardrops clean any moisture that may get into the earmolds or tubing to prevent plugging If the earmolds require further cleaning 1 Disconnect the plastic tube from the hook of the hearing aid by holding the hearing aid in one hand and gently pulling...

Page 16: ...e outside of the slim tube and dome 4 Remove the dome from the slim tube by pulling gently before cleaning the slim tube 5 Using the black cleaning pin provided in the kit gently insert the cleaning pin where the slim tube attaches to the hearing aid and push the pin all the way through the tube Note The slim tubes and domes should never be rinsed or submerged in water as water drops may become lo...

Page 17: ...audio sources Your hearing aids may feature an optional direct audio input DAI to connect to other audio sources such as a stereo or television using an FM system or a cable Ask your hearing healthcare professional for information about the direct audio input system and a connector cord Cause Possible remedy No sound Not turned on Turn on Low dead battery Replace battery Poor battery contact Consu...

Page 18: ...See Cleaning your hearing aids Use cleaning pin to dislodge ear wax in slim tubes Consult your hearing healthcare professional Plugged microphone shield Consult your hearing healthcare professional Cause Possible remedy Intermittent Low battery Replace battery Dirty battery contact Consult your hearing healthcare professional Two long beeps Low battery Replace battery Whistling Earmolds slim tubes...

Page 19: ... professional Earmolds slim tubes domes falling out of ear Poorly fitting earmolds slim tubes domes Consult your hearing healthcare professional Earmolds slim tubes domes not inserted properly See Putting your hearing aids on your ears Remove and reinsert carefully Cause Possible remedy Weakon the telephone Telephone not positioned properly Move telephone receiver around ear for clearer signal See...

Page 20: ...off close the door to turn on your hearing aids open the door all the way to turn off your hearing aids or to change the battery 4 Rotary dial controls the volume 5 Vent aids in the reduction of occlusion making your own voice sound better 6 Removal handle assists in removing very small hearing aids from the ear canal 1 3 4 5 Full shell Canal Half shell Mini canal CIC Completely in the canal 1 3 5...

Page 21: ...l portion of the hearing aid into your ear using your index finger to push back and tuck the hearing aid completely into place It should fit snugly and comfortably Gently pull down and back on your earlobe to 1 2 3 help you insert the hearing aid into your ear canal more easily Removing your hearing aid 1 If your hearing aid is a CIC gently pull on the removal handle To remove an ITE hearing aid g...

Page 22: ...he battery compartment Low battery warning Two long beeps indicate the hearing aid battery is low After the low battery warning sounds may not be as clear This is normal and can be fixed by changing the batteries in the hearing aids If you are not able to hear the low battery warning your hearing healthcare professional can change its pitch or loudness If you prefer it can be turned off entirely Y...

Page 23: ...nsure that the battery door closes properly Note If the battery is inserted incorrectly the hearing aid will not turn on 4 Close the battery door Plus signs Plus signs Caring for batteries Always discard batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly way To prolong battery life remember to turn your hearing aids off when not in use especially when asleep Remove the batteries and keep the battery...

Page 24: ...beep Volume setting Beeps Suggested volume level 1 beep Turning volume up short beep Turning volume down short beep Maximum volume level 2 beeps Minimum volume level 2 beeps Push button program control Your hearing aids may be equipped with a push button which can be used to switch between programs If the push button has been configured as a program control each time you push the button you will m...

Page 25: ...slodge ear wax Sticking household items into your hearing aids can seriously damage them Talk to your hearing healthcare professional about regular appointments to have the wax removed from your hearing aids Assistive listening devices for ITEs Listening in public places Telecoils pick up electromagnetic energy and convert it into sound Your hearing aid s telecoil option can help you listen in pub...

Page 26: ...essional ITE troubleshooting guide Cause Possible remedy Not loud enough Low volume Turn up volume see hearing healthcare professional for models without a manual volume control or if problem persists Low battery Replace battery Hearing aids not inserted properly See Putting your hearing aids in your ears Remove and reinsert carefully Change in hearing Consult your hearing healthcare professional ...

Page 27: ...re professional Cause Possible remedy Not clear distorted Poorly fitting hearing aids Consult your hearing healthcare professional Hearing aids blocked with ear wax See Cleaning your hearing aids Consult your hearing healthcare professional Low battery Replace battery Weakon the telephone Low volume Turn up volume Telephone not positioned properly Move telephone receiver around ear for clearer sig...

Page 28: ...ng aids Open the battery door when not in use Always remove your hearing aids when using hair care products The hearing aids can become clogged and cease to function properly Do not wear your hearing aids in the bath or shower or immerse them in water If your hearing aids do become wet do not attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave Do not adjust any controls Open the battery doors immediately ...

Page 29: ... of EN 60601 1 The surface of the hearing aid is specified as applicated part ofType B This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and the address of the authorised representative in the European Community This symbol shall be accompanied by the name and the address of the manufacturer who are placing this device on the market Operating conditions This device is designed such that it functions wi...

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