Advanced Affordable Hearing HearClear HCZ3, User Manual

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Page 3: ...Choosing Domes 12 13 Turning On Off 14 Storing Your HCZ3 15 How To Put Your HCZ3 On 16 How To Talk On The Phone 17 Thick Tube Assembly 18 19 Cleaning and Maintenance 20 Cleaning Tubes 21 Volume and Pr...

Page 4: ...t such as an ENT before dispensing a hearing aid if you determine through inquiry actual observation or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective u...

Page 5: ...d use ear plugs Caution The sound output should not be uncomfortable or painful You should turn down the volume or remove the device if the sound output is uncomfortably loud or painful If you consist...

Page 6: ...dverse events To report a problem involving your hearing aid you should submit information to FDA as soon as possible after the problem FDA calls them adverse events and they might include skin irrita...

Page 7: ...dically evaluated and the person is a candidate for a hearing aid The doctor may refer the person to an audiologist for a hearing aid evaluation which is different from the medical evaluation and is i...

Page 8: ...own are for a single hearing aid quantities may change for a pair The contents of this package are subject to change any time 5 1 4 2 3 6 1 Size 13 Batteries 2 HCZ3 Hearing Aid 3 Storage Case 4 Cleani...

Page 9: ...ur HCZ3 Standard 6 Month Manufacturer Warranty If you purchased an Advanced Care Extended Warranty plan please see warranty certificate for details Tube and Dome Sizes You Use Battery Size Size 13 or...

Page 10: ...ing your HCZ3 while speaking with friends and family watching TV and listening to music Intent Of Hearing Aids Hearing aids help people with diminished hearing by amplifying and correcting the sounds...

Page 11: ...Allow 4 8 weeks for your brain to adjust to sounds with your new hearing aids The more you wear them the quicker your brain will adjust Helpful Tip When you start to use your hearing aids you may exp...

Page 12: ...wear on your left ear Select the hearing tube with the red numbering for the hearing aid you are going to wear on your right ear Step 2 Choose the dome that fits you best and connect it to the hearin...

Page 13: ...the new battery Wait 1 2 minutes before inserting it in the hearing aid This activates the zinc air battery allowing it time to breathe and increasing the overall battery life Step 3 Insert the batter...

Page 14: ...e dome that provides you with maximum comfort and hearing Open Style Domes Open domes have openings for sound to pass through from outside of the hearing aid They are intended for people with noticeab...

Page 15: ...izes The domes shipped with the HCZ3 fit a majority of people with hearing loss However if you find you need a bigger or smaller fitting feel free to call our customer service line at 1 888 570 2740 f...

Page 16: ...he battery door and keep it open to turn off the device Keep your HCZ3 in a safe place when not in use to avoid accidental loss or damage Important Handle the battery door gently If the battery is ins...

Page 17: ...If your living situation has a high humidity that can cause extra perspiration we recommend that you purchase either a Dry Aid Jar or a Dry and Store Box By simply keeping your HCZ3 in either of thes...

Page 18: ...f your ear using your index finger It can be trimmed shorter to fit the size of your ear You may want to file the end if it is too sharp after cutting Step 4 Check to see if you re wearing the correct...

Page 19: ...uld make 4 beeps when you are in the right program Step 2 Take your phone and hold it close being careful not to press it against the hearing aid If feedback occurs try other positions and volume sett...

Page 20: ...ed To attach the Power Upgrade thick tubing the thin tubing must be removed and replaced with the earhook Step 1 To remove the thin tubing pinch the hard clear plastic pyramid attached to the hearing...

Page 21: ...fits snugly and comfortably Step 6 Hold the open end of the tube up to earhook noting that there is an extra length of tubing Step 7 Trim off any unneeded tubing leaving 3 16 to connect to the earhoo...

Page 22: ...ring Tubes As Needed Remove tube and use a cleaning filament small plastic thread to remove any ear wax and debris from the hearing tube Replace tubes every 2 3 months Clean Domes Earmold Daily Remove...

Page 23: ...counterclockwise until removed Step 2 Take the cleaning filament and insert it into the hole and drive the filament through to the other end of the tube Step 3 Repeat the process several times includ...

Page 24: ...rogrammed settings which adjusts the type of amplification used for each environment You ll either hear 1 2 3 or 4 beeps Every time the hearing aid is turned on it will revert to the previous setting...

Page 25: ...immer Controls the maximum output sound level Turn clockwise for maximum sound amplification Issues H P Speech Own voice too boomy echoes Loud speech is too loud Speech understanding in quiet is poor...

Page 26: ...e Unscrew and remove the tube before cleaning Clean the tube with the cleaning filament Clean the mic with the little black brush Remove the dome from the tube and clean with an alcohol swab Tube is k...

Page 27: ...rial and we ll send you the replacement tube for free Object such as your hand or headset is close to the hearing aid Remove the object and the whistling should stop Wax or debris is clogging the micr...

Page 28: ...weeks for your brain to adjust to sounds with your new hearing aids Keep wearing them as much as practical to allow your brain to adjust to the new sounds you are hearing The hearing aid may be damage...

Page 29: ...nce Test Gain dB 47 HFA full on Gain dB 48 Total Harmonic Distortion 500Hz 3 0 800Hz 1 5 1600Hz 1 0 EQ Input Noise dB 27 Frequency Range 200 5500 Battery Current Drain 1 0mA ANSIS3 22 2003 Note The ma...

Page 30: ...situations Your brain can separate background noise from speech better when it hears equally through both ears than it can when there is more sound coming from one ear Also since your brain can do a...

Page 31: ...mber We ll discuss any problems instructions and any repair costs with you Return Policy Providing complete customer satisfaction is our top priority We strive to ensure that your experience when purc...

Page 32: ...g 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 them everyday as much as prac...

Page 33: ...or discomfort in the ear Important Notice For All Prospective Hearing Aid Users Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician prefe...

Page 34: ...ing aid Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver...

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