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General Hearing Instruments, Inc.

175 Brookhollow

Harahan, LA  70123

www.generalhearing.com

MADE in USA

OWNER’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Simplicity SmartTouch

Page 1: ...General Hearing Instruments Inc 175 Brookhollow Harahan LA 70123 www generalhearing com MADE in USA OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...Device Information Left serial no Right serial no Purchase date ...

Page 3: ... may take a little time to become totally familiar with the operation of the device and hearing certain sounds again Use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lipreading 22 Simplicity Warranty Policy This Limited Warranty as defined in the Consumer Product Warranty and Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act g...

Page 4: ...d the Quick Start DVD and reviewed the troubleshooting section of this manual and you are still experiencing difficulty with your Simplicity device servicing of the device may be required All Simplicity device repairs are handled through the ReadyWearExpress Service Center There is a processing fee for repairs during the warranty period The processing fee includes inspection cleaning preventive ma...

Page 5: ...80 90 dbSPL MAX OSPL90 106 3 dB AT 800 Hz HF AVG 100 6 dB HF AVF F O G 10 1 dB Reference Test Gain Target 23 6 dB Measured 18 2 dB Response Limit 45 3 dB F1 200 Hz F2 7 500 Hz Eq Input Noise 25 7 dB Battery 1 3V 0 82 mA Averaging Frequencies 1000 Hz 1 600 Hz 2 500 Hz THD FREQ SRC 0 2 500 Hz 70 dB 0 1 800 Hz 70 dB 0 3 1 600 Hz 65 dB Freq 2000 Hz Attack 52 mS Release 90 mS PERFORMANCE DATA Continued...

Page 6: ...lored Refer to pages 8 and 9 for proper cleaning and replacement instructions Red or Blue color stamp 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 50 dB OSPL 90 Curve RESP Curve PERFORMANCE DATA Continued The multi curve analysis shown on the left reflects typical Smart Touch perfor mance at each of the four memories The data were gathered using a stan dard 2cc coupler Note that the curves were obtained with an input ...

Page 7: ... the device may result To remove the battery open the door and push the battery up and away from the lipped side of the door or use the magnetic end of the utility brush to easily lift out the battery 50 40 30 20 10 0 10 20 dB Composite Curve 1 Curve 2 Curve 3 Composite memory 1 Source 65 0 dB Peak 12 9 dB Peak Frequency 3 100 Hz RMS Out 72 5 dB Noise Reduction 0 0 dB Curve 1 memory 2 Source 65 dB...

Page 8: ...ble at www readywearexpress com see page 18 for contact info ABOUT YOUR HEARING AID Try to wear your hearing aid daily Occasional use will not allow you to at tain full benefit from your hearing aid Allow for a period of adjustment in your routine listening environment It will take a period of time to become fully adjusted to hearing certain sounds again If you have purchased a single aid we sugge...

Page 9: ...ult promptly with a licensed preferably an ear specialist before dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser determines through inquiry actual observation or review of any other available information concerning the prospective user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear History of active drainage from the ear wit...

Page 10: ...s now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid Federal law restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physician Federal law per mits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evaluatio...

Page 11: ...ecializes in diseases of the ear before purchasing a hearing aid Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as Otolaryngologists Otologists or Otorhinolaryngologists The purpose of a medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased Following the medical...

Page 12: ...beep the device will shut off Remove activation tab IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 1 Do not drop or throw your device Internal damage may result 2 Keep your device away from excessive heat stove tops hair dryers microwave ovens heat lamps or in the glove compartment of your car 3 Do not get your device wet while bathing showering or swimming 4 Do not pry open the case of your device or attempt to repair it...

Page 13: ...n storing your Simplicity for an extended period of time 1 Remove the battery 2 Place device in the presentation case or travel pouch 3 Store the device in a cool dry place not refrigerator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy No sound Battery dead Replace battery Blocked opening Remove obstruction Instrument defective Consult Readywearexpress Not loud enough Volume control down Rotate volume cont...

Page 14: ...nable to clear the blockage please contact ReadyWear customer support see page 18 for info POLY TUBE CLEANING Cleaning the sound dome After the poly tube has been removed the dome flex tip will need to be separated from the tube Remove the dome flex tip from the poly tube by gently twisting the poly tube and pulling the dome tip Do not pull the dome by the outer edge hold the dome at the base wher...

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