IntriCon HearingHelp Express Felix-8720 Accu-Fit, User Manual

Page 1: ...talking with family and friends or trying to listen to your favorite TV program an IntriCon company My eartip style size My tubing size My battery size 312 brown tab PROVEN QUALITY 100 Digital American made technology MEDICALGRADE HEARING AID Doctor Designed Audiologist Approved Felix 8720 Accu Fit User Guide 1 800 221 2099 ...

Page 2: ...o follow the user guide for safe and proper use and care of the device s Hearing Help Express Inc is not responsible for harm or damages incurred due to improper use or care of the device s Where relationships begin with Value Service and thrive on Quality and Trust an IntriCon company Congratulations on your choice of the Felix 8720 Accu Fit hearing aid I m pleased and delighted to make this avai...

Page 3: ...ed on the outer casing of hearing aid 5 6 7 4 1 Microphone Inlets 2 Group Single Switch pg 11 3 Volume Button pg 11 4 Power Button pg 10 5 Removable Clip 6 Micro USP Charging Port Front Back Side 3 1 2 4 3 6 5 On With a battery installed close the battery door to turn the Felix 8720 on Off Open the battery door to turn the Felix 8720 off Battery Size 312 brown tab Companion Microphone 3 1 800 221 ...

Page 4: ...the symbol 4 Place the battery in the battery holder NOT directly inside the Felix Fit the battery in the holder with the flat positive side facing up 5 Close the battery holder NEVER force the battery holder closed If the holder does not close easily then the battery is probably upside down 1 2 3 4 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR When the battery is no longer strong enough to power your Felix 8720 you will...

Page 5: ...erent slim tubing length Slim tubing sizes lengths There are four sizes of slim tubing available for the right and left ear Right slim tubing 0A R 1A R 2A R 3A R Left slim tubing 0A L 1A L 2A L 3A L PicturingLeftearslim tubing 3A 2A 1A 0A Slim Tube Choices HowtoREMOVEtheslim tubingfromtheFelix 8720 Grasp the thicker base of the slim tubing near the top of the hearing aid and twist the tubing 900 t...

Page 6: ...e trouble with the fit of the eartip s we have included or if you experience feedback squeal simply call 1 800 221 2099 and speak to a licensed hearing aid specialist Eartip Choices How to Attach Eartips 1 Line up the narrow tubing nozzle with the opening on the inside of the eartip 2 Push together firmly until the eartip is securely attached Wiggle the eartip to be certain it stays in place How t...

Page 7: ... The slim tubing will probably bulge slightly near the ear canal Point at the bend in the tubing and push gently The eartip should slip a little further into the ear canal for proper placement The tubing should fit snugly against your ear Note If pushing on the slim tubing causes discomfort STOP Call for assistance 1 800 221 2099 4 Place the sure lock into the bowl of your ear The sure lock is the...

Page 8: ...g use in most listening situations Program Setting 2 Noise setting reduces the amount of low frequency amplification Often helpful in noisy situations Program Setting 3 Whistle reduction setting Use if your Felix 8720 whistles or if sounds seem too sharp or tinny Program Setting 4 Telephone setting Use when talking on the telephone or with a loop system Hold the receiver near the hearing aid a lit...

Page 9: ...ly charged the flashing lights will become green Charging an empty battery will take approximately one hour It is safe to leave the charger connected overnight Tip For safety reasons only recharge the battery with the chargers supplied by Hearing Help Express WARNING Do not charge the Companion Mic while it is on your body LED Behavior on the Companion Microphone Power On Press and hold power butt...

Page 10: ...o two seconds until you see the LED light sequence as shown below for Power On To turn the Companion Mic Off Press and hold down the Power Button for up to two seconds until you see the LED light sequence as shown below for Power On Once the Companion Mic is turned on it is automatically streaming Your Felix has already been set up to receive the stream from the Companion Mic Make sure your Felix ...

Page 11: ...in a noisy environment slide the switch to single speaker position Place the Companion Mic horizontally on a flat surface close to the TV or Radio speaker Companion Mic Volume Control Your Companion Mic is equipped with two buttons that control the volume level When your Companion Mic is turned on it will be in the middle volume level Increase the volume Press the button Decrease the volume Press ...

Page 12: ...g the Cleaning Care Plan pg 14 Cleaning your Felix 8720 and Companion Microphone 1 Wipe off the outside of the Felix 8720 hearing aid eartip and the outside of your Companion Mic with a soft cloth or hearing aid cleaning wipes call to order 2 Use the included cleaning brush and cleaning tool to gently remove wax and dirt from the hearing aid and Companion Mic sound openings How to clean your Felix...

Page 13: ...lix 8720 overnight in a DryAid dehumidifier 1 Start Slowly Begin by using your new hearing aid a few hours a day while you are alone If you re not used to wearing a hearing aid you will probably notice many sounds you have not heard in a while And while you may enjoy the sounds of birds again other sounds like crackling paper and the refrigerator running may take some time to get used to With prac...

Page 14: ...in Optimal Hearing Performance Today s hearing aids are filled with sensitive electronics to give you the best experience possible Over time earwax and moisture can tamper with those elec tronics and the performance of your aids may suffer Choose this plan to have your aids cleaned and serviced by our team of in house technicians Extend the Lifetime of Your Aids This plan offers up to four yearly ...

Page 15: ... Companion Microphone will not TURN ON OR OFF 1 The power button is not being pressed long enough Press and hold the power button for at least 2 seconds or until you see the LED light sequence pg 10 2 The battery could be dead Charge your Companion Microphone pg 9 If your Companion Microphone will not INCREASE OR DECREASE VOLUME 1 Call to speak with a licensed hearing aid specialist 1 800 221 2099...

Page 16: ... for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing device Federal law restricts the sale of hearing device to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from 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 cons...

Page 17: ...ack time msec Release time msec Induction coil sensitivity at 31 6 mA m HFA Battery type and current Battery life Dimensions 122 3 dB 111 3 dB 39 8 dB 33 8 dB 200 Hz to 5890 2 Hz 29 5 dB SPL 500 Hz 6 800 Hz 2 1600 Hz 3 8 0 75 79 5 dB SPL size 312 Brown 1 25 mA approx 100 hours 1 25 x 5 x 29 inch Saturation Output Curve Full on Gain Curve Frequency Response Curve Frequency Response Telecoil Frequen...

Page 18: ... to go with you anywhere Takes the guesswork out of battery testing Battery Caddie Convenient way to carry extra batteries Caddie holds two hearing aid batteries and comes with a convenient chain to attach to key ring Magnet Stick Hearing aid batteries are small and hard to handle With the Magnet Stick you can easily insert and remove batteries Handy Vinyl Bag Helps you keep everything together fo...

Page 19: ...que thread and pull cleaning action gets the job done quickly and easily 20 per container NANOCLEAN item 88755 10 99 colors may vary Disinfectant towelettes Clean and disinfect your hearing aids with this handy pack of Tech Care Clean Wipes Ultra fabric wipes are pre moistened with a hospital grade disinfectant Alcohol free and safe to use on all hearing products 36 wipes per container Tech CareCl...

Page 20: ...their original condition Ship insured mail Your Felix 8720 hearing aid is warranteed for one year against defects in manufacturer s materials and workmanship That means if they didn t do a good job making your hearing aids then we re going to fix them For service you must send your Felix 8720 to Hearing Help Express for this warranty to apply Ship insured mail Questions call toll free 1 800 221 20...