Prairie Labs heghest quality hearing aid, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...1 Prairie Labs Inc Instruction Manual From your hearing healthcare professional and Prairie Labs Inc...

Page 2: ...ck and circle the appropriate information for your hearing instrument Prairie Songs 1 Custom BTE Prairie Songs 2 Custom BTE Prairie Songs 4 Custom BTE Liberty Open Fit BTE Freedom 4 Open Fit Monarch O...

Page 3: ...will help you to get the most out of your hearing instrument and batteries Please Remember It takes time and patience to get comfortable with your new hearing instrument Even if you are an experienced...

Page 4: ...15 16 Removing Instruments 7 Notice for Hearing Healthcare Providers 17 Volume Control 7 Extended Storage 18 Push Button Multi Memory 8 Children with Hearing Loss 18 Directionality 8 Troubleshooting G...

Page 5: ...nowing your Hearing Aid 1 Microphone 2 Battery Door 3 Push Button 4 Volume Control 5 Sound Tube 6 Ear Bud 7 Ear Hook 8 2nd Microphone 9 Canal 10 Retention Guard Note Features may vary depending on mod...

Page 6: ...following instructions if you own an Open Fit hearing instrument with a flex tube Sound Tube and ear bud See pictures on top of next page 1 Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear 2 Hold...

Page 7: ...7 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...

Page 8: ...custom hearing instrument or mold with your thumb and index finger 2 Carefully insert the canal portion of the hearing instrument or mold into the ear 3 Gently twist and push the hearing instrument or...

Page 9: ...the instrument off and conserve battery power Consult your hearing healthcare provider if you have difficulty removing the hearing instrument Volume Control If your hearing instrument is equipped with...

Page 10: ...trol is located on the top of your hearing instrument You can always return to memory one by turning your instrument off and then on again Your hearing healthcare provider will discuss these options w...

Page 11: ...ng healthcare provider if your hearing instrument has this feature They will be able to explain how this will work Battery Information Important Hearing instrument batteries should be kept out of reac...

Page 12: ...ave to force it closed if there is resistance check to make sure the battery was inserted correctly Batteries have a limited life span even if they have never been used The life of your hearing instru...

Page 13: ...your open fit instrument and behind the ear hearing instruments delivers the amplified sound from the hearing instrument into the ear It is important that these components fit properly in your ear If...

Page 14: ...coming through the tube and may be harmful to the instrument s electronics Re attach the sound tube onto the body of the instrument by holding the sound tube in one hand and the hearing instrument in...

Page 15: ...crowave or conventional oven Excessive heat generated by these devices could permanently and irreversibly damage your hearing instrument If you live in a humid climate or perspire heavily we recommend...

Page 16: ...er Keep hearing instruments out of the bathroom when taking a bath or shower Don t use soap detergents or chemicals to clean your hearing instruments Use a clean dry cloth tissue or small soft brush t...

Page 17: ...ble 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 your...

Page 18: ...purchase option program Many hearing instrument dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing instrument for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want...

Page 19: ...istory of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within previous 90 days Acute or chronic dizziness Unilateral hearing loss of s...

Page 20: ...nal container or a hearing instrument dehumidifier is recommended Children with Hearing Loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child with a hearing loss should be directed t...

Page 21: ...ct your hearing healthcare provider if you suspect any change in your hearing status Sound is Distorted or Unclear Replace the battery If you are near an electromagnetic field i e near a computer scre...

Page 22: ...t into the ear canal Excessive earwax improperly sized instruments and large vents can cause whistling Contact your hearing healthcare provider Intermittent Replace the battery Ensure that there is no...

Page 23: ...e warranty option your hearing healthcare provider purchased which started from the date of purchase Only the original manufacture is authorized to perform any warranty work All warranty work performe...

Page 24: ...24 Owner Information Every Prairie Labs hearing instrument comes with a model serial number Please keep this information in a safe place see below...

Page 25: ...________________________________________ Memory Set Up Memory 1 ________________________________________________ Memory 2 ________________________________________________ Memory 3 ____________________...

Page 26: ...Care Cleaning 11 14 Proper Placement Removal 4 7 11 20 Children with Hearing Loss 18 Push Button Multi Memory 3 8 Directionality 8 Service Repair Information 21 Ear Bud 3 4 11 12 20 Sound Tube 3 7 19...

Page 27: ...27 Back Cover HEARING HEALTHCARE PROVIDER MANUFACTURED BY MADE IN THE U S A PRAIRIE LABS INC Version 1 1 January 1 2010...