Starkey IIC NW, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Custom Products IIC NW Invisible In Canal Non Wireless O P E R AT I O N S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ... 16 Service and Repair 19 Troubleshooting Guide 20 Tips for Better Communication 21 Regulatory Information Safety Information 23 FDA Information 24 FCC Information 29 Hearing Aid IIC NW IIC NW Battery Size 10 Features Controls and Identification Your hearing aid controls include 1 Microphone 2 Battery compartment on off control 3 Vent optional 4 Sound outlet receiver 5 Removal handle Your hearing ...

Page 3: ...from the new battery Wait 3 5 minutes after removing tab before inserting battery 4 Align the battery s sign flat side of the battery with the on the battery door 5 Close the battery door Battery Indicators An indicator will sound when the battery voltage is low You have approximately five minutes to replace the battery An indicator may also sound just before the battery stops working Actual time ...

Page 4: ... occur Dispose of used batteries immediately in the proper waste or recycling container Batteries vary in size and performance Your hearing professional is your best source for lifespan estimates and verification that you are using the proper size and type Insertion and Removal To insert the hearing aid 1 Hold the hearing aid with your thumb and forefinger on the outer edges of the case 2 Tilt you...

Page 5: ...aring professional Severe swelling discharge from the ear excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician Power On Off To turn ON Insert a battery and completely close the battery door Your hearing aid has a power on delay that allows you time to insert your hearing aid into your ear You may hear a tone indicating that your hearing aid is powering on To tu...

Page 6: ...one cordless telephone or corded telephone to adjust your hearing system The telephone MUST beep when the keys are pressed for this function to work Hold the phone approximately 3 inches from the ear Press to wake T a tone series indicates that it is ready for a command T will sleep after 20 seconds Press the telephone key that corresponds to the desired function Use the following keypad buttons t...

Page 7: ...olume or 4 or 6 to change programs if device has multiple programs Hearing system responded but won t respond to later command T2 automatically sleeps 20 seconds after last command Press to wake then press key that corresponds to desired action Multiflex Tinnitus Technology Multiflex Tinnitus Technology can be used as part of a tinnitus treatment program Multiflex Tinnitus Technology plays a tinni...

Page 8: ...ean your hearing aid Your hearing professional can provide further information on additional maintenance procedures for your hearing aid if needed Helpful Hints When not wearing your hearing aids open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate Do not take apart your hearing aids or insert the cleaning tools inside them When not in use remove the batteries completely place your hearing aid...

Page 9: ...tery door toward the outside Hear Clear Receiver Wax Guards The hearing aid integrates disposable Hear Clear earwax protection The innovative wax guards prevent earwax accumulation in the hearing aid receiver When you need to replace your wax guards please follow the instructions below 1 Insert empty end of the application stick straight into used wax guard in hearing aid 2 Pull straight out do no...

Page 10: ...r any reason your hearing aid does not operate properly do NOT attempt to fix it yourself Not only are you likely to violate any applicable warranties or insurance you could easily cause further damage Should your hearing aid fail or perform poorly check the guide on the next page for possible solutions If problems continue contact your hearing professional for advice and assistance Many common pr...

Page 11: ... Your hearing professional will recommend an appropriate schedule to help you adapt to your new hearing aid It will take practice time and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your hearing aid provides Hearing is only part of how we share thoughts ideas and feelings Reading lips facial expressions and gestures can help the learning process and add to what amplification alone may...

Page 12: ...akers and are concerned that your hearing aids might cause interference with your medical device please contact your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device for information about the risk of disturbance Your hearing aids should not be worn during an MRI procedure or in a hyperbaric chamber Your hearing aids are classified as a Type B applied part under the IEC 60601 1 medical device s...

Page 13: ...hat all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased Following the medical evaluation the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid The physician will refer you to an audiologist or hearing aid dispen...

Page 14: ...cteristics are adjustable by the hearing professional and are specific to the prescribed therapy designed by the professional for the patient s needs and comfort The patient may have some control of the level or volume of the signal and the patient should discuss this adjustment as well as his or her comfort level and sound of the signal with their hearing professional WARNING TO HEARING CARE PRAC...

Page 15: ...s a day if your device is set at the maximum output level nor should you use your device if your hearing professional has set the device at levels that exceed your comfort level Important Notice for Prospective Sound Generator Users Good health practice requires that a person with tinnitus have a medical evaluation by a licensed physician preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the e...

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