Unitron Shine Moda II, Manual

Page 1: ...Shine BTE guide Moda II ...

Page 2: ...ring instruments on and off 5 Battery information 6 Operating instructions 8 Using the telephone 9 Caring for your hearing instruments 10 Cleaning your hearing instruments 11 Assistive listening devices 13 Warnings 14 Troubleshooting guide 17 Warning to hearing instrument dispensers to comply with the U S Food and Drug Administration FDA regulations 20 ...

Page 3: ..._____________________ Serial number ______________________________________ Replacement batteries size 312 Warranty __________________________________________ Shine Moda II has up to 3 manual programs Program 1 is the manual program for ___________________ Program 2 is the manual program for ___________________ Program 3 is the manual program for ___________________ Date of purchase _______________...

Page 4: ...e diagram that best describes your hearing instrument style and attachment 2 Moda II with earmold Moda II with slim tube and dome 1 2 3 7 8 1 2 3 5 4 6 Legend 1 Microphone and microphone shield 2 Program button or volume control depending on your customized fitting 3 Battery door on off switch 4 Tube 5 Dome 6 Retention piece 7 Earhook 8 Earmold Moda II attachment style check one ...

Page 5: ...e wearing time gradually until you have fully adjusted to them Eventually you should wear your Shine hearing instruments all day every day Please consult your hearing healthcare professional regarding any adjustments you may require to ensure that you are happy with your hearing instrument For instance pitch and loudness of the beeps can be adjusted or turned off entirely Also note that this is a ...

Page 6: ...ly push the dome into your ear canal The tube should lie flush against your head and not stick out 2 Place the hearing instrument over the top of your ear 3 Place the retention piece in your ear so it rests at the bottom of the opening of your ear canal BTE with earmolds 1 Carefully insert the earmold into your ear The earmold should fit into your ear snugly and comfortably The tube should lie flu...

Page 7: ...ice turns on Your hearing healthcare provider can additionally increase the start up delay if required OFF To turn the hearing instrument off partially open the battery door This position also allows excess moisture to vent away from the battery compartment on off open Note When turning your hearing instrument on and off while it is on the ear grasp the top and bottom of the instrument with your i...

Page 8: ...earing healthcare professional can change the pitch or loudness of the low battery warning If you prefer it can be turned off entirely Your hearing devices are designed to generate a low battery warning every 30 minutes until you change the batteries but depending on the condition of the batteries they may die before another low battery warning occurs Therefore it is recommended that the batteries...

Page 9: ...the battery door This will ensure that the battery door closes properly 4 Close the battery door Note If the battery is inserted incorrectly the door will not close Caring for batteries Always discard batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly way To prolong battery life remember to turn your hearing devices off when not in use Remove the batteries and keep the battery door open while hearin...

Page 10: ...ting your volume Program button If your push button has been configured as a program control each time you push the button you will move to a new program Your hearing instruments beep to indicate which program you are in i e one beep for program 1 two beeps for program 2 etc Program 1 e g listening in quiet 1 beep Program 2 e g group party noise 2 beeps Program 3 e g telephone 3 beeps 8 ...

Page 11: ...he receiver to your ear without the need to change to a dedicated telephone program on your hearing instrument Remember to move the handset slightly up or back to find the position that sounds best to you Depending on the phone type you use your hearing healthcare professional might have selected a dedicated phone program on your hearing instruments Volume setting Beeps Ideal volume level 1 beep I...

Page 12: ...become wet do not attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave Do not adjust any controls Open the battery doors immediately and allow your hearing instruments to dry naturally for 24 hours Protect your hearing devices from excessive heat hair dryer vehicle glove box or dashboard Ensure you do not twist or squeeze the tube when your hearing instruments are placed in their case Regular use of a dehu...

Page 13: ...struments with earmolds Earmolds send amplified sound from the hearing devices into the ears They must fit into your ears snugly and comfortably If amplified sound leaks out of your ear you may hear whistling Always ensure earmolds are clean and free of earwax Do not use alcohol to clean your earmolds If the earmolds become plugged clear the opening with a wax loop or pipe cleaner If your physicia...

Page 14: ...proximately every three to six months or when they become stiff brittle or discoloured Clean the domes daily with a damp cloth You should also clean the slim tubes periodically with the cleaning pin provided when you begin to notice debris in and around the tubes 1 Hold the slim tube in one hand and the hearing instrument in the other hand 2 Gently pull the hearing instrument until it detaches fro...

Page 15: ... hearing instrument 6 Once the slim tube has been cleaned reattach it by gently pushing the hearing instrument onto the slim tube Assistive listening devices Listening in public places Shine s telecoil option can also help you listen in public places equipped with telecoil compatible assistive listening devices such as a loop system When you see this symbol it means that there is loop system insta...

Page 16: ...n in or around your ears inform your hearing healthcare professional and contact your physician In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canal after the removal of the hearing instrument contact a physician immediately Remove your hearing devices for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing devices when maximum sound ...

Page 17: ...r canals In the case of such a condition we recommend to use a customized ear mold Precautions The use of hearing devices is only part of hearing rehabilitation auditory training and lip reading instruction may be required as well In most cases infrequent use of hearing devices does not provide full benefit Once you have become accustomed to your hearing devices wear your hearing devices everyday ...

Page 18: ...phone being used close by you can minimize this interference in a number of ways Switch your hearing devices to another program turn your head in a different direction or locate the cell phone and move away from it Labeling The serial number and year of manufacture are located inside the battery door 16 ...

Page 19: ...g healthcare professional Insert battery plus side up Clean earmolds or slim tubes and domes See Cleaning your hearing instrument Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Turn up volume see hearing healthcare professional for models without a manual volume control or if problem persists Replace battery See Putting your hearing instruments on your ea...

Page 20: ...ng earmolds slim tubes domes Earmolds domes not inserted properly Replace battery Remove and reinsert carefully Remove hand clothing from ear Consult your hearing healthcare professional Consult your hearing healthcare professional Clean shells and domes See Cleaning your hearing instrument Consult your hearing healthcare professional Replace battery Consult your hearing healthcare professional Co...

Page 21: ...n the guide contact your hearing healthcare professional If you do not have a hearing healthcare professional please contact the nearest office listed on the back page of this booklet Move telephone receiver around ear for clearer signal See Using the telephone Consult your hearing healthcare professional Cause Possible remedy ...

Page 22: ... of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days iii History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days iv Acute or chronic dizziness v Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days vi Audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz Hz 1 000 Hz and 2 000 Hz vii Visible evidence of significant ceru...

Page 23: ...ically treatable 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 states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing instrument The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing instr...

Page 24: ...m 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 consultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation a child ...

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