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You have chosen a Hearing System from HANSATON We take pleasure in your choice and congratulate you on your decision, because with a HANSATON hearing system you own a high-quality product of the most modern technology. For more than 50 years, we have been helping people with our devices to achieve better hearing and better speech understanding, thus a higher quality of life.
AQ Hearing Systems Your Hearing System Intended Use Symbols General Notes on Safety Notes about Batteries Charging the Hearing Systems Which Hearing System Goes in Which Ear Inserting and Removing Your Hearing System Switch Your Hearing System On/Off – Via Pushbutton – Via Remote Control Adjusting Volume – Via Remote Control Switching Hearing Programs – Via Pushbutton – Via Remote Control Hearing Program/Description Optional Functionality – i-com2 – Power-on-Delay Advice on Care – D
Quick Start Guide Your new AQ Hearing Systems offer the best of hearing system technology in a carefree, easy-to-use, rechargeable system. Thanks to the revolutionary AQ Inductive Recharging System, you will never have to change a battery to power your AQ Hearing Systems. Their rechargeable batteries will last for the life of your hearing systems. Here are four simple steps to use your hearing systems: 1. Charge your hearing system batteries in the custom AQ Charging Station. 2.
Technical Description of the AQ Charging Station Battery symbol Service Battery charge Battery defective Clock 12h/24h-Display Left-hand hearing system (blue marking) Ho u Socket for mains cable Right-hand hearing system (red marking) rs Set t ing t he c Min u te s lo c k Conformity to Directives 73/23/EWG and 89/336/EWG Red = right ear Blue = left ear 7
Your Hearing System 2 S-receiver 6 M-receiver ࡴ P-receiver 5 ࡵ6 Features 4 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Receiver unit Dome Microphone cover Program pushbutton Receiver mold Cerumen protection 1 2 0124 Conformity to directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices Option: Remote Control The remote control functions are outlined in a separate instruction manual.
Caution Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of Domes • Always wear the Receiver Unit with the Dome. • Make sure that the Dome is completely attached to the Receiver Unit. • If the Dome remains in your ear, have it removed by a medical professional. • Replace the Dome if it breaks. • Insert the Receiver Unit with the Dome carefully and not too deeply into the ear. • Use the Receiver Unit and Dome only in the manner described in this user guide.
Symbols WARNING! points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries. CAUTION! indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries. ! indicates possible property damage. i Advice and tips on how to handle your hear-ing system better. • Instruction. Indicates that there is something you must do. Indicates an option that not every hearing system has. Ask your hearing system professional to check the relevant information.
• Use only HADEO tissues to clean the outside. • If the device is not being used for a prolonged period, disconnect the plug from the mains and place the AQ hearing systems in the transport case. • Please also follow the instructions for the hearing instruments. • The AQ charging station monitors the AQ hearing systems and informs you at regular intervals about servicing visits required to your hearing instrument professional.
Hearing Systems Your hearing system is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong magnetic fields (>0.1T), Xrays, and mechanical stress. • Do not expose your hearing system to extreme temperature or high humidity. • Do not leave it in direct sunlight. • Do not wear it in the shower or when you apply makeup, perfume, aftershave, hairspray, or suntan lotion. • Do not wear your hearing system when you are exposed to shortwaves, a strong magnetic field, a high frequency field, or X-rays.
• If tip is lodged in your ear canal, please see a Physician immediately to ensure it is safely removed. AQ Charging Station Setting up and Using for the First Time • The AQ charging station is for charging your hearing systems. (The AQ hearing systems are already charged when delivered.) • Place the AQ charging station on a fl at surface (none metallic) where it is easy to see.
You Can Take the AQ Travelling • Its flat Euro connector and automatic voltage detection mean that you can also use the AQ abroad or on 110 V supply networks. An adapter may be required in individual instances.
Functional Displays Charging station not working (power supply unit not connected to mains) No display: clock in passive mode Charging station operational (power supply unit connected to mains) Clock in operation Hearing system left right Clock in operation Hearing systems inserted Bottom bar in Battery symbol turns on after approx. 3 sec. After approx. 5 sec., the bars start pulsing upwards.
AQ Hearing Systems Information about the Batteries • Your system uses a maintenance-free metal hydride rechargeable battery. • You must never remove batteries from the device. • You must never put batteries in your mouth! For these reasons, keep batteries out of reach of children. • If a battery is inadvertently swallowed, seek medical advice immediately! • Do not dispose off defective batteries in household waste or burn them; return them to your hearing instrument professional for disposal.
Inserting Hearing Systems in the AQ Charging Station • Please clean your hearing systems using a HADEO Cleaning Tissue. • Completely open the lid of the AQ charging station. • Place the hearing systems in the right place in the charging station (right = red / left = blue). • The hearing systems switch off automatically when the charging station is operational (mains plug connected). • It is essential to leave the lid of the charging station open during the charging process to allow the devices to dry.
End of the Charging Process • The AQ charging station uses a processor to control intelligent charging of the hearing system. • The time this takes is based on the residual capacity of the battery in your hearing system and takes a max. of 8 hours. • After charging is complete, the AQ charging station ends the charging process automatically and switches to stand-by mode. Next to the clock display, all the bars of the Battery symbol come on permanently.
Which System Goes in Which Ear: A color indicates for which ear the hearing system has been optimized. Red = right ear Blue = left ear Inserting and Removing Your Hearing System Do not use lubricant when you insert the Dome/Receiver Mold because it may clog the sound outlet. • For hearing systems with Receiver Mold, handle by holding the Receiver Mold. Do not pull the tube. ! Inserting Your Hearing System • Turn your hearing system off.
Switch hearing system on/off • Your AQ hearing system switches on/off automatically. • Your hearing system always starts in the first hearing program. • The hearing system is switched on automatically after approx. 6, 12 or 18 seconds by being removed from the locating depression of your charging station/from your transport case. • It is switched off automatically by being inserted in the locating depression of the operational charging station (mains supply unit connected) or in your transport case.
Switching between hearing programs Via Pushbutton • Use the program button to select one of the hearing programs individually programmed for you. • When changing, your hearing system uses signal sounds to indicate which program you have selected. The number of signal sounds is based on the relevant program (e. g., 1st program: 1 signal sound, 2nd program: 2 signal sounds, 3rd program: 3 signal sounds, 4th program: 4 signal sounds, 5th program: melody beep).
Optional Functionality Your hearing system professional can activate or deactivate the following functionalities. i-com2 • Automatically adjusts both hearing systems simultaneously to changes in the hearing system settings (e.g., volume and program). • Allows use of a remote control. i The performance of i-com2 may be affected by electromagnetic interference –for example, from a computer monitor or halogen lamp system controlled by a switching power supply.
Advice on Care Daily Cleaning You are advised to use our HADEO care products to clean your hearing system. These products were developed specifically for this purpose and are available exclusively from your hearing system professional. ! Do not put the hearing systems in water. • Clean hearing systems regularly to prevent damage to the hearing systems and to avoid health problems. • Clean your hearing system with a cleaning tissue.
Advice on Care Domes and Receiver Molds Caution! Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of Domes. • Always wear the receiver unit with the Dome/ receiver mold. • Make sure that the Dome/receiver mold is completely attached to the receiver unit. • If the Dome/receiver mold remains in your ear, have it removed by a medical professional. • Replace the Dome/receiver mold if it breaks. • Insert the receiver unit with the Dome/receiver mold carefully and not too deeply into the ear.
i Full functionality of Domes and Receiver Molds is only assured with a working wax guard. • Do not disassemble the Receiver Mold yourself. Ask your hearing system professional for help when the Receiver Mold needs extensive cleaning. Domes and Receiver Molds are easily damaged when handled incorrectly. • Never use running water or immerse the hearing systems. Advice on Care Exchanging domes The packaging of your dome has a slot on one side to remove the dome from the receiver.
Exchanging double domes • Remove the used double dome from the receiver. Tilt the double dome to get it off the receiver. • Click the tip of the receiver unit into a new double dome. click Exchanging the Receiver Unit i The Receiver Unit can be changed as needed by your hearing system professional. If you need to replace the Receiver Unit by yourself, follow these directions carefully. • Turn Receiver Unit 45° counterclockwise. • Remove Receiver Unit. • Connect Receiver Unit to hearing system.
Accessories Remote Control eMote2 The wireless function of your hearing systems allows you to use a remote control to change the program and volume of your hearing systems. For detailed information and instructions, refer to the user guide, or ask your hearing system professional. i In case the hearing system is controlled by another person’s remote control, return to your hearing system professional with your remote control and hearing systems.
Troubleshooting Should a problem occur, you can usually correct it quickly. Use the following troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues. If you still encounter problems after trying these suggestions, consult your hearing system professional. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Sound is weak. Weak or dead battery Dome/receiver mold clogged. Volume too low. Charge hearing systems. Clean or change Dome/ receiver mold. Increase volume (with remote control). Change microphone cover.
Technical Information FCC-ID: WU7-WL005BTE Operating frequencies: Fc = 3.28 MHz Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Technical data AQ charging station Nominal voltage: Frequency: Power consumption: Charging time: 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz max. 5 W max. 8 h (depending on level to which battery is charged) Only for usage in closed premises. Disposal Information i Recycle the device and batteries according to national regulations. With the CE marking HANSATON confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.
al immediately for modification of the hearing system or earmold at the point of irritation. A hearing system or earmold may cause an accelerated accumulation of cerumen (earwax).Also in rare cases, the otherwise nonallergenic material may cause a discharge from the ear, allergic reaction, or any other unusual condition. Please seek immediate consultation with a physician if these conditions occur.
is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing system 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 system. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing system professional, as appropriate, for a hearing system evaluation.
Identification Information The year of manufacture is incorporated into the serial number. The warranty is based upon the date of purchase, not date of manufacture. The serial number may look similar to this sample: AJ12345. The second letter of this serial number refers to the date of manufacture of the hearing system. The letters progress in one-year increments, each reflecting the corresponding year.
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