RIC (Receiver-In-Canal) O P E RAT I O N S M A N UA L
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Table of Contents Overview Push Button Micro RIC 312 Overview �������������������������� 4 Preparation Batteries/Battery Indicators ������������������������������������������ 6 Insertion and Removal �������������������������������������������������� 9 Operation Power On & Off ���������������������������������������������������������� 11 User Controls �������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Volume Control ���������������������������������������������������������� 12 Volume C
Push Button Micro RIC 312 Overview Features, Controls and Identification Your hearing instrument controls include: 1. Hearing Instrument 2. Cable 3. Receiver 4. Microphones 5. Push Button (user control) 6. Battery compartment (on/off control), location of serial number, location of left/right side instrument indicator RED is for right ear, BLUE is for left ear Your hearing instrument can be identified by: 7. Retention Lock 8. Location of manufacturer’s name and model name 9.
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Preparation Batteries Your hearing instrument uses a battery as its power source. This battery size can be identified by the brown (312) color code on the packaging. To insert or replace the battery: 1. Use the nail grip on the battery door. 2. Open the battery door gently and remove the old battery. 3. Remove the colored tab from the new battery. 4. Align the battery’s “+” sign (flat side of the battery) with the “+” on the battery door. 5. Close the battery door.
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Preparation Helpful Hints • NEVER FORCE THE BATTERY DOOR SHUT. This could result in serious damage; if the door will not close securely, check that the battery is inserted correctly. • Do not open the battery door too far or damage is likely to 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.
Preparation Insertion and Removal To insert the earbud or earmold: 1. Hold the cable at the bend in front of the receiver with your thumb and forefinger. Gently insert the receiver into your ear canal. 2. Wrap the hearing instrument over the top of your ear, carefully placing it behind your ear. 3. Place the retention lock inside the bowl of your ear. To remove the earbud or earmold: 1 2 • Remove the retention lock from the bowl of your ear. • Remove the hearing instrument from behind your ear.
Preparation Helpful Hints • Minor irritation and/or inflammation may occur as your ear becomes accustomed to having an object in it; if so, please contact your hearing professional. • If an actual allergic reaction occurs, alternative earmold materials are available; contact your hearing professional. • Severe swelling, discharge from the ear, excessive wax or other unusual conditions warrant immediate consultation with a physician.
Operation Power On & Off To turn ON: Insert a battery and completely close the battery door. Your instrument has a power‑on delay which may require a few seconds. You may hear a tone indicating that your instrument is powered on. To turn OFF: Open the battery door until the battery is no longer touching the battery contacts. User Controls Your hearing instrument’s user control may have been customized by your hearing professional.
Operation Assigned User Control Settings Volume Control Memory Change Mute Multiflex Tinnitus Level Short Press (Press and Release) Long Press (Press and Hold) Volume Control Power On Volume Level Your hearing instrument has been set to a specific volume level by your hearing professional. If sounds are generally too loud or too soft, please contact your hearing professional for advice and adjustment.
Operation the volume will increase one step. Continue to activate the user control until you reach the desired loudness. NOTE: If 10 minutes or more have passed since the last volume change, the volume will automatically decrease before it increases. Up/Down Volume Control If your user control is configured as a dedicated up/ down volume control, each time you activate the user control, the volume of your hearing instrument always changes in a specific direction (either up or down).
Operation Volume Control Indicators Your hearing professional may enable audible indicators, which highlight the current volume position. Volume Level Volume Max Volume Step(s) Volume Home (Power on volume level) Volume Step(s) Volume Min Tone Length of Tone 5 Beeps ..... Click – 3 Beeps ... Click – Single Tone — Memory Change Your hearing professional may create multiple memories within your hearing instrument.
Operation Memory Indicators Your hearing professional may enable an audible indicator, which is presented while making a memory change. The indicator defaults to a voice saying “One, Two, Three or Four” to identify which memory your instrument is in. Mute Long Press Mute If your hearing instrument is configured with mute functionality, a long press and hold of the user control will mute your hearing instrument.
Operation Directional Settings Your hearing instrument may have a directional microphone to help improve speech understanding in noisy situations. Ask your hearing professional about your particular directional settings. Telephone Use Some hearing instruments can be customized with features to help you effectively communicate on the telephone. Ask your hearing professional about your telephone solution.
Operation telephone receiver slightly to find the best reception. Once the telephone is removed from the ear, the hearing instrument will switch back to the last used memory. NOTE: Consult with your hearing professional if your instrument does not switch to the telephone memory automatically, if it is enabled. Manual Telephone Memory and Manual Telecoil Manual access allows you to switch the hearing instruments into a telephone or telecoil memory, as needed.
Operation Ear-to-Ear Phone Streaming The telephone memory in your hearing instrument may be equipped with an ear-to-ear phone streaming option. When you enter your telephone memory, the audio from your telephone will be streamed from the phone ear’s hearing instrument to the opposite ear’s hearing instrument. This allows you to hear the telephone conversation in both ears. Ask your hearing professional about your particular telephone settings.
CROS/BiCROS Technology Introduction A Contralateral Routing of Of Signals (CROS) hearing system is a type of hearing instrument that is used to treat unilateral hearing loss. It takes sound from the ear with poorer hearing and transmits it to the ear with better hearing. CROS only picks up sound from the unaidable ear, while BiCROS picks up sound from both ears. This helps the patient to receive sounds from both sides of the head without the head-shadow effect.
Multiflex Tinnitus Technology Introduction Multiflex Tinnitus Technology can be used as a part of a tinnitus treatment program. Multiflex Tinnitus Technology plays a tinnitus stimulus through the hearing instrument. The tinnitus stimulus is programmed according to your hearing loss, and your hearing professional can adjust the settings of the tinnitus stimulus to meet your needs.
Multiflex Tinnitus Technology Up/Down Tinnitus Stimulus Control If your user control is configured as a dedicated up/ down stimulus control, each time you activate the user control, the stimulus level in your hearing instrument always changes in a specific direction (either up or down). For example, a short press and release may increase the stimulus level while a long press and hold may decrease the stimulus level in your hearing instrument.
Accessories Wireless Accessories* There are several wireless accessories that allow you to control and maximize the full potential of your hearing instrument. Available functionality includes: • Ability to adjust your instruments using a remote control. • Ability to transmit television audio directly to your instruments. • Ability to transmit remote microphone audio directly to your instruments. • Ability to transmit your cell phone conversation directly to your instruments.
Hearing Instrument Care DE Instrument Care Keep your hearing instrument clean. Heat, moisture and foreign substances can result in poor performance. • Use a cleaning brush or soft cloth to clean debris n for your hearing from around theinstruments. user control, microphone and battery compartment; inspect the receiver, earbud ur wax protection options: or eartip and wax guard regularly. • Never use water, solvents, cleaning fluids or oil to clean your instrument.
Hearing Instrument Care Helpful Hints • When not wearing your hearing instrument, open the battery door to allow any moisture to evaporate. • Do not take apart your hearing instruments or insert the cleaning tools inside them.
Hearing Instrument Care Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM Not Loud Enough Inconsistent Performance Unclear, Distorted Performance Dead POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold/tubing/ earbud Clean or replace wax guard as needed Hearing change Contact your hearing professional Debris buildup Clean both microphone and receiver with brush Low battery Replace battery Blocked earmold/tubing/ earbud Clean or replace wax guard as needed Low battery Replace battery Bloc
Tips for Better Communication Your hearing professional will recommend an appropriate schedule to help you adapt to your new hearing instrument. It will take practice, time and patience for your brain to adapt to the new sounds that your hearing instrument 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 miss.
Tips for Better Communication For Your Family and Friends Your family and friends are also affected by your hearing loss.
Safety Information Safety Information INTENDED USE: An air conduction hearing instrument is a wearable sound-amplifying device intended to compensate for impaired hearing. Hearing instruments are available in multiple gain/output levels appropriate to treat hearing losses ranging from mild-to-profound. Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Safety Information Your hearing instruments should be stored within the temperature and humidity ranges of -40°C (-40°F) to +60°C (140°F) and 10%-95% rH. Your hearing instruments are designed to operate beyond the range of temperatures comfortable to you, from very cold up to 50°C (122°F).
FDA Information Required Information The following additional information is provided in compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations: WARNING TO HEARING AID DISPENSERS.
FDA Information The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing aid to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program.
FDA Information For hearing professionals INDICATIONS FOR USE The Multiflex Tinnitus Technology is a tool to generate sounds to be used in a Tinnitus Management Program to relieve patients suffering from tinnitus. The target population is primarily the adult population over 18 years of age. The Multiflex Tinnitus Technology is targeted for healthcare professionals, which are treating patients suffering from tinnitus, as well as conventional hearing disorders.
FDA Information CAUTION: If set to the maximum output level and worn for periods of time exceeding the recommendations below, the patient’s exposure to sound energy has the potential to exceed noise exposure limits. This instrument is intended for use for a maximum of sixteen (16) hours a day when set at the maximum output level. For the patient A tinnitus therapy instrument is an electronic instrument intended to generate noise of sufficient intensity and bandwidth to treat ringing in the ears.
FDA Information Multiflex Tinnitus Technology has been designed to minimize these concerns. However, should you experience or notice any of the above conditions or any dizziness, nausea, headaches or heart palpitations, you should immediately discontinue use of the instrument and seek a consultation with a medical, audiology or other hearing professional. As with any instrument, misuse of the tinnitus therapy instrument could present some potentially harmful effects.
FCC Information REGULATORY NOTICES FCC ID: EOA-EXPSTANDARD IC ID: 6903A-EXPSTANDARD FCC NOTICE This instrument complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This instrument may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this instrument must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the instrument.
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