Shine Rev behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid guide ™
Thank you Thank you for choosing Unitron hearing aids. At Unitron, we care deeply about people with hearing loss. We work closely with hearing healthcare professionals to make advanced, purpose-driven solutions available to everyone. Because hearing matters.
Quick reference Table of contents Changing batteries Low battery warning Your hearing aids at a glance...................................................... 2 2 beeps every 30 minutes Warnings..................................................................................... 4 Putting your hearing aids on your ears.......................................8 Turning your hearing aids on and off ........................................ 10 Plus (+) signs Battery information..............................
Your hearing aids at a glance 1 Earhook - your custom made earmold attaches to your hearing aids using the earhook 2 Microphone - sound enters your hearing aids through the microphones. Microphone shield protects microphones from dirt & debris 3 Push button - switches between listening programs 2 3 6 4 5 2 4 Lever - controls the volume 3 5 Battery door (on & off) - close the door to turn on your hearing aids, partly open the door to turn off your hearing aids.
Warnings The intended use of hearing aids is to amplify and transmit sound to the ears and hereby compensate for impaired hearing. The hearing aids (specially programmed for each hearing loss) must only be used by the intended person. They should not be used by any other person as they could damage hearing. Hearing aids should only be used as directed by your physician or hearing healthcare professional.
Precautions The use of hearing aids is only part of hearing rehabilitation; auditory training and lip reading instruction may be required as well. In most cases, infrequent use of hearing aids does not provide full benefit. Once you have become accustomed to your hearing aids, wear your hearing aids everyday all day. Your hearing aids use the most modern components to provide the best possible sound quality in every listening situation.
Putting your hearing aids on your ears 3. Place the hearing aid over the top of your ear. Your hearing aids may be color-coded with a small dot on the battery door: red = right ear; blue = left ear. Hearing aids with slim tubes Hearing aids with earmolds 1. Hold the earmold between 1. your thumb and index finger. The opening should be pointing in towards your ear canal with the hearing aid resting upwards above your ear. 2. 2. Carefully insert the earmold in your ear.
Turning your hearing aids on and off Battery information Your hearing aids have a three-position battery door that acts as an on/off switch and that allows access to the battery compartment. 1. On: Close the battery door 1. fully. To replace the battery, fully open the battery door for access to the battery compartment. Note: It may take 5 seconds before the hearing aid turns on. Your hearing healthcare provider can increase the start up delay if required. 2.
Replacing the battery 1. 1. Gently swing out the battery door with your fingernail. 2. Grasp the battery with your thumb and index finger and 2. remove. 3. Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with the plus (+) sign on the battery facing the same way as the 3. plus (+) sign on the side of the battery door. This will ensure that the battery door closes properly. Note: If the battery is inserted incorrectly, the hearing aid will not turn on.
Tips for wearing hearing aids for the first time • Start in a quiet room at home first to get • • • • 14 used to the new sound quality. Sounds like the ticking of a clock, the humming of the computer, the beep of the microwave or the rustling of clothes or paper may seem loud to you at first, because you have not been hearing them properly for a long time. Read aloud to yourself and learn to adjust the volume of your own voice when you are wearing the hearing aids.
Operating instructions Tamper-resistant cover Your hearing aids come with two controls that allow you to further adjust them – a lever and a push button. Lever - volume control • Press up to increase volume • Press down to decrease volume Some hearing aids are fitted with tamper-resistant covers instead of levers to prevent someone from accidentally adjusting the hearing aids. The cover can still be used to make adjustments but it requires using a fingernail or a small tool to push up or down.
Push button - program control Your hearing aids are equipped with a push button which can be used to switch between programs. Each time you push the button, you will move to a new hearing aid program. Your hearing aids beep to indicate which program you are in. Program 1 (e.g. AutoMic) 1 beep Program 2 (e.g. speech in noise) 2 beeps Program 3 (e.g. telephone) 3 beeps Program 4 (e.g. music) 4 beeps Please see the front of this booklet for a listing of your personalized programs.
Protecting your hearing aids Cleaning your hearing aids • Open the battery door when not in use. Use a soft cloth to clean your hearing aid at the end of each day, and place it in its case with the battery door open to allow moisture to evaporate. • Always remove your hearing aids when • • • • • 20 using hair care products. The hearing aids can become clogged and cease to function properly. Do not wear your hearing aids in the bath or shower or immerse them in water.
If the earmolds become plugged, clear the opening with a wax loop or pipe cleaner. If your physician prescribes eardrops, clean any moisture that may get into the earmolds or tubing to prevent plugging. If the earmolds require further cleaning: 1. Disconnect the plastic tube from the hook of the hearing aid, by holding the hearing aid in one hand and gently pulling the tubing away from the earhook. 2. Wash only the earmolds and tubing in warm water with a mild soap. 3.
5. Using the black cleaning pin provided in the kit, gently insert the cleaning pin where the slim tube attaches to the hearing aid and push the pin all the way through the tube. Note: The slim tubes and domes should never be rinsed or submerged in water as water drops may become lodged in the tube, block sound or damage the electrical components of the hearing aid. 6. Once the slim tube has been cleaned, reattach it by gently turning the hearing aid onto the slim tube. 7.
Troubleshooting guide Cause Possible remedy No sound Not turned on Replace battery Poor battery contact Consult your hearing healthcare professional Battery upside down Insert battery plus (+) side up Earmolds/slim tubes/ domes blocked with ear wax Clean earmolds/ domes. See “Cleaning your hearing aids.” Use cleaning pin to dislodge ear wax in slim tubes.
Cause Possible remedy Possible remedy Not clear, distorted Intermittent Low battery Replace battery Dirty battery contact Consult your hearing healthcare professional Two long beeps Low battery Cause Poorly fitting earmolds/ slim tubes/domes Consult your hearing healthcare professional Earmolds/slim tubes/ domes blocked with ear wax Clean earmolds. See “Cleaning your hearing aids.” Use cleaning pin to dislodge ear wax in slim tubes.
Cause Possible remedy Weak on the telephone Telephone not positioned properly Move telephone receiver around ear for clearer signal. See “Using the telephone” Hearing aid requires adjustment Consult your hearing healthcare professional For any problems not listed in the guide or for service assistance, contact your hearing healthcare professional. Warning to hearing aid dispensers (to comply with the U.S.
Licensed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing aid is purchased.
Information and explanation of symbols xxxx With the CE symbol, Unitron Hearing confirms that this Unitron product – including accessories – meets the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/ EEC, as well as the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on radio and telecommunications transmitters. The numbers after the CE symbol correspond to the code of certified institutions under the above-mentioned directives.
Patient feedback Additional notes Record your specific needs or concerns and bring to your first office visit after getting your hearing aids. ___________________________________________ This will help your hearing healthcare professional to address your needs.
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