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GETTING STARTED
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QUALI TY CONVENIENCE
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Since 1979
PARTS OF YOUR LS BTE
Inside Battery Door
Blue = Left Side
Inside Battery Door
Red = Right Side
ON/OFF FUNCTION
Your LS BTE is turned on and off by opening and closing the
battery compartment.
Hint: Opening the battery door every time you remove your
instruments will prolong the life of your hearing aid batteries.
ONOFF
BATTERY INSERTION
BATTERY INSERTION
Your hearing aids are designed to use
size 13 batteries. A zinc-air type
battery is recommended, but any type
or brand may be used.
To insert, remove the adhesive label
and wait thirty seconds for air to
activate the battery. Any moisture on
the battery surface should be wiped off
prior to insertion. Insert the battery
into the battery door. It may take
several minutes for the battery to work
to its full effect.
To remove the battery, open the
battery door and lift the battery out of
the battery door.
EARMOLD AND TUBING
To trim and install your custom earmold tubing:
Insert the custom earmold and tube in the ear with the tube vertical
and pointing up in front of the ear. Lay the hearing aid over the ear
and position it where it is most comfortable and snug to the ear.
Note (or mark with marker) the proper place to cut the tube.
Remove the tube and custom earmold from the ear and cut tube.
Connect the cut tube to the hearing aid by pressing the tube tip
over the hearing aid tip. Insert the entire assembly to the ear
and try fit for comfort. You may need to trim the tube and repeat
process as necessary to achieve a comfortable fit.
NOTE: Perform these steps without batteries in your hearing aids. When you
are satisfied with the fit insert the batteries.
INSERTING HEARING AIDS
Inserting your hearing
instruments for the first time can
be challenging. Until your hearing
aid is fully inserted there can be
feedback (whistle). We suggest
that you practice without the
battery until you have perfected
this procedure. With practice,
inserting your hearing aids will
become as easy as putting on
your glasses.
To insert your LS BTE hearing instrument:
While the instrument is in the off position, hold the
plastic tube and insert the custom earmold into the ear
canal, following the natural contours of the ear.
Gently pull down on the ear lobe and slightly twist the
custom earmold during insertion, to help insure proper
placement. After the custom earmold is comfortably in
place, position the instrument behind the ear as
illustrated.
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You can view and download a more
detailed instruction manual
from our website,
www.americahears.com
806 Beaver Street Bristol, PA 19007
800-492-4515
QUALITY
QUA LIT Y CONVENIENCE
CO NVEN IENC E VALU E
VALU E
Since 1979
GETTING CONNECTED
Freedom LS hearing aids use a flex connector to connect the
programming cord to the hearing instruments.
- Align red dots on the flex connector and the programming cable.
- Connect the programming cable to the flex connector.
- Open the battery door slightly to create a space on the hinged side
of the battery door.
- Insert flex connector into the space created on the hinged side of
the battery door of the hearing instrument. Insert the red plug/flex
connector into the right hearing aid and the blue plug/flex
connector into the left hearing aid. Do not force this connection.
Note: The gold shiny side of the ribbon must be facing away from the
battery compartment.
- Close the battery door.
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COMMON PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
If you experience any problems with your instruments
that you are unable to resolve, contact America Hears for
assistance. Please do not attempt to make repairs
yourself. Doing so could cause additional damage and
will void any warranties still in effect.
Problem
Feedback or
Whistling
"Dead" or
No Sound
Intermittent
Beeping
Fades or
Intermittent
Ear Wax accumulation
in ear canal and or
sound port.
Aid improperly inserted
Weak battery
Replace battery
Microphone opening
and/or sound port
clogged with wax,
moisture or debris
Dead battery
Aid improperly inserted
Clean microphone
opening and/or sound
port
Replace battery
Insert aid properly
Clean sound port and/or
have ears checked and
cleaned by physician
Insert aid properly
Moisture clogged
microphone opening
and/or accumulated
in tubing (if applicable)
Purchase and use a
hearing aid drying kit
and/or tube blower
to remove moisture
Possible Cause Possible Solution
MEM SELECTION / ADAPTIVE DMIC
You will hear a series of beeps as you change memories, which will
represent which memory you are changing to:
- Memory 1 (General Use): One Beep
- Memory 2 (Telecoil / Phone Use): Two Beeps
- Memory 3 (Noisy Situations): Three Beeps
- Memory 4 (Not Active): Four Beeps
Note: Whenever you turn your hearing aid on
it is automatically set to Memory One.
To use the memory selector wand touch it high
up on your ear where the hearing aid sits as shown.
To change to the next memory move the wand away from your ear and
then return it back to the top of your ear.
Your LS instrument employs an Adaptive Directional Microphone
(ADM) Module that is a superior directional microphone system. With
sophisticated monitoring of multiple microphones, the module is able to
adapt in and out of an omni directional mode, all the while optimizing
the polar pattern for the listener.
The ADM automatically maximizes speech understanding in noisy
environments.
Warning: Do not place the Memory Selector Wand on or near computer equipment,
software, discs or credit cards. Information could be lost/destroyed as a result.
MAXIMIZING THE BENEFITS
Your hearing instruments will have an immediate effect
on your communication efforts, but this effect will often
become much greater over time. Achieving maximum
benefit with your hearing instruments occurs after a
period of adjustment. This takes time and varies from
person to person. Please be patient and work with your
hearing care professional to realize the full potential of
your instruments.
Helpful hints:
*Keep a positive attitude.
*Start in a quiet environment.
*Learn to recognize familiar sounds around your home
before using the instruments in more difficult Listening
environments.
*To reach the most natural and optimal listening
performance, the use of two hearing instruments
(binaural listening) is recommended.
*To achieve maximum benefit from your hearing
instruments, you should wear them regularly after the
initial adjustment period.
GENERAL INSTRUMENT CARE
Your instruments are delicate, precision electronic
devices and as such, require the special care and
handling that would be afforded to any fine piece of
equipment. Please read and follow the listed precautions
to insure quality performance and long instrument life:
* Remove batteries when hearing instruments will not be
in use for prolonged periods of time.
* Do not throw or drop your instruments.
* Do not immerse hearing instruments in liquid or water.
* Do not wear during bathing, showering, or swimming.
* Do not expose instruments to excessive heat, such as
a stove top, microwave, dash board of a hot car, or a hair
dryer.
* Do not expose the instruments to chemicals, such as
hair spray, insect repellent, perfume, or cosmetics.
Special Note: Your hearing instruments are built with the
finest quality materials. However, in rare instances, an
individual may experience sensitivity to the materials
used. Please consult with your physician if you exhibit
any signs of skin irritation, allergic reaction, or
accelerated accumulation of cerumen (wax).
Should you have a sensitivity problem, please see your
hearing care provider to inquire about special
hypoallergenic coatings available to assist with these
situations.
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