AURICA NanoTrim User Manual

1
USER´S GUIDE
NanoTrim
1023
2
3
Your Hearing Aid 4 Usage/Safety tips 8 Contra-indications 9 Care for your Hearing Aid 10 Replacing the battery 12 Using of your Hearing Aid 14 Switching ON/OFF 16 Placing and Removing
17 Trimmer controls 19 Maintenance 20
Accessories/Cleaning solutions. . . . . . . . . . . 20
Trouble Shooting 21 Contents 22 Limited Warranty 23 WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
24
Reclamations
25
DISPOSAL
26
Contents
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from AURICA or ONKOCET company.
4
Your Hearing Aid is connected by the earhook to the customized ear-
mold that ts comfortably in your ear. This mold was crafted directly
from the ear impression taken by your hearing professional. Your Hearing Aid may be programmed to match your particular hear­ing requirements. These parameters have been set by your profes­sional or the manufacturer and are not adjustable by the wearer. We
are condent that your listening enjoyment will be enhanced by the
attention given to the performance and appearance of your BTE.
This Operating manual, including specications, is a User’s
manual for the Hearing Aid «AURICA NanoTrim».
Read this Operating manual before using the Hearing Aid «AURICA NanoTrim». The present Operating manual contains the de­scription of device, operating principle, technical characteristics and operating instructions for the Hearing Aid «AURICA NanoTrim» (further - HA).
Your Hearing Aid
Safety Signs
Refer to user manual/booklet
General safety sign
General prohibitory sign
General warning sign
5
In Your Hearing Aid has implemented a number
of modern technologies:
and drops down the signal level at the transition from one program to another. Even with the sharp change in the situ­ation Click Free ensure a smooth and seamless transition to the new acoustic situation.
TINNI MASK technology
Tinnitus - a disease caused by a wide range of reasons, and expressed in the emergence of so-called «noise in ears». This kind of noise com­plicates the situation of many people with hearing impairments, exacerbating their problems with
perception and decoding the audio stream. Innovative design solution of company Aurica – built tinnitus-musker - helps to eliminate the inconvenience of having to use two different devices.
CLICK FREE technology
Technologies that are used in NanoTrim, guaran­tee the user a clear work of the aid and comfort in any situation. As quickly as possible to adapt in complicated sound environment allows function Click Free, which eliminates unpleasant clicks
EVOKE LITE technology
Evoke Lite («light awakening» - in English) - this is an additional comfort and convenience of NanoTrim! Multi-key melodies instead of mono­phonic signal will just be aware of low battery,
and switch programs on and off the device, and a variety of
signals will help you to quickly nd what’s happening.
6
microphone, receiver). Thanks nanocoating 3D PLazma signif­icantly is improved moisture resistance of apparatus, as water entering the inside, does not wet the surface of the electronic components, and simply evaporates over time.
3D PLAZMA technology
The unique technology of 3D Plazma - reliable protection against moisture and dirt ! Most hear­ing aids afraid of water. Drops of water or sweat, falling on the body, penetrate and lead to failure of the important elements of the device (chip,
FEEDBACK FIGHTER technology
Hearing generate feedback signals. This leads to annoying whistling that can hear not only the user, but also the surrounding, which is a strong irritant. The latest adaptive feedback suppression Feedback Fighter guarantees the user protection against acoustic feedback.
you to compensate the feedback. Audioprocesor in real-time mode conduct analysis of input acoustic signal. Advanced algorithm allows to accurately determine the occurrence of feedback. Suppressing signal is generated by method which allows to reduce or eliminate the occurrence of feedback in the output signal without the loss of gain.
ADAP TUNE technology
Another problem more which are faced the us­ers of the hearing aids - an unpleasant whistle, which is a consequence of feedback. To eliminate this effect in NanoTrim is realized the function of
AdapTune - a highly efcient system that allows
7
NOISE OFF technology
System of stratied noise reduction Noise Off
minimizes ambient noises and makes the process of speech perception easier and more comfortable even with excessive background noise.
SOFT SILENCE technology
Clear sound without interference, without noise bothers - it is one of the major tasks that must handle modern hearing aid. With the help of system Soft Silence in devices NanoTrim is suppressed as internal noise of
hearing aid (noise of microphone amplier) as external (the
rustling of paper, the hum of the fan, etc.), while it is not distorted of speech, which greatly reduces fatigue when using a hearing aid.
8
NanoTrim hearing aids are intended for sound amplication through
the air conduction, to compensate severe hearing loss. In NanoTrim, modern production technologies are used, Nano coating that ensures the protection of a device from moisture and dirt; parts from the world leading manufacturers; shockproof plastic body. This ensures a high reliability of products and excellent quality of sound.
Before using the HA, read carefully with the further safety instructions and other important information.
Usage/Safety Tips
• Protect your HA from mechanic impact.
• Avoid exposure to moisture (rain, sauna, shower, greenhouse etc.).
• Take your HA off when putting on cosmetics and hygiene solutions
on body and hair (hairspray, crème, lotion etc.).
• If you HA got wet, don’t try drying it under high temperatures
(blow dry, microwave oven, stove etc.).
• High temperatures will damage the device, so avoid the direct sun
exposure.
• If you are not using the device for a long time, remove the battery.
• The maintenance of the device must be done only by a specialist
• Take off the device when you are being medically examined (for
example when getting X-Ray or CAT done).
• Keep the batteries separately from medications. You can easily
confuse them with pills.
Please note:
9
• Hearing aids, their parts and batteries need to be kept
away from children, pets and mentally challenged people.
• Be careful with the leaking batteries. The liquid inside
them is harmful for your health.
• If you have swallowed a battery, immediately seek medical
help.
Usage/Safety Tips
Contra-indications
Hearing aid is contra-indicated in following situations:
• Malfunction of vestibular apparatus
• Acute and chronic disease in outer and middle ear
• In the rst months after cerebral meningitis and hearing
improvement surgeries
• Allergic intolerance to ear ttings
10
HA requires careful handling.
The right handling ensures the safe operation of HA.
Everyday care and regular maintenance of your HA significantly prolongs its lifetime and ensures its effective operation.
Watch the cleanliness of the hearing aid. Wipe it with a soft cloth regularly (Pic.1).
Never wash your HA with water, cleaning solutions or other liquids. Remove ear wax from your ears, because it can worsen the work of HA or even break the device.
If your HA was exposed to excessive moisture, dry it with a special kit, removing the battery beforehand.
To avoid damages keep the HA in a special case.
Caring for your Hearing Aid
Pic. 1
11
Earmold care
Earmold is an important detail of your HA, that’s
why its necessary to keep it clean.
Cleaning of ear molds
Carefully separate the tube from the main body. Gently wash the mold with warm, soapy water or place it in a special solution for 15-30 minutes (Pic.2). After the treatment, the mold have to be dried completely. If there is still moisture in the tube or in the mold, use the blowing device
(Pic.3). If the earmold’s tube have lost its
elasticity, became yellowish and cracked, it should be replaced. Ask a hearing aid specialist about this matter.
Caring for your Hearing Aid
Never use any spirit solution for cleaning the earmold. Never treat the hearing aid with the earmold cleaning solution.
Pic. 2
Pic. 3
12
Attention! Use the batteries, specially intended for HA! Using wrong batteries (for watch etc.) can wreck the device.
Replacing the battery
Pic. 4а Pic. 4b
In this case the warranty doesn’t cover the maintenance!
Gently swing out the battery door with your ngernail and then open it completely (pic.4a), take a new battery, take the lm off and wait
1minute so the battery could become saturated with oxygen to increase its energy.
Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with plus(+) sign on the battery facing the same way as the (+) sign on the edge of the battery door. This will ensure that the battery door closes properly.
13
Put the battery ONLY in the lid of the battery compartment.
Note: If the battery is inserted incorrectly, the door will not close.
Never put too much afford into closing the lid of the battery compartment.
Lower amplication power and volume , or spontaneous
shutdown indicates a low battery.
Replacing the battery
14
Getting used to your HA
Buying a hearing aid, bare in mind that it will take some time to get used to new sounds and sensations. How much time this process will take depends on the individual peculiarities of an organism, on the level of hearing loss, on the time spent using HA, etc. If you have started feeling discomfort while using HA , you need to lower the volume or turn it off and take a break.
While watching TV set the volume to a medium level. If you have hard time distinguishing sounds, turn the volume up using the volume regulator. However, you should remember ,that turning the volume
up very high doesn’t always improve your perception of speech,
but can cause sudden fatigue and can provoke the deterioration of hearing.
In a noisy environment it’s pretty hard to distinguish certain words, so don’t be shy to ask again.
Using NanoTrim
15
The volume is adjusted with the volume adjuster – switching from position 1 (minimum volume) up to position 4 (maximum volume) (Pic. 5).
Besides, you can change the listening conditions with the program selection button (Pic. 6). Switching the programs, you can choose the listening mode appropriate for different situations: microphone mode, telephone mode (telecoil), mic+telecoil and tinnitus masker mode.
Using NanoTrim
Pic. 5
Pic. 6
The listening parameters are set by an expert when fitting and adjusting your hearing aid.
16
Switching ON/OFF
Your Hearing Aid has a three-position battery door that acts as an off/on switch and that allows access to the battery compartment. To turn the Hearing Aid on, close the battery door fully (pic.7a).
To turn OFF: open the battery door until it clicks, so the battery is no longer touching the contacts.
Pic. 7а Pic. 7b
17
Placing and Removing
Also make sure that ON/OFF switch is set to OFF.
To insert, hold the earmold on the outer side near the tubing with your thumb and forefinger (pic.8)
The upper part of the earmold must be directed upwards. The tube mut be directed to the ear canal.
If expenencing difficultes, pull down the earlobe or pull the auride back or up and gently insert the earmold into the ear. (pic. 9)
The directed upwards завитковая часть
must fit into place. (pic. 10)
Gently insert the canal tip of the earmold into your ear canal.
Then softly press the earmold into place with your fingertip.
Carefully place the Hearing Aid behind your ear with the earhook and earmold tubing wrapped over the top.
Pic. 9
Pic. 8
Before placing the BTE onto your ear, be sure the battery is inserted and the battery compartment door is closed securely.
Pic. 10
18
To properly insert ЗАВИТКОВУЮ ЧАСТЬ you need to:
• With the fornger try to place it under the skin crease
• At the same time, at the other hand pull the ear up and back
• After you have inserted the earmold, carefully place the Hearing
Aid behind the ear.
• Try not to twist the tube.
To remove, take the instrument out from behind your ear and gently pull the earmold outward.
Pulling down on the ear lobe may help loosen the earmold as it is removed.
Placing and Removing
Attention! It’s not recommended to pull the earmold tubing, otherwise it can be damaged, which will require repair or change of the earmold.
19
Trimmer controls are under the lid of your Hearing Aid (pic.11), placed on the upper part of the frame. The lid must always be closed to avoid the penetration of dust and moisture. In case of a loss of the lid, consult a specialist. The specialist determines the position of trimmer controls while examining a patient, in accordance with individual characteristics
of your hearing loss (audiogram).
Trimmers
Pic. 11a
Trimmer controls
Pic. 11b
Attention! Don’t open the lid of the trimmer compartment and change the controls position in your HA by yourself.
20
Maintenance is necessary to avoid expensive and complicated repairs and to ensure uninterrupted performance of the device. Free-of-charge maintenance is performed during the warranty period and is applied only on the parts covered by the warranty (see “Limited Warranty”).
To obtain maintenance services, contact the specialist from whom you purchased your HA from.
The same specialist can tell you about the “after warranty” maintenance service.
Accessories/Cleaning solutions
Care Products:
• BTE cleaning kit
• Drying container
• Drying tablets
Maintenance
Attention! You can get detailed information about the accessories and HA cleaning solutions(and their prices) from a hearing aid specialist.
21
Trouble Shooting
The device is not functioning:
Make sure the battery is inserted correctly in the battery compartment (see “Battery Replacement”). Make sure the battery compartment lid is closed completely.
Make sure the battery isn’t dead. Make sure the earmold tubing isn’t dirty.
Check the tube for ear wax and condensate, clean it necessary. If there is condensate or moisture in your hearing instrument, put it in a special container with a drying tablet.
The sound is too quiet, pulsating or breaking up:
Check the volume control.
Make sure the battery isn’t dead. Make sure the earmold tubing isn’t dirty. Make sure there isn’t any condensate or ear wax in the tube; clean
it necessary. If there is any condensate or moisture in your HA, put it in a special container with a drying tablet.
If all the attempts to x the problem are unsuccessful , contact a
hearing aid specialist
The HA is whistling:
The earmold sits not tight enough in the hearing canal. Take it out and put it in again. Make sure the tubing is not damaged. If it needs to be changed, contact a specialist. The earmold is deformed, it needs to be replaced with a new one. Ear wax has built up in the ear tubing. Contact the specialist, so he clears it up. Your ear canal shape has changed. You need to contact the specialist so he will make you a new earmold.
22
# of
Item
Name of an Item
Quantity
1 Hearing Aid 1
2 Batteries 6
3 Earmolds 5
4 User Manual 1
5 Case 1
6 Box 1
The set consists of _________________ items
Customer’s signature __________________
Customer’s signature
Hearing Aid Aurica family NanoTrim Models ________________________
Complies with specication
TU9444-004-81271212-2010
and is serviceable.
Registration # ___________________________________ Serial # _____________________________________
Q.C. Passed
Contents
23
Your Hearing Aid is covered with limited warranty.
This limited warranty covers only a “defect” in the workmanship performed and/or materials used to conform the hearing
instrument to Aurica’s design and manufacturing specications and
tolerances. Your hearing professional may have issued a warranty or service plan that goes beyond the provisions of this Limited Warranty.
The duration of this Limited Warranty begins when you rst take
delivery of your hearing instrument from an authorized hearing professional and ends twelve months later (“warranty period”).
Please examine the warranty together with a hearing aid specialist
and make sure you ll out the warranty card correctly.
Limited Warranty
The repair, technical maintenance, quality control, is done at Aurica Ltd. Russia, 300026, Tula PO Box 1846. Telephone: +7 4872 23 10 60. Legal address: Russia, 300026, Tula, Ryazanskaya street 4.
The warranty does not cover the accessories, such as batteries, ear tubing, earmolds etc!
24
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
For repairmen (change) within the warranty term
Medical device - « Hearing Aid »
Technical conditions TU9444-004-81271212-2010
Number and production data________________________
Purchased _____________________________________ (data, signature and stamp of sailor)
set in operation __________________________________ (data, signature)
accepted for warranty _____________________________
25
Reclamations
All reclamations must be lled in the following form:
Initial
Exploitation
Data
Problem
appearance
Data
Problem Brief
Description
Comments
26
DISPOSAL
check the validity of the relevant provisions in the place of installation. PLEASE MAKE proper disposal!
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING - packaging compo-
nents (cardboard, plastics etc.) are all classied
as solid waste and can be therefore easily disposed of with the use of recycling processes. Before disposal is always advisable that you
components (electric plates, etc.) may contain hazardous substances. Therefore the following components should be submitted in the respective centers or the European rep-
resentant of the producer, where the qualied ensure their
disposal.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL – Aerocryotherapeutic complex is made of various materials. Most of them (plastic, metal, electric conductors, etc.) may be handed over in recycling sites and can be recycled. However, other
Before disposal is always advisable that you check the valid­ity of the relevant provisions of the disposal site. PLEASE MAKE proper disposal!
27
«Aurica» Ltd, Russia, 300026 Tula, Ryazanskaya street 4. Tel.: +7 (4872) 231060 E-mail: secretary@aurica.ru http://www.aurica.ru/en/
EU REP ONKOCET Ltd., Kutuzovova 4, 90102 Pezinok, Slovakia Tel.: +421 (2) 44640977 Email: onkocet@gmail.com www.onkocet.eu
28
1023
Loading...