Bernafon FURITE2 User Manual

CHRONOS 9
CHRONOS 7
CHRONOS 5

Nano RITE

Receiver-in-the-ear

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Warnings and Safety Guidelines 7

Introduction 11

Description of Features 12

Ear Piece Overview 14

Placement 15

Removal 17

Operating your Instruments (ON/OFF) 18

Changing the Volume Level 19

Changing Programs 20

Muting 21

Telecoil Function 22

Telephone Use 23

Changing the Battery 25

Data Logging and Learning 27

Operating the Hearing Instruments with the
Optional RC-P Remote Control 28

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Operating the Hearing Instruments with the
Optional SoundGate Communication Device 29

Instrument Care 30

Using your Hearing Instruments 36

Tips for Communicating with Hearing Impaired
People (Suggestions for Family Members and
Friends) 40

Your Hearing Instrument Conguration 41

Accessories 44

Environmental Protection 45

Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 46

Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument
Compatibility 48

International Warranty 50

Common Problems and Solutions 52

Compliance with Requirements for Europe 60

Compliance with Radio Communi cations
Requirements for the USA and Canada 62

Notes 65

Service 66

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Bernafon hearing instruments. With a little practice,
you will soon be on your way to better hearing.

Please read the entire contents of this booklet
before using your hearing instruments. It contains
instructions and important information about the
use and handling of your hearing instruments
and batteries.

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General Warnings and Safety
Guidelines

Hearing instruments and batteries can be danger­ous if swallowed or improperly used. Such actions
can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss
or even fatality.

Familiarize yourself completely with the following
general warnings before using your hearing
instruments.

· Hearing instruments should be used only as

directed and adjusted by your trained hearing
care professional. Misuse or improper adjust­ments can result in sudden and permanent
hearing loss.

· Hearing instruments will not restore normal

hearing or prevent hearing loss resulting from
organic conditions.

· Never allow others to wear your hearing instru-

ments, because they are adjusted for your
hearing requirements and may permanently
damage another person’s hearing.

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· A slap to your ear while wearing the instrument

could be harmful. Avoid wearing your hearing
instrument while playing contact sports (e.g.
rugby, football etc.).

· Be aware that use of a hearing instrument may

cause excess ear wax to build up in the ear canal
which may require removal by a trained medical
professional.

· In rare cases, a hearing instrument or earmold

may cause a discharge from the ear or allergic
reaction. See a physician immediately if these
conditions occur.

· An earmold is a custom-made product. If you

experience discomfort or irritation of your ear,
please see your hearing care professional

immediately for modication of the earmold.

· Hearing instruments, their parts and batteries

should be kept out of reach of infants, children
and anyone who might swallow these items or
otherwise cause themselves injury.

· Discard batteries and keep them out of sight

of infants, small children, persons of mental
incapacity or pets.

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· Clean your hearing instruments and their parts

on a regular basis as recommended. Micro­organ isms from unclean instruments may cause
skin irritations.

· Be careful with leaking battery liquid, as it is a

hazardous substance.

· Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

· Never change the battery or adjust the controls

of the hearing instrument in front of infants, small
children and persons of mental incapacity.

· Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in

your mouth, they could easily be swallowed.

· Keep batteries away from medications. Batteries

are easily mistaken for pills.

· In case a battery or hearing instrument is

swallowed, see a doctor immediately.

· Be aware of the possibility that your instruments

may stop functioning without notice. Keep this in

mind while you circulate in trafc or otherwise

depend on warning sounds.

· Trafc or other warning sounds may also be

reduced in level by a directional microphone
when these sounds are coming from behind you.

· Never insert cleaning tools into the sound

outlet or microphone inlet. This could damage
the hearing instruments.

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· Do not expose hearing instruments to extreme

heat by leaving them in the car, near a radiator,
etc.

· Avoid exposing your instruments to moisture

i.e. steambaths, showers, heavy rain, etc.

· Never attempt to dry your instruments with

a hair dryer, microwave oven, etc.

· Remove your instruments before applying

aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito
repellent, lotions, etc. Allow the product to
dry before wearing your instruments.

· Protect your instruments by keeping them in

the case when you are not wearing them.

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Introduction

The following instruments are covered in these
instructions:

Chronos Nano RITE

CN9 NR
CN7 NR
CN5 NR

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Description of Features

1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Connector plug
4 Wire
5 Left/right indicator

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6 Speaker
7 Speaker unit size

marking
8 Battery drawer
9 Ear grip

10 NoWax lter

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Left/right ear marking

A color marking inside the battery
drawer can help you to distinguish
between the left and right
instruments.

Red = right; Blue = left

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Ear Piece Overview

Domes, Micro Molds and Power Molds are ear
pieces used to secure the speaker in your ear canal
and to protect the sound outlet (20) from wax. The
Micro Mold has a marking (21) (red = right; blue =
left). The marking should point upwards in the ear
canal. The removal cord (22) is for easy removal.

Open Dome

Micro Mold

22

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Power Dome

20

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Tulip Dom e

20

Power Mold

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Placement

It takes patience and practice to insert your

speaker correctly. If you have difculty, please

consult your hearing care professional.

· Look for the side marking:

left = blue; right = red.

· Make sure the dome is

pushed rmly onto
the speaker.

· Position the hearing

instrument behind your ear.

· Grasp the speaker between

your thumb and index nger.
The dome or Micro Mold
should point towards the ear
canal opening.

· Gently push the speaker into

your ear canal, until the wire

sits ush against the side of

your head.

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· If you have an ear grip attached

to the speaker, gently push it
into your ear as shown.

· When looking in the mirror the

speaker should be difcult to see.

Important: Never insert the speaker in the ear
canal without the dome attached. Do not force
the speaker too deeply into your ear canal. Do
not apply any lubrication to the ear piece as this
may damage the speaker.

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Removal

To remove the speaker, grasp the wire between

your thumb and index nger. Do not pull on the ear

grip. Gently pull the speaker out of your ear.

If the dome is not correctly attached and falls
off in the ear canal, please see your medical
practitioner.

Important: Do not remove by pulling on the

hearing instrument, as the speaker may be
damaged at the connector.

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Operating your Instruments (ON/OFF)

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Click “ON” Click “OFF”

To turn the instrument ON

Close the battery door completely. The hearing
instrument will emit one long beep when it starts up.

To turn the instrument OFF

Open the battery door slightly until a click is felt.
Keep your hearing instrument switched off when
not worn.

Important: Never force the battery drawer
open or closed.

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Changing the Volume Level

The instrument automatically adjusts the volume
to the changing sound environment. If you desire
to manipulate the volume yourself, your hearing
care professional can program the push button to
be used as a volume control. Please see page

to see how this has been congured for your

hearing instruments. You may also use the
optional RC-P remote control or the SoundGate
communication device for this purpose. Please
follow the detailed directions in the Instructions for
Use included with these devices.
Your hearing instruments will emit a click to

conrm that a volume change has been made and

then will beep to inform you when the maximum
or minimum volume has been reached.

Note: Your instrument automatically returns to a
preset loudness level when it starts, the battery is

low, or when the program is changed. If you nd

that you frequently need to turn the volume up or
down, your hearing care professional may need to
adjust your hearing instrument settings.

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Changing Programs

Your hearing instrument can be congured with up

to 4 listening programs. Please see page 41 to

nd out which programs have been congured for

your hearing instruments. You can change
programs as follows:

Push button

A press on the button will cause the program to
change. This will take 1 – 2 seconds until you hear
the program change. The number of beeps you
hear will tell you which program you are in.

RC-P or SoundGate

The program can be changed with either of these
devices. Please see pages 28 and 29 for
instructions.

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Muting

Your hearing instruments can be muted by using
the push button (long press) on the hearing
instruments or via the optional RC-P remote
control. Please see page 42 to see how the
push button has been congured or the instruc­tions for use that are included with the optional
RC-P remote.

To un-mute the hearing instruments give any
control on the instrument, SoundGate or RC-P
a push.

Note: Do not use the mute function to turn off the
hearing instrument due to the fact that in this
mode it is still drawing current from the battery.

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