Bernafon Nano Rite User Manual

Instructions for Use

BEHIND-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS
Nano RITE

Nevara, Saphira,
Juna, Carista, Acriva,
Chronos, Inizia

Table of Contents

Hearing Aid Description 7

Step-by-Step Instructions
for Using Your Hearing Aid 10

Step 1: Inserting the Battery 10
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 12
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 13
Step 4: Changing the Volume 16
Step 5: Changing the Programs 18
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 20
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 22
Step 9: Changing the Battery 22

Features of Your Hearing Aid 23

Caring for Your Hearing Aid 24

Common Problems and Solutions 32

Accessories 34

Warnings 36

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International Warranty 44

Mobile Phone 46

Technical Information 48

Information and Explanation
of Symbols 52

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The following Bernafon hearing aid models are
covered within this booklet:

Juna 9 | 7

 JU9 NR, with wireless functionality
 JU7 NR, with wireless functionality

Acriva 9 | 7

 AR9 NR, with wireless functionality
 AR7 NR, with wireless functionality

Chrono s 9 | 7 | 5

 CN9 NR, with wireless functionality
 CN7 NR, with wireless functionality
 CN5 NR, with wireless functionality

Saphir a 5 | 3

 SA5 NR, with wireless functionality
 SA3 NR, with wireless functionality

Caris ta 5 | 3

 CA5 NR, with wireless functionality
 CA3 NR, with wireless functionality

Inizia 3 | 1

 IN3 NR
 IN1 NR

Nevara 1

 NE1 NR, with wireless functionality

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This booklet guides you on how to use and

maintain your new hearing aid. Please read
the booklet carefully including the warning
section. This will help you to achieve the full

benet of your new hearing aid.

Your hearing care professional has adjusted
the hearing aid to meet your needs. If you have
additional questions, please contact your hearing
care professional.

Indication for Use / Intended Purpose

The hearing aids are intended to amplify and transmit
sound to the ear and thereby compensate for
impaired hearing. The hearing aids are intended to be
used by children (> 36 months) and adults.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The hearing aid amplication is uniquely adjusted

and optimized to your personal hearing capabilities

during the tting performed by your hearing care

professional.

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Hearing Aid Description

There are several ear pieces that can be attached to
the speaker unit on your hearing aids. Please identify
your ear piece. This will make it easier for you to
navigate through this booklet.

A Nano RITE can come with an M-Speaker or a
P-Speaker and different earpieces.

A dome or a Custom
Mold can be attached to
the M-Speaker

Instant Fitting Custom Fitting

Open

Dome

Tul i p

Dome

A dome or a Power
Mold can be attached to
the P-Speaker

Power

Dome

Micro

Mold

Lite

Tip

Power

Mold

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Nano RITE Model

Option A: with speaker unit and dome

3

2

4

2a

1

8

1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Connector plug
4 Wire
5 Left/right indicator
6 Speaker (M-Speaker

shown)

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7

9

7 Speaker unit size marking
8 Battery door
9 Ear grip (optional)
10 Dome (Open Dome

11 Wax lter

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shown)

6

5

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Nano RITE Model

Option B: with speaker unit and custom mold

3

2

2a

1

8

7

10

4

6

5

9

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

6 Speaker (M-Speaker

shown)
7 Pull out cord
8 Battery door

9 Custom mold

(Micro Mold shown)
10 Vent

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid

Step 1: Inserting the Battery

· Gently swing the battery door fully open,

but do not force it (A)

· Remove the sticker from the new battery (B)

· Place the battery into the empty compartment.

The + sign on the battery should face up. (C)

A B C

✼

For maximum power, allow the battery to be aired
for 30 seconds before placing it into the empty
compartment.

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The MultiTool can be used for battery change.
Use the magnetic end to remove and insert batteries.
The MultiTool is provided by your hearing care
professional.

Mu lti To o l

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the
MultiTool 30 cm away from credit cards and other
magnetically sensitive devices.

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Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON

Close the battery door completely. You should notice
a click. The hearing aid is now ON.

Click “ON”

✼
Never use excessive force to open or close the
battery door.

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Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid

Your hearing aid has been programmed individually
for your right or left ear.

You will see a color marking inside the battery door.
This can help you to distinguish between the left and
right hearing aid.

Red = right
Blue = left

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· Make sure the dome is pushed rmly onto

the speaker

· Position the hearing aid behind your ear (A)

· Grasp the speaker between your thumb and index

nger. The dome or custom 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 (B)

· If you have an ear grip attached to the speaker,

push the ear grip into the bowl of your ear. If the
ear grip is sticking out, it has not been positioned
correctly. Try adjusting it again. (C)

When looking in the mirror, the speaker should be

difcult to see.

A

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CB

✼
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 earpiece as this may damage the speaker.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

If the dome is not on the speaker when removed
from the ear, the dome might still be in the ear
canal. Consult your hearing care professional for
further instructions.

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Step 4: Changing the Volume

If you want to change the volume yourself, your
hearing care professional can program the push
button to be used as a volume control (VC):

Two Nano RITE hearing aids*

Left Right

Short push
(less than 1 sec.)

h

volume downhvolume up

One Nano RITE hearing aid*

Short push
(less than 1 sec.)

Medium push
(about 1 sec.)

* These VC features are not available in Inizia

h

volume down

h

volume up

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Push

Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE

VR_ILU_MultiControlMicroBTE_BW_HI

button

The hearing aid will click to conrm that the volume

has been changed and then will beep when you
reach the programmed maximum or minimum.
You may hear a beep, when you return to the preset
loudness level in your hearing aid. Please ask your
hearing care professional for further information.

✼
Your hearing aid automatically returns to a preset
loudness level when it starts, the battery is low,

or when the program is changed. If you nd that

the volume is not adequate, your hearing care
professional may need to adjust your hearing aid
settings.

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