Bernafon Nevara, Saphira, Juna Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions for Use

BEHIND-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS
Pico RITE

Nevara, Saphira, Juna

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

Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (optional) 23

Features of Your Hearing Aid 24

Caring for Your Hearing Aid 25

Common Problems and Solutions 32

Accessories 34

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Warnings 36

International Warranty 46

Mobile Phone 48

Technical Information 50

Information and Explanation of Symbols 53

Technical Data 56

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

Juna 9 | 7

 JU9 PR, with wireless functionality
 JU7 PR, with wireless functionality

Saphir a 5 | 3

 SA5 PR, with wireless functionality
 SA3 PR, with wireless functionality

Nevara 1

 NE1 PR, 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 earpieces that can be attached to
the speaker unit on your hearing aids. Please identify
your earpiece. This will make it easier for you to
navigate through this booklet.

A Pico RITE can come with a 60-Speaker, an
85-Speaker, or a 100-Speaker and different
earpieces.

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

Instant Fitting Custom Fitting

Open

Dome

Bass Dome

Double Vent

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

Bass Dome

Single Vent

Power

Dome

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

Micro

Mold

Lite

Tip

Power

Mold

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Pico RITE Model

Option A: with speaker unit and dome

3

2

2a

4

6

5

1

8

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

(85 -Speaker shown)

8

7

10

7 Speaker unit size marking
8 Battery door

9 Dome

(Open Dome shown)

10 Wax lter

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Pico RITE Model

Option B: with speaker unit and custom mold

3

2

2a

1

8

7

4

5

6

9

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

6 Speaker

(85 -Speaker shown)
7 Pull out cord
8 Battery door

9 Custom mold

(Lite Tip shown)

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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.

Multi Tool

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”

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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

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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 Pico RITE hearing aids

Left Right

Short push
(less than 1 sec.)

h

volume downhvolume up

One Pico RITE hearing aid

Short push
(less than 1 sec.)

Medium push
(about 1 sec.)

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.

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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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Step 5: Changing the Programs

Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE

VR_ILU_MultiControlMicroBTE_BW_HI

If you wear two hearing aids, a medium press
(about 1 second) on the push button will change the
program.

If you wear one hearing aid, a long press (about
2 seconds) on the push button will change the
program.

It 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.

Push

button

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Up to 4 listening programs can be congured by your

hearing care professional depending on your hearing
aid. Please ask your hearing care professional about
the programs that are available with your hearing aid.

Available Programs

(to be lled in by your hearing care professional)

Program Beeps Function

1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4

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Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid

Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE

VR_ILU_MultiControlMicroBTE_BW_HI

Your hearing aid may have the mute function. Please
ask your hearing care professional if this function is
available with your hearing aid.

A long press (about 2 seconds) on the push button
will cause your hearing aid to mute.

To un-mute the hearing aid, give any control on the
hearing aid a push.

Push

button

If you wear one hearing aid (monaural tting), it is

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not possible to mute it.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Do not use the mute function as an off switch, as
the hearing aid still draws from the battery in this
mode.

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Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid

· Grasp the wire of the speaker unit between your

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

· Gently pull the speaker out of your ear

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Do not remove by pulling on the hearing aid, as the
speaker may be damaged at the connector.

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Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF

Open the battery door slightly until a click is felt.
The hearing aid is now OFF.

Click “OFF”

Step 9: Changing the Battery

When the battery is running out, the hearing aid will
beep at regular intervals. You should be prepared
to replace the battery. The time until the hearing
aid stops working depends on the battery type and
manufacturer. Mercury-free batteries generally cause
earlier warning beeps.

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Tamper-Resistant Battery Door
(optional)

To keep the battery out of reach of small children,

specically those 0 – 36 months and people with
learning difculties, a tamper-resistant battery door

should be used.

Use a small screwdriver to open the battery door.
Insert the screwdriver into the slit on the back of
the hearing instrument. Close the door using your

ngers. Make sure the door is completely closed.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Avoid excessive force to open the battery door
when in the locked position. Do not force the
battery door beyond its fully opened position. Make
sure to insert the battery correctly. Please contact
your hearing care professional if you suspect the
tamper-resistant effectiveness and locking ability is
damaged.

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Features of Your Hearing Aid

The following feature may be activated in your hearing
aid. Please consult your hearing care professional to
nd out how your hearing aid is congured.

 Auto Telephone can automatically activate

a phone program in the hearing aid, if your
telephone has a dedicated magnet.

The magnet needs to be placed on
your telephone next to the sound
outlet

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Caring for Your Hearing Aid

Healthy ears produce a waxy substance that can
clog your hearing aid. Please follow these cleaning
instructions to prevent wax build-up and ensure
optimal performance of your hearing aid.

For further information on the care of your hearing
aid, please consult your hearing care professional
or watch our instructional videos, available on our
website www.bernafon.com in the section “Our
Products”.

General Care Instructions

Treat your hearing aid like any other delicate
electronic device (check the safety guidelines on
page 45) and make sure that the hearing aid and
the speaker do not come in contact with moisture or
water.

· Always clean and dry your hands thoroughly before
handling the hearing aid

· Do not use your hearing aid without a dome or
mold

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Should your hearing aid come in contact with water
and stop working, please follow these guidelines:

· Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the
hearing aid

· Open the battery door and remove the battery

· Gently wipe off any water in the battery door

· Let the hearing aid dry with the battery door open
for approximately 30 minutes

· Insert a new fresh battery and close the battery
door. Your hearing aid should work normally again.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Do not wear your hearing aid while showering or
participating in water activities. Do not immerse
your hearing aid in water or other liquids.

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Daily Care Instructions

· Check your hearing aid for ear wax and wipe it
clean with a cloth or tissue

· Clean your custom mold after every use by wiping
it with a clean dry cloth

· Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate

· A dry storage kit is recommended to remove any
moisture that may have accumulated in the hearing
aid. Always remove zinc-air batteries before drying
your hearing aid with a drying kit. Drying out
zinc-air batteries shortens their lifetime.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the hearing aid. It
must never be washed or immersed in water or
other liquids.

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Specic Care Instructions

A: How to Clean Your Custom Mold or Power
Mold

In most cases, there is a hole through the mold
(below the speaker unit). This is the vent. The vent
should never be clogged with earwax.

Use the brush of the MultiTool to clean the vent in
your ear piece.

· Press the brush through the hole

· Twist the brush slightly to clean the vent

The MultiTool is provided by your hearing care
professional.

Vent

Wax lter

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B: How to Exchange the Wax Protection Filter on
your Custom Mold or Power Mold

The wax lter in the earpiece should be replaced

when clogged or when the hearing aid does not

sound normal. Use the wax lter delivered by your

hearing care professional.

C: How to Exchange the Dome

Inspect your hearing aid’s dome for yellowing,
hardening and cracks. In the case of these changes,
consider replacing your dome or contacting your
hearing care professional. Spare domes may be
obtained from your hearing care professional.

Clean your hands thoroughly before replacing the
dome. Never change the dome with wet or dirty

ngers.

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· Hold the end of the dome between your ngers
and pull it off (A)

· Push a new dome as far as possible onto the
speaker (B)

A B

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Never remount a used dome on the speaker.
A remounted dome is more likely to fall off in the
ear canal.

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D: How to Exchange the Wax Protection Filter on
Your Speaker Unit

The wax lter in the speaker unit should be replaced

when clogged or when the hearing aid does not

sound normal. Use the wax lter delivered by your

hearing care professional.

E: How to Clean the Microphone Openings

Make sure that the microphone openings are not
clogged by dust or dirt. Carefully brush away visible
signs of debris from the openings. Brush only on the
surface and make sure the hairs of the brush are not
pressed into the openings. Be careful not to push
debris into the microphone openings, as this can
affect the performance of the hearing aid.

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Common Problems and Solutions

Hearing aid whistles or squeals

Check that the earpiece is inserted correctly. If this is
the case and the hearing aid still whistles or squeals,
please consult your hearing care professional.

No volume, level too soft or humming noise

Check if the volume level is too soft and adjust
by increasing the volume level with the control
on your hearing aid. If you have no volume at all,
check whether the hearing aid is in mute position.
If the problem still occurs, check that the battery
door is closed completely. Also check if the battery
is inserted correctly. If the problem still remains,
change the battery. If the problem still persists,
contact your hearing care professional.

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Whirring noise, fading, weak or motor-boating
sounds

Open and close the battery door several times or
clean the battery contacts carefully with a dry cotton
swab. If the problem still occurs, change the battery.
If the problem still remains, contact your hearing care
professional.

Hearing aid switches from ON to OFF
periodically

Your battery is running down. Please change the
battery.

Hearing aid beeps without any action from you

Your battery is running down. Please change the
battery.

Other problems with your hearing aid

If other problems occur with your hearing aid which
are not listed, contact your hearing care professional.

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Accessories

Bernafon offers a wide range of optional accessories
that may be purchased to enhance your hearing
aid. Depending on the hearing aid family and local
regulations, the following accessories are available:

 Remote control
 SoundGate communication device (for wireless

connection to mobile phones, music players, etc.)

 SoundGate Mic (for wireless external microphone

connection via the SoundGate)

 TV Adapter (for wireless connection to your

television via the SoundGate)

 Phone Adapter (for wireless connection to your

landline phone via the SoundGate)

 Tamper-resistant battery door (recommended

when tting infants, small children, and vulnerable

persons)

For further information on accessories, please
contact your hearing care professional.

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Call

Phone
Adapter

SoundGate

Remote
Control

TV Adapter

Bluetooth
enabled
devices

SoundGate Mic

®

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Warnings

You should familiarize yourself fully with the
following general warnings and the entire contents of
this booklet before using your hearing aid to ensure
personal safety and correct use. Consult your hearing
care professional if you experience unexpected
operations or events with your hearing aid.

Please note that a hearing aid will not restore normal
hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing
impairment resulting from organic conditions.
Furthermore, note that in most cases, infrequent use
of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full

benet from it.

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Usage of Hearing Aids

· Hearing aids should be used only as directed and
adjusted by your hearing care professional. Misuse
can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.

· Never allow others to wear your hearing aid as
incorrect usage could cause permanent damage to
their hearing

Choking Hazards and Risk of Swallowing
Batteries

· Hearing aids, their parts, and batteries should be
kept out of reach of children and anyone who might
swallow these items, or otherwise cause injury to
themselves

· Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills.
Therefore check your medicine carefully before
swallowing any pills.

· Most hearing aids can be supplied with a tamper-
resistant battery drawer upon request. This is
strongly recommended for infants, small children,

and people with learning difculties. Ask your

hearing care professional if a tamper-resistant
battery drawer is available for your hearing aid.

If a battery or other small parts are swallowed,
see a doctor immediately.

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Battery Use

· Always use batteries recommended by your
hearing care professional. Batteries of low quality
may leak and cause bodily harm.

· Never attempt to recharge your batteries and never
dispose of batteries by burning them. There is a
risk that the batteries will explode.

Dysfunction

· Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid
may stop working without notice. Keep this in
mind when you depend on warning sounds (e.g.,

when you are in trafc). The hearing aids may

stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have
expired or if the speaker is blocked by moisture or
ear wax.

Active Implants

· Caution must be taken with active implants

· If your hearing aid has a wireless transmission,
keep the hearing aid at least 15 cm away from the
implant, e.g. do not carry it in a breast pocket. In
general, please follow the guidelines recommended

by the manufacturers of implantable debrillators

and pacemakers on use with mobile phones.

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· Your Autophone magnet or MultiTool (which has
a built-in magnet) should be kept more than
30 cm away from the implant, e.g. do not carry it
in a breast pocket. In general, please follow the
guidelines recommended by the manufacturer of

implantable debrillators and pacemakers on use

with magnets.

· If you have an active brain implant, please contact
the manufacturer of your implantable device for
information about the risk of disturbance

Explosives

· The power source in your hearing aid has

insufcient energy to cause re in normal usage

conditions. The hearing aid has not been tested for
compliance with international standards concerning
explosive environments. We recommend not to use
your hearing aid in areas where there is a danger of
explosions.

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X-ray, CT, MR, PET Scanning and Electrotherapy

· Remove your hearing aid for example during
X-ray, CT / MR / PET scanning electrotherapy or
surgery as your hearing aid may be damaged when

exposed to strong elds

Avoiding Heat and Chemicals

· Your hearing aid must never be exposed to extreme
heat e.g., left inside a parked car in the sun

· Your hearing aid must not be dried in microwave
ovens or other ovens

· The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume,
after shave lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellent
can damage your hearing aid. Always remove your
hearing aid before applying such products and allow
time to dry before putting it on.

Power Instrument

· Special care should be exercised in selecting,

tting and using a hearing aid where maximum

sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4), as there may be risk of impairing the
remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user

For information of whether your instrument is a
power instrument, please ask your hearing care
professional.

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Possible Side Effects

· Hearing aids, molds or domes may cause an
accelerated accumulation of ear wax

· The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in
hearing aids may in rare cases cause a skin irritation
or other side effects

Please seek consultation with a physician if
these conditions occur.

Interference

· Your hearing aid has been thoroughly tested for
interference, according to the most stringent
international standards. However, interference
with your hearing aid and other devices may occur,
(e.g., some mobile telephones, citizens band
systems,and shop alarm systems). If this occurs,
increase the distance between the hearing aid and
the device.

Connection to External Equipment

· The safety of the use of the hearing aid with an
auxiliary input cable is determined by the external
signal source. When the input cable is connected
to equipment plugged into a wall outlet, this
equipment must comply with IEC 60601,
IEC 60065 or equivalent safety standards.

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Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers

A hearing aid dispenser should advise a prospective
hearing aid user to consult promptly with a licensed
physician (preferably an ear specialist) before
dispensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid dispenser
determines through inquiry, actual observation, or
review of any other available information concerning
the prospective user, that the prospective user has
any of the following conditions:

(i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the

ear.

(ii) History of active drainage from the ear within

the previous 90 days.

(iii) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing

loss within the previous 90 days.
(iv) Acute or chronic dizziness.
(v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset

within the previous 90 days.
(vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater

than 15 decibels at 500 hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz, and

2,000 Hz.

(vii) Visible evidence of signicant cerumen

accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal.
(viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear.

Special care should be exercised in selecting and

tting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure

level exceeds 132 decibels because there may
be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the
hearing aid user. (This provision is required only for

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those hearing aids with a maximum sound pressure
capability greater than 132 decibels (dB).)

Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid
Users

Good health practice requires that a person with a
hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed
physician (preferably a physician who specializes in
diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid.
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

identied and treated before the hearing aid is

purchased.
Following the medical evaluation, the physician will
give you a written statement that states that your
hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that
you may be considered a candidate for a hearing
aid. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or
a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing
aid evaluation.

The audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct
a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to
hear with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid
evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to

select and t a hearing aid to your individual needs.

If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to

amplication, you should inquire about the availability

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of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many
hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that
permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of
time for a nominal fee after which you may decide
if you want to purchase the hearing aid. Federal law
restricts the sale of hearing aids to those individuals
who have obtained a medical evaluation from a
licensed physician.
Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a
waiver statement declining the medical evaluation
for religious or personal beliefs that preclude
consultation with a physician. The exercise of such
a waiver is not in your best health interest and its
use is strongly discouraged. A hearing aid is only
part of hearing rehabilitation and may need to be
supplemented by auditory training and lip reading.

Children with Hearing Loss

In addition to seeing a physician for medical
evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should
be directed to an audiologist for evaluation and
rehabilitation since hearing loss may cause problems
in language development and educational and social

growth of a child. An audiologist is qualied by

training and experience to assist in the evaluation and
rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.

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Safety Information

· Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained
hearing care professional

· Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or
microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing aid.

· Remove your hearing aid before sleeping

· Keep your hearing aid in the case for protection
when you are not wearing it

· Be aware of the possibility that the directional
microphone in your hearing aid may reduce the
volume of some warning sounds coming from
behind you

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International Warranty

Your hearing aid is covered by an international limited
warranty issued by the manufacturer from the date
of delivery.

This limited warranty covers manufacturing and
material defects in the hearing aid itself, but not

accessories such as batteries, tubing, ear wax lters

etc. Problems arising from improper handling or
care, excessive use, accidents, repairs made by an
unauthorized party, exposure to corrosive conditions,
physical changes in your ear, damage due to foreign
objects entering the device, or incorrect adjustments
are NOT covered by the limited warranty and may
void it.

The above warranty does not affect any legal rights
that you might have under applicable national
legislation governing sale of consumer goods. Your
hearing care professional may have issued a warranty
that goes beyond the clauses of this limited warranty.
Please consult him/her for further information.

If you need service

Take your hearing aid to your hearing care
professional, who may be able to sort out minor
problems and adjustments immediately.

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Date: Model:

Warranty period:

Model L: Model R:

Serial no.: Serial no.:

Battery size: Battery size:

Hearing Centre

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Do not attempt to repair your hearing aid yourself.

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Mobile Phone

Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing
sound in their hearing aid when they are using mobile
phones, indicating that the mobile phone and hearing
aid may not be compatible.

The ANSI C63.19 standard determines the prediction

of compatibility between a specic hearing aid and

a mobile phone by adding the numerical value of the
rating for the hearing aid immunity to the numerical
value of the rating for the mobile phone emissions.
A sum of 4 would indicate that the combination
of wireless device and hearing aid is usable; a
combined rating that equals 5 would provide normal
use; a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate
excellent performance.

Whereas all hearing aids have acoustic coupling,
only the larger instruments have the physical space
for telecoil (inductive) coupling. These two types
of coupling have different rating scales (M1-M4 for
acoustic coupling and T1-T4 for telecoil coupling,
respectively) and both ratings are therefore relevant
when predicting the compatibility of a particular
instrument.

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For a hearing aid with both acoustic coupling and
telecoil coupling with a rating of M4/T2 and with a
telephone rating of M3/T3, the combined rating is 7
(M4 + M3) for the acoustic coupling and 5
(T2 + T3) for the telecoil coupling. According to the
guideline given above, both types of coupling will
thereby be acceptable, with the acoustic coupling
indicating excellent performance and the telecoil
coupling indicating normal use. The above equipment
performance measurements, categories and system

classications are based upon the best information

available, but it cannot be guaranteed that all users

will be satised.

The immunity of all Bernafon hearing instrument
models covered by these instructions for use is at
least M2.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The performance of individual hearing instruments
may vary with individual cell phones. Therefore,
please try this hearing instrument with your mobile
phone or, if you are purchasing a new phone, be
sure to try it with your hearing instrument prior
to purchase. For additional guidance, please ask
your cell phone provider for the booklet entitled
“Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireless
Cell Phones”.

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Technical Information

The hearing aid contains a radio transmitter using
short range magnetic induction technology working

at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic eld strength of the
transmitter is < – 42 dBμA/m @ 10m.

The emission power from the radio system is well
below international emission limits for human
exposure. For comparison, the radiation of the
hearing aid is lower than unintended electromagnetic
radiation from for example halogen lamps, computer
monitors, dishwashers, etc. The hearing aid
complies with international standards concerning
Electromagnetic Compatibility.

Due to the limited space available on the hearing
aid all relevant approval markings are found in this
document.

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Juna hearing aid models: JU9 PR, JU7 PR;
Saphira hearing aid models: SA5 PR, SA3 PR;
Nevara hearing aid models: NE1 PR

Contains FCC ID: U6XF2RITE3
Contains IC: 7031A-F2RITE3

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules
and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Changes or modications not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Hereby, Bernafon AG declares that the hearing

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aids covered in this booklet are in compliance with
Directives 93/42/EEC, 1999/5/EC and 2011/65/EU.

The full text of the declaration of conformity is
available at:

Bernafon AG
Morgenstrasse 131
3018 Bern
Switzerland

Waste from el ectronic
equipment must be
handled according to local
regulations.

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Information and Explanation
of Symbols

The CE marking indicates compliance to all
applicable European Directives. The 4-digit
numbers after the CE marking correspond to

the identication number of notied bodies.

This symbol indicates that the products
described in these instructions for use
adhere to the requirements for an applied
part of Type B of EN 60601-1. The surface of

the hearing aid is specied as applied part of

Typ e B.

IP58

This symbol indicates the class of
protections against harmful ingress of water
and particulate matter according to
EN 60529:1991/A1:2000.
IP5X indicates dust protection.
IPX8 indicates the protection against the
effects of continuous immersion in water.

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The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates the

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European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste of
electronic equipment applies. Please recycle
your hearing aid and batteries according to
your local regulations or return them to your
hearing care professional for disposal.

This symbol indicates to follow the
instructions for use in this booklet

EMC and Radio communications
compliance label Australia and New Zealand

Manufacturer

Keep dry

Catalogue number

Serial number

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Temperature Humidity

Operating
Conditions

Storage and
transportation
conditions

+1°C – +40°C

–25°C – +60°C

5% – 93%

Non condensing

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Technical Data

BEHIND-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS
Pico RITE

Nevara, Saphira, Juna

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Pico RITE

1)

, 100-SPEAKER

NE 1

OSPL 90, HFA

(dB SPL)

2CC COU PLER

JU 9 | 7 SA 5 | 3

119 119

Full-on Gain, HFA (dB) 60 59

Reference Test Gain

Frequency Range

500/800/1600 Hz (%)

Equivalent Input

Operating Current

(dB)

(Hz)

Distortion

Noise, dB(A)

(mA)

44 44

100– 7700 100 –7100

<2/<2/<2 <2/<2/<2

17 18

1.6 1.6

Additional Information

1)

Technical d ata measured with expansio n, corresponding to the test b ox
measurement settings.

“2cc” refers to a coupler according to IEC 6 0318 -5:2 006. Applied stan dard:

ANSI S3.22:2014.

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100

110

120

130

140

250 500 1k 1k6 2k 2k5 4k 8k

10k

Output OSPL 90

100

110

120

250 500 1k 1k6 2k 2k5 4k 8k

10k

Output/dB SPL

90

80

70

Frequency Response

2CC COU PLER

Frequency (Hz)

Measurements with
100-Speaker

Output/dB SPL

90

80

70

60

50

1602 82 /US

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Frequency (Hz)

JU 9 | 7

SA 5 | 3, NE 1

Placeholder

for FSC logo

< >

8,15 mm

< 15 mm >

9.0 mm

< >

< 19 mm >

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United States of America

Bernafon, LLC
2501 Cottontail Lane, Suite 102
Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone [phone]

[e-mail]

Bernafon AG
Morgenstrasse 131
3018 Bern
Switzerland
Phone [phone]

[e-mail]

www.bernafon.com

0000160282000001

04.16/BAG/160282/ US/subject to change