Bernafon supermia Instructions For Use Manual

Supremia

Instructions for Use

BEHIND-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS
Super Power BTE

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Table of Contents

Model Overview 6

General Warnings and Safety Information 7

Hazard Warnings 7
Safety Information 11

Hearing Aid Description 13

Super Power BTE Model 13

Battery Size 13

Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your
Hearing Aid 14

Step 1: Inserting the Battery 14
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 15
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid with
an Earmold 16
Step 4: Changing the Volume 19
Step 5: Changing the Programs 20
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 22
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 23
Step 9: Changing the Battery 23

Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (optional) 24

Features of Your Hearing Aid 27

Caring for Your Hearing Aid 28

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Common Problems and Solutions 32

Accessories 34

Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 35

Compliance with Requirements for Europe 37

International Warranty 38

Information and Explanation of Symbols 40

Service 42

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Bernafon hearing aid. Your hearing care professional
has adjusted your hearing aid to meet your needs.
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 aid. It contains
instructions on how to use and how to handle
your hearing aid and batteries. It also contains
important safety information.

Indications for Use

The hearing aid is intended to amplify sound to
compensate for the loss of hearing.

It compensates for moderately severe to profound

hearing losses as dened by the American Speech­Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

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Model Overview

The following Bernafon hearing aid models are
covered within these instructions for use:

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 SR7 SP BTE, with wireless functionality
 SR3 SP BTE, with wireless functionality

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General Warnings and Safety
Information

Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if
swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or
even fatality. Before you use your hearing aid,
please read the following hazard warnings.

Hazard Warnings

Warnings for Hearing Aid Users

Never allow others to wear your hearing aid.
It could permanently damage another person’s
hearing.

Avoid wearing your hearing aid while playing
contact sports (e.g., rugby, football, etc.).
A slap to your ear while wearing a hearing aid
could be harmful.

Keep your hearing aid (if not equipped with
a tamper-resistant battery door), parts, and

batteries out of the reach of infants, children,
and anyone who might swallow these items

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Most hearing aids can be supplied with a

tamper-resistant battery compartment upon
request. This is strongly recommended for

infants, small children, and people with learning

difculties.

Discard batteries safely. Keep discarded
batteries out of sight of infants, small children,
vulnerable persons, and pets.

Clean your hearing aid (including parts) on a

regular basis, as recommended by your hearing
care professional. Microorganisms from an
unclean hearing aid may cause skin irritations.

Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid

is a hazardous substance.

Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries

Never change the battery, or adjust the controls
of the hearing aid, in front of infants, small
children, and vulnerable persons

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).

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

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

strong elds

Explosives

The power source in your hearing aid has

insufcient energy to cause re in normal

conditions of use. The hearing aid has not been
tested for compliance with international standards
concerning explosive atmospheres.
It is recommended not to use your hearing aid in
areas where there is a danger of explosion.

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

Remove your hearing aid before applying

aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito

repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing aid is
exposed to such a product, allow the product to
dry before you put your hearing aid on.

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Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals
and Users

Take special care when tting and using a
hearing aid with maximum sound pressure
capability in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL

(IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk of

damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.

Only connect hearing aids with Direct Audio Input

(DAI) to electrically powered devices that comply
with EN 60950-1, EN 60065 or equivalent safety

standards. The external signal source determines
the safety of hearing aids with DAI.

If using DAI connected equipment that is plugged
into an electrical outlet (TV, computer), the DAI

cord should be disconnected from the hearing aid

during an electrical (lightning) storm

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Safety Information

· Only use hearing aids as directed

· Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained

hearing care professional

· Misuse or improper adjustments can result in

sudden and permanent hearing loss

· Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing or

prevent hearing loss resulting from organic
conditions

· Never put your hearing aid or batteries in your

mouth

· Keep batteries away from medications. Batteries

can easily be mistaken for pills.

· See a doctor immediately if a battery or hearing aid

is swallowed

· Be aware that hearing aid use may cause excess

ear wax to build up in the ear canal

· Excess ear wax may require removal by a trained

medical professional

· See a doctor immediately if your hearing aid or

earmold causes a discharge from the ear or allergic
reaction

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· See your hearing care professional if you

experience discomfort or irritation of your ear

· Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet

or microphone inlet. This could damage the
hearing aid.

· Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat

by leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.

· Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming,

snorkeling, or diving. Your hearing aid is not
designed for such activities.

· Do not immerse your hearing aid in water or other

liquids

· Remove your hearing aid before sleeping

· Keep your hearing aid in the case for protection

when you are not wearing it

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Super Power BTE Model

1 Push button
2 LED indicator
3 Volume wheel
4 Microphone
4a Second microphone

5 Earhook
6 Sound outlet
7 Battery door
8 Direct Audio Input

(with optional DAI adapter)

Hearing Aid Description

Battery Size

Your hearing aid uses a size 13 battery.

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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)

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A B