Instructions for use
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Instructions for use
Thank you very much for your decision to use a
quality product from BHM-Tech. The digital bodyworn
hearing system apollon is produced in Austria
according to medical device directive 93/42/EEC and
has been developed and manufactured according to
the latest audiological knowledge and state-of-theart technical innovations. It has the CE-mark and
follows therefore the newest requirement of quality
and safety regulations.
If you follow the Instruction for use in detail, your digital
bodyworn hearing system apollon will be your
reliable partner for many years.
Your digital bodyworn hearing system apollon has
been especially adapted to your individual hearing
loss by a qualified hearing aid expert. Your hearing
aid expert will also inform you about the correct use,
handling and operation of apollon. Your hearing aid
expert will also supply you with information on
regular maintenance measures.
READ THIS INSTRUCTION FOR USE CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE DEVICE.
Please ensure that you have followed all the relevant
procedures within the Instruction for use before you
attempt to operate the device. The device should not
be used if you suspect that it is not functioning or
damaged. Please ensure that the hearing system
does not have any mechanical problems. If the
instrument has been dropped or otherwise damaged,
please send it to your acoustician or ENT to review
and repair.
Never pass on your digital bodyworn hearing system
apollon to another person and prevent unauthorized
use.
Intended use:
Hearing systems are developed to improve hearing.
The essential function of a hearing system is to pick
up sound, amplify it and reproduce the signal at the
ear drum of the hearing-impaired person.
Your hearing system is suitable for compensating
sensorineural and combined hearing loss.
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Warning note for the hearing aid acoustician/
ENT specialist:
This hearing system can generate an output sound
pressure level of 132 dBSPL. Particular care must
be taken when adjusting the device as there is a risk
of damage to the user´s residual hearing.
Swallowing of small parts of the hearing system
or batteries may be hazardous to your health
and may cause severe injuries and even death!
Index:
Instructions before use of the aid
• Parts of the aid
• Commissioning of apollon
• Fitting - Programming of apollon
Instruction during the use of the aid
Handling of apollon
• Battery type
• Insertion of the batteries
• Volume control
• Mode control switch
• Microphone mode
• Telecoil mode
• Microphone-telecoil mode
• Switching off
• DAI (Direct Audio Input)
• Line-In 3.5mm
• Optical low battery warning - LED
• Summary of signal tones
Instructions after the use of the aid
• Maintenance of apollon
• Dispose of apollon and batteries
General Warnings
General Information
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Technical data according IEC 60118-0
Max. output (dBSPL)
154
Max. gain (dB) 94
Current consumption (mA) 13,2 + - 10 % @ 3 V
Battery size AA
Average lifetime of the batteries (hours)
(at capacity of 2500 mAh)
Appr. 189 hours
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5
4
8
9
10
6
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Instructions before use
of the aid
Parts of the aid
1
Volume control
2
O-T-MT-M mode control switch
3
Low battery warning LED
4
Battery compartment
5
Paediatric lock ( / )
6
DAI
7
Line-In
(3,5 mm)
8
Shirt-clip
9
Receiver cable
10
Earphone
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O
M
MT
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Commissioning of apollon
Your ENT specialist or acoustician will instruct you in
detail about the handling of the hearing system and
about the accessories.
TO ENSURE SAFETY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF
THE HEARING SYSTEM USE ONLY ACCESSORIES
APPROVED BY BHM-TECH.
Cable - connections
Plug in the 2-pin end into the socket of the earphone
and plug in the 3-pin end into the 3-pin socket at the
aid-housing. Mind that all connections are polarized
and must be plugged in right position!
See fig.1 and 2.
Fig.1
Fig.2
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Assembling of the earmould
Your individual earmould should be assembled onto
the earphone by the acoustician.
Your ENT specialist or hearing aid acoustician
will instruct you about the handling and daily
maintenance of your earmould.
In case of unpleasant comfort or skin irritation contact
your ENT specialist or acoustician immediately.
Fitting – Programming of apollon
(For the ENT specialist or acoustician only!)
Important information:
The aid is pre-configured as monaural system by
the factory!
1. Before programming
Remove the shirt-clip as shown in fig. 3a and 3b.
Attention: During programming, batteries
must be inserted.
Fig.3a
Fig.3b
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Connect the programming cable to the aid and to the
programming interface.
Attention: Ensure that the cable is connected
proper according the markings on the cable plugs
and according the markings on the sockets on
the aid and on the programming interface
(see fig. 4).
2. Programming software
To ensure correct function of the aid, use only
the software and the equipment approved by
BHM-Tech.
3. Post programming
Unplug the programming cable and mount the shirtclip as shown in fig. 5 and 6.
Fig.4
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Instructions during the use
of the aid
Handling of apollon
Battery type
Only use quality batteries Type AA, Batteries are not
part of the delivery.
Insertion of the batteries
The apollon is equipped with a paediatric lock for
the battery compartment.
By sliding the red knob (5) to the right - the battery
compartment (4) is locked; sliding to the left the
battery compartment is unlocked (see fig. 7 and 8).
Open the battery compartment by sliding it from
the housing as shown in fig. 10 and 11.
Insert the batteries polarized correctly.
Hint: Remove the batteries when the aid is not in
use for longer time.
In case a 5 times low-pitch peep sounds and the
low battery warning LED continuously lights up,
change the batteries.
Fig.5
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0
1
2
3
4
Fig.6
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MT
T
0
Low battery
warning LED
Fig.7
Fig.8
open
Fig.9
Fig.10
Fig.11
locked
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Volume control
With the volume control (1) (see fig. 12) you can
adjust the volume for your convenience.
Adjusting range: 1 … low volume
MAX … maximum volume
Hint: Before switching on the aid, changing the
modes, or connecting external devices to the aid,
always turn the volume control to 1 (lowest volume).
Afterwards adjust the volume according to
your convenience.
Recommendation: For your convenience, fit the volume
of the aid in accordance with your environment.
Fig.12
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Mode Control Switch
apollon is equipped with a 4 position O-T-MT-M
switch (2) (see fig.13).
The chosen mode will be indicated with peep-tones.
The signal-tones can be set and deactivated by using
the “Setting” function in the fitting software.
Position O: Aid is switched OFF
Position T: Aid is in telecoil mode (3 times peep-tone)
Position MT: Aid is in telecoil & microphone – mode
(2 times peep-tone)
Position M: Aid is in microphone mode
(1 time peep-tone)
Switching on
After switching on the aid, the battery-status will be
checked and the LED-lamp (3) lights up and goes off
when the batteries are in good condition.
Fig.13
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Microphone mode
Switching to the “M” position, the input signal from
the internal microphone is used to receive acoustic
signals.
Telecoil mode
Switching to the “T” position, the input signal from
the internal Telecoil is used to receive inductive
signals. The „T“-mode can be used in official
buildings, cinemas, theatres, equipped with inductivesystem or at home with inductive-accessories. It
enables you to listen without disturbance.
Microphone-telecoil mode
Switching to the “MT” mode you are in the combined
telecoil-microphone mode.
You can hear signals from the integrated microphone
and from the integrated telecoil at the same time. This
mode is useful in schools, and also in buildings
equipped with inductive-system.
Switching OFF
To turn OFF the aid move the switch (2) to position “O”.
DAI (Direct Audio Input)
The apollon is equipped with a DAI (6) which is
placed on top of the aid beside the microphone port.
It enables you to use hearing aid accessories like
blue-tooth link to your cell-phone, table microphone and
so on. Consult your acoustician about the possibilities.
HINT: TO ENSURE SAFETY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF
THE HEARING SYSTEM USE ONLY EXTERNAL
DEVICES APPROVED BY AUTHORIZED HEARING AID
MANUFACTURER OR BHM-TECH.
THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED DEVICES MAY BE
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
Line-In 3,5mm
apollon is equipped with an external audio input (7).
Hint: Before put on an external device on the external
audio input, make sure that the volume control is on
position1!
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Your acoustician or ENT-specialist will advise you
about the opportunities of useful and available
external accessory devices.
Hint for the use of external audio input and DAIinput:
In case an external accessory device is
connected to external audio input or DAI, the
hearing device apollon switch automatically to
Line-In or DAI-mode.
A beneficial use in the same time of audio Input
and DAI-Input is not possible! In case of trying
to use both external inputs, the external audio
Input will be automatically preferred.
Consult your acoustician or ENT-specialist
about the opportunities of external accessory
devices and their applications.
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Optical low battery warning - LED
apollon is equipped with an optical battery
warning (3)
The batteries of apollon have to be replaced as soon
as the optical battery warning lights up.
Receiver and receiver cable:
apollon is equipped with a receiver (10) and a
receiver cable (9).
Your hearing aid expert will advise you in handling and
maintenance of receiver and receiver cable.
Hint: TO ENSURE SAFETY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF
THE HEARING SYSTEM USE ONLY RECEIVERS AND
RECEIVER CABLES APPROVED BY BHM-TECH.
THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED RECEIVERS AND
RECEIVER CABLES MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR
HEALTH.
Shirt-clip:
apollon is equipped with a shirt-clip (8). Your
acoustician or ENT specialist will advise you about the
wearing opportunities with this shirt-clip.
M
MT
T
0
Optical
low battery
warning LED
Fig.14
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Summary of signal tones
Changing the mode of O-T-MT-M switch
up to 3-times high peep tone
Use of DAI 4-times high peep tone
Use of ext. audio input (Line-In)
5-times high peep tone
Instruction after the use of
the aid
Maintenance of apollon
Perspiration and humidity should be removed daily
from your hearing system. Use a cleaning brush or
soft tissue to remove debris from around the
switches, microphone and battery compartment.
Always take off your hearing system before taking a
shower or washing your hair, before going to the
sauna or in a steam bath.
For extra hygienic and skin-protective cleaning, we
recommend special cleaning agents available at the
relevant shops. Never use any chemical detergents,
water, cleaning fluids or oil to clean the apollon.
Dispose of apollon and batteries
Your hearing system apollon, accessories and
batteries are parts that belong to the group of
products of modern technology which have to be
especially disposed of according to environmental
protection. Please make sure that you discard your
hearing system properly as hazardous waste. Your
hearing aid expert will be glad to assist you in this
matter.
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General Warnings
Incorrect use of your hearing instrument
apollon, accessories and batteries may
be hazardous to your health. Please read
following points carefully.
The basic adjustment of the hearing system apollon
is carried out by an authorized hearing aid expert
according to the hearing loss of the patient. The end
user is kindly requested only to operate those
control elements designed for his or her easily
accessible use according to instructions.
Switch off your hearing system in mines or other
areas where explosions could take place, unless
your hearing system is especially certified for such
use.
Always bear in mind that your hearing system
apollon will not perform properly, if e.g. the battery
is low. This is a especially hazardous, if you move in
traffic or are otherwise dependent on warning
signals.
Remove the batteries completely when apollon is
not in use.
Store batteries and parts of the hearing system
apollon out of reach of babies and small children.
Never change batteries of the hearing system
apollon in the presence of babies and small
children.
Keep apollon and any parts of it, which you have
taken off, out of reach of other persons or children!
Never try to recharge a disposable battery!
Swallowing of batteries may be hazardous to your
health and may cause severe injuries and even death.
For this reason, never store batteries together with
medicine. Immediately consult a doctor, if a battery
has been swallowed.
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Incorrect manipulation or rough handling of the
hearing system apollon may cause detachment of
small components of the hearing system. If any
small parts are swallowed by mistake or inserted
into the ear or nose please contact your doctor.
The hearing system apollon is able to transmit
signals of very high volume. The fitting of the device
must be carried out by an authorized hearing aid
expert.
Never expose your hearing system to extreme
weather conditions, like strong wind, hot sun (e.g.
behind the windshield of a car), direct heat (do not
put it on a radiator) or severe cold (overnight in a
cold car) and avoid contact with chemicals and
strong detergents.
If you are in an area that may have electromagnetic
interference fields, such as a radio transmitter, the
audio quality of your hearing system may be affected.
Consult a doctor in case of skin irritations of the
ear or head.
Be aware that devices which are connected to
the line-In Input of apollon has to comply with
the safety requirements of EN 60601 or
EN 60065.
General Information
It is absolutely necessary that a defective hearing aid
must be repaired by an expert. Never try to open the
hearing device yourself. Improper handling and
operation will lead to the loss of guarantee. If your
hearing system becomes defective, please consult
your hearing aid expert. Regular maintenance and
check-ups by your hearing aid expert may prevent the
need for repairs.
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Instructions for use
according to EC-Directive 93/42 EEC
Quality certificate according to DIN EN ISO 13485
Version 1.5- 03/2014
Content may be changed without notice in order to improve product performance.
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BHM-Tech Produktionsgesellschaft mbH
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7423 Grafenschachen, Austria
www.bhm-tech.at
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