User Guide
Behind-the-ear (BTE) models:
Danalogic i-FIT 71, 81
and Receiver-in-the-ear (RIE)
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Danalogic’s innovative sound technology and design, combined with the customised set-up selected by
your hearing care professional, will make hearing a more enjoyable experience. Hearing instruments will
enable you to hear sounds that you may not have heard in years because of your hearing loss. Practice and
a positive attitude are important in learning to use hearing instruments. Your Danalogic instruments have
been adjusted according to your individual hearing loss and needs. Some people adjust quickly to wearing
hearing instruments in their ears and hearing new sounds; other people may need more time.
Please read this manual carefully in order to wholly benefit from the use of your hearing instruments. With
proper care, maintenance, and usage, your hearing instruments will aid you in better communication for
many years. Ask your hearing care professional if you have any questions.
Introduction
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Hearing instrument model:
Battery size: Tube type: Dome size:
(if applicable) (if applicable)
Left serial number: Right serial number:
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Introduction ............................2
Description of the hearing instruments ........6
Getting started.........................10
On/Off function ........................10
SmartStart ............................10
Inserting/Replacing the battery ............. 11
Low battery indicator ....................12
Inserting/removing
hearing instruments .....................12
Operation of the hearing instrument .........16
Volume control (optional) .................16
Programme button (optional) ..............17
Stand-by function ......................19
Telecoil (optional) .......................21
Tele-loop systems ......................21
Direct audio input (optional) ...............22
Connecting/Disconnecting audio boots ......22
Care and maintenance...................24
Daily maintenance ......................24
Cleaning earmoulds.....................25
Cleaning thin tubes and domes ............26
Contents
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Cleaning receiver tubing and domes ........27
How to apply domes ....................27
Replacing the wax filter
(receiver in-the-ear models) ...............29
General precautions.....................31
General warnings.......................32
Battery warning Information ...............34
Troubleshooting guide ...................36
Technical Data .........................44
Warranty and repairs ....................46
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Description of the
BTE hearing instruments
Danalogic i-FIT 71
Danalogic i-FIT 81
1. Programme button
2. Battery compartment & On/Off switch
3. Sound outlet
4. Front microphone inlet
5. Back microphone inlet
6. Volume control (optional)
7. Direct audio input
8. Left/Right indicator
(Left=Blue/Right=Red)
9. Battery lock (optional)
10. Model
11. Manufacturer
12. Serial number
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i-FIT
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8/9
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8/9
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Danalogic i-FIT RIE
1. Receiver tube
2. Receiver Open Dome
3. Receiver Tulip Dome
4. Receiver Power Dome
5. RIE mould (optional)
6. Sports lock
7. Battery compartment
8. Receiver
9. Programme button
10. Volume Control
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11. Direct audio input
12. Left/right indicator
13. Model and manufacturer
i-Fit RIE
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On/Off function
1. When the battery door is closed, the hearing instrument
turns on, and the default program will be activ ated.
2. To turn off the hearing instrument, open the battery door.
Many individuals can use their fingernail to pull it open.
Tip: Whenever the hearing instruments are not in use, remember to turn them off
to avoid unnecessary battery consumption.
SmartStart
Hearing instruments can be turned on once you have placed them on your ears. If you prefer to turn
them on just prior to placing them on your ear, your hearing care professional can activate a function
On
Off
Getting started
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called SmartStart. This function will delay the time in which the hearing instruments turn on by ten seconds
after the battery compartment is closed. This reduces the risk that the hearing instruments will whistle while
you put them on. With SmartStart, a beep will be heard for each second of the delay period.
Inserting/Replacing the battery
1. Open the battery door completely by using your fingernail.
2. Remove the used battery if present. Insert the new battery with the positive
side in the correct position. The battery door has a ‘+’ indicator to help
determine the correct insertion.
3. Always use Zinc-Air batteries.
4. Gently close the battery door.
Tip: When the hearing instruments are not in use for an extended period of time, removing the batteries
may help prevent corrosion of the battery compartment, and ensure that battery life is not shortened.
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There is a low battery indicator in your hearing instruments.
The hearing instrument will reduce amplification and emit a beep signal if battery power gets too low.
This signal will recur every five minutes until the hearing instrument automatically switches off.
The low battery indicator can vary slightly, depending on the type of battery used. It is recommended
that you keep spare batteries on hand.
Inserting/Removing hearing instruments
Insertion (custom earmoulds)
1. Hold the earmould between your thumb and index finger and position
its sound outlet in your ear canal.
2. Slide the earmould all the way into your ear with a gentle, twisting movement.
3. Turn the top part of the earmould gently backwards and forwards so that it tucks
behind the fold of skin above your ear canal.
Low battery indicator
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4. Move the earmould up and down and gently press to ensure it is positioned
correctly in the ear. Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion.
5. Make sure the hearing instrument is seated behind the ear.
By experimenting, an easier method may be discovered. With proper insertion,
hearing instruments should fit snugly but comfortably. If hearing instruments cause
irritation of the ears, contact your hearing care professional. Never attempt to modify
the shape of the hearing instrument, earmoulds, or tubing yourself.
Tip: It may be helpful to pull your ear up and outward with your opposite hand during insertion.
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Insertion (domes)
1. Hold the thin tube where it bends, and gently push the dome into the ear canal.
Please ensure that the dome is securely attached to the tubing.
Push the dome far enough into the ear canal so that the thin tube lies flush with the head.
2. It is important that the tube and the dome fit correctly into your ear.
3. When the dome is place correctly, you should not be able to see the thin tube
sticking out when facing a mirror.
Note: You should never
attempt to bend or modify
the shape of the thin tube.
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Removal (custom earmoulds)
1. Hold a portion of your earmould towards the back of the ear.
2. Pull the earmould outward and simultaneously rotate the earmould forward.
3. Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulties removing the hearing instrument.
Removal (domes/custom earmoulds)
1. Hold the thin tube with your thumb and forefinger and pull the tube outward.
2. Consult your hearing care professional if you have difficulties removing the hearing instrument.
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Volume control
The volume control will allow the volume of hearing instruments
to be increased or decreased.
1. To increase the volume, push the volume control up.
2. To decrease the volume, push the volume control down.
When volume is increased or decreased, a beep signal will be heard for
each incremental change. When the upper or lower limits of the volume range are reached, a beep signal
with a longer duration will be heard. If available on your model, your hearing care professional may have
activated a function that enables the hearing instruments to learn how you adjust the volume control
settings. With this function, the hearing instruments will learn your volume preferences over time, and will
adjust the volume automatically. This can be deactivated or reset by your hearing care professional.
Operation of the hearing instrument
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Programme button
Depending on your experience level with hearing instruments,
individual hearing needs, and the type of listening environments
you experience, your hearing care professional may activate
additional programmes. If additional programmes have been
activated, the following list explains how they work.
1. You can switch between programmes by pushing the programme button once.
2. You will then hear one or more beeps. The number of beeps indicates which programme you have
selected (one beep = programme one, two beeps = programme two, etc.).
3. When the hearing instruments are turned off and then back on, the hearing instrument always returns
to the default setting (programme one).
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Programme Description of when to use
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Some individuals may find that they would like the hearing instruments muted in certain situations
while wearing them. Your hearing care professional can activate a stand-by function in your hearing
instruments, which causes them to not process or amplify sound. The stand-by function can be
accessed by pressing and holding the programme button for five seconds. A series of beeps will be
presented prior to activation of the stand-by function. To return to the default programme and de-activate
the stand-by function, press the programme button once (this is possible after at least five seconds in the
stand-by mode).
Stand-by function
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Finding the optimal position for holding a telephone may
require practice for some individuals, and one or more of
the following suggestions may be helpful.
1. Hold the telephone as you would normally.
2. Hold the telephone towards the top of the ear
(closer to where the microphones are).
3. If whistling occurs, it may take a few seconds of holding the
telephone in the same position before the hearing instrument adapts.
4. Any whistling may also be decreased by holding the telephone slightly away from the ear.
5. Depending on your individual needs, your hearing care professional may activate a
programme specifically for telephone use.
Telephone use
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If equipped, a telecoil can be activated by your hearing care professional and accessed through one of
the additional programmes. A telecoil picks up a magnetic signal and converts it to sound. When using
a telecoil programme, the receiver of the telecoil compatible telephone may need to be held closer to the
hearing instrument. The handset of the telephone may need to be moved to slightly different positions in
order to find the best reception.
Tele-loop systems
Many places, such as theatres, houses of worship, and schools are equipped with tele-loop systems.
When using a telecoil programme with tele-loop systems, sound is picked up directly and may improve
speech understanding. If there is no sound from the hearing instruments in a tele-loop system and with a
telecoil programme activated, the tele-loop system may not be turned on or is not operating correctly. If a
facility is not equipped with a tele-loop system, sitting as close as possible to the front may be helpful.
Telecoil (optional)
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Use of direct audio input (DAI), which enables a direct connection of the hearing instruments to items
such as television, radio, and remote microphones, may increase speech understanding for some
individuals. The sound source is connected to the hearing instruments by a cable or a wireless FM
system to the audio boot. This accessory connects to the bottom of the hearing instruments, and
once properly clicked into place, the hearing instruments switch to DAI automatically.
Connecting/Disconnecting audio boots
Connecting audio boots
1. Align the tip of the audio boot with the groove just above the
battery compartment and below the model number.
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2. Once in place, move the boot in the direction
of the battery compartment.
3. Gently click the audio boot onto the hearing instrument.
Disconnecting audio boots
4. Press and hold the button on the front side
of the audio booth.
5. Gently remove the audio boot from the
hearing instrument.
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Proper handling
1. Never immerse hearing instruments in water or other liquids, as liquids may cause
permanent damage to the hearing instruments.
2. Avoid rough handling of hearing instruments or dropping them on hard surfaces or floors.
3. Do not leave hearing instruments in or near direct heat or sunlight, as excessive heat
can cause damage or deform the casing.
4. Hair spray, make-up, etc. may damage hearing instruments,
and they should be removed prior to the application of cosmetics.
Daily maintenance
It is important to keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. On a
daily basis, clean the hearing instruments using a soft cloth or tissue.
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In order to avoid damage due to humidity or excessive perspiration, the use of a drying kit is
recommended. Some drying kits are electric, and in addition to thoroughly
drying out hearing instruments, they help sanitize.
Cleaning earmoulds
1. Remove the earmould and attached tubing from the hearing
instruments prior to cleaning.
2. Clean the earmould using a mild soap, and rinse with lukewarm water.
3. After cleaning, dry earmoulds thoroughly and remove any residual
water and debris from the tubing utilising an air bulb and wire loop.
Note: Earmould tubing may become stiff, brittle, or discoloured over time.
Contact your hearing care professional regarding tube changes.
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1. Remove thin tubes from hearing instruments before cleaning by
unscrewing them counter clockwise.
2. Wipe down thin tubes and domes with a damp cloth.
3. In order to clear the thin tube of moisture and debris, push the black cleaning
rod through the thin tube, beginning at the end opposite the dome.
Note: Thin tube and dome systems should be changed every few months or
sooner, should the components become stiff or brittle.
Cleaning thin tubes and domes
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Cleaning receiver tubing and domes
Wipe receiver tubes down with a damp cloth. Do not try to remove the receiver tubing
from the hearing instrument.
How to apply domes
If your hearing care professional instructs you to change the domes yourself, make sure that they are
securely fastened to the sound tube before inserting them in your ear. A failure to change the domes in
accordance with the instructions could result in injury.
Standard domes
1. Push the new dome over the
flanges on the thin tube.
2. Make sure that the new dome
is properly and securely mounted.
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Tulip domes are mounted in a similar manner to standard domes, but a few extra steps are required.
Tulip domes consist of two “petals”. It is important to note that the largest petal is the outermost petal.
To ensure this:
1. Push the largest petal away from the thin tube using a finger. This bends the petal forward.
2. Then push the largest “petal” back, and it will be placed on top of the smaller petal.
Tulip domes
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RIE models have two types of wax filters that protect against wax and moisture. The first wax guard is
built into the domes. The second wax guard is placed directly on top of the receiver. These filters come
in blue and red colors to further help identify left from right hearing instruments (left=blue; red=right). It is
recommended that these are changed as needed.
To change these filters, the following steps are needed:
1. Remove and discard the used dome, and brush the receiver area with the receiver pointed down.
2. Insert the threaded end of the HF3 tool into the used wax filter, and gently rotate clockwise.
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3. Gently pull until the used filter is removed.
4. Discard the used filter in the slot located in the HF3 filter kit by pressing it into the
center, sliding it to one end of the slot, and pull until the filter is discarded.
5. Flip the HF3 filter tool, locate a new filter in the dial, and press the tip of the
tool into the center of the dial.
6. Gently pull the new filter out of the dial.
7. Align the new filter to the receiver.
8. Press the new filter into the opening, and simultaneously pull and rock
back and forth until the new receiver is in place.
Tip: Pressing on the new filter with the flat side of the HF3 filter tool can give extra insurance that the filter is correctly in place.
Replacing the wax filter (receiver in-the-ear models) continued
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1. Do not leave hearing instruments in the sun, near an open fire, or in a hot, parked car.
2. Do not wear hearing instruments while showering, swimming, in heavy rain, or in a moist
atmosphere such as a steam bath or sauna.
3. Should the hearing instrument become moist, remove the battery and place the
hearing instrument in a closed container with a drying agent. Your hearing care
professional can provide options for drying containers or kits.
4. Remove the hearing instruments when applying items such as cosmetics,
perfume, after-shave, hair spray, and suntan lotion.
General precautions
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1. Consult a hearing care professional if you discover a foreign object in your ear canal, if you experience
skin irritation, or if excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the hearing instrument.
2. Different types of radiation, from e.g. NMR, MRI, or CT scanners, may damage hearing instruments.
It is recommended not to wear hearing instruments during these or other similar procedures. Other
types of radiation, such as burglar alarms, room surveillance systems, radio equipment, mobile
telephones, contain less energy and will not damage hearing instruments. However, they have the
potential to momentarily affect the sound quality or temporarily create strange sounds from hearing
instruments.
3. Do not wear hearing instruments in mines, oil fields, or other explosive areas unless those areas are
certified for hearing instrument use.
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4. Do not allow others to use your hearing instruments. This may cause damage to the hearing
instruments or to the hearing of the other individual.
5. Due to choking hazards, hearing instrument usage by children should be supervised at all times.
6. Hearing instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional. Incorrect
use may result in hearing loss.
7. Warning to hearing care professionals: Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting
hearing instruments with maximum sound pressure level that exceeds 132dB SPL with an IEC
50711:9181 occluded ear simulator. There may be a risk of impairment of the remaining hearing.
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1. Do not put batteries in your mouth, as they can be harmful if swallowed. If swallowed, seek medical
help immediately.
2. Keep batteries away from children.
Battery warning information
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SYMPTOM CAUSE
No sound • Not turned on
• Dead battery
• Battery door will not close
• Blocked earmould or tube
• Blocked wax lter
Troubleshooting guide
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POSSIBLE REMEDY
• Turn on by closing the battery door
• Replace battery
• Insert battery properly
• Clean earmould or tube
• Replace wax lter or consult your hearing care professional
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SYMPTOM CAUSE
Not loud • Incorrect earmould placement
enough • Blocked earmould or dome
• Blocked sound outlet lter
• Change in hearing sensitivity
• Excessive ear wax
• Volume set too low
Troubleshooting guide
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POSSIBLE REMEDY
• Reinsert earmould
• Clean earmould, replace dome, replace lter
• Change lter or consult your hearing care professional
• Consult your hearing care professional
• Consult your physician
• Increase the volume control if available or consult your hearing care professional
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SYMPTOM CAUSE
Excessive • Incorrect earmould placement
whistling/feedback • Incorrect dome placement
• Excessive ear wax
• Feedback control may need adjustment
• Earmould tubing worn or damaged
• Thin tube connection loose
• Hearing instrument settings not optimal
Troubleshooting guide
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POSSIBLE REMEDY
• Re-insert earmould carefully
• Re-insert dome
• Consult your hearing care professional
• Consult your hearing care professional
• Consult your hearing care professional
• Change thin tube or consult your hearing care professional
• Consult your hearing care professional
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SYMPTOM CAUSE
Sound • Weak battery
distorted / • Improper earmould or dome t
not clear • Hearing instrument damaged
• Hearing instrument settings not optimal
If there are any other problems not mentioned in this guide,
please contact your hearing care professional.
Troubleshooting guide
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POSSIBLE REMEDY
• Replace battery
• Consult your hearing care professional
• Consult your hearing care professional
• Consult your hearing care professional
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Hearing Instrument Model Maximum output
(2ccCoupler / IEC 60118-7)
Standard tube
Danalogic i-FIT 71 126dB SPL (typical)
Danalogic i-FIT 81 133dB SPL (typical)
Thin tube
Danalogic i-FIT 71 open 123dB SPL (typical)
Technical data
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Hearing Instrument Model Maximum output
(2ccCoupler / IEC 60118-7)
RIE
Danalogic i-FIT RIE (LP) 107dB SPL (typical)
Danalogic i-FIT RIE (HP) 118dB SPL (typical)
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If your Danalogic hearing instrument malfunctions, it must be repaired by a qualified technician. Do not
attempt to open the case of the hearing instrument since this would invalidate the warranty.
If your Danalogic hearing instrument requires service, please contact your hearing care professional
for assistance.
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