User Guide
Receiver-In-Ear
Hearing Instrument
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radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one in which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications can void the user´s authority to operate the equipment
FCC ID: X26SY312
Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
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Intended use
Generic air-conduction hearing instruments are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to
compensate for impaired hearing. The fundamental operating principle of hearing instruments is to
receive, amplify, and transfer sound to the ear drum of a hearing impaired person.
List of countries:
Products without wireless functionality are intended for worldwide sales.
Products with wireless functionality are intended for sale in countries within European Economic
Area as well as Switzerland.
Specification of restrictions: You are not allowed to operate the equipment within 20 km of the centre
of Ny Ålesund, Norway.
The products are in compliance with the following regulatory requirements:
• In EU: the device conforms to the Essential Requirements according to Annex I of Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices (MDD) and essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The declaration of conformity may be consulted at www.
interton.com.
• In US: FCC CFR 47 Part 15, subpart C, section 15.249
• Other identified applicable international regulatory requirements in countries outside EU and US.
Please refer to local country requirements for these areas.
• Products are categorized as class 2 receiver according to EN 300 440
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting an Interton hearing system. We are proud of our hearing products and
are confident you have chosen one of the best products available. Please familiarize yourself
with the information in this guide. It contains important instructions for proper use and care,
technical performance information, and other general information about your hearing system.
Your hearing system has been adjusted to your particular hearing loss. Your hearing healthcare
professional will explain these adjustments and the special features of your particular model.
Becoming Accustomed to Amplificat ion
While purchasing a hearing system is a major step, it is only one step in a process toward more
comfortable hearing. Successfully adapting to the amplification your hearing system provides
takes time and consistent use.
You will enjoy more benefits from your Interton hearing system by taking the following actions:
• Wear the system regularly in order to get comfortable with using it.
• Begin by wearing your system for short periods of time in quiet environments.
• As you get more comfortable with the system, increase the wearing time and wear your hearing system in multiple types of listening environments.
It may take as long as several months for your brain to get used to all the “new” sounds around
you. Following these suggestions will give your brain time to learn how to interpret amplification
and increase the benefits you get from using an Interton hearing system.
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CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Description of the hearing instruments . . .10
Getting star ted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
On/Off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Delayed on-activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inserting/Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . 13
Low battery indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Inserting/removing hearing instruments . . .16
Operation of the hearing instrument . . . . . 19
Push button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Flight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Telephone use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Listen to radio or TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Daily maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Cleaning the receiver tubes and domes . .29
Cleaning RIE moulds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Replacing the wa x filter
(receiver in-the-ear models). . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to apply domes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
General precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
General warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Battery warning Information . . . . . . . . . . .40
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Warranty and repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Hearing instrument model:
Battery size:
Receiver tube length:
Dome size:
Left serial number:
Right serial number:
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10. NP receiver tube
11. HP receiver tube
12. Left/right indicator
13. Model, and serial number
RIE
C461-DRW
C661-DRW
1. Receiver tube
2. Receiver Open Dome
3. Receiver Tulip Dome
4. Receiver Power Dome
5. RIE mould
6. Sports lock
7. Battery compartment
8. Receiver
9. Push button
RIE
C461-DRW
C661-DRW
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a function called delayed on-activation. This function will delay the time in which the hearing
instruments turn on by ten seconds after the battery compartment is closed. With delayed onactivation, a beep will be heard for each second of the delay period.
Inserting/Replacing the bat tery
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.
3. Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum
remaining shelf life of 1 year.
4. Gently close the battery door.
Tip: Remove the batteries to prevent leakage when the hearing instruments are not in use
for an extended period of time.
Getting star ted
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.
Use your fingernail to pull it open.
Tip: Whenever the hearing instruments are not in use, remember to turn them off to avoid
unnecessary battery consumption.
Delayed on -activation
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
On
Off
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two sets of descending tones. After this, your hearing instrument and Interton Remote Control
will continue to work as usual, but you will not be able to use your Interton TV Streamer and
Phone Clip. At some point the battery level will not support the remote control either and you will
once again hear the descending tones. The hearing instruments will continue to work as usual.
Once a new battery is inserted, full operation of the accessories will resume.
Sports lock
Sports lock will be applied or adjusted by your hearing care professional.
Low battery indicator
Your hearing care professional can set your hearing instrument to give an acoustical indication
when the battery is reaching its end of life. The hearing instrument will reduce amplification and
emit a melody if battery power gets too low. This signal will recur every five minutes until the
hearing instrument automatically switches off. It is recommended that you keep spare batteries
on hand.
Low battery indicator (instruments paired wit h accessories only )
Active usage of the Interton wireless accessories (Remote Control, Phone Clip and TV Streamer)
requires more battery power from the hearing instruments than when these are working on their
own. When the battery in the hearing instrument has depleted to a level at which use of the
Interton TV Streamer TV and Phone Clip cannot be supported, the hearing instrument will play
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Tip: It may be helpful to pull the top of your ear back with your opposite hand during
insertion to open the ear canal.
Insertion (domes)
1. Hold the receiver tube where it bends, and gently push the dome into the ear canal. Push
the dome far enough into the ear canal so that the receiver tube lies flush with the side of the
head.
2. It is important that the tube and the
dome fit correctly into your ear.
3. When the dome is placed correctly,
you should not be able to see the receiver
tube sticking out when facing a mirror.
Note: You should never attempt to bend or modify the shape of the receiver tube.
Inserting/Removing hearing instru ments
Insertion (custom RIE moulds)
1. Hold the RIE mould between your thumb and index finger and position its
sound outlet in your ear canal.
2. Slide the RIE mould all the way into your ear with a gentle, twisting
movement.
3. Move the RIE mould up and down and gently press to ensure it is positioned
correctly in the ear. Opening and closing your mouth can ease insertion.
4. 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, RIE
moulds, or tubing yourself.
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