IntriCon HearingHelp Express Felix-8720 Accu-Fit User Manual

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an IntriCon company
Felix-8720 Accu-Fit
User Guide
The answer to dif cult one-on-one conversations
especially in noisy environments.
Hear conversations easily whether you’re talking with family and
friends or trying to listen to your favorite TV program.
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MEDICAL GRADE HEARING AID
Doctor Designed • Audiologist Approved
My eartip style & size:
My tubing size:
312 (brown tab)
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Where relationships begin with Value & Service
an IntriCon company
and thrive on Quality and Trust.
Congratulations on your choice of the Felix™-8720 Accu-Fit hearing aid. I’m pleased and delighted to make this available to you... And I believe you’ll be pleased too. You’ll enjoy all the benefits the Felix™-8720 Accu-Fit has to offer, especially knowing how little you paid.
So, put your Felix™-8720 Accu-Fit to the test and find out if it’s right for
Jim Houlihan
President
For your better hearing.
Remember, we’re here to help. We’re available by phone, chat, or email.
Call toll-free: 1-800-221-2099 (M-Th • 7:30 am - 8 pm • Fri 7:30 am - 5 pm • Sat 8 am - Noon CST) Chat with us online: HearingHelp.com or email us at: info@hearinghelp.com
By entering in a trial for our products you agree to follow the user guide for safe and proper use and care of the device(s). Hearing Help Express, Inc. is not responsible for harm or damages incurred due to improper use or care of the device(s).
you. We only ask that you read these instructions so you can make the most of your Felix™-8720 Accu-Fit hearing aid. And do take advantage of your 45 day home trial.
YOUR SUCCESS
Jim
IS OUR SUCCESS!
Table of Contents
Journey to Better Hearing Table of contents
Parts identified Felix-8720 & Companion Microphone
How to insert battery (Felix-8720) Tubing choices / Removing & Attaching Eartip choices / Removing & Attaching Which is Left and Right Inserting & removing Felix-8720 Volume control / Program settings Airplane Mode Getting Started
Companion Microphone (Mic)
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Turning On & Off Companion Mic
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Companion Mic Group/Single Switch
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Companion Mic Volume Control Care & Cleaning
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Helpful Tips
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Service Plans
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Troubleshooting/Service
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Additional information
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Technical data
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Accessories
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Warranty
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important notice:
damage the hearing aid or companion microphone
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during your 45-day trial (damage fees may apply).
Do not mark on or
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Parts Identified
Get to know your Felix-8720 Accu-Fit
Battery Size: 312
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1. Microphone and Receiver
2. Program Button (pg. 8)
3. Volume Control (pg. 8)
4. Battery Holder (pg. 4)
5. Slim-tube (pg. 5)
6. Open Dome Eartip
7. Sure-lock (pg. 7)
Serial number is located on the outer casing of hearing aid
On: With a battery installed, close the battery door to turn the Felix-8720 on. Off: Open the battery door to turn the Felix-8720 off.
(brown tab)
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Companion Microphone
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Front Back
1. Microphone Inlets
2. Group/Single Switch (pg. 11)
3. Volume Button (pg. 11)
4. Power Button (pg. 10)
5. Removable Clip
6. Micro USP Charging Port
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Inserting the Battery
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LOW BATTERY INDICATOR: When the battery is no longer strong enough to power
your Felix-8720, you will hear a voice prompt say “low battery” (this repeats every 8 minutes). Your Felix-8720 will shut down after you hear a voice prompt say “replace battery”.
1. Remove the brown colored tab from the flat, (+) positive side of the size 312 battery. Wait one minute for battery to reach full power before using (or testing) battery.
2. Open battery holder gently, using your fingernail or thumbnail. Pull out on the small lip of the battery holder located on the lower part of the Felix-8720.
3. Locate the + symbol on the inside top rim of the battery holder. This indicates that the flat, positive side of the battery should face up in the same direction as the + symbol.
4. Place the battery in the battery holder – NOT directly inside the Felix. Fit the battery in the holder with the flat, positive (+) side facing up.
5. Close the battery holder. NEVER force the battery holder closed. If the holder does not close easily then the battery is probably upside down.
Premium hearing aid batteries for less!
You always get:
Best battery value Home delivery Fresh! Fresh! Fresh! FREE shipping
Your Felix-8720 uses a size 312
(brown tab) zinc-air battery.
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MAX
Eco-Gold
LONG-LASTING!
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Slim Tube Choices
You can try your Felix-8720 right away just as it is. We’ve selected the slim-tubing that works the best for most people and encourage you to try this size first. You will find size 1A Left and Right slim-tubing inside the green case, attached to the bag your Felix-8720 is in.
We have included an additional size slim-tubing to try if the size 1A does not fit properly.
Extra slim-tubing for Men: Extra slim-tubing for Women: Size 2A Left and size 2A Right Size 0A Left and size 0A Right
It’s important for the slim-tubing to fit correctly: slim-tubing should fit snugly against your ear once the Felix-8720 and eartip are in place. If not, the slim-tubing may be too short or too long. Try a different slim-tubing length.
Slim-tubing sizes/lengths:
There are four sizes of slim-tubing available for the right and left ear.
Right slim-tubing: 0A R, 1A R, 2A R, 3A R Left slim-tubing: 0A L, 1A L, 2A L, 3A L
Picturing Left ear slim-tubing: 3A, 2A, 1A, 0A
Removing & Attaching Slim Tube
How to REMOVE the slim-tubing from the Felix-8720:
Grasp the thicker base of the slim-tubing near the top of the hearing aid and twist the tubing 90 to the left or right. Then pull the thicker base of the tubing away from the Felix-8720.
How to ATTACH the slim-tubing to the Felix-8720:
Line up the top of the Felix-8720 and the thicker tubing base and gently push the end of the slim-tube onto the hearing aid until it snaps into position.
Attention: Please make sure eartips and slim-tubing are securely attached before using so they do not come off in your ear.
For optimal performance of your Felix-8720, replace the slim-tubing as needed, if damaged or worn.
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Eartip Choices
Eartip Choices: There are four different styles of eartips available.
We have attached to the tubing the size we feel works best for most people: Tulip Dome
You will find this inside the black case, attached to the tubing and stapled to the bag your Felix-8720 is in.
We have included additional styles and sizes for you to try.
Extra eartips included: Double dome (small, med & large) Open dome (med & large) Closed Dome (large)
If you have trouble with the fit of the eartip(s) we have included or if you experience feedback (squeal), simply call 1-800-221-2099 and speak to a licensed hearing aid specialist.
Removing & Attaching Eartips
How to Remove Eartips:
1. Hold the eartip tightly and grasp the tubing directly behind
the eartip. Pull firmly. (Replace eartips as needed.)
How to Attach Eartips:
1. Line up the narrow tubing nozzle with the opening on the inside of the eartip.
2. Push together firmly until the eartip is securely attached. Wiggle the eartip to be certain it stays in place.
ATTENTION: Ensure the eartip is pushed onto the tubing completely and securely before inserting it into your ear.
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Which is left and right
How to tell your right Felix-8720 from your left Felix-8720:
Felix-8720 hearing aids can be used in either ear by selecting
a right slim-tubing or a left slim-tubing. Each slim-tubing is preformed to “point” into either the right or left ear. Right slim-tubing has red lettering on it and left slim-tubing has blue lettering (printed near the eartip).
If you’re not sure of the color, hold the Felix-8720 with the tubing attached and the volume control facing away from you. Left tubing will point to the left and right tubing will point to the right.
Set for left ear.
Insert & Remove Felix-8720
How to insert the Felix-8720:
1. Grasp the slim-tubing behind the eartip and gently push the eartip into your ear canal.
2. Place your Felix-8720 over the top of your ear.
3. The slim-tubing will probably bulge slightly near the ear canal. Point at the bend in the tubing and push gently. The eartip should slip a little further into the ear canal for proper placement. The tubing should fit snugly against your ear.
Note: If pushing on the slim-tubing causes discomfort, STOP. Call for assistance. 1-800-221-2099
4. Place the sure-lock into the bowl of your ear. The sure-lock is the thin filament attached to the tubing. Use your finger to secure the sure-lock into the most comfortable position.
Set for right ear.
NOTE: Tubing should not bulge away from the ear or pull the Felix down or the eartip out of the ear. If this occurs, try a different length tubing.
To Remove Felix-8720:
1. Grasp hold of the slim-tubing against your ear and gently pull. The eartip will slip out of your ear.
2. Remove the Felix-8720 from behind your ear.
ATTENTION: Confirm the eartip is attached to the slim-tubing each time you remove it from your ear. If the eartip remains in your ear, seek medical assistance.
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Adjusting the Volume Control
Volume Control: Your Felix-8720 is equipped with a push button
control allows you to select your listening volume.
Increase the volume: With your fingertip repeatedly press the volume control button. There are 10 volume levels to choose from (you will hear a single beep at each volume level). Once you reach the highest volume you will hear a voice say “maximum volume".
Decrease the volume: From the maximum volume you can press the volume control button to return to the minimum volume. You will hear a voice say “minimum volume”.
(located above the battery holder compartment). This button
Choosing your Program Setting
Program Control: Your Felix-8720 is equipped with a push button
program control (located above the volume control).
Easily choose between four program settings by pressing the program button. When you press the program button you will hear a voice prompt say “program 1”, “program 2”, “program 3” or “program 4”.
Program Setting 1: Normal setting – use in most listening situations.
Program Setting 2: Noise setting – reduces the amount of low frequency
amplification. Often helpful in noisy situations. Program Setting 3: Whistle reduction setting – Use if your Felix-8720
whistles or if sounds seem too sharp or tinny. Program Setting 4: Telephone setting – Use when talking on the telephone
or with a loop system. Hold the receiver near the hearing aid a little above your ear. You will only hear sounds from the telephone or loop system. This setting
does not work with your companion microphone.
To also hear sounds from the companion microphone using programs 1-3, simply turn on your companion microphone. See pgs. 9-11 for companion microphone instructions .
Airplane Mode – The Felix-8720 is designed to work with an optional Bluetooth® companion microphone.
When traveling by plane, you'll need to set the Felix to "airplane mode" to disable the connection between the remote and the hearing aid.
To enable airplane mode: open the battery door, hold the volume button down as you close the battery door. To turn off airplane mode: open and close the battery door again (you do not need to hold the volume button).
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Using your Felix-8720 Accu-Fit
with the Companion Microphone
Getting Started
Charging the Companion Microphone
The Companion Microphone (Mic) has a rechargeable
battery. Charge your Companion Mic before using.
To charge the Companion Mic, plug the charging cable into the Micro USB charging port and then plug the 2-prong end into a power outlet.
During the charing process, the LED indicator will continuously flash red lights. When it is fully charged, the flashing lights will become green.
Charging an empty battery will take approximately one hour. It is safe to leave the charger connected overnight.
Tip: For safety reasons, only recharge the battery with the chargers
supplied by Hearing Help Express.
WARNING: Do not charge the Companion Mic while it is on your body.
LED Behavior on the Companion Microphone
Function
Power On – Press and hold power button for at least 2 seconds. If released before 2 seconds it will not turn on.
Power O – Press and hold power button for at least 2 seconds. If released before 2 seconds it will not turn o .
Charging
Charged
Low Battery
Volume Up button pressed
Volume Down button pressed
Pairing button pressed
LED Behavior
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Turning Companion Mic On and Off
To turn the Companion Mic On:
Press and hold down the Power Button for up to two seconds - until
Power
Button
Front Back
you see the LED light sequence as shown below for Power On.
To turn the Companion Mic Off:
Press and hold down the Power Button for up to two seconds - until you see the LED light sequence as
shown below for Power On.
Function
Power On – Press and hold power button for at least 2 seconds. If released before 2 seconds it will not turn on.
Power Off – Press and hold power button for at least 2 seconds. If released before 2 seconds it will not turn o .
Once the Companion Mic is turned on, it is automatically streaming. Your Felix has already been set up to receive the stream from the Companion Mic.
LED Behavior
Make sure your Felix-8720 is on and ready to use.
Technical Information
Operating Range Power Supply Wireless Operating & Charging Temperature Storage Temperature Microphone
Over 30 feet External wall adapter
2.4 GHz 32 to 113˚F (0 to 45˚ C)
-4 to 113˚ F (-20 to 45˚ C) Switchable omni- and uni-directional
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Group/Single Switch
making sure the narrow end of the Companion
Mic
microphone ports are facing away from the speaker.
The Companion Mic can be used for picking up the voice from one person (one speaker) or used as a microphone to pick up multiple voices at one time.
One Speaker – Slide the Group/Single Switch into the position that shows a single speaker .
Narrow end up
towards speaker’s
Clip the Companion Mic to the speaker’s shirt,
mouth
making sure the narrow end of the Companion Mic microphone ports are facing away from the speaker.
Microphone
ports
Companion Mic horizontally on a flat surface close to a group of people.
TV or Radio listening – If you are in a quiet environment slide the switch to the multiple speakers position. If you are in a noisy environment slide the switch to single speaker position.
is pointed towards the speaker’s mouth and the
The Companion Mic should be within a range of approximately 12 inches from the speaker’s mouth.
Multiple Speakers – Slide the Group/Single Switch into the position that shows multiple speakers . Place the
Group/Single
Switch
Place the Companion Mic horizontally on a flat surface close to the TV or Radio speaker.
Companion Mic Volume Control
Your Companion Mic is equipped with two buttons that control the volume level. When your Companion Mic is turned on it will be in the middle volume level.
Increase the volume: Press the button.
Decrease the volume: Press the button.
Voice IndicatorVolume Level
Volume 1 Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5
“Remote 1” , “Minimum Volume” “Remote 2” “Remote 3” “Remote 4” “Remote 5” , “Maximum Volume”
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You Companion Mic is equipped with voice prompts that will tell you what volume setting you are on as you change the volume. The chart to the left lists what you will hear at each volume level.
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Volume Up
Volume Down
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Care and Cleaning
We’ve done what we can to protect your Felix-8720 from moisture and earwax but a little regular cleaning by you will go a long way towards trouble-free use. Without regular cleaning, wax and moisture can build up and prevent your Felix-8720 from working properly. We suggest cleaning your Felix-8720 in the morning before you use it and storing it overnight in a DryAid Dehumidifier (call to order). It does not take much dirt or wax to clog the super-thin tubing and the tiny openings. Many customers find cleaning the tubing weekly is sufficient. For best results consider purchasing the Cleaning Care Plan (pg. 14).
Cleaning your Felix-8720 and Companion Microphone:
1. Wipe off the outside of the Felix-8720 hearing aid, eartip and the outside of your Companion Mic with a soft cloth or hearing aid cleaning wipes (call to order).
2. Use the included cleaning brush and cleaning tool to gently remove wax and dirt from the hearing aid and Companion Mic sound openings.
How to clean your Felix-8720 slim-tubing:
1. Remove the slim-tubing from the Felix-8720. There is no need to remove the eartip from the tubing. (Remove tubing see pg. 5)
2. Insert the cleaning tool into the triangular base at the end of the slim-tubing.
3. Thread the cleaning tool all the way through the slim-tubing and eartip.
Purchase replacement slim-tubing
cleaning tools by calling 1-800-221-2099.
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IMPORTANT CARE INSTRUCTIONS
BEGINNING THE DAY: After showering, apply all lotions, creams, hairspray, perfume and cologne BEFORE putting on your Felix-8720s. Water and such sprays can damage hearing aids. And please remember, your hearing aids are sensitive and don’t like extreme heat or cold. Never place your Felix-8720 in water. If it becomes wet, immediately remove the battery and let your Felix-8720 stand in a dry place or DryAid dehumidifier for several hours. NEVER use heat (blowdryer, oven, microwave, etc.) to dry your Felix-8720.
AT THE END OF THE DAY: Open the battery door when not wearing your hearing aid. Any moisture inside your hearing aid can then evaporate, extending the life of your Felix-8720. With the battery door open, you can be assured your hearing aid is off and not squealing. A squealing hearing aid can attract pets which have been known to chew on hearing aids and damage them beyond repair. Even better, remove the battery and store your Felix-8720 overnight in a DryAid dehumidifier.
Helpful tips
1. Start Slowly – Begin by using your new hearing aid a few hours a day while you are alone. If you're not used to wearing a hearing aid, you will probably notice many sounds you have not heard in a while. And while you may enjoy the sounds of birds again, other sounds like crackling paper and the refrigerator running may take some time to get used to. With practice you should be able to focus on the sounds you want to hear and ignore the rest. Hearing aids will not restore your hearing, but they absolutely can help.
2. Read Out Loud –
loud for 15 minutes a day to get used to the sound of your voice.
3. Practice Listening to One Voice – Start in a quiet environment listening to the radio or your favorite TV show. Then practice listening with one friend or family member at a time.
4. Listen and Talk in Small Groups – Next try talking with a small group of people, first in a quiet setting and then in a noisier environment. Remember, most people have difficulty understanding in loud places with background noise. So, be patient and keep practicing. Your understanding should improve with time.
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Your own voice will sound strange at first. Try reading out
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Protect your hearing investment
Protection Plan – worry-free hearing aid
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Get PROTECTED - Water, droppage, step on it - you name it! We will
x or replace it free of charge for one year (loss or theft are not covered).
Act Now! - The optional Protection Plan is available for purchase for up to 90 days from the shipment date of your hearing aid(s).
Comprehensive Coverage - This plan goes above and beyond the limited manufacturer’s warranty. We will repair any damage or send a replacement hearing aid if we can’t x it at no charge to you.
Simple Process - Call ahead to get authorization to send us your broken aid. Once received, we will diagnose, repair or replace it in just a few days. Loaner hearing aids are available for $15 each.
Cleaning Care Plan – Get the MOST
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Maintain Optimal Hearing Performance - Today’s hearing
aids are lled with sensitive electronics to give you the best experience possible. Over time, earwax and moisture can tamper with those elec­tronics and the performance of your aids may suer. Choose this plan to have your aids cleaned and serviced by our team of in-house technicians.
Extend the Lifetime of Your Aids - This plan oers up to four yearly cleaning services. Our customers who have their hearing aids cleaned by our technicians replace their hearing aids less frequently than those that do not.
Our Process - Up to 4 times per year we'll send you loaner hearing aids with prepaid postage to send your aids to us for service. Your hearing aids will be professionally cleaned, tips and tubing will be replaced if necessary. Once the service is complete we’ll return your hearing aids in another prepaid box and you mail the loaner aids back to us. It’s that simple.
($149.99 each)
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Troubleshooting your Felix-8720
If your hearing aid is: WHISTLING (FEEDBACK)
1. Your Felix-8720 may briefly whistle when a hand, hat or other object is near it or when inserting and removing.
2. Turn the volume down, it may be set too high (pg.8).
3. Check that your eartip is inserted correctly (pg. 7).
If your hearing aid is: WEAK, DISTORTED, DEAD
1. Check that the battery is inserted correctly (pg. 4).
2. Try a fresh battery.
3. Clean your Felix-8720, microphone ports, and
eartip (p. 12).
4. Try a different size eartip (pg. 6) or call customer service for other options.
5. Verify that the tubing is attached correctly and is in good condition. If the tubing is damaged, it should be replaced (pg. 5).
4. If your Felix-8720 goes dead periodically, but comes
on after several hours of rest, the problem may be a build-up of humidity. Try storing it in a DryAid dehumidifier when not in use. Call toll-free to order.
Troubleshooting your Companion Microphone
If your Companion Microphone will not: TURN ON OR OFF
1. The power button is not being pressed long enough. Press and hold the power button for at least 2 seconds or until you see the LED light sequence (pg. 10).
If your Companion Microphone will not: INCREASE OR DECREASE VOLUME
1. Call to speak with a licensed hearing aid specialist. 1-800-221-2099 (M-F • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm).
2. The battery could be dead. Charge your Companion Microphone (pg. 9).
If your Companion Microphone will not: SEND SOUND TO HEARING AID
1. Make sure the Companion Microphone and your Felix-8720 are both turned on.
2. The Companion Mic and your Felix-8720 are out of wireless range. Limit the distance between the Companion Microphone and your hearing aid to 30 feet.
3. The battery may need to be recharged (pg. 9)
4. Call to speak with a licensed hearing aid specialist.
1-800-221-2099
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Saturday 8 am - Noon CST
Service
If your Felix-8720 or Companion Mic require service, send it to:
Hearing Help Express • 1714 Sycamore Rd • PO Box 586 • DeKalb, IL 60115-0586
1. Call 1-800-221-2099 for authorization before returning your hearing aid or Companion Mic for repair.
2. Enclose a note with your name, address, phone number and a description of what is wrong with your device.
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3. Pack your device securely in a sturdy box. (Do not mail your hearing aid or Companion Mic in an envelope, they could be destroyed during shipment). We recommend insured mail or UPS for your protection.
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Precautions: A hearing aid is a precision electronic device and as such, it requires the care in use and handling that you would afford any fine piece of equipment. The following precautions are not meant to discourage normal use of your hearing aid, but are suggested to insure quality performance and long life from your hearing aid.
Do not drop or throw your hearing aid, as this may damage internal components. Do not expose your hearing aid or batteries to excessive heat, such as from stove tops, hair dryers, heat lamps or your automobile rear shelf or glove compartment. Do not immerse your hearing aid in water or other liquids, or wear it while bathing, showering or swimming. If your hearing aid is to be stored for any length of time, be sure to remove the battery and store both in a cool, dry place. Your hearing aid has been constructed from the finest materials, using the latest engineering technology; however, in rare instances, an individual may exhibit signs of skin irritation, allergic reaction, or accelerated accumulation of cerumen (earwax). If this occurs, consult your physician.
Keep new and used batteries out of reach of children and those with diminished mental capacity. Batteries, if consumed, can be harmful. Consult your physician immediately and call the National Battery Hotline collect (202) 625-3333.
Important notice for prospective hearing device 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 device. 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 aect hearing are identied and treated before the hearing device 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 device. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing device dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing device evaluation. The audiologist or hearing device dispenser will conduct a hearing device evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing device. The hearing device evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and t a hearing device to your individual needs.
If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to ampli­cation, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many hearing device dispensers now oer programs that permit you to wear a hearing device for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing device. Federal law restricts the sale of hearing device 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
Children with Hearing Loss: In addition to seeing a physician for a 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 the educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.
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:
Warning Signs:
1. Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
2. History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days.
3. History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days.
4. Acute or chronic dizziness.
5. Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days.
6. Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 Hz, 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz.
7. Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal.
8. Pain or discomfort in the ear.
NOTE: Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be a risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user.
Hearing with Your New Amplification The world will seem noisier at first, but in time, you should become accustomed to your new listening experiences, learn to hear speech more clearly, and enjoy many of the special sounds you may have been missing. Obtaining maximum benefit from your new hearing aid(s) requires effort and practice on your part. Your new hearing aid(s) will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. In most cases, infrequent use of the hearing aid(s) will not permit you to obtain full benefit from it. Follow the program recommended by your hearing professional. The use of your hearing instrument(s) is only part of your hearing rehabilitation, and you may need supplemental auditory training and instructions in lipreading.
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Felix-8720 Technical Information
Maximum SSPL90 HFA SSPL90 HFA full-on gain Reference test gain Frequency range Equivalent input noise Total harmonic distortion Attack time (msec) Release time (msec) Induction coil sensitivity (at 31.6 mA/m) HFA Battery type and current Battery life Dimensions
Frequency Response
500 Hz: .6%, 800 Hz: .2%, 1600 Hz: .3%
size 312 (Brown), 1.25 mA
122.3 dB
111.3 dB
39.8 dB
33.8 dB
200 Hz to 5890.2 Hz
29.5 dB SPL
8.0 75
79.5 dB SPL
approx. 100 hours
1.25 x .5 x .29 inch
Saturation Output Curve Full-on Gain Curve Frequency Response Curve Telecoil Frequency Response
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Battery Care Kit – Worry-free hearing aid battery use.
Battery Care Kit includes:
• Digital Keychain Battery Tester – Small enough to go with you anywhere. Takes the guesswork out of battery testing.
• Battery Caddie – Convenient way to carry extra batteries. Caddie holds two hearing aid batteries and comes with a convenient chain to attach to key ring.
• Magnet Stick – Hearing aid batteries are small and hard to handle. With the Magnet Stick you can easily insert and remove batteries.
• Handy Vinyl Bag – Helps you keep everything together for easy access.
Battery Care Kit, item #25101 $24.99
Itchy ears? Here’s the solution!
ProEar by MiraCell helps relieve itchy, irritated ears! It has mild antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-yeast properties. MiraCell is a safe, all-natural solution.
Use it without worry to maintain healthy, itch-free ears. (1/2 ounce bottle)
ProEar by Miracell, item #88851 $14.99
Protect your hearing aid
Remove harmful moisture from your hearing aid with the Best Value DryAid dehumidifier. Even a little moisture can attack sensitive electronics in hearing aids and needlessly shorten their life. Prevent damage. Store your hearing aid in a dehumidifier overnight.
Best Value DryAid, item #88742 $16.95
Easiest-to-Use Battery Tester
Put your mind at ease... test your hearing aid battery and you’ll know for sure if it has enough power to run your hearing aid. Simply place your battery in the appropriate size slot, squeeze the blue bar and color coding indicates the remaining power.
Activair Battery Tester, item #88776 $27.99
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PerfectDry Lux
The PerfectDry Lux dehumidifier provides 30 minute rapid drying time. Also provides UV-C disinfection which destroy 99% of microorganisms which are often responsible for itchiness, allergies, and other irritations of the ear canal. Includes USB power supply.
PerfectDry Lux, item #88745 $90.00
Easy-to-use cleaning tools
Hearing aids will last longer if you clean them regularly. Make daily cleaning easy with premium cleaning tools. Brush is larger so it fits comfortably in your hand. More bristles makes cleaning your hearing aid a quick task. Handy magnet that makes it easier to pick up batteries. The wax loop helps remove grime from hearing aid crevices. Specialty cleaning pin for slim-tubing.
Specialty Cleaning Kit, item #88532 $13.99
(colors may vary)
Disinfectant towelettes – Clean and disinfect your hearing
aids with this handy pack of Tech-Care Clean Wipes. Ultra fabric wipes are pre­moistened hearing products. (36 wipes per container)
Tech-Care Clean Wipes, item #88534 $9.95
NANO
and a soft, spongy, nylon brush that safely and effectively sweeps away debris and absorbs moisture from hearing aid tubing. A unique “thread-and-pull” cleaning action gets the job done quickly and easily!
NANO
CLEAN
CLEAN,
item #88755 $10.99
Order Risk-free! Try any Hearing Help Express accessory for 30 days
risk-free. If you’re not 100% satis ed, return all materials within 30 days from the date of delivery, and we’ll refund 100% of your purchase price.
with a hospital grade disinfectant. Alcohol-free and safe to use on all
NanoClean Advanced Technology features a stiff threader
(20 per container)
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Try your Hearing Help Express® Felix-8720 hearing aid for 45 days risk-free. If you are not 100% satisfied, simply return all materials within 45 days from the date of delivery, and we will refund any money paid towards the purchase price. You are responsible for the safe return of all materials in their original condition. Ship insured mail.
Your Felix-8720 hearing aid is warranteed for one year against defects in manufacturer's materials and workmanship. That means if they didn't do a good job making your hearing we're going to fix them. service, you must send your Felix-8720 to Hearing Help Express for this warranty to apply. Ship insured mail.
Questions, call toll-free: 1-800-221-2099
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