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BTE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

HIT PRO/HIT

Thank you

Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing.

To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that
your new hearing instruments are of the highest quality and that they are easy to
use and maintain.

We recommend that you read this manual carefully to achieve the maximum benefit
of your new hearing instruments.

Congratulations on your decision to actively improve your hearing with the most
advanced hearing technology in the market.

Contents

Instrument View BTE – 312 5a
Instrument View BTE – 13 5b
Instrument View BTE – Power 5c
Instrument View BTE with

Corda



d
Changing batteries 7
Turning your instrument ON and OFF 9
Left/Right ear marking 10
Putting on your instrument with earmold 11
Putting on your hearing instruments with a Corda



(thin tube) 12
Push-button 13
Programs (Optional) 15
Volume Control (Optional) 17
Stand-by (Optional) 18
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) BTE 312 21a
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) BTE 13 and BTE Power 21b
Telecoil (Optional) 23
Auto Phone (Optional) 24
DAI (Direct Audio Input) 26

5a

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please familiarize yourself with the entire contents of this booklet before using your
hearing instru ments. It contains instructions and important informa tion about the use
and handling of your hearing instru ments and batteries.

Instrument View BTE – 312

Battery size: 312

FM 28
Caring for your hearing instrument 30
How to change Corda



(thin tube) 35

Cleaning your hearing instrument with Corda



(thin tube) 36

Daily maintenance with Corda



(thin tube) Domes 37

Changing the Corda



Dome 38
Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals 40
Seven easy steps to better hearing 41
Common problems and their solutions 46
Warnings Yellow Pages

Microphone

openings

Push-button/

Volume Control

(Optional)

Earmold

Battery door

Sound hook

Plastic tube

Sound outlet

Ventilation

opening

5b

Instrument view BTE – 13

Battery size: 13

Microphone

openings

Push-button/

Volume Control

(Optional)

Earmold

Battery door

Sound hook

Plastic tube

Sound outlet

Ventilation

opening

5c

Instrument view BTE – Power

Battery size: 13

Microphone

openings

Push-button/

Volume Control

(Optional)

Earmold

Battery door

Sound hook

Plastic tube

Sound outlet

Ventilation

opening

5d

Instrument View BTE with Corda



Not available for BTE Power

Thin tube

Dome

Ear grip

Microphone

openings

Battery door

Your ear piece:

Custom Mold

Plus dome

Open dome:

Small

Medium

Large

Battery size 312 Battery size 13

Push-button/

Volume Control

(Optional)

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Changing batteries

The correct battery size appears in the “Instrument View”
in the first section of this document.

A worn out battery should be removed immediately
and disposed of according to local regulations.

When the battery power is low, you will hear  beeps.
This pre-warning starts when the battery has only a
few hours of operation left. The pre-warning will be
repeated in moderate intervals to indicate it is time to
change the battery.

If the battery runs out, the instrument turns off. When
that happens,  beeps are played to indicate that the
instrument is no longer operating.

This is not an indication of a malfunction.

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To replace the battery, follow these instructions:

Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge on the bottom of the •
instrument. To assist with the handling of the batteries, the magnet at the end of the
MultiTool can be used to help you.

Remove the sticky label from the + side of the new battery.•

The new battery may be inserted by using the magnetic end of the MultiTool. Ensure •
that the positive (+) marking faces the positive (+) sign printed on the battery door.
Close the battery door.

If any moisture is on the battery surface, it should be
wiped off before use. When you change the battery,
it will take a few seconds before the battery works
to full capacity.

MultiTool

Turning your instrument ON and OFF

Turn ON your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery
in place. When the battery door is closed the instrument will start up by playing a jingle.
This indicates that the battery is working and the instrument is operating.

Turn OFF your hearing instrument by opening the battery door slightly until a “click” is felt.

To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing instrument is switched off when you are
not wearing it.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Open the battery compartment
fully to allow air to circu late
whenever you are not using your
hearing instrument, especially
at night!

ON

Click

OFF

Click

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Left/Right ear marking

Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have
two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programmed differently from your
right. That is why it is important to distinguish between the left hearing instrument and
the right.

In order to easily identify whether it is the left ear or right ear instrument, color markings
may be applied inside the battery door.

A blue dot marks the LEFT instrument.
A red dot marks the RIGHT instrument.

Putting on your instrument with earmold

Place the tip of the earmold in your ear canal, twisting
slightly, making sure that the top part of the earmold (A)
is pushed behind and under the fold (B) of your ear.

Gently pull up your ear and press the earmold in the
direction of the ear canal.

With the earmold positioned correctly in your ear, place
the hearing instrument behind your ear by lifting its
lower part and sliding it over the top of your ear.

A

B

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Push-button

Your hearing instrument has a push-button to adjust volume and to switch between
different programs.

The push-button can be activated by pressing either the upper part (UP)
or the lower part (DOWN).

UP

DOWN

Putting on your hearing instruments
with a Corda



(thin tube)

Not available for BTE Power

Putting on your hearing instrument with a thin tube correctly every
time takes practice:

Place the hearing instrument behind your ear.1.
Hold the bend of the tube between your thumb and index finger. 2.
The dome should point towards the ear canal opening.
Gently push the dome into your ear canal until the sound tube
sits close against the side of your head.
Position the ear grip in the concha using your index finger. Look 3.
in a mirror. If the sound tube is sticking out from your ear, the
dome has not been placed correctly in the ear canal. If the ear
grip is visibly sticking out from your ear it has not been posi­tioned correctly. To remove the instrument pull the bend of the
tube.

Dome

Concha

1

2

3

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Programs (Optional)

Your hearing instrument can have up to  different programs.

When switching between the different programs, your hearing instrument will beep.
The number of beeps will indicate which program you are using.

e

One beep, when you switch to program 

ee

Two beeps, when you switch to program 

eee

Three beeps, when you switch to program 

eeee

Four beeps, when you switch to program 

The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of  functionalities.

Left Right

Program shift:

Short push to change program.

Volume control:

Short push to adjust the volume.

Both volume control and program shift:

Short push to adjust the volume and long push (about  seconds) to
shift the program.

To be filled out by your Hearing Care Professional!

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Press the upper part to go forward in the program cycle e.g from P-P.

Press the lower part to go backward in the program cycle e.g from P-P.

Below you can see a description of the programs available in your hearing instrument.

Prg. 1:

Prg. 2:

Prg. 3:

Prg. 4:

To be filled out by your Hearing Care Professional!

Volume Control (Optional)

A volume control may be activated.

The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations
to the level you feel comfortable with.

To increase volume: short press on the upper part of the push-button.

To decrease volume: short press on the lower part of the push-button.

You will hear a beep when you increase or decrease the volume.

When the hearing instrument is turned on, it starts up at a preferred volume level.
When adjusting the volume control to the preferred level, this is indicated by two
short beeps.

Backward

Forward

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Stand-by (Optional)

Push the button for a minimum of  seconds to set the instrument in stand-by mode.

To reactivate the instrument, push the button briefly again.

Use the stand-by function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the
instrument on.

Note: pushing either side of the button will set the
instrument on stand-by.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Do not use the stand-by function as a switch off as the hearing aid still draws power
from the battery in this mode.

OR

Push 3 sec

21a

Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional)
BTE 312

This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people
with learning difficulties.

Instructions

To lock the battery door:
Make sure the door is completely closed. Use the screwdriver in the
MultiTool to turn the tamper-resistant screw to the locked position.

To unlock the battery door:
Use the screwdriver in the MultiTool to turn the tamper-resistant screw
to the unlocked position. The battery door can be opened as usual.

Important: Do not force the battery door beyond its fully opened position.
Insert the battery correctly. Excessive force can deform the battery door,
which will reduce its tamper resistant effectiveness.

21b

Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional)
BTE 13 and BTE Power

This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people
with learning difficulties.

The battery door is designed only to be opened by
using a tool. Use the MultiTool to unlock the door
by inserting it into the slit in the bottom of the
hearing instrument and push on the door to open.

Important: Do not force the battery door beyond its
fully opened position. Insert the battery correctly.
Excessive force can deform the battery door, which
will reduce its tamper resistant effectiveness.

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Telecoil (Optional)

The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation.
The telecoil is meant for telephone conversations and for loop systems in e.g. theaters,
churches or lecture rooms.

The telecoil is activated by the push-button as switching between programs. When activated,
you will hear a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program.

See “Programs” for where the telecoil program is placed.

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Auto Phone (Optional)

Your hearing instrument may have a built-in Auto Phone functionality. When the hearing
instrument is close to a telephone receiver, the Auto Phone will activate a Phone Program.
When the Phone Program is activated you will hear a number of beeps.

When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically
return to the previous program.

Not all telephones can activate the Auto Phone. The
telephone receiver must have a special magnet fitted.
Please follow the separate instructions for mounting the
magnet, which is available from your Hearing Care
Professional.

WARNING

If you use an Auto Phone magnet:

Keep magnets out of reach of children and pets. If a magnet is swallowed, •
see a doctor immediately.

Do not keep the magnet in a breast pocket and always keep it •  inches away
from active implantable devices. Preferably, use the telephone with magnet on the
opposite side of the body from a pacemaker or other active implantable device.

Keep the magnet •  inches away from credit cards and other magnetically
sensitive devices.

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DAI (Direct Audio Input)

If your hearing instrument is connected by means of a DAI adaptor with an external
sound source, like a media player/MP3 or hand mic, the signals of these devices will
be directly transferred to your hearing instrument.

Mounting of the DAI adaptor

Start by opening the battery door and slide the DAI adaptor
onto the instrument.

Then insert the DAI cord into the adaptor.

When the DAI adaptor is connected, the instrument will
automatically switch to a combination of a DAI program
and the microphone input of the instrument.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

When the DAI is connected to mains-operated equipment, this equipment must
comply with IEC-60065, IEC-60601 or equivalent safety standards.

If you would like the DAI program alone, you can switch to the next program by using the
program switch button.

As long as the DAI adaptor is connected to the instrument, two programs will automatically
be added after the standard programs which have been programmed into your hearing
instrument by your Hearing Care Professional.

Instrument

DAI cord

connector

DAI adaptor

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FM

An FM receiver enables the hearing instrument to receive signals directly from an
external wireless FM transmitter.

Mounting of the FM receiver

Start by opening the battery door. Slide the FM receiver
onto the instrument.

As long as the FM receiver is connected to the instrument,
two FM programs will automatically be added after any
standard programs that have been programmed into your
instrument by your Hearing Care Professional.

When the FM receiver is connected and turned on, the
instrument will automatically switch to a program that receives
signals from the microphone in combination with an external
wireless FM transmitter.

If you would like to receive input from the FM transmitter alone, you can advance to the
next FM program by using the program switch button.

With the FM receiver mounted, the push button of the hearing instrument can be used to
switch back and forth between standard programs and FM programs.

For detailed instructions on handling and use of the FM receiver, refer directly to the
dedicated receiver guide.

Instrument

FM receiver

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Caring for your hearing instrument

Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound outlet or the
ventilation opening of your ear mold. To prevent wax accumulation causing a change
in performance, the guidelines in this section should be followed.

When handling a hearing instrument, keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you
drop it.

Before retiring at night:

Make sure that there is no ear wax in any of the earmold openings since it may reduce •
the hearing instrument’s efficiency.
Open the battery door to allow air to circulate.•

Cleaning the instrument

The multi-purpose tool contains a brush for the special purpose of cleaning your
instruments. This should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your
hearing instruments.

BrushCover Handle

Magnet

Screwdriver

MultiTool

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Cleaning the earmold

Use the brush to clean away any traces of wax from around •
the sound outlet.

Clean the ventilation opening by pressing the brush •
through the hole while twisting it slightly.

Use the cloth to clean the surface of the instrument.

Replace the brush when necessary. Just pull it out of the
handle and insert a new fresh brush. Press the new one
firmly into the handle.

Brushes can be purchased from your Hearing Care
Professional.

The hearing instrument itself must never be washed or
immersed in water or other liquids!

Washing the earmolds

The earmolds should be washed regularly:

Disconnect the earmold and the tubing from the sound •
hook of the hearing instrument.

Wash the earmold in lukewarm water using a mild soap. •
Do not use strong detergents.

Rinse with water.•

Dry the earmold.•

Any water drops inside the earmold or tubing should be •
blown out. A special device for this purpose (an earmold
blower) is available from your Hearing Care Professional.

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Make sure the earmold and tubing are completely dry before they are reconnected to •
the hearing instrument. Be careful that left ear earmold and tubing are connected to
the hearing instrument with left ear marking and vice versa for the right ear instrument.

Replacing the tubing

The tubing in the earmold should be replaced when it becomes yellow or stiff.
Consult your Hearing Care Professional in relation to this.

How to change Corda  (thin tube)

Pull tube out of the Hearing Instrument1.

Push tube into the Hearing Instrument2.

Correct3.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The hearing instrument itself must never be washed or immersed in water
or other liquids!

1

2

3

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Cleaning your hearing instrument with Corda (thin tube)

To remove cerumen from the thin tube:

Pull tube out of the hearing instrument. •

Insert the cleaning tool in the tube all the way through.•

Remove the tool and push the tube into the hearing instrument. •

Daily maintenance with Corda  (thin tube) Domes

The dome should not be cleaned. When you require a fresh, clean dome, remove the
existing one and put on a fresh one.

We recommend the dome to be replaced at least once a month or as directed by your
Hearing Care Professional.

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Changing the Corda Dome

The dome is easy to replace. Hold the widest part of the dome and pull it off from the
connections joint on the tube. Place the new dome on the speaker and ensure that it is
fastened securely.

1

2

3

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The dome is made of a soft, medically approved material. If the dome comes off in
the ear canal, it will not cause any harm. If you can, carefully take it out. If necessary,
let another person help you. Do not push the dome into the ear canal.
Do not push the tube into the ear again before the dome is removed from the ear.
If you have any doubts, contact your Hearing Care Professional.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Only use parts designed for your hearing instruments.•
The cleaning tools should only be used for cleaning the tubing when it is detached •
from the hearing instrument and not on the ear.
The dome must be properly attached to the sound tube before inserting it in your •
ear. Failure to follow the instructions could result in injury.
If the dome is not correctly attached and falls off in the ear: Please see your •
hearing care professional or seek medical consultation.
The tube should never be used without a dome attached.•
Do not use hearing instruments in ears with excessive ear wax accumulation or •
infection.
Proper preventive care and maintenance will go a long way toward ensuring •
reliability and safe performance.
Clean your sound tube on a regular basis. •
Do not share your hearing aids or any of the parts with other people.•
Ensure your hands are clean when handling the hearing instrument and its parts.•

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Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals

Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked
car in the sun. They must never be exposed to a lot of moisture e.g. steam baths, showers
or heavy rain. Nor must they be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens.

Wipe the batteries carefully if moisture is present as it may affect their performance.
Using an anti-humidity kit can help to avoid these problems and may even extend the
life of your hearing instrument. Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further advice.

The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, aftershave lotion, suntan lotion and
insect repellant can damage your hearing instrument. You should always remove your
hearing instrument before applying such products and allow time for the product to
dry before refitting your hearing instrument. If you use lotion, be sure to wipe your hands
dry before putting on your hearing instrument.

Seven easy steps to better hearing

It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes differs
from person to person. It will depend on a number of factors, such as whether you have
had a hearing instrument before and the degree of your hearing loss.

In the quiet of your home1.

Try to acclimate yourself to all the new sounds. Listen to the many background sounds
and try to identify each sound. Bear in mind that some sounds will seem different from
what you are used to. You may have to learn to identify them again. Note that in time you
will get accustomed to the sounds in your environment – if not please contact your
Hearing Care Professional.

If using the hearing instruments makes you tired, take them off for a little while and have
a rest. Gradually, you will begin to be able to listen for longer periods of time. Soon, you
will be able to wear your hearing instruments comfortably all day long.

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Conversation with another person2.

Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other so you can read facial expres­sions easily. You may notice new speech sounds, which can seem a little different in the
beginning. However, after the brain has adapted to the new speech sounds, you should
hear speech clearer.

Listen to radio or TV3.

When listening to the TV or the radio, start out by listening to news commentators since
they usually speak clearly, then try other programs.

If you find it difficult to listen to TV or radio, your Hearing Care Professional should be
able to give you advice on available accessories to enhance your listening capabilities
for TV and radio.

In group conversations4.

Group situations are usually accompanied by a greater degree of background noise, and
are, therefore, naturally more difficult to cope with. In such situations, therefore, focus your
attention on the person you want to hear. If you miss a word, ask the speaker to repeat.

Telecoil use in church, theater or cinema 5.

An increasing number of churches, theaters and public buildings may have loop systems
installed. These systems send out wireless sound to be received by the telecoil in your
hearing instrument. Typically, a sign will let you know whether the place has a loop
system. Ask your Hearing Care Professional for details.

Using the telephone6.

When using the telephone tilt the receiver edge lightly on your
cheek-bone and position the phone slightly over the ear close
to the hearing instrument’s microphone. The sound then flows
directly into the hearing instrument’s microphone opening. This
way, the hearing instruments will not whistle, and you ensure
the best conditions to understand the conversation. When
you have the receiver in this position, remember to speak
directly into the mouthpiece on the telephone in order to
ensure good understanding on the other “end of the line”.

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All BTE hearing instruments have a built-in telecoil. If your telephone has a tele-loop, you
can switch into telecoil program in order to improve the sound reception further.

Remember that the telecoil in your hearing instruments may pick up unwanted signals
from electronic devices, such as fax machines, computers, televisions or similar. Make
sure that the hearing instrument has a distance of 6-10 feet from such devices when
using the telecoil program.

Wireless and cell phones7.

Your hearing instrument is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of
International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However not all cell phones are hearing
instrument compatible. The varying degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of
your particular cell phone.

If you find it difficult to obtain a good result while using your mobile telephone, your
Hearing Care Professional should be able to give you advice on available accessories to
enhance listening capabilities.

Use your hearing instruments all day long

The best way to ensure better hearing is to practice listening until you can wear your
hearing instruments comfortably all day. In most cases, you will not get the full benefit of
the hearing instuments if you use them infrequently.

Your hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing. Nor will they prevent or
improve a hearing impairment resulting from a physiological condition. What they will
give you, however, is help towards making better use of the hearing ability that you
have. If you have two hearing instruments, always wear both.

These are the most important benefits of wearing two hearing instruments:

Your ability to localize sounds will improve.•

It will be easier to understand speech in noisy surroundings.•

You will experience a fuller, more comfortable sound picture.•

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If none of the above solutions solves the problem, ask your Hearing Care Professional for
assistance.

Common problems and their solutions

Symptom Possible causes Solutions

No sound Worn-out battery Change battery pg. 

Clogged sound outlet Clean earmold pg.  & 

Intermittent
or reduced sound

Clogged sound outlet Clean earmold pg.  & 

Moisture Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth pg. 

Worn-out battery Change battery pg. 

Clogged damping filter in hook Contact your Hearing Care Professional for assistance

Squealing
noise

Hearing instrument inserted improperly Reinsert hearing instrument pg. 

Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal examined by your doctor

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International Warranty

Your hearing instruments are covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer
for a period of  months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manu­facturing and material defects in the hearing instrument itself, but not accessories such
as batteries, tubing, earwax filters etc.

Problems arising from improper handling or care, excessive use, accidents, repairs made
by an unauthorized party, exposure to corrosive conditions, physical changes in your ear,
damage due to foreign objects entering the device, or incorrect adjustments are NOT
covered by the limited warranty and may void it.

The above warranty does not affect any legal rights that you might have under applicable
national legis lation governing sale of consumer goods. Your Hearing Care Professional
may have issued a warranty that goes beyond the clauses of this limited warranty. Please
consult him/her for further information.

If you need service

Take your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Profes sional, who may well be able to
sort out minor problems and adjustments on the spot.

Cell Phone

“Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they
are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible.
According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19-2006 American National Standard
Methods of Measurement of Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and
Hearing Aids), the compatibility of a particular hearing aid and cell phone can be predicted
by adding the rating for the hearing aid immunity to the rating for the cell phone emissions.
For example, the sum of a hearing aid rating of 2 (M2/T2) and a telephone rating of 3
(M3/T3) would result in a combined rating of 5. Any combined rating that equals at least
5 would provide “normal use”; a combined rating of 6 or greater would indicate “excel­lent performance.”

The immunity of this hearing instrument is at least M2/T2. The equipment performance
measurements, categories and system classifications are based upon the best information
available but cannot guarantee that all users will be satisfied.

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Warranty Certificate

Name of Owner:

Dispenser:

Dispenser Address:

Dispenser Phone:

Purchase Date:

Warranty Period: Month:

Model Left: Serial no.:

Model Right: Serial no.:

Battery Size:

Product approval, precautions and markings

The hearing instrument contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction
technology working at . MHz. The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is
< - dBµA/m @ m.

The emission power from the radio system is well below international emission limits for
human exposure. For comparison, the radiation of the hearing instrument is lower than
unintended electromagnetic radiation from, for example, halogen lamps, computer monitors,
dishwashers etc. The hearing instrument complies with international standards concerning
Electromagnetic Compatibility.

Due to the limited space available on the instruments all relevant approval markings are
found in this document.

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The hearing instrument contains a module with:

ID: U28FUBTE01
IC: 1350B-FUBTE01

The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause harmful interference.1.
this device must accept any interference received, including 2.
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

    / .

Warnings

You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire
contents of this booklet before using your hearing instrument.

Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly.
Such actions can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or can even be fatal.

Hearing instruments, their parts, and batteries are not toys and should be kept out •
of reach of children and anyone who might swallow these items or otherwise cause
injury to themselves.
Never change the battery or adjust the controls of the hearing instruments in front •
of infants, small children or people with learning difficulties.
Discard batteries carefully in a place where infants, small children or people with •
learning difficulties cannot reach them.
Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore check your medicine •
carefully before swallowing any pills.
Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they •
are slippery and could be swallowed by accident.

Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery compart-•
ment upon request. This is strongly recommended for infants, small children, and
people with learning difficulties.
Hearing instruments may stop functioning, for instance if the battery goes dead. You •
should be aware of this possibility, in particular when you are in traffic or otherwise
depend on warning sounds.

If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed, see a doctor immediately and call the
National Poison Center, collect ( .

If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed, see a doctor immediately.

Usage of hearing instruments

Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your Hearing •
Care Professional. Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
Never allow others to wear your hearing instrument as incorrect/wrongful usage could •
cause permanent damage to their hearing.

Battery use

Always use batteries recommended by your Hearing Care Professional. Batteries of low •
quality may leak and cause bodily harm.
Never attempt to recharge your batteries. They may explode and cause serious injury.•
Never dispose of batteries by burning them. There is a risk that they will explode and •
cause serious injury.

Dysfunction in hearing instruments

Hearing instruments may stop functioning, for instance if the batteries have expired or •
if the tubing is blocked by moisture or earwax. You should be aware of this possibility,
in particular when you are in traffic or otherwise dependent on warning sounds.

Warning to hearing instrument dispensers

A hearing instrument dispenser should advise a prospective hearing instrument user to
consult immediately with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before
dispensing a hearing instrument. If the hearing instrument 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:
(i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear.
(ii) History of active drainage from the ear within the previous  days.
(iii) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous  days.
(iv) Acute or chronic dizziness.
(v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days.
(vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than  decibels at  Hertz (Hz),

, Hz, and , Hz.
(vii) Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal.
(viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear.

Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing instrument whose
maximum sound pressure capability exceeds  dB SPL as there may be risk of impairing
the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user.

Important notice for prospective hearing instrument 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 instrument. 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 ensure that all medically treatable conditions that
may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing instrument 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 instrument.
The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing instrument dispenser, as
appropriate, for a hearing instrument evaluation.

The audiologist or hearing instrument dispenser will conduct a hearing instrument
evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing instrument. The
hearing instrument evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a
hearing instrument to your individual needs. If you have reservations about your ability
to adapt to amplification, you should inquire about the availability of a trial, rental or
purchase-option program. Many hearing instrument dispensers now offer programs that

Children with hearing loss

In addition to seeing a physician for 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 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. If the user is an infant, small child, or
person of mental incapacity, it is recommended that the hearing instrument be
modified with a tamper-resistant battery compartment.

Interference

Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for interference, according to the •
most stringent international standards. But new technical developments constantly
bring new products into society, and some may emit electromagnetic radiation, leading
to unforeseen interference in hearing instruments. Examples include induction
cooking appliances, shop alarm systems, mobile telephones, fax machines, personal
computer devices, X-rays, Computer tomography etc.
Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent Standards •
of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, your hearing instrument may
cause interference with other medical devices. Such interference can also be caused
by radio signals, power line disturbances, airport metal detectors, electromagnetic
fields from other medical devices and eletrostatic discharges.

permit you to wear a hearing instrument for a period of time for a nominal fee, after which
you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing instrument. Federal law limits the
sale of hearing instruments 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. A hearing instrument will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or
improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions. A hearing instrument is
only part of hearing rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory
training and lip reading.

Possible side effects

The hearing instrument or earmold is a custom-made product. If you are experiencing
discomfort, see your audiologist or hearing instrument dispenser immediately for
modification of the hearing instrument or earmold at the point of irritation. A hearing
instrument or earmold may cause an accelerated accumulation of cerumen (earwax).
Also in rare cases, the otherwise non-allergenic material may cause a discharge from the
ear, allergic reaction, or any other unusual condition. Please seek immediate consultation
with a physician if these conditions occur.

Safety requirements regarding Direct Audio Input (DAI)

The safety of hearing instruments with DAI (Direct Audio Input) is determined by the •
external signal source. When the DAI is connected to mains-operated equipment, this
equipment must comply with IEC-, IEC-60601 or equivalent safety standards.

Warning to hearing instrument dispenser and user

Special care should be excercised in selecting, fitting and using a hearing instrument •
where maximum sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL (IEC 711) as there may
be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user.

Hereby, Oticon A/S declare that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Declaration of comformity is available at:

Oticon A/S
Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum
Denmark
www.oticon.com

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