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miniRITE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Spirit Synergy

People First

People First is our promise
to empower people
to communicate freely,
interact naturally and
participate actively

Indications for Use

The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit
sound to the ear and thereby compensate for mild to
moderate–to–severe impaired hearing.

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 usage could cause permanent damage to their
hearing.

Choking hazards

• 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.

Avoiding heat and chemicals

Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme
heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun. It must not be
dried in microwave ovens or other ovens.

The chemicals in cosmetics, hairspray, perfume, after shave
lotion, suntan lotion and insect repellent 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 putting on your hearing instrument.
If you use lotion, be sure to dry your hands before using your
hearing instrument.

Mobile phone

Some hearing instrument users have reported a buzzing
sound in their hearing instrument when they are using mobile
phones, indicating that the mobile phone and hearing
instrument may not be compatible.

According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.19–2007
American National Standard Methods of Measurement of
Compatibility Between Wireless Communications Devices and
Hearing Aids), the compatibility of a particular hearing aid and
mobile phone can be predicted by adding the rating for the
hearing aid immunity to the rating for the mobile 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 M3/T3.
The equipment performance measurements, categories and
system classifications are based upon the best information
available but cannot guarantee that all users will be satisfied.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The performance of individual hearing instruments may
vary with individual mobile phones. Therefore, please try
this hearing instrument with your mobile phone or, if you
are purchasing a new phone, be sure to try it with your
hearing instrument prior to purchase. For additional
guidance, please ask your mobile phone provider for the
booklet entitled “Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital
Wireless Mobile Phones.”

Technical information

The hearing instrument contains a radio transmitter using
short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.84
MHz. The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is < -42
dBμA/m @ 10m.

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.

N1175

Waste from electronic
equipment must be
handled according to
local regulations.

The hearing instrument contains a module with:

FCC ID: U28FU2BTERIT
IC: 1350B-FU2BTERIT

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

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference.

2. this device must accept any interference received,
including 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.International warranty

International Warranty

Your hearing instrument are covered by a limited warranty
issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 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, ear wax 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.

Oticon declares 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

miniRITE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Never replace the battery or adjust the controls of the
hearing instrument in front of infants, small children or
people with learning di culties.

• Discard batteries carefully in a place where infants, small
children or people with learning di culties 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 tamper­resistant battery compartment upon request. This is
strongly recommended for infants, small children, and
people with learning di culties.

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

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 speaker is blocked by
moisture or ear wax. You should be aware of this possibility,
in particular when you are in tra c or otherwise dependent
on warning sounds.

Active implants

• If you wear an active implant, then keep the hearing
instrument more than 15 cm away from the implant e.g.
do not carry them in a breast pocket.

• If you have an active brain implant, please contact the
manufacturer of your implantable device for information
about the risk of disturbance.

• The included case for instrument storage may have a built­in magnet. If so, and you have an implantable device, such
as pacemakers or de brillators, the instrument case should
not be carried in a chest pocket or near to the chest.

If you are in doubt of details of your instrument case, contact your
Hearing Care Professional.

Explosives

• The power source in your hearing instrument has
insu cient energy to cause  re in normal conditions of use.
The hearing instrument has not been tested for compliance
with international standards concerning explosive
atmospheres. It is recommended not to use your hearing
instrument in areas where there is a danger of explosions.

X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and
electrotherapy

• Remove your hearing instrument for example during X-ray,
CT / MR / PET scanning electrotherapy or surgery as your
hearing instrument may be damaged when exposed to
strong  elds.

Power instrument

• Special care should be exercised in selecting,  tting
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.

Possible side eff ects

• Hearing instruments, moulds or domes may cause an
accelerated accumulation of ear wax.

• The otherwise non-allergenic materials used in hearing
instruments may in rare cases cause a skin irritation or any
other unusual condition.

Please seek consultation with a physician if these conditions occur.

Interference

• Your hearing instrument has been thoroughly tested for
inter-ference, according to the most stringent international
standards. However, interference with your hearing instru­ment and other devices may occur, for example for some
mobile telephones, citizens band devices and shop alarm
systems. If this occur increase the distance between the
hearing instrument and the device.

Wax fi lter

• Always visually inspect your hearing instrument to ensure
that there is no gap between the wax protection fl ange and
the tip of the mould.

If you are in any doubt of the use or replacement of your wax filter,
contact your Hearing Care Professional.

Water resistance

Your new Oticon hearing instrument is water resistant.

Although your hearing instrument has achieved an IP57*
classification, it is referred to as being water resistant, not
waterproof.

Should your hearing instrument get in contact with water and
stop working, please follow these guidelines:

• Gently wipe o any water on the outside of the instrument

• Open the battery drawer and remove the battery

• Gently wipe o any water in the battery compartment

• Let the hearing instrument dry with the battery

compartment left open for approx. 30 minutes

• Insert a new fresh battery – and your hearing instrument
should work normally again

Using an anti-humidity kit can help to avoid these problems
and may even extend the life of you hearing instrument.
Consult your Hearing Care Professional for further advice.

* IP Code classi es and rates the degrees of protection provided

against the intrusion of solid objects (including body parts
like hands and  ngers), dust, accidental contact, and water in
mechanical casings and with electrical enclosures

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

You should familiarise yourself fully with the following
general warnings and the entire content of this pamphlet
before using your hearing instrument.

CAUTION

The miniRITE Power is a powerful hearing instrument. If you
are fitted with miniRITE Power, you should never allow others
to wear your hearing instrument, as incorrect or wrongful
usage could cause permanent damage to their hearing.

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Spirit Synergy

People First

Warnings

People Fir st is our pr omise
to empower pe ople
to communi cate free ly,
interact naturally and
participate actively

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

• Do not wear your hearing instrument while showering

• Do not wear your hearing instrument while swimming,

snorkeling or diving, as it is not designed for such activities

• Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water or
other liquids

Maintenance with dome

The speaker should be cleaned regularly. Use the cloth and
rub off any ear wax.

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

Replacing the dome

A dome may be gently cleaned only when attached to the
tube. If the dome becomes loose or detached it should be
removed and a fresh one applied. When you require a fresh,
clean dome, remove the existing one and replace it with a
fresh one. The dome is easy to replace. Hold the widest part
of the dome and pull it off from where it is connected on the
tube (1) Place the new dome on the tube (2) and ensure that
it is fastened securely (3).

1 2 3

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• The dome is made of a soft, medically approved rubber
material. If the dome comes o 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 about how to proceed if the dome
comes o, contact your Hearing Care Professional.

• The dome must be properly attached to the tube
before inserting it in your ear.

• Domes should only be attached to a tube once. Always
discard a dome after removing it from the tube.

Accessories

ConnectLine

As an enhancement to your wireless hearing instrument a
range of devices can be connected. The ConnectLine products
can connect your hearing instrument to a number of media
and sound sources. This will allow you to receive audio signals
from TV, phones, music players, PC or an external microphone
wireless through your hearing instrument.

For detailed information on accessories ask your Hearing Care
Professional or visit www.oticon.com

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 mould.
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 mould
openings since it may reduce the hearing instrument’s
eciency.

• Open the battery door to allow air to circulate.

Cleaning the instrument

A special purpose brush can be used for cleaning. These
should be used to ensure the best care and performance of
your hearing instrument. Use a cloth to wipe clean the surface
of the instrument.

Cleaning the microphone openings

Make sure that the microphone openings are not clogged by
dust or dirt. Carefully brush away visible signs of debris from
the openings. Brush only on the surface and make sure the
hairs of the brush are not pressed into the openings. Be
careful not to push debris into the microphone openings,
as this can affect the performance of the instrument.

Microphone openings

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• Only use parts designed for your hearing instrument.

• Proper preventive care and maintenance will go a long

way toward ensuring reliability and safe performance.
Clean your thin tube on a regulary basis.

• Do not share your hearing instrument or any of the
parts with other people.

• Ensure your hands are clean when handling the
hearing instrument and its parts.

• The hearing instrument itself must never be washed or
immersed in water or other liquids.

Maintenance with mould

Cleaning the mould

The mould should be cleaned regularly:

The vent in the mould is cleaned by pressing the brush
through the hole while twisting it slightly.

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.

Wax lter

Wax lter

Replacing the wax filter

The wax filter should be replaced:

• When you can see that the wax lter placed in the mould
is clogged.

• When the hearing instrument does not sound normal.

The size and type of the wax filter depends on the mould
style. Use the wax filter delivered by your Hearing Care
Professional. Detailed instructions on replacing the wax
filter can be found on the inside of the wax filter package.