Sonic Celebrate 100, Celebrate 80 User Manual

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Celebrate

miniRITE

User Guide

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Table of Contents

Model Overview 06

Earpiece Overview 07

General Warnings and Safety Information 08

Hearing Aid Description 14

Battery Size 15

Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid 16

Step 1: Inserting the Battery 16

Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 17

Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 17

Step 4: Changing the Volume 20

Step 5: Changing the Programs 22

Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 23

Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 24

Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 25

Step 9: Changing the Battery 25

Features of Your Hearing Aid 26

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Caring for Your Hearing Aid 27

Common Problems and Solutions 34

Accessories 36

Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 37

Compliance with Requirements for Europe 39

International Warranty 40

Information and Explanation of Symbols 42

Service 44

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Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Sonic hearing aid. Your hearing care
professional has adjusted your hearing
aid to meet your needs. With a little practice,
you will soon be on your way to better
hearing.

Please read the entire contents of this booklet before
using your hearing aid. It contains instructions on
how to use and how to handle your hearing aid and
batteries. It also contains important safety information.

Indications for Use

The hearing aid is intended to amplify sound to
compensate for the loss of hearing.

It compensates for mild to severe hearing loss as
defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA).

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Model Overview

The following Sonic hearing aid models are covered
within these instructions for use:

Celebrate 100|80

· CL100 MNR, with wireless functionality

· CL80 MNR, with wireless functionality

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Earpiece Overview

Domes and custom molds are earpieces used to
secure the thin tube in your ear canal and to protect the
sound outlet from wax.

Open

Dome

Bass Dome

Double Vent

Bass Dome

Single Vent

Power Dome

Custom Mold

Lite Tip

Power Mold

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General Warnings and Safety Information

Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if
swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss,
or even fatality. Before you use your hearing aid,
please read the following hazard warnings.

Hazard Warnings
Warnings for Hearing Aid Users

Never allow others to wear your hearing aid.
It could permanently damage another person’s
hearing.

Avoid wearing your hearing aid while playing
contact sports (e.g., rugby, football, etc.).
A slap to your ear while wearing a hearing aid
could be harmful.

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Keep your hearing aid, parts, and batteries out
of the reach of infants, children, and anyone who
might swallow these items.

Discard batteries safely. Keep discarded
batteries out of sight of infants, small children,
vulnerable persons, and pets.

Clean your hearing aid (including parts) on a
regular basis, as recommended by your hearing
care professional. Microorganisms from an
unclean hearing aid may cause skin irritations.

Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid
is a hazardous substance.

Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

Never change the battery, or adjust the controls of
the hearing aid, in front of infants, small children,
and vulnerable persons.

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Be aware of the possibility that your hearing
aid may stop working without notice. Keep this
in mind when you depend on warning sounds
(e.g., when you are in traffic).

Be aware of the possibility that the directional
microphone in your hearing aid may reduce
the volume of some warning sounds coming
from behind you.

Remove your hearing aid before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito
repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing aid is
exposed to such a product, allow the product
to dry before you put your hearing aid on.

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Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals and Users

Take special care when fitting and using a
hearing aid with maximum sound pressure
capability in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk
of damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.

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Safety information

· Only use hearing aids as directed

· Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained hearing
care professional

· Misuse or improper adjustments can result in sudden
and permanent hearing loss

· Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing or
prevent hearing loss resulting from organic
conditions

· Never put your hearing aid or batteries in your mouth
they can be easily swallowed.

· Keep batteries away from medications.
Batteries can easily be mistaken for pills.

· If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed, see a doctor
immediately

· Be aware that hearing aid use may cause excess
ear wax to build up in the ear canal

· Excess ear wax may require removal by a trained
medical professional

· See a doctor immediately if your hearing aid or
earmold causes a discharge from the ear
or allergic reaction

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· See your hearing care professional if you experience
discomfort or irritation of your ear

· Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or
microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing aid.

· Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat by
leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.

· Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming,
snorkeling, or diving. Your hearing aid is not designed
for such activities.

· Do not immerse your hearing aid in water or other
liquids

· Remove your hearing aid before sleeping

· Keep your hearing aid in the case for protection
when you are not wearing it

· Manipulate the speaker unit with caution

· Do not pull the speaker unit off the hearing aid
by yourself

· Do not twist the cable connected to the speaker

· Should the speaker detach from the hearing aid,
ask your hearing care professional for support

· In some cases, the speaker unit has to be changed.
Your hearing care professional will make the change.

· Never attempt to dry your hearing aid with a hair
dryer, microwave oven, etc.

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Hearing Aid Description

miniRITE Model
Option A: with speaker unit and dome

1 Program Button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Connector plug
4 Wire
5 Left/right indicator

6 Speaker
7 Sound outlet

with wax filter
8 Speaker unit size marking
9 Battery door
10 Dome

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2a

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5

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miniRITE Model
Option B: with speaker unit and Custom Mold

1 Program Button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Connector plug
4 Wire
5 Left/right indicator

6 Speaker
7 Pull out cord
8 Custom Mold
9 Sound outlet
10 Battery door

Battery Size

Your hearing aid uses a size 312 battery.

2a

2

3

4

5

8

1

9

6

10

7

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid

Step 1: Inserting the Battery

· Gently swing the battery door fully open,
but do not force it. (A)

· Remove the sticker from the new battery (B)

· Place the battery into the empty compartment.
The + sign on the battery should face up. (C)

A B

C

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Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON

Close the battery door completely.
You should notice a click.
The hearing aid is now ON.

Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid

Your hearing aid has been programmed
individually for your right or left ear.

You will see a color marking inside
the battery door and on the speaker
or on the Custom Mold. This can help
you to distinguish between the left
and right hearing aid.

Click “ON”

Red = right
Blue = left

Note! Never use excessive force to open

or close the battery door.

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· Make sure the dome is pushed firmly onto
the speaker

· Position the hearing aid behind your ear (A)

· Grasp the speaker between your thumb and index
finger. The dome or Custom Mold should point
towards the ear canal opening.

· Gently push the speaker into your ear canal, until
the wire sits flush against the side of your head (B)

· If you have an ear grip attached to the speaker, push
the ear grip into the bowl of your ear. If the ear grip
is sticking out, it has not been positioned correctly.
Try adjusting it again. (C)

When looking in the mirror, the speaker should
be difficult to see.

A

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CB

Note! Never insert the speaker in the ear

canal without the dome attached. Do not force
the speaker too deeply into your ear canal.
Do not apply any lubrication to the earpiece
as this may damage the speaker.

Note! If the dome is not securely attached to

the speaker, it could fall off in your ear canal. If
this happens, please see your medical
practitioner.

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Step 4: Changing the Volume

Your hearing aids are programmed to be at a
comfortable volume level for your hearing loss. They
are designed to automatically adjust to changes in the
sound environment. You should only need to make
small volume changes to get natural and comfortable
sound.

If you have purchased an optional remote control
or SoundGate accessory, you can use it to make small
volume changes to get a natural and comfortable
sound.

Please ask your hearing care professional for further
information on optional accessories.

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Note! If the default volume of your hearing aid

is too loud or soft, your hearing care
professional may need to make changes to
your listening program.

Note! Your hearing aid automatically returns to

a preset loudness level when it starts, the
battery is low, or when the program is
changed. If you find that the volume is not
adequate, your hearing care professional may
need to adjust your hearing aid settings.

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Step 5: Changing the Programs

A short press (about 1 second) on the Program Button
will cause the listening program to change. You will
hear the same number of beeps as the program you
are in each time you push the button. When you turn
the hearing aid off and then on, it will automatically
return to your default listening program (program 1).

Your hearing aid can be configured with multiple
listening programs. Please ask your hearing care
professional about the programs that are available
with your hearing aid.

Program
Button

Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE

VR_ILU_MultiControlMicroBTE_BW_HI

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Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid

Your hearing aid may have the mute function. Please
ask your hearing care professional if this function is
available with your hearing aid.

A long press (about 3 seconds) on the Program Button
will cause your hearing aid to mute.

To un-mute the hearing aid, give the Program Button
a quick push.

Program
Button

Bernafon Veras IFU micro BTE

VR_ILU_MultiControlMicroBTE_BW_HI

Note! If you wear one hearing aid (monaural

fitting), it is not possible to mute it.

Note! Do not use the mute function to turn off

the hearing aid. In this mode, the hearing aid
is still drawing current from the battery.

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Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid

· Grasp the wire of the speaker unit between your
thumb and index finger. Do not pull on the ear grip.

· Gently pull the speaker out of your ear

Note! Do not remove by pulling on

the hearing aid, as the speaker may be
damaged at the connector.

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Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF

Open the battery door slightly until a click is felt.
The hearing aid is now OFF.

Step 9: Changing the Battery

When the battery is running out, the hearing aid will
beep at regular intervals. You should be prepared
to replace the battery. The time until the hearing aid
stops working depends on the battery type and
manufacturer. Mercury-free batteries may cause
earlier warning beeps.

Click “OFF”

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Features of Your Hearing Aid

The following features may be activated in your hearing
aid. Please consult your hearing care professional to
find out how your hearing aid is configured.

· Auto Telephone can be automatically activated
eliminating the need to access a dedicated phone
program with the Program Button

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Caring for Your Hearing Aid

Healthy ears produce a waxy substance that can
clog your hearing aid. Please follow these cleaning
instructions to prevent wax build-up and ensure
optimal performance of your hearing aid.

For further information on the care of your hearing
aid, please consult your hearing care professional
or watch our instructional videos, available on our
website www.sonici.com in the section
“Product Support”.

General Care Instructions

Treat your hearing aid like any other delicate electronic
device (check the safety guidelines on page 8) and
make sure that the hearing aid and the speaker do not
come in contact with moisture or water.

· Always clean and dry your hands thoroughly before
handling your hearing aid

· Do not use your hearing aid without a dome or mold

· Never mount a used dome on the speaker unit

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

Gently wipe off any water on the outside of the hearing
aid

· Open the battery door and remove the battery

· Gently wipe off any water in the battery door

· Let the hearing aid dry with the battery door open for
approximately 30 minutes

· Insert a new fresh battery and close the battery door.
Your hearing aid should work normally again.

Daily Care Instructions

· Check your hearing aid for ear wax and wipe it clean
with a cloth or tissue

· Clean your Custom Mold after every use by wiping it
with a clean dry cloth

· Open the battery door fully to allow air to circulate

· A dry storage kit is recommended to remove any
moisture that may have accumulated in the hearing
aid. Always remove zinc-air batteries before drying
your hearing aid with a drying kit. Drying out zinc-air
batteries shortens their lifetime.

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Specific Care Instructions

A: How to Clean Your Custom Mold

In most cases, there is a hole through the Custom
Mold (below the speaker unit). This is the vent.
The vent should never be clogged with earwax.

· Handle your hearing aid over a soft surface to avoid
damage in case you drop it

· Insert a cleaning tool from the opposite end (nearest
the speaker wire), and push through to remove wax

· If no cleaning tool was supplied with your hearing aid,
please contact your hearing care professional

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B: How to Exchange the Wax Protection Filter on Your
Custom Mold

Visually inspect the wax protection filter in the sound
outlet of your Custom Mold. If it is clogged or there is
no sound coming from the device, the wax protection
filter needs to be replaced.

Please consult your hearing care professional to get
the relevant information about how to exchange the
wax protection filter on your Custom Mold.

C: How to Exchange the Dome

Inspect your hearing aid’s dome for yellowing,
hardening and cracks. In the case of these changes,
consider replacing your dome or contacting your
hearing care professional. Spare domes may be
obtained from your hearing care professional.

Clean your hands thoroughly before replacing the
dome. Never change the dome with wet or dirty
fingers.

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· Hold the end of the dome between your fingers
and pull it off (A)

· Push a new dome as far as possible onto the
speaker (B)

A B

Note! If the dome is not securely attached to

the speaker, it could fall off in your ear canal.
If this happens, please see your medical
practitioner.

Note! Never remount a used dome on the

speaker. A remounted dome is more likely
to fall off in the ear canal.

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D: How to Exchange the Wax Protection Filter
on Your Speaker Unit

Visually inspect the wax protection in the sound outlet
of your speaker unit. If it is clogged or there is no sound
coming from the device, replace the wax protection
filter.

Please consult your hearing care professional to get
the relevant information about how to exchange the
wax protection filter on your speaker unit.

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E: How to Clean 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.

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Common Problems and Solutions

Hearing aid whistles or squeals

Check that the earpiece is inserted correctly. If this
is the case and the hearing aid still whistles or squeals,
please consult your hearing care professional.

No volume, level too soft or humming noise

Check if the volume level on your hearing aid is too
soft and adjust by increasing the volume level with
the optional remote control or SoundGate if available.
If you have no volume at all, check whether the hearing
aid is in mute position. If the problem still occurs,
check that the battery door is closed completely.
Also check if the battery is inserted correctly. Check
if the sound outlet (wax filter and dome) and
microphone inlet are clogged by dust or dirt. If the
problem still remains, change the battery. If the
problem still persists, contact your hearing care
professional.

Whirring noise, fading, weak or motor-boating sounds

Open and close the battery door several times or
clean the battery contacts carefully with a dry cotton
swab. If the problem still occurs, change the battery.
If the problem still remains, contact your hearing care
professional.

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Hearing aid switches from ON to OFF periodically

Your battery is running down. Please change the
battery.

Hearing aid beeps without any action from you

Your battery is running down. Please change the
battery.

Other problems with your hearing aid

If other problems occur with your hearing aid which
are not listed, contact your hearing care professional.

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Accessories

Sonic offers a wide range of optional accessories
that may be purchased to enhance your hearing aid.
Depending on the hearing aid family and local
regulations, the following accessories are available:

· Remote control

· SoundGate communication device (for wireless
connection to mobile phones, music players, etc.)

· SoundGate Mic (for wireless external microphone
connection)

· TV Adapter (for wireless connection to your television
via the SoundGate)

· Phone Adapter (for wireless connection
to your landline phone via the SoundGate)

For further information on accessories, please
contact your hearing care professional.

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Product Approval, Markings
and Compliance

All Sonic hearing aid models covered by these
instructions for use comply with international
standards concerning electromagnetic compatibility.
Due to the limited size available on the hearing aid,
all relevant approval markings are found in this
document.

Electromagnetic Interference

Your hearing aid has been thoroughly tested for
electromagnetic interference. However, some
products may emit electromagnetic energy causing
unforeseen interference with hearing aids. Examples
include induction cooking appliances, shop alarm
systems, mobile phones, fax machines, personal
computers, X-rays, CT scans, etc.

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Even though your hearing aid is designed to comply
with the most stringent international standards
of electromagnetic compatibility, it may emit
electromagnetic energy that can cause interference
with other devices.

Your hearing aid 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 @ 10 m.

The electromagnetic emission from the radio system
is well below international limits for human exposure.
By comparison, the electromagnetic energy of the
hearing aid is lower than that generated by household
items such as halogen lamps, computer monitors,
dishwashers etc.

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Compliance with Requirements
for Europe

All devices covered in these instructions for use are in
conformance with the requirements of the Directive
93/42/EEC of the Council of the European Communities
concerning medical devices, MDD. This is certified by
applying the following marking:

All devices with wireless functionality also comply with
the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC
of the European Parliament on radio equipment and
telecommunications terminal equipment, R&TTE. It
operates as an inductive application in a harmonized
frequency band according to the Commission Decision
2008/432/EC and may be used in all member states of
the EU and EFTA. This is certified by applying the
following marking:

Declaration of conformity is available at:
Sonic Innovations, Inc.
2501 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873

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International Warranty

Your hearing aid has a limited warranty, covering
defects in materials and workmanship.

This warranty covers the hearing aid itself, but not
accessories such as batteries, tubing, earmolds, etc.

This warranty is void if a defect is the result of misuse
or mistreatment. The warranty is also void if the
hearing aid has been repaired by nonauthorized
service personnel.

Please review the warranty with your hearing care
professional.

Note! Changes or modifications not expressly

approved by Sonic could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Note! Your hearing care professional may

charge a service fee for processing warranty
repairs.

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Notes

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Information and Explanation of Symbols

The CE conformity marking indicates
conformance to all applicable European
Directives

This symbol indicates that the products
described in these instructions for use
adhere to the requirements for an
applied part of Type B of EN 60601-1. The
surface of the hearing aid is specified
as applied part of Type B.

This symbol indicates that it is important
for the user to read and take into account
the relevant information in these
instructions for use

IP58

This symbol indicates the class of
protections against harmful ingress of
water and particulate matter according
to EN 60529:1991/A1:2000. IP5X indicates
dust protection. IPX8 indicates the
protection against the effects of
continuous immersion in water.

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This sign indicates important safety
information that must be observed
to minimize risks or to avoid hazardous
situations

Important information for handling and
product safety

The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates
that the European Directive 2002/96/EC
on waste of electronic equipment
applies. Please recycle your hearing aid
and batteries according to your local
regulations or return them to your
hearing care professional for disposal.

Operating
conditions

The product is designed such that it
functions without problem or restrictions
if used as intended, unless otherwise
noted in these instructions for use

Transport
and
storage
conditions

During transport or storage, the
temperature should not exceed the limit
value of –25°/60° Celsius (–13°/140°
Fahrenheit)

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Service

If none of the actions listed on the previous
pages solve the problem, contact your hearing care
professional.

Do not attempt to repair your hearing
aid yourself.

Place stamp with dispenser name and address here:

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Notes

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Canada

Sonic Innovations Canada

500 Trillium Drive Unit 15
Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1A7
[phone]

Australia

Sonic Innovations Pty Ltd

Wholesale and Equipment Division
Suite 4, Level 4, Building B
11 Talavera Rd
North Ryde, NSW, 2113
Australia
Tel: [phone]

World Headquarters

Sonic Innovations, Inc.

2501 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873 USA
[phone]

International

Sonic AG

Morgenstrasse 131B
3018 Bern, Switzerland
[phone]

Sonic Innovations, Inc.

2501 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873 USA
[phone]

Sonic AG

Morgenstrasse 131B
3018 Bern, Switzerland
[phone]

www.sonici.com

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