Sonic Celebrate 100 miniBTE,Celebrate 80 miniBTE User Manual
Celebrate
miniBTE
User Guide
www.sonici.com
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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
Safety Lock 16
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid 17
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 17
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 18
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 19
Step 4: Changing the Volume 23
Step 5: Changing the Programs 25
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 26
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 27
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 28
Step 9: Changing the Battery 28
Features of Your Hearing Aid 29
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Audible Indicators 30
Caring for Your Hearing Aid 31
Common Problems and Solutions 40
Accessories 42
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 43
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 45
International Warranty 46
Information and Explanation of Symbols 48
Service 54
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Sonic hearing aid. Your hearing care
pro fessional 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:
Celebr ate 100 | 80
CL100 MN, with wireless functionality
CL80 MN, 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, Double
Vent Dome
Custom Mold
Bass, Single
Vent Dome
Power Dome
Lite Tip
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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, orevenfatality.
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.
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Never change the battery, or adjust the controls of
the hearing aid, in front of infants, small children,
and vulnerable persons.
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.
Only connect hearing aids with Direct Audio Input
(DAI) to electrically powered devices that comply
with EN 60601-1, EN 60065 or equivalent safety
standards. The external signal source determines
the safety of hearing aids with DAI.
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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
· 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
· See your hearing care professional if you experience
discomfort or irritation of your ear
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· 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
· Never attempt to dry your instruments with a hair dryer,
microwave oven, etc.
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Hearing Aid Description
miniBTE Model
Option A: with thin tube system
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1 Front microphone
2 Rear microphone
3 Program Button
4 Ear grip
5 Dome
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6 Sound outlet
7 Battery door
8 Thin Tube
9 Thin Tube Adapter
miniBTE Model
Option B: with earhook
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1 Front microphone
2 Rear microphone
3 Program Button
5 Battery door
6 Earmold tubing
7 Earhook
4 Earmold
Battery Size
Your hearing aid uses a size 13 battery.
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Safety Lock
As an added safety feature, your battery door has been
designed with a locking mechanism to deter children
from accessing the battery.
With the battery door fully closed, use a small
screwdriver or similar tool to slide the lock up into
theslot. This will prevent the battery door from
openinguntil you slide it back down again.
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your
Hearing Aid
Step 1: Inserting the Battery
· Open the battery door by pushing either side of the
compartment with your fingernail (A)
· Grasp the hearing aid with your thumb and forefinger
on either side of the open battery door to keep the
compartment from moving (B)
· Insert a new battery by pushing it securely into the
opening of the retaining ring, keeping the "+" sign flush
with the opening of the battery door (C)
A B C
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