Sonic CL100 ITCPDW, CL100 CICPW, CL100 ITC, CL100 CIC, CL100 CICW User Manual
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Celebrate
In-the-Ear Hearing Aids
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Model Overview 06
General Warnings and Safety Information 07
Hearing Aid Description 13
Battery Size 14
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid 15
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 15
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 16
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 17
Step 4: Changing the Volume 18
Step 5: Changing the Programs 20
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 22
Step 9: Changing the Battery 22
Features of Your Hearing Aid 23
Caring for Your Hearing Aid 24
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Common Problems and Solutions 27
Accessories 29
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 30
Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility 32
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 34
Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA and Canada 35
International Warranty 37
Information and Explanation of Symbols 38
Service 40
Technical Data 41
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Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Sonic hearing aid. Your hearing care
pro fessional has adjusted your hearing
aidto 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 ITEPDW, with wireless functionality
CL100 ITED
CL100 ITCPDW, with wireless functionality
CL100 ITCD
CL100 ITCW, with wireless functionality
CL100 ITC
CL100 CICPW, with wireless functionality
CL100 CICW, with wireless functionality
CL100 CIC
CL100 IIC
CL80 ITEPDW, with wireless functionality
CL80 ITED
CL80 ITCPDW, with wireless functionality
CL80 ITCD
CL80 ITCW, with wireless functionality
CL80 ITC
CL80 CICPW, with wireless functionality
CL80 CICW, with wireless functionality
CL80 CIC
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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.
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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.
Never put your hearing aid or batteries in your
mouth, they could easily be swallowed.
Keep batteries away from medications. Batteries
are easily mistaken for pills.
If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed, see a
doctor immediately.
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
· 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
· Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or
microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing aid.
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· 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 aids with a hair dryer,
microwave oven, etc.
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Hearing Aid Description
ITEPDW, ITED, ITCPDW, ITCD, ITCW and ITC Models
1 Vent
2 Canal
3 Sound outlet with wax
protection
4 Microphone opening
with O-cap filter
5 Battery door
6 Program Button
(optional)
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ITEPDW | ITED
ITCW | ITC
ITCPDW | ITCD
Note! The ITED, ITCD, and ITC can be built with
an optional volume control. Your hearing care
professional will determine whether it is
necessary to include these options on your
hearing aid.
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CICPW, CICW, CIC and IIC Models
1 Vent
2 Canal
3 Sound outlet with wax
protection
4 Microphone opening
with T-cap filter
5 Battery door
6 Program Button
(optional)
7 Removal (pull-out)
string
Battery Size
Your hearing aid uses the following battery size:
· ITEPDW, ITED: size 13
· ITCPDW, ITCD, ITCW, ITC: size 312
· CICPW, CICW, CIC, IIC: size 10
CICPW | CICW | CIC IIC
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Note! Your product may look slightly different
compared to the illustrations above.
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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.
Click “ON”
Note! Never use excessive force to open
orclose the battery door.
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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 on your hearing aid. This
can help you distinguish between the left (blue) and
right (red) hearing aids.
· When inserting the right hearing aid, hold it with the
right hand. When inserting the left hearing aid, hold it
with the left hand.
· Hold your hearing aid between your thumb and index
finger with the microphone on top. If your hearing aid
has a pull-out string, this must be on the bottom. (A)
· Place the canal part of your hearing aid into your ear
canal (B)
A B
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