Audina INSTAFIT Instruction Manual

Summary of INSTAFIT

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    Ver: 1.2 03.01.12 hearing healthcare provider made in u.S.A. P. O. Box 180877 casselberry, fl 32718-0877 audina.Net i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l ■ instant comfort ■ easy to use ■ digital technology ® 078 instafit inst manual:layout 1 5/1/12 4:51 pm page 1.

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    I we understand that hearing loss affects one’s quality of life. That is why we are dedicated to building the highest quality hearing instruments. Your new hearing instruments will soon be indispensable to you and will bring new pleasure and enjoyment to your life. Our company was established in 199...

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    Fitting tip description & connection . . . 1 inserting and removing instrument . . . . 2 available options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 technical adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 on/off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    1 2 there are three fitting tips included with each hearing instrument. You will notice that the small tip is already installed on the instrument. If after properly inserting the instrument in your ear you experience whistling when the volume is turned up or it is too loose, you can change the tip t...

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    3 4 if you are unhappy with the sound quality of your instrument because: ■ you experience a hollow sound – like you are inside a barrel ■ it feels like the sound is plugged up ■ you have greater difficulty understanding in noisy situations ■ your instrument sounds noisy then use the combination wax...

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    5 6 to turn your hearing instrument “on”, you simply need to close the battery door after inserting a battery. To turn your hearing instrument “off ”, open the battery door completely this will disengage the battery and turn off the hearing instrument. In fact, when the hearing instrument is not in ...

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    7 8 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 compatibi...

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    Step 2: remove the colored tab on the battery, and insert the battery with + side up. 9 10 the life of your hearing instruments’ batteries will vary depending on length of daily use, listening environments, and how your hearing instruments are programmed. When the hearing instrument batteries go dea...

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    11 12 battery information cleaning your hearing instrument hearing instruments are exposed to moisture in the form of humidity and perspiration while being worn. The daily use of a dehumidifying system or drying kit approved by your hearing healthcare provider is recommended. These accessories may b...

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    14 don’t leave your hearing instruments on the radiator, near a stove, in a sunny window, in a car or in any other hot place. Excessive heat and cold can damage the instruments. Don’t wear the hearing instruments when using a hair dryer at home or when at the beauty salon, spa or barber. Don’t wear ...

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    16 15 no sound: ■ ensure that hearing instruments are turned on. ■ replace the battery. ■ ensure that there is no wax or debris in the sound channel. Not loud enough: ■ replace the battery. ■ ensure that there is no wax or debris in the sound channel. ■ ensure that hearing instruments are completely...

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    18 17 interpretation of serial number each hearing instrument has its own unique number located on the exterior of the hearing aid. Blue writing or blue coloring denotes a left hearing instrument. Red writing or red coloring denotes a right hearing instrument. The first two digits of the serial numb...

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    20 19 you should visit your hearing healthcare provider if your hearing instruments are in need of service. If you no longer have a hearing healthcare provider and are in need of one, you may contact audina and we will assist you in finding one in your area. If you are unable to visit a hearing heal...

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    22 21 notice to prospective users good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical exam by a licensed physician, who specializes in diseases of the ear, before purchasing a hearing instrument. Licensed physicians who specialize in the diseases of the ear are often refer...

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    24 23 hearing healthcare providers should advise a prospective hearing instrument user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing instrument if the hearing healthcare provider determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review of a...

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    25 owner information model: serial numbers: left: right: purchase date: battery size: memory set-up: memory a: memory b: memory c: memory d: original warranty expires: fitting tip size used: ■ ■ small ■ ■ medium ■ ■ large hearing health care provider: 078 instafit inst manual:layout 1 5/1/12 4:51 pm...