E.A.R. BTE User Manual

Summary of BTE

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    If you have any questions, or if your hearing protection requires service, please contact your hearing professional. E.A.R./insta-mold, inc. • p.O. Box 18888 boulder, co. 80308 u.S.A. • 800-525-2690 303-447-2619 • e-mail: info@earinc.Com www.Earinc.Com • www.Freehearingtest.Com worldwide distributio...

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    Quick fit™ minicanal™ bte 3 identification 2 serial numbers are imprinted on the back of full shell, half shell, and cic (completely in canal) models, on the side of the quick fit™ and on the shell of minicanal™ models. The serial number for behind-the-ear (bte) units can be found inside the battery...

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    F eatures : r echargeable 5 f eatures : m ini c anal ™ your minicanal™ model may differ from the one shown here. Removal line (lanyard placement) microphone port and wind screen volume control battery drawer tone adjustment (analog only) receiver port removable silicone tip volume control programmin...

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    7 h ealthy h earing proper use of your hearing protection is crucial to reduce the risk of hearing damage due to high level noise exposure. It is highly recommended that you have an annual hearing evaluation by a licensed hearing healthcare professional. This will keep you informed of any changes in...

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    9 v olume c ontrols volume control allows you to adjust the amount of amplification provided by the protection. For full shells, half shells and minicanals, to increase amplifica- tion, turn the volume control forward, toward your face. To decrease amplification, turn the volume control backward, to...

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    R echargeable how to charge plug the charge box power cord into an electrical outlet. Make sure the hearing protection units are turned off before charging! Turn the charger power switch on and a red light will appear on the switch. Place the units face down and level in the charging cups. A red lig...

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    F ull s hell m odels inserting your full shell to insert your full shell, hold it between your thumb and index finger with the battery drawer facing away from the ear. Slowly insert the full shell into your ear canal. Gently twist the full shell until it is securely and comfort- ably seated in your ...

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    15 b ehind -t he -e ar (bte) models how to wear your bte to insert your custom earmold or foam tip (shown here), hold it between your thumb and index finger. Slowly insert the custom earmold or foam tip into your ear canal. Gently twist until it is securely and comfortably seated in your ear. To ach...

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    17 q uick f it ™ m odels how to wear your quick fit™ the quick fit™ comes with two types of interchangeable tips. Use the open tip for hearing enhancement in quiet activi- ties like bow hunting, nature listening, and communications. Use the closed tip for hearing protection from loud sounds such as ...

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    U sing the p rivate e ar ™ o ption the private ears™ option brings com- munications from a two-way radio or cell-phone straight to the ear via an induction loop system. This feature enables the user to camouflage radio commands communi cations without any wires to the ear. The private ear™ option is...

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    21 20 c are and s torage if you are not planning to use your hearing protection for an extended period of time, remove the battery and store your hearing protection and battery separately in the supplied storage case. Carefully brush your hearing protection with the supplied brush tool located in yo...

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    23 22 l imited w arranty your new e.A.R., inc. Hearing protection unit(s) are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of manufacturer’s invoice. All non-programmable units carry a 24 month warranty. All programmable units carry a 36 month warranty. The minicanal™ series ...