AcoSound AcoMate 610RIC User manual

AcoMate
Receiver-in-the-canal hearing aids
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE
610RIC/821RIC/1210RIC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hearing Aid Description
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your Hearing Aid
Step 1: Inserting the battery
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid
Step 4: Changing the Volume
Step 5: Changing the Programs
Step 6: Removing Your Hearing Aid
Step 7: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF
Step 8: Changing the battery
Features of Your Hearing Aid
Caring for Your Hearing Aid
Common Problems and Solutions
Technical Data
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Congratulations on the purchase of your
new AcoSound hearing instruments. With
a litter practice, you will soon be on your
way to better hearing.
Please read the entire contents of this booklet
before using your hearing instruments.
It contains instructions and important
information about the use and handling
of your hearing instruments and batteries.
Indication for Use/ Intended Purpose
The hearing aids are intended to amplify
and transmit sound to the ear and thereby
compensate for impaired hearing. The
hearing aids are intended to be used by
children(>36 months) and adults.
FOREWORDS
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The following instruments are covered in
these instrucons:
AcoMate 610 RIC
AcoMate 821 RIC
AcoMate 1210 RIC
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Color opons

· Hearing Aid Descripon
There are several earpieces that can be
aached to speaker unit on your hearing
aids. Please idenfy your earpiece. This
will make it easier for you to navigate
through this booklet.
A RIC model can come with a #1,#2,#3
speaker and different earpieces.
A dome or a
custom Mold can
be attached to #1
speaker
A dome or a
custom Mold
can be attached
to #2 speaker
A dome or a
Power Mold can
be attached to
#2 speaker
Length: 40 mm Length: 47.4 mm Length: 51.5 mm
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· Descripon of features
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2
3
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1, Sound Outlet
2, Wire
3, Ear Dome
4, Microphone
5, Receiver
6, Push Buon
7, Volume Control
8, Baery Door
Le/Right ear marking
The color of the receiver can help you
disnguish the le and right instruments.
Red=right; Blue=Le
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· Step-by-Step Instrucons for
Using Your Hearing Aid
Step 1: Inserng the baery
Gently swing the baery door fully open,
but do not force it (A)
Remove the scker from the new baery (B)
Place the baery into the empty
compartment. The +sign on the baery
should face up (C)
A B C
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For maximum power, allow the baery to
be aired for 30 seconds before placing it
into the empty compartment.
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The cleaning tool can be used for baery
change. Use the magnec end to remove
and insert baeries. The cleaning tool is
provided by your hearing care professional.
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Your cleaning tool has a built-in magnet.
Keep the cleaning tool 30 cm away from
credit cards and other magnecally
sensive devices.
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Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON
Close the baery door completely. You
should noce a click. The hearing aid is
now ON.
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Never use excessive force to open or
close the baery door.
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Step 3: Inserng Your Hearing Aid
Your hearing aid has been programmed
individually for your right or le ear.
You will see a color marking on the
receiver. This can help you to disnguish
between the le and right hearing aid.
Blue marking for le ear,
red for right ear
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Make sure the dome is pushed firmly
onto the speaker.
Posion 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,
unl the wire sits flush against the side of
your head (B).
If you have an ear grip aached to the speaker,
push the ear grip into the bowl of your ear.
If the ear grip is scking out, it has not
been posioned correctly. Try adjusng
it again.
When looking in the mirror, the speaker
should difficult to see.
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Never use excessive force to open or
close the baery door.
If the dome is not on the speaker when
removed from the ear, the dome might
sll be in the ear canal. Consult your
hearing care professional for further
instrucons.
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Step 4: Changing the Volume
If you want to change the volume yourself,
your can switch the volume slot with the
pin end of the cleaning tool.
Volume Control
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If you find that the volume is not adequate,
your hearing care professional may need
to check your hearing and adjust your
hearing aid sengs.
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Step 5: Changing the Programs
If you wear one hearing aid, a short press
on the push buon will change the program.
If you wear two hearing aids, you shall
switch program for both hearing aids.
It will take 1-2 seconds unl you hear the
program change. The number of beeps
you hear will tell you which program
you are in.
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Up to 4 listening programs can be configured
by your hearing care professional depending
on your hearing aid. Please ask your
hearing care professional or sales person
about the programs that are available
with your hearing aid.
Available Programs
(to be filled in by your hearing care professional)
Program Beeps Funcon
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
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Step 6: 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.
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Do not remove by pull on the hearing aid,
as the speaker may be damaged at the
connector.
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Step 7: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF
Open the baery door slightly unl a click
is felt. The hearing aid is now OFF.
Step 8: Changing the baery
When the baery is running out, the hearing
aid will beep at regular intervals. You
should be prepared to replace the baery.
The me unl the hearing aid stops
working depends on the baery type and
manufacturer.
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Features of Your Hearing Aid
The following feature may be acvated in
your hearing aid. Please consult your hearing
care professional to find out how your
hearing aid is configured.
Auto Telephone can automacally acvate
a phone program in the hearing aid, if your
telephone has a dedicated magnet.
The magnet needs to be placed on
your telephone next to the sound
outlet.
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Caring for Your Hearing Aid
Hearing ears produce a waxy substance
that can clog your hearing aid. Please follow
these cleaning instrucons to prevent wax
build-up and ensure opmal performance
of your hearing aid.
For further informaon on the care of your
hearing aid, please consult your hearing
care professional.
General Care Instrucons
Treat your hearing aid like any other delicate
electronic device (check the safety guidelines
on page 37) 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 the hearing aid
Do not use your hearing aid without a dome or
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mold
Should your hearing aid come in contact
with water and stop working, please
following these guidelines:
· Gently wipe off any water on the outside
of the hearing aid
· Open the baery door and remove
the baery
· Gently wipe off any water inbaery door
· Let the hearing aid dry with the baery
door open for approximately 30 minutes
· Insert a new fresh baery and close the
baery door. Your hearing aid should work
normally again.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not wear your hearing aid while showering
or parcipang in water acvies. Do not
immerse your hearing aid in water or other
liquids.
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