Audicus ALTO User manual

Instruction Manual
Alto

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Thank you for choosing Audicus!
We are excited for you to experience our hearing aids.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at
888-979-6918 or [email protected].

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Introduction 4 Cleaning 24
Overview 5 Replacing the Wax Guard 25
What’s Inside 6 Maintenance and Use 28
Batteries 8 Technical Information 31
On/Off 13 Returns and Warranty 32
Standby Mode 14 Serial Identification 33
Wearing the Hearing Aid 15 FDA Information 34
Memory Programs 22 Warnings and Side Effects 37
Volume Adjustments 23 Contact Us 39
Contents

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Introduction
The Alto is our most powerful hearing aid. It offers high quality sound
processing, wireless features, and an ergonomic body design.
In addition, it has:
1. Receiver-in-Canal
2. Improved speech recognition
3. Superior feedback and noise reduction
4. Sleek, award-winning design
5. Volume control
The Alto is customized with four memory settings for various listening
environments, and programmed based on your hearing loss.

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Overview
Alto
Component Function
Microphone picks up sound for the system to process
Speaker amplifies the outgoing sound
Push Button changes listening programs
Wire connects the speaker to the system
Dome holds speaker in place and guides sound into ear
Microphones
Battery Door
Red = Right Ear
Blue = Left Ear
Receiver Wire
Dome
Speaker

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Clam Shell
(Closed)
Alto
Clam Shell
(Opened)
Ear Domes
Hearing Aid
What’s Inside?

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What’s Inside?
Manual
Size 312
Batteries
Brush
Earwax Replacement Tool
Instruction Manual
Canto
(Magnetic end
for extracting
batteries)

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Battery Compartment
The battery compartment is at the back of the hearing aid, as indicated.
Gently pull the tab on the battery door until it snaps open.
Inserting the Battery
1. Open the battery compartment.
When opening and closing the battery door you should never have to
exert force.
Batteries

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Batteries
Inserting the Battery
2. The Alto uses size 312 batteries. Place battery into battery compartment,
with the sticker facing up.

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Inserting the Battery
3. Take off the sticker from the new battery. This activates the battery.
Please wait a few minutes for battery to develop full output.
Peel off the Sticker
Batteries

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Batteries
Inserting the Battery
4. Close the battery compartment
completely. Your hearing aid
should now be switched ON.
Battery Use
When you are not using your
hearing aid (e.g. when you go to
sleep) we recommend opening the
battery compartment completely
to preserve battery power. Leaking
batteries damage the hearing aid.
Please remove battery when the
hearing aid is not in use for a
prolonged period of time.
Low Battery Warning
When your battery runs low, the
hearing aid will emit continuous
beeps.

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Batteries
Battery Safety
Batteries contain harmful substances
that pollute the environment:
• Do not dispose of batteries in
household trash.
• Dispose of batteries according to
federal and local regulations.
• Never attempt to recharge
batteries that are not
rechargeable as this could result
in an explosion.
• Keep batteries away from sources
of high temperature.
• Keep batteries away from
children and pets.
• Do not carry batteries loose in
your pocket or purse.
• Do not place batteries in your
mouth; if swallowed, consult a
physician.

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On/O
Switching Your Hearing aid
ON / OFF
The Alto can be switched “ON”
or “OFF” through its battery
compartment. When the battery
door is closed, the hearing aid is
switched “ON.”
When the battery door is fully open,
the hearing aid is “OFF.”
When the hearing aid is not in use,
we recommend opening the battery
compartment in order to preserve
battery power.
“Off”
“On”

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Standby Mode
Standby Mode
The standby mode is another way of
deactivating your hearing aid.
Just press button for more than four
seconds until the hearing aid goes
into standby.
To re-activate the hearing aid, simply
hold the push button for more than
four seconds.
Hold for 4 seconds or more!
Note: The battery can be drained
while in standby mode. Open the
battery door to turn the hearing aid
off.

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The Alto can be inserted in 3 easy steps:
1. Place the hearing aid over the top of your ear, so that the hard casing is
behind your ear and the wire is in front.
Wearing the Hearing Aid

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2. Push the dome into your ear until it sits comfortably in the canal and the
wire lies flat against the side of your head. The dome should be just inside
the ear canal. You should not see it if placed correctly.
Wearing the Hearing Aid

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Wearing the Hearing Aid
3. Place the retention guard into the bowl of your ear.
If retention guard is too long, remove dome and pull it off. See page 20
for instructions on how to remove the dome.
To remove your hearing aid, hold the wire and gently pull the dome out of
your ear canal.
Tuck in the
Retention Guard

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Considerations
Handle your hearing aid with care when placing it in your ear. If it does not
feel comfortable, do not attempt to alter the shape of the tube or casing.
Always wear the hearing aid with the dome fully attached.
Do not use broken domes. If a dome becomes lodged in your ear, contact
a medical professional for removal. If you feel physical discomfort or
experience irritation, contact Audicus and/or a hearing professional.
Sizing: Must Seal the Canal
Wearing the Hearing Aid
1. Dome too small 2. Dome fits, but still
leaks out sound
3. Dome fits properly
and seals the canal

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Wearing the Hearing Aid
Domes and Receivers
At some point you will have to
replace the domes due to normal
wear and tear.
You will be able to order domes
from Audicus when replacement is
needed. Replace every 2-3 months.
In addition to the domes, you
may have to replace the receiver.
The receiver may last the life of
the hearing aid if proper care is
taken. The receiver has a 1 year
manufacturer warranty. The receiver
can only be replaced by Audicus.
You can purchase replacement
domes and receivers from
www.audicus.com.
About domes:
- Always wear the receiver unit with the
dome.
- Make sure that the dome is com-
pletely attached to the receiver unit.
- If the dome remains in your ear, have
it removed by a medical professional.
- Replace dome if it breaks.
- Insert the receiver unit with the dome
carefully and not too deeply into the
ear.

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To Remove the Dome:
1. Flip the dome upside down.
2. Identify where the end of dome (white ring) meets the receiver.
3. Insert your fingernails between the dome and receiver, then pinch.
4. Pull the dome off.
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Pinch where dome
meets the Receiver
Gently Pull
Flip the dome
Pull with some force
Wearing the Hearing Aid