Audicus Oro User manual

Instruction Manual
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Oro

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Thank you for choosing Audicus!
We are excited for you to experience our hearing aids!
The Oro is our most powerful hearing aid. It offers high quality sound
processing, wireless features, and an ergonomic shell design.
In addition, it has:
• Receiver in Canal
• Improved speech recognition
• Superior feedback and noise reduction
• Sleek, award-winning design
• Volume control
The Oro is a sophisticated hearing aid programmed to your hearing loss.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact
us at 844-616-7284 or [email protected]

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What’s Inside 6 Getting Started with Remote 28
Adjusting to the Hearing Aid 8 Remote Programs / Volume 29
Batteries 10 Remote Troubleshooting 31
On/Off 14 Maintenance and Use 32
Wearing the Hearing Aid 15 Technical Information 35
Volume Adjustment 21 Returns and Warranty 36
Cleaning 19 FDA Information 37
Replacing the Wax Guard 22 Warnings and Side Effects 40
Basic Volume Remote 26 Contact Us 43
Basic Volume Remote Overview 27
Contents

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What’s Inside?
Oro
Component Function
Microphone Picks up sound for the system to process
Receiver Amplifies the outgoing sound
Push Button Changes volume
Receiver Wire Connects the receiver to the system
Dome Holds receiver in place and guides sound into ear
Wax Guard Catches earwax to keep receiver clean
Retention Guard Stabilizes hearing aid while in the ear
Microphone
Battery Door
Red = Right Ear
Blue = Left Ear
Receiver Wire
Dome
Receiver & Wax Guard
Push Button
Retention Guard

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Clam Shell
Ear Domes
What’s Inside?
* Number of domes will vary
depending on your hearing loss
Manual
Size 312
Batteries
Brush
Wax Guard & Replacement Tool
Instruction Manual
(Magnetic end
for extracting
batteries)

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Adjusting to the Hearing Aid
Fit Experience in the First Two Weeks
The first two weeks of owning your hearing aid are a crucial time for getting
accustomed to the fit of your device. We recommend the following:
1. Find the right size Dome for YOU:
• Your device comes prefitted with a size medium dome. Also provided is a
variety of domes to help you find the best fit.
• The dome should fit snugly in your ear canal like a cork in a wine bottle. If
too loose, this can create a whooshing or whistling sound. This can be solved
by using a larger dome size.
2. Decide if the Retention Guard helps
• The retention guard curls down, towards the back and into the outer bowl of
your ear to keep the hearing aid in place. It’s designed to provide extra
stability, but many customers don’t find it necessary.
For questions on adjusting/remove this piece, call us at 844-616-7284.
3. Adjusting to the comfort levels
• Some discomfort is normal in the first 1-2 weeks. Give us a call for some
helpful tips and tricks to adjusting to the comfort of a hearing device.

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Adjusting to the Hearing Aid
Sound Experience in the first 6 weeks
The first six weeks of owning your hearing aid are also a crucial time for getting
accustomed to the sound of your device. We recommend the following:
1. Adjusting To Hearing Again:
• Adjusting to your hearing aids may take up to 4-6 weeks. You may hear
sounds you haven’t heard in years; initially sounds may be uncomfortably
loud, tinny, or hollow.
• The best way to acclimate to your hearing aids is to wear them regularly
until the sound quality is comfortable and you have adjusted to the new
sounds you’ve been missing out on!
2. Reprogramming
• Audicus offers free adjustments for the life of the hearing aid. Most people
don’t require an adjustment, but it can help the sound clarity or
amplification of the device. Give us a call if you feel your hearing aid
needs an adjustment.

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Battery Use
When not in use (e.g., when asleep) open the battery compartment
completely to preserve battery power. Please remove battery completely
if the hearing aid will not be used for an extended period of time as it may
leak and damage the device.
Low Battery Warning
When your battery runs low, the hearing aid will emit continuous beeps.
Battery Compartment
The battery compartment is at the
back of the hearing aid. Gently pull
the tab on the battery door until it opens.
Opening and closing the battery
door does not require excessive force.
Batteries

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Batteries
Inserting the Battery
1. The Oro uses size 312 batteries. Place battery into battery compartment,
with the sticker facing up. Please wait as long as 15 minutes for for battery
to begin working after the sticker is removed.

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Inserting the Battery
2. Take off the sticker from the new battery. This activates the battery.
Please wait as long as 5 minutes for battery to develop full output.
3. Close the battery compartment completely. Your hearing aid is now ON.
Peel off the Sticker
Batteries

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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 Oro can be switched ON or OFF
through its battery compartment.
When the battery door is closed, the
hearing aid is ON.
When the battery door is fully open,
the hearing aid is OFF.
When the hearing aid is not in use,
open the battery compartment in
order to preserve battery power.
ON
OFF

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The Oro can be inserted in 3 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
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 snug inside the ear canal. You
should not see it if placed correctly.

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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/cut it.
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. Too much space
between dome and canal
2. Space between dome
and canal is reduced
but still leaks out sound
3. Dome fits properly
and seals the canal
= whistling
space between
canal and dome

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Wearing the Hearing Aid
Domes and Receivers
Domes should be replaced every 2-3
months due to normal wear and tear.
Replacement domes can be ordered
from Audicus.com
The receiver may last the life of
the hearing aid if proper care is
taken. The receiver has a one year
manufacturer warranty. The receiver
can only be replaced by Audicus.
About domes:
• Always ensure that a dome is proper-
ly attached to the receiver.
• If the dome remains in your ear, have
it removed by a medical professional.
• Replace dome if it breaks or every
2-3 months.
• Insert the receiver with the dome
carefully and not too far into the ear.

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Wearing the Hearing Aid
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Flip the dome
Pull with some forcePinch where the
meets the tube
To Remove the Dome:

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Wearing the Hearing Aid
To Attach the Dome:
1. Place new dome over the receiver.
2. Press until the dome attaches onto the receiver.
3. Make sure that the ear dome is securely fastened.You should be able
to tug it slightly without removing it.
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