Beltone Prime PR05-M User manual

Instructions for use
Digital In-the-Ear hearing instruments
Beltone Prime - PR05-M
Beltone Prime - PRP05-M
Beltone Prime

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Intended use
Generic air-conduction hearing instruments are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to compen-
sate for impaired hearing. The fundamental operating principle of hearing instruments is to receive, amplify,
and transfer sound to the ear drum of a hearing impaired person.
A new Beltone hearing instrument
Congratulations on your choice of a Beltone hearing instrument!
Your hearing instrument is a very advanced device. Your hearing care practitioner has tuned it to your indi-
vidual needs. With a little devotion and patience you will become familiar with it.
This booklet is a short guide to assist you in getting acquainted with your hearing instrument. Read it care-
fully and use it as a guideline.
We wish you happiness and pleasant listening with your new instrument.
Beltone
This booklet & your instrument
In this booklet you will find instructions for inserting and operating your new hearing instrument. You will
find explanations for using your instrument and for daily handling. We will give a few practical steps towards
better hearing.
Contents
Warning to hearing care professional 4
Notice to prospective users 4
Children with hearing loss 6
The Parts of Your Prime Hearing Instrument 7
Switching on and off 8
Delayed Activation 8
Inserting and removing the instrument 9
Changing batteries 12
Daily maintenance 14
The Microphone tube 15
Wax Filter 16
Handling Precautions with your
Hearing Instrument 18
Telephone use 19
Repairs and Warranty 20
Eight steps towards better hearing 22
Troubleshooting guide 26
General warnings 30
Technical specifi cations 32
Your selected model 33

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Warning to hearing care professional i
A hearing care professional should advise a prospective user to consult promptly with a licensed physi-
cian (preferably an ear specialist) before setting the instrument if the hearing care professional determines
through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other available information concerning the prospective
user that the prospective user has any of the following conditions:
(i) visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear;
(ii) history of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days;
(iii) history of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days;
(iv) acute or chronic dizziness;
(v) unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days;
(vi) audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15dB at 500 Hz (hertz), 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz;
(vii) visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal;
(viii) pain or discomfort in the ear.
Important Notice to Prospective Hearing Aid Users
Good health practice requires that a person with a hearing loss have a medical evaluation by a licensed
physician (preferably a physician who specializes in diseases of the ear) before purchasing a hearing aid. Li-
censed physicians who specialize in diseases of the ear are often referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists
or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of the medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable
conditions that may affect hearing are identifi ed and treated before the hearing aid is purchased.Following
the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has
been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid. The physician
will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing aid evaluation. The
audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess your ability to hear
with and without a hearing aid. The hearing aid evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to
select and fi t a hearing aid to your individual needs.If you have reservations about your ability to adapt to
amplifi cation, you should inquire about the availability of a trial-rental or purchase-option program. Many
hearing aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a
nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.Federal law restricts the
sale of hearing aids to those individuals who have obtained a medical evaluation from a licensed physi-
cian. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiver statement declining the medical evalua-
tion for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician. The exercise of such a
waiver is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged.
A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment result-
ing from organic conditions.
Consistent use of the aid is recommended. In most cases, infrequent use does not permit you to attain
full benefi t from it.
The use of a hearing aid is only part of hearing rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented by audi-
tory training and instructions in lipreading.

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The Parts of Your Prime Hearing Instrument
1. Body
2. Sound Outlet/Receiver
(under wax filter and dome)
3. Wax Filter (under dome)
4. Battery Door
5. Microphone Tubing
6. Microphone
7. Microphone Outlets
8. Model and Serial Number
Children with hearing loss
In addition to seeing a physician for a medical evaluation, a child with a hearing loss should be directed
to an audiologist for evaluation and rehabilitation because hearing loss may cause problems in language
development and the educational and social growth of a child. An audiologist is qualifi ed by training and
experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with hearing loss.The purpose of a medi-
cal evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identifi ed and
treated before the hearing instrument is used.

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Switching on and off
Your instrument is equipped with an on/off switch integrated into the battery compart-
ment. When the battery compartment is fully closed, the instrument is turned on.
To turn the instrument off grasp the battery compartment door with your fi ngernail and
gently pull downwards. The power will switch off at the point where you can feel a small
click.
• Switch your instrument off if you are not using it. This will increase the battery life.
• At night, switch off your instrument and open the battery door completely. It allows
moisture in your instrument to evaporate and will increase the instrument’s life span.
After switching on the device, the volume will be as set by your hearing care practitioner.
Delayed Activation
Your hearing care professional may have activated the Delayed Activation function in your hearing instru-
ment. The Delayed Activation function delays the turn-on time by 10 seconds after closing the battery door.
This is indicated by beeps in the receiver at one second intervals when the battery door is closed, meaning
that 10 beeps will be heard before the hearing instrument is activated.
If you wish, this function can be deactivated by your hearing care professional.
Inserting and removing the instrument
Insertion:
1. Determine if you have a left or right instrument in your hand. At the tip of the device or with the bat-
tery compartment open, you will see either a RED or BLUE marker:
• The hearing instrument with the RED marker is always for the RIGHT ear.
• The hearing instrument with the BLUE marker is always for the LEFT ear.
2. Check that the body of the hearing instrument feels smooth before insert ing into your ear canal. If
the surface feels spiky or rough, contact your hearing care professional.
3. Grasp the instrument near the base, where the tubing connects to the battery compartment, with
your index fi nger on top and your thumb on bottom.

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8. This drawing shows how the hearing instrument should look when inserted
properly into the ear canal. It is important that the microphone tube fi ts
correctly in your ear. If the microphone tube irritates your ear, please con-
tact your hearing care professional.
Insertion continued…
Notice that the battery door is pointing up. This is the correct
way to insert the instrument.
4. When properly lined up, gently push the hearing instru-
ment into the ear canal until it is flush with the opening of
the ear canal.
5. After the hearing instrument has been properly seated in
the ear canal, locate microphone and tubing.
6. Gently push the microphone into the creased area of the ear that
is located above the ear canal entrance.
7. After the microphone is in place, push the tubing into place.
Removal:
1. Find the microphone and tubing in the crease of the ear that is
located above the ear canal entrance.
2. Once you have located the tubing, GENTLY grasp and pull, and the
hear ing instrument should come out of the ear.
3. Each time the hearing instrument is removed from the ear canal, make
sure that the wax fi lter is still attached to the instrument.
If not, contact your hearing care professional immediately.

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Changing batteries
When the battery voltage/power decreases to a certain level, the instrument
will emit a soft beeping signal. This signal will continue for about one minute,
and the sequence will continue every five minutes until the instrument will be
automatically switched off. It is therefore advisable to keep an extra battery
at hand.
• Remove the protective seal from the fresh battery and insert it in the battery door, with the plus side
facing up. You will recognize the plus side of the battery because it is marked with a +. Check whether
the + symbols on the battery and on the battery door are on the same side.
• Always insert a battery in the opened door, never directly into the instrument.
• A new battery should be inserted into the battery compartment with the micro phone tubing pointed up.
Close the battery door. This should go smoothly, so never force it as this could damage your instrument.
iAdditional Battery Information
• The replacement battery has to be a zinc-air battery. The Beltone Prime uses
battery size 10A.
• Always use new Zinc-Air batteries that have a minimum remaining shelf life of
1 year.
• When the hearing instrument is not in use, please remove the battery. This will
help to prevent corrosion from occurring inside the battery compartment, and
it will also ensure that battery life is not shortened.
Low battery indication
Your hearing care professional can set your hearing instrument to give an acoustical indication when the
battery is reaching its end of life. The hearing instrument will reduce amplifi cation and emit a ”soft beeping”
if battery power gets too low. This signal will recur every fi ve minutes until the hearing instrument automati-
cally switches off. It is recommended that you keep spare batteries on hand.
Warnings i
Batteries contain dangerous substances and should be disposed of carefully in the interest of your safety
and for the environment.
• Keep batteries away from pets, children and mentally challenged persons.
• Batteries can be harmful if swallowed. If you do, seek medical attention immediately.
• Do not attempt to recharge batteries (Zinc Air) which are not specifi cally designated rechargeable as
they may leak or explode.
• Do not burn the batteries, as they could explode.
• Remove the batteries to prevent leakage when the hearing instruments are not in use for an extended
period of time.
• Used batteries are harmful to the environment. Please dispose of them according to local regulations or
return them to your hearing care practitioner.

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iDaily maintenance
Keep your hearing instrument clean and dry. Wipe the case with a soft cloth or tissue after use to remove
grease or moisture. You should avoid exposing your instrument directly to moisture such as rain or water
from the shower. If your instrument does get wet or if it has been exposed to high humidity or perspiration, it
should be left to dry out overnight with the battery out and the battery compartment open. It is also a good
idea to put them in a sealed container together with a drying agent (dessicator) overnight. Consult your
hearing care professional as to which drying agent to use.
Your hearing instrument is protected by a protective, hydrophobic nanocoat material: HPF80 NanoBlock.
It will improve the durability of you hearing instrument by repelling moisture and debris. However, to avoid
the need for unwarranted repairs:
• Never immerse the instrument in water or other liquids since this may cause permanent damage to the
circuitry.
• Protect your hearing instrument from rough handling, and avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or fl oors.
• Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sunlight since excessive heat can damage the in-
strument or deform the casing or the receiver tube.
Storing your instrument
When you are not using your instrument, keep or transport it in the box supplied. Leave the battery door
open. Keep your instrument in a dry place, not in a bathroom or other humid place. Alternatively, you could
store the instrument in a dessicator available from your hearing care practitioner.
Additional Maintenance
In addition to daily cleaning of your hear ing instrument, you should periodically check and clean the micro-
phone and receiver:
The Microphone Tube
The microphone tip and tubing can be cleaned by gently wiping them with a soft dry cloth. This will help to
ensure that the ports stay open and allow sound to get into the microphone.
Note that the tube may wear out or become discolored over time with usage of the hearing instrument.
Should the tubing become discolored or should the hearing instrument fail to produce sound, contact your
hearing care professional to have the tubing replaced.

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To replace the wax fi lter:
1. Remove the dome from the instrument.
2. Clean the device.
3. Use the skewer side of the wax removal tool to remove wax fi lter.
4. Screw the tool onto the wax fi lter.
5. Remove the old wax fi lter.
6. Place the old wax fi lter in the center of the wax fi lter wheel.
7. Pull to the side and pull the tool to remove old wax fi lter.
8. Use the other end of the wax fi lter tool to get a new wax fi lter.
9. Remove the wax fi lter tool and ensure a new wax fi lter is attached to the tool.
10. Place the new wax fi lter on the device.
11. Turn the device back and forth and remove. Ensure the new wax fi lter sticks to the device.
12. Put on the dome.
Note: It is not recommended that wax fi lters be reused, as wax fi lters may not reattach securely.
Wax Filter
The wax filter is located at the
receiver end of the hearing in-
strument. This filter is designed
to decrease the likelihood that
wax will get into the instrument’s
sound outlet and cause de-
creased performance or dam-
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iHandling Precautions with Your Hearing Instrument
In addition to daily maintenance and in order to avoid unwanted repairs, it is recommended that you take
certain precautions while handling your hearing instrument:
• Avoid exposing your instrument directly to moisture such as heavy rain or water from a shower.
• Never immerse the instrument into water or other liquids, as this may cause permanent damage to the
circuitry and/or internal components.
• Protect the instrument from rough handling.
• Avoid dropping it on hard surfaces or fl oors.
• Do not leave the instrument in or near direct heat or sunlight.
• Excessive heat can damage the instrument or deform the casing or the microphone tube.
• You should never attempt to modify the shape of the microphone tube yourself.
• Never force the battery door closed, as this may damage the hearing instrument.
• Do not leave your instrument in the sun, near an open fi re or in a hot, parked car.
• Do not wear your instrument while showering, swimming, in heavy rain or in a moist atmosphere such
as steam bath or sauna.
• Should your instrument become moist, put it in a dessicator. Your hearing care professional will be
happy to counsel on this.
• Remove your instrument when applying cosmetics, e.g. perfume, aftershave, hair spray, suntan lotion.
These might get into the instrument and cause damage.
Telephone Use
Should you experience any feedback or whistling while trying to talk on the telephone, you can avoid this
by taking the following precautions:
• Hold your telephone handset close to the lower part of the ear, and fi rmly push
it towards the outside of the ear canal.
• Listen to the dialing tone and move the handset a little to fi nd the position that
give the best reception.
• The best position to hold a telephone may be determined by the shape of
telephone you are using.
By employing these techniques while using the instrument on the telephone, you
will be able to minimize feedback and keep your listening experience enjoyable.

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Warranty
TERMS OF THE BELTONE HEARING INSTRUMENT LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
1. The hearing instrument(s) registered under this document is warranted to be free from defects in
workmanship and materials at time of delivery. For a period of one year from date of purchase, we
will make all necessary repairs promptly and without charge.
2. If the hearing instrument(s) requires repair or service, it should be returned to the hearing care
practitioner from whom it was purchased. If the instrument(s) was purchased in the U.S. or Canada,
you may return it to any authorized hearing care practitioner in the U.S. or Canada for service. The
practitioner will check your hearing instrument(s) and determine if factory repair is necessary.
3. There are no express warranties other than those stated here. The hearing care practitioner from
whom this hearing instrument(s) was purchased is an independent local business person and not an
agent or employee of Beltone Electronics Corporation.* The practitioner is not authorized to extend
or alter the terms of this warranty.
*In Canada, Beltone Canada, Ltd.
4. This warranty gives you specifi c rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state (or province to province).
5. Not covered unless otherwise indicated: cords, batteries, tubing, and earmolds; breakage or damage
resulting from accident, abuse, dropping, mis handling, or misuse; attempts to repair, or to open, or
to take apart the hearing instrument(s) by persons other than authorized Beltone practitioners or their
employees, except to remove cords and batteries. The degree of hearing improvement and satis-
faction received is not covered, but is dependent upon proper fi tting and adjustment by the hearing
care practitioner from whom it was purchased.
6. As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact initiative, Beltone is committed to doing this in
line with environmentfriendly best practices. Hearing instruments therefore, at Beltone’s discretion,
may be replaced by new products or products manufactured from new or serviceable used parts, or
repaired using new or refurbished replacement parts.
NOTE: An optional two-year or three-year warranty is available. Ask your authorized hearing care practi-
tioner about this optional coverage. Case damage is not included under two and three year warranties.

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3. Have a conversation with a single person
Use your instrument in conversation with one person, a family member or a friend. Move to a quiet
spot. Explain that you are now wear ing a hearing instrument. Ask the other person to talk normally.
Look at your conversation partner. If your instrument is tuned to your requirements you will be able to
communicate better than before.
4. Listen to radio or television
Listen to the radio or television. Start with the news, then turn to another program. Ask a ‘normal
hearing’ person to set the volume of your radio or television to a comfortable level. If you cannot un-
derstand the radio or television, ask your hearing care practitioner to adjust your hearing instrument.
5. Get used to conversations in a group
Following conversations in a group is often diffi cult because of the background noise. Listen to the
different voices. Try to recognise them by timbre or rhythm and link each voice to a person. Focus
your attention on the person you want to understand. Practice this regularly. If you did not under-
stand something that was said, please ask for it to be repeated. Ensure that you can see the face
of your conversation partner(s) clearly and that there is suffi cient light. This will help you to lipread.
Avoid ‘looking into the light’. Position yourself with your back towards the window, so that you can
see the other person(s) better. Ask others to talk slowly and clearly. Talking louder does not help.
Eight steps towards better hearing
You need to get used to your new hearing instrument. Sounds seem new and different. That is because you
grew accustomed to your diminished hearing. Therefore, familiar sounds seem strange or unnatural at fi rst.
Every fi rst-time user of a hearing instrument responds differently to this. Some can wear the new instrument
a whole day right from the start, while others fi nd it hard to get used to.
After a while, you will notice you appreciate hearing with a hearing instrument and that you will fi nd it quite
normal. Below, eight steps are described that will guide you through the initial period. If you are not satisfi
ed or keep experiencing problems, please consult your hearing care practitioner.
1. Get used to familiar sounds at home
Try to get used to the new sounds from a familiar environment. Listen to the different (background)
sounds and try to recognise them. When you are tired from listening, remove your instrument and
pause for a while. Talk or read aloud for a while. In that way you will familiarise yourself with the
sound of your own voice. Gradually, you will learn to use the instrument for longer and become more
comfortable with it.
2. Listen outside; quiet & traffic
Go outside to a quiet place, e.g., the park or woods. Listen to the environmental sounds. Do you re-
cognise them? Please be careful with sounds from heavy traffi c at this stage of getting used to your
instrument. Sometimes it sounds very loud. Try not to get frightened.

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6. Visit public buildings
Visit public buildings. Try to sit near the speaker; try to be seated in the front rows in a show. Avoid a
seat behind a pillar or in an alcove, you will be in a ‘sound shadow.’
In a restaurant, sit with your back towards the wall. This avoids disturbing noises coming from behind
you.
7. Use your telephone
Often, you can hear the telephone clearly with your hearing instrument in a microphone program.
Hold the telephone handset 1-inch (2-3cm) from your ear and tilt the receiver outwards a little.
Your hearing instrument meets strict international regulations. Therefore, it should be possible to use
a GSM telephone in most cases. However, in some circumstances, disturbance might be audible
through your hearing instrument.
8. Use your instrument all day
Using your hearing instrument and practising with it is the best way to learn to hear again. Even if you
can hear without an instrument in some cases. Try to wear your instrument all day. In that way, you
will benefi t the most.
A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment
resulting from organic conditions.
Go beyond these eight steps and discover the world of sound around you. Do the things you enjoy
and listen to the sounds from your environment.

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SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Hearing instrument
is dead
Not turned on Turn on
Battery is dead Replace battery
Battery improperly inserted Reinsert battery properly
Blocked wax filter Consult your hearing care professional or, if you have been instructed to do so, change the wax filter
Broken receiver Consult your hearing care professional
Broken microphone or microphone tube Consult your hearing care professional
Not clear, distorted Weak battery Replace battery
Poor fitting microphone tube Consult your hearing care professional
Hearing instrument is damaged Consult your hearing care professional
Excessive whistle
from instrument
Hearing aid not properly inserted Re-insert carefully
Microphone not properly seated Re-seat carefully
With telephone use Review ”Telephone Use” section
Instrument settings not at optimum Consult your hearing care professional
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
Not loud enough Hearing aid not properly inserted Re-insert carefully
Microphone not properly seated Re-seat carefully
Blocked wax filter Consult your hearing care professional or, if you have been instructed to do so, change the wax filter
Instrument settings not at optimum Consult your hearing care professional
Excessive ear wax Consult your physician
Change in hearing Consult your hearing care professional
Blocked Microphone Opening Consult your hearing care professional
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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General warnings i
Hearing instruments can be dangerous if improperly used.
• Instruments should be used only as prescribed by your hearing care professional. Incorrect use may
result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
• Do not allow others to use your instrument. It may cause permanent damage.
• Instrument usage by children or mentally challenged persons should be supervised at any time.
• Wearing an instrument might cause an increased production of earwax. In rare cases, the anti-allergenic
materials may cause skin irritation. If so, or if in doubt, consult your physician or ENT.
• Different types of radiation, (e.g. from X-ray, MRI, NMR, CT scans)damage the instrument. Therefore,
do not wear the instrument during these or other corresponding scanning procedures. Other types of
radiation (burglary alarms, room surveillance systems, radio equipment, mobile telephones, etc) will not
damage the instrument. They could, however, momentarily affect the sound quality or create strange
sounds from the instruments.
• Do not wear the instrument in mines or other explosive areas, unless those areas are certified for
hearing instrument use.
• The hearing instrument contains small parts that could be swallowed by children. Please be mindful not
to leave children unsupervised with this hearing instrument.
• Consult a physician if you fi nd a foreign object in your ear canal, if you experience skin irritation or if
excessive ear wax accumulates with the use of the instrument.
• If device is broken, do not use.
General Precautions i
• Wearing an instrument might cause an increased production of earwax. In rare cases, the anti-allergenic
materials may cause skin irritation. If so, or if in doubt, consult your physician or ENT.
• Only connect Beltone hearing instruments to Beltone accessories intended and qualifi ed to be used
with Beilone hearing instruments.
• Use only original Beltone consumables e.g. tubes and domes.
• You should never attempt to modify the shape of the microphone tube yourself.

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Technical specifications
Audio signal technology
Digital
Temperature test, transport and storage information
Beltone Hearing Instruments are subjected to various tests in temperature and damp heating cycling
between -25C (-13F) and +70C (+158F) according to internal and industry standards.During transport or
storage, the temperature should not exceed the limit values of -20C (-4F) to +60C (+140F) and relative
humidity of 90% RH, non-condensing (for limited time). The air pressure between 500 and 1100 hPa is
appropriate.
Please ask your local hearing care professional concerning disposal of your hearing instrument.
model
Hearing instrument
max output
ANSI S3.22 (2cc Coupler)
Prime - PR05 & PRP05 106 dB SPL
Your selected Prime model
Your hearing care professional place a check mark in the below table to identify the model you have
received.
Model received Hearing care professional
Beltone Prime - PR05-M
Beltone Prime - PRP05-M
Serial number Right:
Serial number Left:

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Be aware of information marked with the warning symbol
WARNING points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries,
iCAUTION indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries.
iAdvice and tips on how to handle your hearing instrument better.
Please ask your local hearing care professional
concerning disposal of your hearing instrument

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