Bernafon ACRIVA 9 User manual

ACRIVA 9
ACRIVA 7
Nano BTE
Nano RITE
Behind-the-ear hearing instruments
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Warnings and Safety Guidelines 7
Introduction 13
Acriva Nano BTE with Spira Flex
Thin Tube System 14
Acriva Nano BTE with Earhook 15
Earpiece Overview for Nano BTE 16
Acriva Nano RITE with Speaker Unit 17
Earpiece Overview for Nano RITE 18
Placement 20
Operating Your Instruments (ON/OFF) 26
Changing the Volume Level 27
Changing Programs 29
Muting 30
Telecoil Function (for Nano RITE only) 31
Telephone Use (for Nano RITE only) 32
Changing the Battery 34
Data Logging and Learning 36
Operating the Hearing Instruments
with the Optional RC-P Remote Control 37

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Operating the Hearing Instruments with the
Optional SoundGate Communication Device 38
Instrument Care 40
Using Your Hearing Instruments 58
Tips for Communicating
with Hearing Impaired People 62
Your Hearing Instrument Conguration 64
Accessories 67
Environmental Protection 68
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 69
Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility 71
International Warranty 73
Common Problems and Solutions 74
Information for the Hearing Care Professional 80
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 82
Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA and Canada 84
Information and Explanation of Symbols 86
Service 90

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Bernafon hearing instruments. The amplication of
sound provided by your hearing instruments was
adjusted by your hearing care professional to the
needs of your individual hearing loss. With a little
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.

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General Warnings and Safety
Guidelines
Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous
if swallowed or improperly used. Such actions can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss or
even fatality.
Familiarize yourself completely with the following
general warnings before using your hearing instru-
ments.
Hazard Warnings
Never allow others to wear your hearing
instruments, because they are adjusted
for your hearing requirements and may
permanently damage another person’s
hearing.
A slap to your ear while wearing the
instrument could be harmful. Avoid wear-
ing your hearing instrument while playing
contact sports (e.g. rugby, football, etc.).

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Hearing instruments, their parts and
batteries should be kept out of reach of
infants, children and anyone who might
swallow these items or otherwise cause
themselves injury.
Discard batteries and keep them out of
sight of infants, small children, persons of
mental incapacity or pets.
Clean your hearing instruments and their
parts on a regular basis as recommended.
Micro-organisms from unclean instruments
may cause skin irritations.
Be careful with leaking battery liquid, as it
is a hazardous substance.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
Never change the battery or adjust the
controls of the hearing instrument in front
of infants, small children and persons of
mental incapacity.

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Be aware of the possibility that your
instruments may stop functioning without
notice. Keep this in mind while you circulate
in trafc or otherwise depend on warning
sounds.
Trafc or other warning sounds may also be
reduced in level by a directional microphone
when these sounds are coming from
behind you.
Remove your instruments before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume,
mosquito repellent, lotions, etc. Allow
the product to dry before wearing your
instruments.

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Warning to Hearing Care Professional
and User
Special care should be taken when tting
and using a hearing instrument with
maximum sound pressure capability in
excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4) since there may be a risk of
impairing the remaining hearing of the
hearing instrument user.

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Safety Information
·Hearing instruments should be used only as
directed and adjusted by your trained hearing
care professional. Misuse or improper adjust-
ments can result in sudden and permanent
hearing loss.
·Hearing instruments will not restore normal
hearing or prevent hearing loss resulting from
organic conditions.
·Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in
your mouth, they could easily be swallowed.
·Keep batteries away from medications.
Batteries are easily mistaken for pills.
·In case a battery or hearing instrument is
swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
·Be aware that use of a hearing instrument may
cause excess ear wax to build up in the ear canal
which may require removal by a trained medical
professional.
·In rare cases, a hearing instrument or earmold
may cause a discharge from the ear or allergic
reaction. See a physician immediately if these
conditions occur.
·An earmold is a custom-made product. If you
experience discomfort or irritation of your ear,
please see your hearing care professional
immediately for modication of the earmold.

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·Never insert cleaning tools into the sound
outlet or microphone inlet. This could damage
the hearing instruments.
·Do not expose hearing instruments to extreme
heat by leaving them in the car, near a radiator,
etc.
·Do not wear your hearing instrument while swim-
ming, snorkeling or diving, as it is not designed for
such activities.
·Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water
or other liquids.
·It is recommended to remove your hearing
instruments before sleeping.
·Protect your instruments by keeping them in
the case when you are not wearing them.

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The following instruments are covered in these
instructions:
Acriva Nano BTE Acriva Nano RITE
AR9 N AR9 NR
AR7 N AR7 NR
Introduction
Acriva Nano BTE instruments are available
either with earhooks or Spira Flex thin tubes.
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Acriva Nano RITE instruments are available
either with M- or P-Speaker.
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Acriva Nano BTE with Spira Flex
Thin Tube System
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1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Adapter
4 Spira Flex thin tube
5 Sound outlet
6 Dome
7 Concha clip
8 Battery door
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Acriva Nano BTE with Earhook
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1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Earhook
4 Sound outlet
5 Battery door
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21 Canal
2 Sound outlet
3 Tubing
4 Helix
5 Vent
Earmold (Used with Earhook)
Earpiece Overview for Nano BTE
Domes, custom molds and earmolds are earpieces
used to secure the thin tube in your ear canal and
to protect the sound outlet (2) from wax.
Domes Used with Spira Flex Thin Tube
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Dome
Tulip
Dome
Dome,
Large Vent
Dome,
Small Vent
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1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Connector plug
4 Wire
5 Left/right indicator
6 Speaker
7 Speaker unit size
marking
8 Battery door
9 Ear grip
10 NoWax lter
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Domes, custom molds (Micro Mold and Lite Tip)
and Power Molds are earpieces used to secure the
speaker in your ear canal and to protect the sound
outlet (20) from wax. The custom molds have a
marking (21) (red = right; blue = left). The marking
should point upwards in the ear canal.
The removal cord (22) is for easy removal.
Open Dome Power Dome Tulip Dome
Custom mold
(Micro Mold, Lite Tip)
Power Mold
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22
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Earpiece Overview for Nano RITE
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Left/Right Ear Marking
A color marking inside the battery
door can help you to distinguish
between the left and right
instruments.
Red = right; Blue = left
Bernafon nano BTE IFU
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It takes patience and practice to insert your
earpiece correctly. If you have difculty, please
consult your hearing care professional.
Inserting Your Nano BTE with an Earmold
·Hold the earmold by the
tubing so that the helix
part is pointing straight
up and the canal part is
pointing at the ear canal
entrance.
·Insert the canal part into
your ear canal, twisting
slightly to ease the helix
portion into place. It may
help to pull the earlobe
down with the other hand,
or pull the top of the ear
back and up.
Placement
Bernafon nano BTE IFU
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