Bernafon Carista User manual

Juna, Carista, Acriva,
Chronos, Inizia
Instructions for Use
IN-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS

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Table of Contents
Model Overview 6
General Warnings and Safety Information 9
Hazard Warnings 9
Safety Information 13
Hearing Aid Description 15
Battery Size 16
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid 17
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 17
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 18
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 19
Step 4: Changing the Volume 20
Step 4a: Changing the Volume with
the Optional Volume Control Wheel 20
Step 4b: Changing the Volume with
the Optional Push Button 21
Step 5: Changing the Programs 22
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 23
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 23
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 24
Step 9: Changing the Battery 24
Features of Your Hearing Aid 25

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Caring for Your Hearing Aid 26
General Care Instructions 27
Daily Care Instructions 27
Specific Care Instructions 28
Common Problems and Solutions 29
Accessories 31
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 32
Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument
Compatibility 34
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 36
Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA and Canada 37
International Warranty 39
Information and Explanation of Symbols 44
Service 46
Technical Data 47

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Bernafon hearing aid. Your hearing care professional
has adjusted your hearing aid to meet your needs.
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 aid. It contains
instructions on how to use and how to handle
your hearing aid and batteries. It also contains
important safety information.
Indications for Use
The hearing aid is intended to amplify sound to
compensate for the loss of hearing.
It compensates for mild to severe hearing loss as
dened by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA).

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Model Overview
The following Bernafon hearing aid models are
covered within these instructions for use:
Juna 9 | 7
JU9 ITEPD/ITED, with wireless functionality
JU9 ITCPD/ITCD, with wireless functionality
JU9 ITC
JU9 CICP/CICx, with wireless functionality
JU9 CIC
JU9 IIC
JU7 ITEPD/ITED, with wireless functionality
JU7 ITCPD/ITCD, with wireless functionality
JU7 ITC
JU7 CICP/CICx, with wireless functionality
JU7 CIC
Acriva 9 | 7
AR9 ITED, with wireless functionality
AR9 ITCPD/ITCD, with wireless functionality
AR9 ITC
AR9 CICP/CIC
AR9 IIC
AR7 ITED, with wireless functionality
AR7 ITCPD/ITCD, with wireless functionality
AR7 ITC
AR7 CICP/CIC

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Chronos 9 | 7 | 5
CN9 ITED
CN9 ITCPD
CN9 ITCD, with wireless functionality
CN9 ITCP
CN9 CICP
CN9 CIC
CN7 ITED
CN7 ITCPD
CN7 ITCD, with wireless functionality
CN7 ITCP
CN7 CICP
CN7 CIC
CN5 ITED
CN5 ITCPD
CN5 ITCD, with wireless functionality
CN5 ITCP
CN5 CICP
CN5 CIC
Carista 5 | 3
CA5 ITED, with wireless functionality
CA5 ITCPD/ITCD, with wireless functionality
CA5 ITC
CA5 CICP/CIC
CA3 ITED, with wireless functionality
CA3 ITCPD/ITCD, with wireless functionality
CA3 ITC
CA3 CICP/CIC

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Inizia 3 | 1
IN3 ITED
IN3 ITCP
IN3 CICP
IN3 ITCD
IN3 ITC
IN3 CIC
IN1 ITCD
IN1 ITC
IN1 CIC

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General Warnings and Safety
Information
Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if
swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or
even fatality. Before you use your hearing aid,
please read the following hazard warnings.
Hazard Warnings
Warnings for Hearing Aid Users
Never allow others to wear your hearing aid.
It could permanently damage another person’s
hearing.
Avoid wearing your hearing aid while playing
contact sports (e.g., rugby, football, etc.).
A slap to your ear while wearing a hearing aid
could be harmful.
Keep your hearing aid, parts, and batteries out
of the reach of infants, children, and anyone who
might swallow these items
Discard batteries safely. Keep discarded
batteries out of sight of infants, small children,
vulnerable persons, and pets.

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Clean your hearing aid (including parts) on a
regular basis, as recommended by your hearing
care professional. Microorganisms from an
unclean hearing aid may cause skin irritations.
Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid
is a hazardous substance.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries
Never change the battery, or adjust the controls
of the hearing aid, in front of infants, small
children, and vulnerable persons
Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid
may stop working without notice. Keep this in
mind when you depend on warning sounds
(e.g., when you are in trafc).
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.
If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed,
see a doctor immediately.

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Be aware of the possibility that the directional
microphone in your hearing aid may reduce the
volume of some warning sounds coming from
behind you
Remove your hearing aid before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito
repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing aid is
exposed to such a product, allow the product to
dry before you put your hearing aid on.

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Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals
and Users
Take special care when tting and using a
hearing aid with maximum sound pressure
capability in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk
of damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.

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Safety Information
·Only use hearing aids as directed
·Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained
hearing care professional
·Misuse or improper adjustments can result in
sudden and permanent hearing loss
·Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing or
prevent hearing loss resulting from organic
conditions
·Be aware that hearing aid use may cause excess
ear wax to build up in the ear canal
·Excess ear wax may require removal by a trained
medical professional
·See a doctor immediately if your hearing aid or
earmold causes a discharge from the ear or allergic
reaction
·See your hearing care professional if you
experience discomfort or irritation of your ear

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·Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet
or microphone inlet. This could damage the
hearing aid.
·Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat
by leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.
·Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming,
snorkeling, or diving. Your hearing aid is not
designed for such activities.
·Do not immerse your hearing aid in water or other
liquids
·Remove your hearing aid before sleeping
·Keep your hearing aid in the case for protection
when you are not wearing it
·Never attempt to dry your instruments with a hair
dryer, microwave oven, etc.

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Hearing Aid Description
ITEPD, ITED, ITCPD, ITCD, ITCP, and ITC Models
3
AR_ILLU_ITC_BW
6
4
AR_ILLU_ITED_BW
10
4
ITEPD/ITED ITCPD/ITCD
5
1
2
AR_ILLU_ITCPD_BW
7
6
4
2
3
4
61
4
5
6
3
2
5
ITCP/ITC
1Vent
2Canal
3Sound outlet with
wax protection
4Microphone opening with
O-cap lter
5Battery door
6Push button (optional)
7Volume control (optional)
7
1

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CICP, CICx, CIC and IIC Models
Battery Size
Your hearing aid uses the following battery size:
·ITEPD, ITED: size 13
·ITCPD, ITCD, ITCP, ITC: size 312
·CICP, CICx, CIC, IIC: size 10
1 Vent
2 Canal
3 Sound outlet with
wax protection
4 Microphone opening
with T-cap lter
5 Battery door
6 Push button (optional)*
7 Removal (pull-out) string
AR_ILLU_CICP_BW
2
1
6
2
3
4
7
CICP/CICx/CIC IIC
AR_ILLU_IIC_BW
5
4
5
71
2
3
5
Your product may look slightly different
compared to the illustrations above.
*For Juna CICP and CICx the push button can be programmed for
volume control use

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid
Step 1: Inserting the Battery
·Gently swing the battery door fully open,
but do not force it (A)
·Remove the sticker from the new battery (B)
·Place the battery into the empty compartment.
The + sign on the battery should face up. (C)
A B C

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Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON
Close the battery door completely. You should notice
a click. The hearing aid is now ON.
Never use excessive force to open or close the
battery door.
Click “ON”

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Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid
Your hearing aid has been programmed individually
for your right or left ear.
You will see a color marking on your hearing aid. This
can help you distinguish between the left (blue) and
right (red) hearing aids.
·When inserting the right hearing aid, hold it with
the right hand. When inserting the left hearing aid,
hold it with the left hand.
·Hold your hearing aid between your thumb and
index nger with the microphone on top. If your
hearing aid has a pull-out string, this must be on
the bottom. (A)
·Place the canal part of your hearing aid into your
ear canal (B)
A B

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It takes patience and practice to insert your
earmold correctly. If you have difculty, please
consult your hearing care professional.
·Gently pull your earlobe down with the other hand
while pushing the hearing aid in until it feels secure
and comfortable
Step 4: Changing the Volume
Your hearing aid automatically adjusts the volume to
the changing sound environment.
Some models allow you to adjust the volume yourself
with an optional control on the hearing aid. Please
ask your hearing care professional if this function has
been made available on your hearing aid.
Step 4a: Changing the Volume with the Optional
Volume Control Wheel
To increase the volume, turn the volume control
towards the front.
To decrease the volume, turn the volume control
towards the back.