Bernafon Nevara User manual

Nevara, Saphira,
Juna, Carista, Acriva,
Chronos, Inizia
Instructions for Use
BEHIND-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS
Nano BTE

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Table of Contents
Hearing Aid Description 7
Step-by-Step Instructions
for Using Your Hearing Aid 10
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 10
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 12
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 13
Step 4: Changing the Volume 17
Step 5: Changing the Programs 19
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 22
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 23
Step 9: Changing the Battery 23
Caring for Your Hearing Aid 24
Common Problems and Solutions 36
Accessories 38
Warnings 40
International Warranty 47

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Mobile Phone 49
Technical Information 51
Information and Explanation of Symbols 55

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The following Bernafon hearing aid models are
covered within this booklet:
Juna 9 | 7
JU9 N, with wireless functionality
JU7 N, with wireless functionality
Acriva 9 | 7
AR9 N, with wireless functionality
AR7 N, with wireless functionality
Chronos 9 | 7 | 5
CN9 N, with wireless functionality
CN7 N, with wireless functionality
CN5 N, with wireless functionality
Saphira 5 | 3
SA5 N, with wireless functionality
SA3 N, with wireless functionality
Carista 5 | 3
CA5 N, with wireless functionality
CA3 N, with wireless functionality
Inizia 3 | 1
IN3 N
IN1 N
Nevara 1
NE1 N, with wireless functionality

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This booklet guides you on how to use and
maintain your new hearing aid. Please read
the booklet carefully including the warning
section. This will help you to achieve the full
benet of your new hearing aid.
Your hearing care professional has adjusted
the hearing aid to meet your needs. If you have
additional questions, please contact your hearing
care professional.
Indication for Use / Intended Purpose
The hearing aids are intended to amplify and transmit
sound to the ear and thereby compensate for
impaired hearing. The hearing aids are intended to be
used by children (> 36 months) and adults.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing aid amplication is uniquely adjusted
and optimized to your personal hearing capabilities
during the tting performed by your hearing care
professional.

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Hearing Aid Description
There are two different attachments and several
different ear pieces which classify your hearing aid
style. Please identify your attachment and ear piece.
This will make it easier for you to navigate through
this booklet.
Nano BTE with
Thin Tube
A hearing aid with a thin
tube will have one of the
following earpieces– a
dome or a Custom Mold
Nano BTE with
Earhook
A hearing aid with an
earhook will have an
earmold as an earpiece
Instant Fitting Custom Fitting
Open Dome Tulip Dome Dome, Large Vent Dome, Small Vent Power Dome Canal Mold Custom Tip

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Nano BTE Model
Option A: with thin tube system
1
8
2a
2
3
4
5
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7
1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Adapter
4 Thin tube
5 Sound outlet
6 Dome
7 Ear grip (optional)
8 Battery door

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Nano BTE Model
Option B: with earhook
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2a
2
3
4
5
6
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1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Earhook
4 Earmold tubing
5 Earmold
6 Battery door

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Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid
Step 1: Inserting the Battery
Your hearing aid uses a size 312 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)
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ABC
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For maximum power, allow the battery to be aired
for 30 seconds before placing it into the empty
compartment.

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The MultiTool can be used for battery change. Use
the magnetic end to remove and insert batteries.
The MultiTool is provided by your hearing care
professional.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the
MultiTool 30 cm away from credit cards and other
magnetically sensitive devices.
MultiTool

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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 inside the battery door.
This can help you to distinguish between the left and
right hearing aid.
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Red = right
Blue = left

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Step 3a: Inserting Your Hearing Aid with an
Earmold
·When inserting the right earmold, hold it with the
right hand. When inserting the left earmold,
hold it with the left hand.
·Hold the earmold so that the canal part is pointing
at the ear canal entrance and the frame of the
earmold is pointing straight up
·Insert the canal part into the ear canal aiming
slightly up and back, not straight into the ear.
Then twist back slightly to press the frame of
the earmold into the hollow part of the ear.
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·Run your nger down the skin just in front of your
ear. If you feel any plastic parts of the earmold, it is
not inserted correctly. Gently push the plastic back
and behind the top fold of your ear. The earmold
should seal into all folds of the ear.
·Then tuck the hearing aid over/behind your ear,
making sure that the tubing is not twisted
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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.

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Step 3b: Inserting Your Hearing Aid
with a Thin Tube
·First, position the hearing aid behind your ear (A)
·Grasp the bend of the thin tube. Gently push the
dome into your ear canal until the tube rests against
the side of your head. (B)
·Push the ear grip into the bowl of your ear (C)
·If the thin tube is sticking out from your ear, insert
the dome further. If the ear grip is sticking out, it
has not been positioned correctly. Try adjusting it
again.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
If the dome is not on the tube when removed from
the ear, the dome might still be in the ear canal.
Consult your hearing care professional for further
instructions.

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Step 4: Changing the Volume
If you want to change the volume yourself, your
hearing care professional can program the push
button to be used as a volume control (VC):
Two Nano BTE hearing aids*
Left Right
Short push
(less than 1 sec.) hvolume down hvolume up
One Nano BTE hearing aid*
Short push
(less than 1 sec.) hvolume down
Medium push
(about 1 sec.) hvolume up
* These VC features are not available in Inizia

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The hearing aid will click to conrm that the volume
has been changed and then will beep when you
reach the programmed maximum or minimum. You
may hear a beep, when you return to the preset
loudness level in your hearing aid. Please ask your
hearing care professional for further information.
✼
Your hearing aid automatically returns to a preset
loudness level when it starts, the battery is low,
or when the program is changed. If you nd that
the volume is not adequate, your hearing care
professional may need to adjust your hearing aid
settings.
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Push button
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Step 5: Changing the Programs
If you wear two hearing aids, a medium press (about
1 second)* on the push button will change the
program.
If you wear one hearing aid, a long press (about
2 seconds)* on the push button will change the
program.
It will take 1 – 2 seconds until you hear the program
change. The number of beeps you hear will tell you
which program you are in.
* If you wear one Inizia hearing aid, a short press is needed to
change the program
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Up to 4 listening programs can be congured by your
hearing care professional depending on your hearing
aid. Please ask your hearing care professional about
the programs that are available with your hearing aid.
Available Programs
(to be lled in by your hearing care professional)
Program Beeps Function
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4