Bernafon Nevara User manual

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

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Table of Contents
Hearing Aid Description 9
Step-by-Step Instructions
for Using Your Hearing Aid 12
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 12
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 14
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 15
Step 4: Changing the Volume 17
Step 4a: Changing the Volume with
the Optional Volume Control Wheel 17
Step 4b: Changing the Volume with
the Optional Push Button 18
Step 5: Changing the Programs 20
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 22
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 22
Step 9: Changing the Battery 23
Features of Your Hearing Aid 24
Caring for Your Hearing Aid 25
General Care Instructions 25
Daily Care Instructions 26
Specific Care Instructions 27
Common Problems and Solutions 28
Accessories 30

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Warnings 32
International Warranty 39
Mobile Phone 41
Technical Information 43
Information and Explanation of Symbols 47

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The following Bernafon hearing aid models are
covered within this booklet:
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 IICx, with wireless functionality
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
Saphira 5 | 3
SA5 ITEPD/ITED, with wireless functionality
SA5 ITCPD/ITCD, with wireless functionality
SA5 ITC
SA5 CICP/CICx, with wireless functionality
SA5 CIC
SA5 IICx, with wireless functionality
SA5 IIC
SA3 ITEPD/ITED, with wireless functionality
SA3 ITCPD/ITCD, with wireless functionality
SA3 ITC

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 SA3 CICP/CICx, with wireless functionality
SA3 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
Inizia 3 | 1
IN3 ITED
IN3 ITCP
IN3 CICP
IN3 ITCD
IN3 ITC
IN3 CIC
IN1 ITCD
IN1 ITC
IN1 CIC
Nevara 1
NE1 ITED, with wireless functionality
NE1 ITCD, with wireless functionality
NE1 ITC
NE1 CICP/CICx, 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
For your in-the-ear instrument, there are several
different styles and sizes. Please identify your style.
This will make it easier for you to navigate through
this booklet.
Please note that your hearing aid may look slightly
different compared to the illustrations on page 10
and 11.

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ITEPD, ITED, ITCPD, ITCD, ITCP, and ITC Models
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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)
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*For ITEPD, ITED, ITCPD, ITCD models in Juna, Saphira,
Nevara, Acriva, and Carista families the push button can
be programmed for volume control use

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CICP, CICx, CIC, IICx, and IIC Models
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 IICx/IIC
AR_ILLU_IIC_BW
5
4
5
71
2
3
5
*For Juna, Saphira, and Nevara 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
Your hearing aid uses the following battery size:
·ITEPD, ITED: size 13
·ITCPD, ITCD, ITCP, ITC: size 312
·CICP, CICx, CIC, IICx, IIC: size 10
·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)
✼
For maximum power, allow the battery to be aired
for 30 seconds before placing it into the empty
compartment.
ABC

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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 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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·Gently pull your earlobe down with the other hand
while pushing the hearing aid in until it feels secure
and comfortable
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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 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.

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louder softer
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 hear a beep, when you return to the preset
loudness level in your hearing aid.
Step 4b: Changing the Volume with the Optional
Push Button
If your hearing aid has been made with a push
button, your hearing care professional may be able
to program it to change volume.

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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.
Two hearing aids
Left Right
Short push
(less than 1 sec.) volume down volume up
One hearing aid
Short push
(less than 1 sec.) volume down
Medium push
(about 1 sec.) volume up
✼
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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Step 5: Changing the Programs
If your hearing aid has been made with a push
button, your hearing care professional can program it
to change programs.
The hearing aid will beep to conrm the program
change. The number of beeps you hear will tell you
which program you are in.
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