Bernafon Nevara User manual

Nevara, Saphira, Juna
Instructions for Use
BEHIND-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS
Pico RITE

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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 16
Step 5: Changing the Programs 18
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 20
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 22
Step 9: Changing the Battery 22
Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (optional) 23
Features of Your Hearing Aid 24
Caring for Your Hearing Aid 25
Common Problems and Solutions 32
Accessories 34

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Warnings 36
International Warranty 46
Mobile Phone 48
Technical Information 50
Information and Explanation of Symbols 53
Technical Data 56

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The following Bernafon hearing aid models are
covered within this booklet:
Juna 9 | 7
JU9 PR, with wireless functionality
JU7 PR, with wireless functionality
Saphira 5 | 3
SA5 PR, with wireless functionality
SA3 PR, with wireless functionality
Nevara 1
NE1 PR, 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 several earpieces that can be attached to
the speaker unit on your hearing aids. Please identify
your earpiece. This will make it easier for you to
navigate through this booklet.
A Pico RITE can come with a 60-Speaker, an
85-Speaker, or a 100-Speaker and different
earpieces.
A dome or a
Custom Mold can
be attached to the
60-Speaker
A dome or a
Custom Mold can
be attached to the
85-Speaker
A dome or a
Power Mold can
be attached to the
100-Speaker
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Instant Fitting Custom Fitting
Open Dome Bass Dome Double Vent Bass Dome Single Vent Power Dome Micro Mold Lite Tip Power Mold

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Pico RITE Model
Option A: with speaker unit and dome
1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Connector plug
4 Wire
5 Left/right indicator
6 Speaker
(85-Speaker shown)
7 Speaker unit size marking
8 Battery door
9 Dome
(Open Dome shown)
10 Wax lter
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2a
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Pico RITE Model
Option B: with speaker unit and custom mold
1 Push button
2 Microphone
2a Second microphone
3 Connector plug
4 Wire
5 Left/right indicator
6 Speaker
(85-Speaker shown)
7 Pull out cord
8 Battery door
9Custom mold
(Lite Tip shown)
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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)
✼
For maximum power, allow the battery to be aired
for 30 seconds before placing it into the empty
compartment.
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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.
MultiTool
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the
MultiTool 30 cm away from credit cards and other
magnetically sensitive devices.

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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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·Make sure the dome is pushed rmly onto
the speaker
·Position the hearing aid behind your ear (A)
·Grasp the speaker between your thumb and index
nger. The dome or custom mold should point
towards the ear canal opening.
·Gently push the speaker into your ear canal, until
the wire sits ush against the side of your head (B)
·If you have an ear grip attached to the speaker,
push the ear grip into the bowl of your ear. If the
ear grip is sticking out, it has not been positioned
correctly. Try adjusting it again. (C)
When looking in the mirror, the speaker should be
difcult to see.
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A

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CB
IMPORTANT NOTICE
If the dome is not on the speaker when removed
from the ear, the dome might still be in the ear
canal. Consult your hearing care professional for
further instructions.
✼
Never insert the speaker in the ear canal without the
dome attached. Do not force the speaker too deeply
into your ear canal. Do not apply any lubrication to
the earpiece as this may damage the speaker.

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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 Pico RITE hearing aids
Left Right
Short push
(less than 1 sec.) hvolume down hvolume up
One Pico RITE hearing aid
Short push
(less than 1 sec.) hvolume down
Medium push
(about 1 sec.) hvolume up

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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.
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Push
button
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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

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Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid
Your hearing aid may have the mute function. Please
ask your hearing care professional if this function is
available with your hearing aid.
A long press (about 2 seconds) on the push button
will cause your hearing aid to mute.
To un-mute the hearing aid, give any control on the
hearing aid a push.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as an off switch, as
the hearing aid still draws from the battery in this
mode.
✼
If you wear one hearing aid (monaural tting), it is
not possible to mute it.
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Push
button
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