Beurer HA 85 User manual

HA 85 Pair
EN Digital hearing amplifiers Instructions for use
ENGLISH
Read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them
accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.
Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing a product from our range. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested
products for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, blood glucose, body
temperature, pulse, gentle therapy, beauty, massage and air.
With kind regards,
Your Beurer team
Getting to know your device
Hearing amplifiers are intended to help people hear better, which they do by amplifying sounds and
then transmitting them to the ear. Hearing amplifiers can neither prevent nor alleviate organically
occurring hearing loss.
Nevertheless, they offer various fields of application. Whether you want to watch a film, chat with
friends or just feel like listening to the sounds of nature in the woods, hearing amplifiers help you to
hear sounds louder and more clearly.
Table of contents
1. Included in delivery..............................................................................1
2. Signs and symbols...............................................................................2
3. Warnings and safety notes ..................................................................2
4. Intended use........................................................................................4
5. Device description ...............................................................................5
6. Initial use..............................................................................................5
7. Usage ..................................................................................................6
8. Cleaning and maintenance..................................................................8
9. Accessories and replacement parts.....................................................9
10. What if there are problems? ..............................................................9
11. Disposal...........................................................................................10
12. Technical specifications...................................................................10
13. Warranty and service.......................................................................11
1. Included in delivery
Check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact and make sure that all contents are
present. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the devices or accessories and that all
packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your
retailer or the specified Customer Service address.

•2 x HA 85 digital hearing amplifiers
•8 x earplugs
(in different sizes and designs)
•2 x interchangeable batteries
•1 x cleaning brush
•1 x drying capsule
•1 x storage box with charging function
•1 x instructions for use
2. Signs and symbols
The following symbols are used on the device, in these instructions for use, on the packaging and on the
type plate for the device:
WARNING
Warning notice indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.
IMPORTANT
Safety note indicating possible damage to the device.
21
PAP
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
IP 21
Protected against foreign objects ≥ 12.5 mm and against vertically falling drops
of water
Use by
3. Warnings and safety notes
WARNING
Not
e
Note on important information.
Observe the instructions for use.
Serial number
Application part type B
Disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
EC Directive –WEEE
1639
The CE labelling certifies that the product complies with the essential require-
ments of Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices.
European Authorised Representative for manufacturers of medical devices
Manufacturer
Storage/Transport
Permissible storage and transport temperature and humidity
Operating
Permissible operating temperature and humidity

•You must have your hearing checked by a doctor or qualified hearing care professional before using
the hearing amplifiers. The settings of the hearing amplifiers should only be adjusted by a trained
expert, for example an ENT specialist, an audiologist or a qualified hearing amplifier retailer.
•In the event of an existing or previous ear problem, you should consult your doctor before using the
hearing amplifiers.
•Use for patients suffering from an ear inflammation or infection is NOT permissible.
•Do NOT use the hearing amplifiers if you are suffering from an inflammation of the middle ear or ear
canal.
•If you feel unwell or experience pain when wearing the hearing amplifiers, stop using them im-
mediately and contact your doctor.
•If your ear becomes inflamed or your skin irritated or you experience an increased accumulation of
earwax when wearing the hearing amplifiers, stop using them immediately and contact your doctor.
•Stop using the hearing amplifiers and seek medical attention if the following occurs:
- R ash or eczema on areas of skin that come into contact with the hearing amplifiers. (The hearing
amplifiers are made from a material that is kind to the skin. In rare cases, however, allergic reactions
may occur that appear in the form of eczema.)
- Use of the hearing amplifiers results in discharge from the ear and/or necessitates ear treatment.
- Sudden, significant decrease in hearing ability.
•If parts of the hearing amplifier become stuck in the ear, seek medical attention immediately. Do not
attempt to remove the parts yourself.
•At first, set the volume to a low setting and increase it gradually once you have become accus-tomed
to the hearing amplifiers.
•Do NOT set the volume button too high, as this may cause further damage to your hearing over an
extended period of time.
•Do NOT lend your hearing amplifiers to others or use the hearing amplifiers of others, as there is a risk
of hearing damage and infection.
•Do NOT pass on your hearing amplifiers for use by other persons. The use of a hearing amplifier that
was designed for someone else may cause hearing damage.
•The hearing amplifiers are NOT suitable for use by small children below the age of 36 months.
•It is particularly difficult to diagnose hearing problems in children. Children should only be pro-vided
with a hearing amplifier following a thorough examination by an ENT specialist.
•Keep the hearing amplifiers, the accessories and the batteries away from children, as there is a risk of
injury and choking.
•This device is NOT intended for use by people (including children) with restricted physical, sen-sory or
mental skills or a lack of experience and/or a lack of knowledge, unless they are supervised by a
person who has responsibility for their safety or they receive instructions from this person on how to
use the device. Supervise children around the device to ensure they do not play with it.
•Do NOT use the hearing amplifiers in potentially explosive and hazardous environments.
•Do NOT use the devices in oxygen-rich environments and over an extended period of time.
•Please contact the manufacturer in the event of the following:
- if you require assistance in the set-up, use or maintenance of the hearing amplifiers; or - if the
devices behave unexpectedly during operation or otherwise.
•If you have any doubts, do NOT use a damaged hearing amplifier; contact your retailer or the
specified Customer Services address.
•Switch the devices off immediately if they are faulty or not working properly.
•Do not attempt to open and/or repair the hearing amplifiers yourself. Repairs may only be carried
out by Customer Services or authorised retailers. Failure to comply will invalidate the warranty.
Notes on handling batteries:

•If your skin or eyes come into contact with fluid from a battery cell, flush out the affected areas
with water and seek medical assistance.
•Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Therefore, store batteries out
of the reach of small children.
•If a battery leaks, put on protective gloves and dispose of the device.
•Protect batteries from excessive heat.
•Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
•Remove the batteries from the device if you do not intend to use the device for an extended
period of time.
•Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
•Only use chargers specified in the instructions for use.
•Batteries must be charged correctly prior to use. The instructions from the manufacturer and the
specifications in these instructions for use regarding correct charging must be observed at all
times.
•Fully charge the battery prior to initial use (see section 6).
•In order to achieve the longest battery service life possible, fully charge the battery at least 4 times
a year.
IMPORTANT
•Do NOT wear the hearing amplifiers in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields or X-rays.
•Do NOT wear the hearing amplifiers while bathing, showering or swimming.
•Protect the devices from impacts, humidity, dirt, marked temperature fluctuations, direct sun-light
and high levels of air humidity.
•High temperatures may develop in closed vehicles during summer. You should therefore never
leave your hearing amplifiers inside a vehicle.
•Do NOT drop the devices or subject them to any shocks.
•If the hearing amplifiers fall into water, dry them with a cloth and then have them inspected by
your retailer.
•Never attempt to dry the hearing amplifiers in a microwave, a tumble dryer or with a hair dryer.
The hearing amplifiers may otherwise become damaged.
•Do NOT use the hearing amplifiers together with a mobile phone. (The radio waves of the mo-bile
phone may cause background noise or a loss of volume.)
•Do NOT wear the hearing amplifiers while applying cosmetics (e.g. make-up, hairspray, per-fume
or sun cream).
•Do NOT wear the hearing amplifiers while undergoing shortwave therapy or medical treat-ments
that involve strong radio frequency or magnetic fields.
•Take care when operating the buttons. Do NOT press too firmly.
•Do not insert any sharp objects into the microphone opening as this may damage the micro-phone.
•Do NOT touch the magnets of the hearing amplifier as this may damage the device.
•Do NOT touch the inside of the device. There are many sensitive components that have been
precisely configured. Under no circumstances should you poke at the inside of the hearing
amplifier with a needle or similar object.
•Service your hearing amplifiers at regular intervals. Make sure there are no foreign objects in
between the earplug and speaker, as this could impair the sound.
4. Intended use
The hearing amplifiers are only to be used to help people to hear better. The devices are only intended
for the purpose described in these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage
resulting from improper or careless use.

5. Device description
Hearing amplifier
1 Minus button
2 Plus button
3 P rogram
selection
button
4 Microphone
5 RIC sound tube
6 Fixing tube
7 Speaker
8 Earwax guard
9 Earplug
10I
nterchangeable
battery
Storage box with charging function
1 Charging position
of left hearing
amplifier
2 Charging position
of
interchangeable
batteries
3 Charging position
of right hearing
amplifier
4 Storage position
for drying capsule
5 Micro-USB
connection
6 Drying capsule
2
4
3
6. Initial use
Remove the hearing amplifiers from the packaging and check that the devices and all accessories are
included and not damaged.
4
6
10
9
3
2
1
5
7
8
1
6
5
Cleaning
brush
Brush
For cleaning the hearing amplifiers
Loop
For removing earwax in the earplug

Charging the hearing amplifiers with the storage box with
charging function To charge the devices and batteries, connect
the mains part to a socket, plug in the supplied micro-USB
cable and connect it with your storage box with charging function.
Flashing green light:
Devices and batteries are charging.
Permanent green light:
Devices and batteries are fully charged.
In general, it takes 2 hours until the devices and batteries are fully charged.
Make sure the volume button is initially set to the lowest setting before operating the hearing
amplifier.
•The charging process can be carried out with the lid open or closed.
•The hearing amplifiers should be stored in the storage box with charging function after they have
been charged fully and whilst you are not wearing them.
7. Usage
Adjusting your hearing amplifier
1.The hearing tubes are printed with “2B” in red and blue respectively. “Red” is for
the right and “blue” is for the left ear.
2.Attach the earplug to the sound tube by pushing it over the grooves on the tube
until it sits securely in place.
3.Place the hearing amplifier case behind your ear. The curved part of the sound
tube should sit comfortably on the ear (next to the arm of the glasses for glasses
wearers).
4.Hold the sound tube in place and carefully position the earplug in the ear
canal. Make sure not to insert the earplug too deeply into the ear canal. If the
earplug is not properly in place or feels uncomfortable, try a different earplug.
5.P lace the fixing tube along your outer ear. This ensures the earplug sits more tightly
in your ear. If the fixing tube bothers you, you can remove it at the connecting point
to the speaker. It is not absolutely necessary.
Check whether you have selected the correct size of earplug by moving your head slowly up and
down and then left and right while opening and closing your jaw. If the earplug slips out, it is too
small. If you wear glasses, place the arm of the glasses between your head and the hearing
amplifier.
IMPORTANT
Not
e
:

Never insert the sound tube into the ear canal without an earplug. Make sure also not to press the tube
and earplug too deeply into the ear canal.
Switching on/off
In order to switch the hearing amplifiers on/off, hold down the program
selection button on the device for three (3) seconds until you hear a beep.
Adjusting the volume
Plus button:
Increases the volume (press briefly) Minus button:
Use the volume button to adjust the volume to the desired level so that you can hear sounds clearly and
distinctly.
Note:
•If you hear a slight whistling sound when wearing the hearing amplifier, check that your earplug is
fitted properly in your ear. If it is not snug enough, use a different earplug.
•The hearing amplifier does not heal an existing hearing impairment, but it does improve hearing and
speech understanding.
•If you hear a single beep, the volume has been increased or reduced.
•If two beeps sound in succession, the highest or lowest possible volume has been reached.
Setting the hearing programmes
To change the hearing program, press the program selection button.
P1: Normal mode (1x beep):
Suitable for quiet environments, e.g. at home or in the office.
P2: Noise reduction mode (2x beep)Suitable for outside areas, e.g. on the move, in the
supermarket : Beep /Beep Beep♪♪ or restaurant.
Changing the battery
To change the battery of the hearing amplifier, hold the battery firmly with one
hand, and with the other hand push the upper part of the hearing amplifier in
the opposite direction. Now take the fully charged spare battery and slide it
onto the hearing amplifier. The hearing amplifier is now ready to use again.
Inserting the drying capsule
Beep
♪
Decreases the volume (press
briefly)
Beep
♪
♪

A drying capsule is includedin delivery. Wearing the hearing amplifiers behind your ear
means they come into contact with your skin, and therefore also with sweat, for
example. As a result, you should dry the devices after each application to care for
them properly.
Remove the drying capsule from the packaging and place it with slight pressure
inside the storage slot intended for this purpose.
The capsule has a colour indicator. As the drying capacity decreases over time, the
colour changes from bright orange to white. If the capsule is a whitish colour, it no
longer has any drying capacity and has to be exchanged.
To find out where to obtain a new drying capsule, see section “9. Accessories and replacement parts”.
Note: To ensure the best possible drying performance, close the lid of the storage box with charging
function after placing the hearing amplifiers inside.
8. Cleaning and maintenance
IMPORTANT
•Always keep the hearing amplifier clean.
•Always treat the products with care and prevent the earplug and microphone from becoming blocked
with foreign matter. This impairs the function of the sound amplification.
•Clean the hearing amplifiers and earplugs with a clean, dry cloth after each use. If they are very dirty,
you can also moisten the cloth with a mild soapy solution. Never use abrasive, corrosive or solvent-
based cleaning products.
•Under no circumstances should you hold the hearing amplifier under water, as this can cause liquid to
enter and damage the hearing amplifier.
•The supplied cleaning brush is suitable for removing earwax stuck in the earplug (see device
description).
•Allow the hearing amplifier to dry fully after cleaning. Store the hearing amplifiers in a safe, dry and
clean place in the relevant storage box with charging function with the drying capsule.
•The drying capsule has to be replaced if the colour of the granulate changes from orange to white (you
can find out where to obtain a new drying capsule in section “9. Accessories and replacement parts”).
•When the earplug has been removed, you can identify whether the earwax guard is covered with
earwax. If this is the case, replace the earwax guard (you can find out where to obtain a new earwax
guard in section “9. Accessories and replacement parts”).
Changing the earwax guard
Earwax is one of the main causes of problems with hearing amplifiers. During use, earwax can get into
your hearing amplifiers and partially or completely block the passage of sound.
The HA 85 RIC hearing amplifiers are particularly susceptible to this type of problem due to the position
of the speaker deep in the ear canal. By using an earwax guard, you can prevent damage to your hearing
amplifiers caused by earwax and thereby keep the devices functioning long term.
When should you change the earwax guard?
As the amount of earwax produced by people can vary greatly, it is recommended that you check the
earwax guard before every use. As soon as the sound output of the hearing amplifiers seems to be
weaker or quieter or if earwax is already visible, the earwax guard must be changed.

Components of the accessory and replacement part
The earwax guards are provided on sticks in a handy storage box for simple handling.
The stick has two different sides. On one end of the stick there is a white earwax guard. On the opposite
side of the stick there is a hook to remove the used earwax guard from the hearing amplifier with ease.
2. Insert the new guard.
3. The stick with the used guard can be
disposed of.
9. Accessories and replacement parts
Accessories and replacement parts are available from the corresponding listed service address under
the stated material number.
Designation
Item number and/or
order number
Drying capsules, HA 60/80/85 8
pcs.
641.15
Earwax guard, HA 60/85 32 pcs.
641.16
10. What if there are problems?
Problem
Possible causes
Solution
No sound can be
heard from the
hearing amplifier.
Hearing amplifier is not
switched on.
Switch on the hearing amplifier as described
in section 7.
Battery is not properly
connected to the hearing
amplifier.
Check whether the battery is properly
connected to the hearing amplifier.
Battery is empty.
Replace the battery and charge the empty
battery in the storage box with charging
function as described in section 6.
Stick
Hook for replacing the earwax guard
Earwax guard

Microphone is dirty.
Clean the microphone opening carefully with
the cleaning brush.
Hearing amplifier is damaged.
Contact Customer Services.
The sound is very
weak and faint.
Volume setting on the hearing
amplifier is too low.
Increase the volume as described in section
7.
Battery is almost empty.
Replace the battery and charge the empty
battery in the storage box with charging
function as described in section 6.
Earplug is dirty.
Pull off the earplug and remove coarse
impurities from the earplug and front end
of the tube with the cleaning brush. Then
clean the earplug under running water.
Problem
Possible causes
Solution
The sound is very
weak and faint.
Microphone is dirty.
Clean the microphone opening carefully with
the cleaning brush.
Battery is not properly
connected to the hearing
amplifier.
Check whether the battery is properly
connected to the hearing amplifier.
The integrated speaker may be
damaged.
Contact Customer Services.
Hearing amplifier
emits unpleasant
whistling sounds.
The earplug of the hearing
amplifier does not fit in your ear
properly. This may cause
unpleasant whistling sounds
(acoustic feedback) and impair
the functioning.
Try again with another earplug. It is
recommended to use an earplug that fits
properly. If you have any doubts, please
contact Customer Services.
The hearing amplifier
microphone is covered.
Do not cover the hearing amplifier
microphone with parts of the ear or large
portions of hair.
This may encourage acoustic feedback.
The hearing amplifier is set too
loud.
Lower the hearing amplifier volume as
described in section 7.
LEDs of the
charger do not
light up
The hearing amplifier could not
sit correctly in the opening or
the USB cable is not correctly
connected.
Check whether the hearing amplifier is
sitting correctly in the opening and check
whether the USB cable is correctly
connected to the storage box and the mains
part.
The charging contacts in the
storage box with charging
function are dirty.
Clean the charging contacts carefully with a
dry towel. Then reinsert the hearing
amplifiers into the opening.
11. Disposal
General disposal
For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of
its useful life. Dispose of the device at a suitable local collection or recycling point in
your country. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive –WEEE (Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible
for waste disposal.
Battery disposal
•The empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of using specially designated collection boxes,
recycling points or electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of the batteries:
•The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances:
Pb = Battery contains lead Cd = Battery contains cadmium Hg = Battery contains mercury
12. Technical specifications
Max. sound pressure level

(OSPL90):
111 dB ± 3
dB
Sound
amplification:
Overall
harmonic
33 dB ± 5
dB
distortion:
≤3% @
1600 Hz
Frequency
range:
200~8000
Hz
Input noise:
≤ 32 dB
Voltage:
1.5 V
Power supply:
≤ 3 mA
Operation
period:
≥ 26 hours
Operating
conditions:
Temperature: -
10°C ~ +40°C
Relative
humidity: 30% ~
75%
Atmospheric
pressure: 700 ~
1600 hPa
Storage and
transportation
conditions
Temperature:
-10°C ~ +55°C
Relative
humidity: 10%
~ 90%
Atmospheric pressure: 500 ~ 1600 hPa The serial number is
located on the device.
13. Warranty and service
Beurer GmbH, Söflinger Straße 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “Beurer”) provides
a warranty for this product, subject to the requirements below and to the extent described as follows.
The warranty conditions below shall not affect the seller’s statutory warranty obligations
which ensue from the sales agreement with the buyer.
The warranty shall apply without prejudice to any mandatory statutory provisions on
liability.
Beurer guarantees the perfect functionality and completeness of this product.
The worldwide warranty period is 3 years, commencing from the purchase of the new, unused product
from the seller.

The warranty only applies to products purchased by the buyer as a consumer and used exclusively for
personal purposes in the context of domestic use.
German law shall apply.
During the warranty period, should this product prove to be incomplete or defective in functionality in
accordance with the following provisions, Beurer shall carry out a repair or a replacement delivery free
of charge, in accordance with these warranty conditions.
If the buyer wishes to make a warranty claim, they should approach their local retailer in
the first instance: see the attached “International Service” list of service addresses.
The buyer will then receive further information about the processing of the warranty claim, e.g. where
they can send the product and what documentation is required.
A warranty claim shall only be considered if the buyer can provide Beurer, or an authorised Beurer
partner, with
–a copy of the invoice/purchase receipt, and–t he original product.
The following are explicitly excluded from this warranty:
–d eterioration due to normal use or consumption of the product;
–a ccessories supplied with this product which are worn out or used up through proper use (e.g.
batteries, rechargeable batteries, cuffs, seals, electrodes, light sources, attachments and
nebuliser accessories);
–products that are used, cleaned, stored or maintained improperly and/or contrary to
the provisions of the instructions for use, as well as products that have been opened, repaired
or modified by the buyer or by a service centre not authorised by Beurer;
–d amage that arises during transport between manufacturer and customer, or between
service centre and customer;
–p roducts purchased as seconds or as used goods;
–c onsequential damage arising from a fault in this product (however, in this case, claims may exist
arising from product liability or other compulsory statutory liability provisions).
Repairs or an exchange in full do not extend the warranty period under any circumstances.