earVenture reVel User manual

User Manual
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Introduction to this booklet
The User Manual guides you in how to use and maintain your new hearing aid. Please read the User Manual
carefully. This will help you achieve the full benet of your new hearing aid.
Your hearing healthcare provider has adjusted your hearing aid to meet your specic needs. If you have
additional questions please contact your hearing healthcare provider.

Table of Contents
QuickReference..........................................................................................................................1
Your Hearing Aid at a Glance .................................................................................................. 2
Battery Information ................................................................................................................... 3
Wearing Your Hearing Aid ………......…………...............…......................................………. 4
Turning Your Hearing Aid On and Off ………..................……................................................. 5
Labeling......................................................................................................................................6
Operating Instructions (Volume and Program Controls) ............……………....................….. 7-8
Maintaining Your Hearing Aid ……….....................……...........................................…..…... 9
Maintaining Your Hearing Aid with a Thin Tube .....................................................……... 10
Maintaining Your Hearing Aid with an Earmold ......................................................……... 11
Using with Telephones and Cellular Phones ….......................................................................... 12
Caring for Your Hearing Aid ……………..........................................................……….……. 13
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................14
Warnings to Consumer ….................………………………........................................……… 15
Service and Warranty ............................................................................................................... 16
Precautions …………………....……………………..................................................……….. 17
Compliance Information …………………….............................................................…........ 18
Warnings to Dispenser .....................………………......................…………...............…….. 19
Important Notice for Prospective Hearing Aid Users ............................................................. 20

Quick Reference
Changing Batteries Battery Warnings
Plus (+) sign
indicators
Low Battery
3 double beeps every 8 minutes
Replace Battery
(Device Shutdown - 8 beeps)
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On/O Device Controls Operations
On O Open Press to decrease volume
Press to increase volume
Press for program control
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For additional information on the use and operation
of these hearing aid after reviewing the contents of
this instruction guide, contact your hearing healthcare
provider or visit www.earventure.net
Your Hearing Aid at a Glance
1. Microphone and Receiver – Sound enters the
hearing aid through the microphone. The receiver
delivers amplied sound through the tubing to the
ear canal.
2. Program control – Press to change programs.
3. Volume control – Press (+) to increase volume and
(–) to decrease volume.
4. Battery door – The battery is inserted here and also
functions as the on/off switch when operating the
device. When the door is closed and battery inserted,
the device will be on. Opening the door will turn
off the hearing aid. A (+) indicator corresponds to
the positive side of the battery. A small hole may be
lled with a colored plug to be used as an optional
indicator for the right or left ear.
5. Thin tube and Dome tip – Each hearing aid comes
with an thin tube and dome tip that connects to
the hearing aid receiver. Sound travels through the
tubing into your ear canal. (Hearing device is also
available with earhook.)
6. Retention loop – Keeps the tubing securely in place
on or over the ear.
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Battery Information
The hearing aid uses a size 312 battery. The battery life varies,
depending on the amount of hearing aid use. Battery life is typically
7-10 days.
Low battery indicator
A warning of three double beeps every eight minutes indicates that
the battery needs to be replaced. If you do not change your battery,
you will hear another warning of six double beeps, at which time
your hearing aid will automatically turn off.
Inserting/replacing the battery
Gently pull open the battery door with your ngernail. If a used
battery is currently in the compartment, grasp the battery with your
thumb and index nger and remove.
Insert the new battery into the battery compartment with the (+) sign
on the battery facing the same way as the (+) sign on the battery
door. While holding the battery in place, peel off the plastic tab.
Dispose used batteries as you
would other electronic waste that
potentially contains rare earth
metals.
Do not place batteries in your
mouth or swallow them under
any circumstances. If batteries
are swallowed, contact your
physician or local poison control
center immediately.
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Tip: Wait for a few seconds
before closing the battery door
after peeling the plastic tab. If
the door does not close easily,
check to see if the battery was
inserted properly.
Tip: To prolong battery life,
remember to turn your hearing
aid off when not in use.
Remove the batteries and keep
the battery door open will not
only conserve the battery’s
life but also allow internal
moisture to evaporate.

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Wearing Your Hearing Aid
1.Hold the thin tube or earmold between your thumb and index nger. The opening should be pointing in towards your
ear canal with the hearing aid resting upwards over the top of your ear.
2.Place your hearing aid over the top of your ear until it rests securely over/behind the ear.
3. While holding the hearing aid in place, insert the ear tip into your ear canal, and curl/tuck the retention loop along the
body of your ear.
Hearing
Aid
Eartip
Retention
Loop
Tip: Pulling down and back on your
earlobe may help you insert the thin
tube or ear mold into your ear canal
more easily.
Tip: If you wear eyeglasses, put your
glasses on rst and then put your
hearing aid on.
The ear tip should be completely, or
almost completely, in the ear canal.
Proper insertion of the ear tip is key
to getting enough loudness and avoid
whistling.
For hearing aids with earmolds, please
consult with your hearing health
professional about putting it on.

Turning Your Hearing Aid On and Off
Your hearing aid has a battery door that acts as an on/off switch.
1. ON: Close battery door fully. 2. OFF: Open the battery door.
It may take several seconds before the hearing
aid turns on after inserting the battery. Your
hearing healthcare provider can change the
start up delay if required.
When turning your hearing aid on and off,
grasp the top and bottom of the device with
your index nger and thumb. Use your thumb
to open and close the battery door.
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Labeling
The serial number (S/N) is located on the hearing aid as a 8-digit number. The rst two digits of the S/N represent the
year of manufacture (i.e. “15” refers to 2015). The last six digits is a unique identier. All eight numbers create the
serial number of the device.
Company Name
Device Name
Serial Number
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Operating Instructions
The volume control switch allows you to choose
between volume levels. Press the top (+) of the
volume control to increase the volume. Press the
bottom (–) of the volume control switch to decrease
the volume. You will hear voice prompts when you
reach the maximum or minimum volume setting.
Volume Control
Program Control
Volume
Control Volume Levels
0 Minimum Volume = Voice Prompt
“Minimum Volume”
5 Maximum Volume =
Voice Prompt
“Maximum Volume”
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Program Control
The program control allows you to choose between
several program settings. Your instrument may
have up to four memories. By pressing the program
control, you advance the program setting as indicated
by beeps or voice prompts.
The hearing aid will beep to let you know which
program has been selected. The dome tip or ear
mold must be in your ear to hear the beep(s). Use
the program that sounds best the majority of the time.
Within each program, you can also use the volume
control to make sounds louder or softer.
For specic features and program settings tailored
to your individual use patterns and settings of
interest, speak to your hearing healthcare provider.
They are trained to work with you to meet your
communication needs.
Voice Indicator Beeps
Program 1 ♪ 1 beep
Program 2 ♪♪ 2 beeps
Program 3 ♪♪♪ 3 beeps
Program 4 ♪♪♪♪ 4 beeps
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Maintaining Your Hearing Aid
Ear wax is natural and common. Ensuring that your hearing aid is free of wax obstruction is an
important part of the cleaning and maintenance of your hearing aid.
Depending on your requirements, your hearing aid will have a thin tube and dome tip or a conventional earmold
attached to it. In order to maintain your hearing aid, review the warnings below, and follow the instructions on
page 10 and 11.
CAUTION: Not following the list below may cause damage to your hearing aid and accessories
• Do not bend the thin tube and tip back and forth to remove it.
• Do not use cleaning wire while the thin tube is connected to the hearing aid.
• Do not use alcohol to clean your earmold or dome tip.
• Do not use sharp tools to dislodge ear wax.
• If your physician prescribes ear drops, clean any moisture that may get into the earmold
or tubing.
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Cleaning thin tube and dome tip:
Between replacements, you’ll need to clean the thin
tube and dome tip with a cleaning wire to remove any
debris or accumulated ear wax. Insert cleaning wire
into thin tube as indicated below.
Attaching thin tube and dome tip:
Gently push the hearing aid end of the thin tube onto
the hearing aid until it snaps into position and rotate
slightly to lock in place.
*hearing aid end
Maintaining Your Hearing Aid with a Thin Tube
Replacing thin tube and dome tip:
For optimal performance, replace thin tube and dome
tip every three months.
Removing thin tube and dome tip:
Grasp the hearing aid end* of the thin tube. Gently
turn approximately 90 degrees and pull to remove the
ear tube from the hearing aid.
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Maintaining Your Hearing Aid with an Earmold
Ask your hearing healthcare provider to see if this applies to you.
1. Remove the earmold tube from the earhook
2. Wash the tube with warm soapy water and blow air through the tube to
remove any water left inside the tube
3. Leave the earmold and tube out overnight to allow any water left inside
to dry
4. After the earmold and tube is dry, reconnect the ear mold tube to the
ear hook
hearing aid
earhook
earmold
earmold tube
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Using with Telephones and Cellular Phones
Traditional corded phones, cordless phones and cellular phones.
First, try to use the phone as you normally would hold it. If you cannot hear well, move the handset up slightly to nd
the position that sounds best to you. If you encounter whistling, tilt the phone handset at an angle until the whistling
stops. It may help to turn the volume up on your phone.
Practice using the telephone with someone familiar to you. Try moving the phone around to get the best sound.
Telecoils
Your device contains a telecoil which needs to be activated by your hearing healthcare provider. The telecoil converts
electromagnetic signals directly from the telephone into sound. To use the telecoil, select the appropriate program
setting, using the push button. The telecoil setting may allow you to hear more clearly on the telephone. After nishing
your phone call, change back to your preferred listening program.
If your phone is labeled “Hearing Aid Compatible,” it works with a telecoil.
Other uses of a telecoil
Many people use the telecoil with assistive listening devices called induction loops. If you go to a public event, and the
room is “looped,” then you can use your telecoil. Set your hearing aid to the telecoil program. Sound is transmitted to
your hearing aid, allowing you to hear the speaker more clearly. After the event, change back to your preferred listening
program.
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If you are in a location with an induction loop system, you will notice this symbol. This means the
location you are presently in has special accommodations for the hearing impaired.

Caring for Hearing Aid
Open battery door when not in use.
Regular use of a dehumidier can help prevent corrosion and prolong the life of your hearing aid.
Protect your hearing aid from excessive heat.
Always remove your hearing aid when using hair care products. The hearing aid can become clogged and cease to function
properly.
Do not wear your hearing aid in the bath or shower or immerse them in water.
If your hearing aid gets wet, do not attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave. Do not adjust any controls. Open the
battery door immediately, and allow your hearing aid to dry naturally for 24 hours.
In the event of unexpected operation or events, consult with your hearing healthcare provider or visit
www.earventure.net for support
Handle with care. Do not drop your hearing aid or knock them against hard surfaces.
During transport or storage, the temperature should not exceed the limit values of 14° to 158° Fahrenheit (-10° to 70°
Celsius) for a long period of time.
The air pressure range between 500 and 1100 hPa is appropriate.
During transport or storage, the relative humidity should not exceed the limit values of 10% to 95% for a long period of
time.
70°C
-10°C
1100
500
10%
95%
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Troubleshooting
CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY
1. No sound or not loud enough
Not turned on Turn on by closing the battery door
Low/Dead Battery Replace battery
Ear Wax Clean as necessary
Battery upside down Insert battery, plus side (+) up
Moisture Open battery door and allow to dry
2. Whistling or feedback
Device not inserted properly Remove and re-insert
Poor tting device Consult your hearing healthcare provider
Hair or clothes near ear Move hair or clothing near ear
3. Device falling out of ears
Poor t Contact your hearing healthcare provider

Warnings to Consumer
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• Hearing aids should only be used as directed by your physician or hearing healthcare professional.
• Do not use your hearing aid in explosion hazardous areas.
• Allergic reactions to hearing aids are unlikely. However, if you experience itching, redness, soreness,
inammation or a burning sensation in or around your ears, inform your hearing healthcare professional and
contact your physician.
• In the unlikely case that any parts remain in the ear canal after the removal of the hearing aid, contact a
physician immediately.
• Remove your hearing aid(s) for CT and MRI scans or for other electromagnetic procedures.
• Special care should be exercised in wearing hearing aid when maximum sound pressure levels exceed 132
decibels. There may be a risk of impairing your remaining hearing. Speak with your hearing healthcare
professional to ensure the maximum output of your hearing aid is suitable for your particular hearing loss.
• Never leave your hearing aid(s) or batteries where small children and pets can reach them. If batteries are
swallowed, consult your physician or local poison control center immediately
• If you feel pain in or behind your ear, if it is inamed, if skin irritation or accumulations of ear wax occur,
please check with your hearing healthcare provider or physician
• Hearing programs in the directional microphone mode reduce background noises. Please be aware that warning
signals or noises coming from behind, e.g. cars, are partially or entirely suppressed

Service and Warranty
earVenture offers you a comprehensive warranty, valid starting from the date of purchase. Please ask your hearing
healthcare provider about the term of the warranty. The warranty covers manufacturing defects. Warranty does not
cover accessories (thin tubes, earhooks, batteries, etc.).
No warranty claims will be considered if the hearing aid shows abnormal wear and tear, improper handling or care, exposure to chemicals,
immersion in water or undue stress. In case of damage caused by third parties or non-authorized service, the earVenture warranty is null and void.
This warranty does not cover services performed by a hearing care professional at his or her workplace.
Serial number of the left hearing aid:
Serial number of the right hearing aid:
Purchase date:
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Precautions
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• Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting
from organic conditions. The use of hearing aids is only part of hearing rehabilitation. Auditory training, lip
reading instruction, and learning to interpret gesture cues may be required as well.
• In most cases, infrequent use of hearing aid does not provide full benet. Once you have become used to
wearing your hearing aid, wear your hearing aid all day every day.
• Your hearing aid uses the most modern components to provide the best possible sound quality in every listening
situation. However, communication devices such as digital cell phones can create interference (a buzzing
sound) in hearing aids. If you experience interference from a cell phone being used close by, you can minimize
this interference in a number of ways. Switch your hearing aid to another program, turn you head in a different
direction, or move away from the cell phone.