Hearing Help Express Hansaton Style Pro User manual

Your complete Hansaton Style Pro guide.
JUST THE BASICS
1. Insert the battery.
2. Position the Style Pro
behind your ear and
gently push the ear tip
into your ear canal.
3. Secure in place with
the sure-lock.
4. Adjust the volume.
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Hansaton Style Pro! It incorporates the
latest technology creating a modern,
high-tech hearing aid. You’ll hear and
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Table of contents
105 N 1st Street • PO Box 586 • DeKalb, IL 60115
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Introduction
Table of contents
Style Pro parts identified
How to insert battery
Slim-tubing choices
How to attach the slim-tubing
How to tell Left from Right
How to attach the ear tip
Inserting & Removing the aid
Style Pro controls
Care and cleaning
Helpful tips
Troubleshooting/service
Additional information
Technical data
Accessories
(Prices subject to change.)
Warranty

Power level 3
Slim
tubing
Serial number:
Located on the back
wall of the battery
cavity. (Only visible
when the battery door
is open.)
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✓Most popular sizes
made in the USA
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Hansaton Style Pro
Microphone
Ports
Sure-Lock
Dual-purpose
control
(Volume wheel/
program button)
Ear Tip
Battery door
On / Off Control:
Your Style Pro turns
on once the battery is
installed and the battery
door is closed. To turn
it off simply open the
battery door.
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How to insert battery.
1. Remove the brown colored tab
from the flat, positive side (+) of
the size 312 battery. Many batteries
need a minute to activate.
2. Open battery compartment gently,
with a finger nail.
3. Place the battery in the battery
door (NOT directly inside the
hearing aid). Make sure the flat,
positive side of the battery faces
up when placing the battery in
the battery door.
4. Close the battery door to turn on
the Style Pro. The battery door
should close easily. If not, the battery
is probably upside down.
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Slim Tube Choices
Your Style Pro arrives ready to be used with the most popular size
ear tip and tubing already attached.
Men will find the following:
Size 3 tubing and large ear tip attached.
Extras included: size 2 tubing, small ear tip, medium ear tip.
Women will find the following:
Size 2 tubing and medium ear tip attached.
Extras included: size 1 tubing, small ear tip, large ear tip.
How to identify that the tubing is the correct length: tubing should fit
snugly against your ear once the Style Pro and ear tip are in place.
If not try a different length of tubing.
Tubing sizes:
There are four sizes of
slim-tubing available
for the right and left ear.
Right: 1R, 2R, 3R, 4R
Left: 1L, 2L, 3L, 4L
(pictured)
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Picturing Left ear tubing: 1L, 2L, 3L, 4L

How to attach the tubing.
How to attach the slim-tubing:
1. Line up the triangular base of the slim-tubing
with the metal stem on the Style Pro hearing aid.
2. Push the two parts together and rotate the tubing
to lock into place.
How to remove the slim-tubing:
1. Grasp the triangular base of the slim-tubing and
rotate the Style Pro until the tubing detaches.
Attention: Please make sure ear tips and
slim-tubing are securely attached before
using so they do not come off in your ear.
Turn your favorite Open Ear into a BTE
If you love the sound but prefer a standard Behind-the-Ear earhook,tip and
tubing then return your Style Pro to us & we’ll convert it into your favorite BTE!
Convert to Behind-the-Ear $29.99 7
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Which is right and left?
How to tell your right aid from your left aid:
Style Pro hearing aids can be used in either ear by
selecting a right slim-tubing or a left slim-tubing.
Each slim-tubing is preformed to “point” into either
the right or left ear. Right tubing has red lettering on it
and left tubing has blue lettering printed near the ear tip.
If you’re not sure which you have, hold the Style Pro with the tubing
attached and the controls facing away from you. Left tubing will point
to the left and right
tubing will point to
the right.
Questions,
call toll-free:
1-800-221-2099
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Set for
left ear.
Set for
right ear.

Ear tip information
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Ear tip choices:
How to attach ear tip:
1. Line up the narrow tubing nozzle with the
opening on the inside of the ear tip.
2. Push together firmly until the ear tip is
securely attached. Wiggle the ear tip to be
certain it stays in place.
Attention: Please make sure ear tips are securely
attached so they do not come off in your ear.
How to remove ear tip:
1. Hold the ear tip tightly and grasp the
tubing directly behind the ear tip.
2. Pull firmly. (Note: ear tip may tear when
removed. Torn ear tips should not be re-used.)
Dome Large Dome Medium Dome Small

Inserting and removing
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Inserting the Style Pro:
1. Place your Style Pro over the top
of your ear.
2. Hold the slim-tubing behind
the ear tip and
gently push
the ear tip into
your ear canal.
3. The slim-tubing will probably bulge
slightly near the ear canal. Point at the
bend in the tubing and push gently.
The ear tip will slip a little further into
the ear canal for proper placement.
Note: If pushing on the slim-tubing causes discomfort, STOP. The tubing may
be too long. Repeat steps with a shorter tubing. continued
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Custom earmold
Inserting the Style Pro:
4. Place the sure-lock into
the bowl of your ear. The
sure-lock is the thin filament
attached to the tubing. Use
your finger to secure the sure-lock into the
most comfortable position.
To Remove:
1. Grasp hold of the
slim-tubing against your ear and gently pull.
The ear tip will slip out of your ear.
2. Remove the Style Pro from behind your ear.
Inserting and removing
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When finished
tubing should be
flush with skin and
barely noticeable.
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Style Pro controls
Your Style Pro has a dual-purpose control that
functions as both the volume control wheel
and the push button program control.
Style Pro controls
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Adjusting the volume:
You adjust the volume up and down by rotating
the volume control wheel. As you increase
or decrease the volume you will hear one
soft beep at each volume level. When you
have reached the minimum or maximum
volume level you will hear three soft beeps.
Note: When your Style Pro is turned on or off by opening the
battery door the volume will reset to the default level.
Increase
Decrease
Battery door lock: the battery door can be locked if a child is
using the hearing aid. Call for instructions.

Slide controls.Style Pro controls
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Style Pro program push button
When you push the dual-purpose control you will hear beeps. The number
of beeps refers to the setting. When the Style Pro is turned on it starts at
setting 1.
Setting 1: Daily setting – 1 beep. Use in most listening situations.
(First program when the Style Pro is turned on.)
Setting 2: Easy-focus in noise – 2 beeps. This program setting turns on
the directional microphones to allow for better listening in noisy situations.
Setting 3: Whistle reduction / Telephone – 3 beeps. Use if your Style Pro
whistles or if sounds seem too sharp or tinny. This setting may also be
helpful when talking on the telephone.
Optional Modifications – Customize the programming
Do you love the comfort of the Style Pro but wish the settings were different? Although we’ve selected
the most popular settings since the Style Pro is programmable we can modify the settings for you: Call
ahead and speak with a hearing aid dispenser to plan the perfect settings for you. Return your Style Pro
to us with a recent audiogram (if available) for reprogramming. (Programming fees are nonrefundable.)
Within the first year $49.99 first two adjustments Each additional adjustment $29.99
After the first year $89.99 each adjustment Call toll-free: 1-800-221-2099

Care and cleaning
Clean your Style Pro hearing aid regularly. Without regular cleaning,
wax and moisture can build up and prevent the hearing aid from work-
ing properly. It is best to clean your Style Pro in the morning before you
use it. (Many people find it best to clean the ear tip and tubing weekly.)
How to clean your Style Pro:
1. Wipe off the outside of the Style Pro hearing aid with a
soft cloth or hearing aid cleaning wipes (call to order).
2. Use the included small cleaning
brush to gently remove wax and
debris from the hearing aid, includ-
ing the microphone ports. You can
also use the tubing and tip cleaning
tool to clean the microphone ports.
Protect your Style Pro
Moisture can quickly damage your hearing aid. Remove harmful
moisture with the Super Dri-Aid Kit. Easy to use. Store your Style
Pro in the Dri-Aid Kit overnight.Pellets can be recharged and used
indefinitely. Super Dri-Aid™ Kit Item #88740 $34.99
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Cleaning Brush

Care and cleaning
How to clean your Style Pro tubing and ear tip:
1. Gently remove the slim-tubing
from the hearing aid. (See pg. 7
for tubing removal instructions)
2. Insert the cleaning tool into the
triangular base at the end of the
slim-tubing.
3. Thread the cleaning tool all the way
through the slim-tubing and ear tip.
Purchase additional open-ear cleaning tools for only $5.00 each, item #89130.
Open the battery door when not wearing your hearing aid. Any moisture inside your hearing
aid can then evaporate, extending the life of your Style Pro. With the battery door open,
you can be assured your hearing aid is off and not squealing. A squealing aid can attract
pets which have been known to chew on hearing aids and damage them beyond repair.
Avoid extreme heat and cold when storing your hearing aid. Never place your hearing aid
in water. If your Style Pro becomes wet, immediately remove the battery and let it stand in
a dry place for several hours. Never use heat (blowdryer, oven, etc.) to dry your hearing
aid. Before applying hair spray, perfume or
cologne, be sure to remove your hearing aids.
Such sprays can damage hearing aids.
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Helpful tips
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1. Start Slowly – Begin by using your new hearing
aid a few hours a day while you are alone. If you
are not used to wearing a hearing aid, you will
probably notice many sounds you have not heard in
a while. Crackling paper, may be surprisingly loud.
Other sounds like the refrigerator or air conditioner
may feel uncomfortable. With time you should be
able to focus on the sounds you want to hear.
Hearing aids will not restore your old hearing, but
with time and practice, they can help.
2. Read Out Loud – Your own voice will sound different to you. Try reading out
loud for 15 minutes a day to get used to the sound of your own voice.
3. Practice Listening to One Voice – Start in a quiet environment listening to the
radio or your favorite TV show. Then practice listening with one friend or family
member at a time.
4. Listen and Talk in Small Groups – Next try talking with a small group of
friends or family members in a quiet setting. Crowded places such as restaurants
or churches are likely to have more background noise that can interfere with your
understanding. Remember, it is difficult for most people to understand in these
situations. So, be patient and keep practicing. Your understanding should
improve with time.

Troubleshooting & Service
If your hearing aid is: WHISTLING (FEEDBACK)
If your hearing aid is: WEAK, DISTORTED, DEAD
If your hearing aid requires service, send it to:
Hearing Help Express • 105 N First St • PO Box 586 • DeKalb, IL 60115-0586
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1. Turn the volume down, it may be set
too high. (p.12)
2. Try using Setting 3 (Whistle reduction/
telephone). (p. 13)
3. Check that your ear tip is inserted
correctly. (p. 10-11)
4. Try a larger size ear tip. (p. 9)
5. Verify that the slim-tubing is attached
correctly and that it is soft and in good
condition (p. 7). If the slim-tubing has
hardened or is damaged, it should be
replaced. (p. 6-7)
6. Your Style Pro may whistle when a hand,
hat or other object is near it,bouncing
amplified sound back into it.
1. Check that the battery is inserted
correctly. (p. 5)
2. Try a fresh battery.
3. Clean your Style Pro, microphone ports,
slim-tubing and ear tip. (p. 14-15)
4. Style Pro goes dead periodically, but comes
on after several hours of rest, the problem
may be a build-up of humidity. Try stor-
ing it in a“dry-aid kit” when not in use.
Call toll-free to order. (p. 14)
1. Enclose a note with your name, address,
phone number and a description of what
is wrong with your hearing aid.
2. If your hearing aid is out of warranty, also
include payment. (Call to verify price.)
3. Pack your hearing aid securely in a sturdy
box. (Do not mail hearing aids in an
envelope, they could be destroyed
during shipping!) We recom men d
insured mail or UPS for your protection.

Precautions: A hearing aid is a precision
electronic device and as such,it requires
the care in use and handling that you
would afford any fine piece of equipment.
The following precautions are not meant
to discourage normal use of your
hearing aid,but are suggested to insure
quality performance and long life from
your hearing aid.
Do not drop or throw your hearing aid,as
this may damage internal components.
Do not expose your hearing aid or batter-
ies to excessive heat, such as from stove
tops,hair dryers,heat lamps or your auto-
mobile rear shelf or glove compartment.
Do not immerse your hearing aid in water
or other liquids,or wear it while bathing,
showering or swimming. If your hearing
aid is to be stored for any length of time,
be sure to remove the battery and store
both in a cool,dry place.Your hearing aid
has been constructed from the finest
materials,using the latest engineering
technology;however, in rare instances,an
individual may exhibit signs of skin irrita-
tion,allergic reaction,or accelerated accu-
mulation of cerumen (earwax). If this
occurs,consult your physician.
Keep new and used batteries out of
reach of children and those with
diminished mental capacity.
Batteries, if consumed, can be harm-
ful. Consult your physician immedi-
ately and call the National Battery
Hotline collect [phone].
Federal law permits an adult to pur-
chase hearing aids by mail. You may
either send a prescription or sign a
medical waiver.
Important Notice for Prospective
Hearing Aid Users: Good health prac-
tice requires that a person with a hearing
loss have a medical evaluation by a
licensed physician (preferably a physician
who specializes in diseases of the ear)
before purchasing a hearing aid. Licensed
physicians who specialize in diseases of
the ear are often referred to as otolaryn-
gologists,otolotists or otorhinolaryngolo-
gists. The purpose of a medical evaluation
is to assure that all medically treatable
conditions that may affect hearing are
identified and treated before the hearing
aid is purchased.
Following the medical evaluation, the
physician will give you a written state-
ment that your hearing loss has been
medically evaluated and that you may be
considered a candidate for a hearing aid.
The physician will refer you to an audiolo-
gist or a hearing aid dispenser,as appro-
priate, for a hearing aid evaluation.The
audiologist or hearing aid dispenser will
conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess
your ability to hear with and without a
hearing aid.The hearing aid evaluation
will enable the audiologist or dispenser to
select and fit a hearing aid to your indi-
vidual needs.
If you have reservations about your ability
to adapt to amplification,you should
inquire about the availability of a trial,
rental or purchase option program. Many
hearing aid dispensers now offer pro-
grams that permit you to wear a hearing
aid for a period of time for a nominal fee,
after which you may decide if you want to
purchase the hearing aid.

Federal law restricts the sale of hearing
aids to those individuals who have
obtained a medical evaluation from a
licensed physician. Federal law permits a
fully informed adult to sign a waiver
statement declining the medical evalua-
tion for religious or personal beliefs that
preclude consultation with a physician.
The exercise of such a waiver is not in your
best health interest and its use is strongly
discouraged.
Children with Hearing Loss: In addi-
tion to seeing a physician for a medical
evaluation,a child with a hearing loss
should be directed to an audiologist for
evaluation and rehabilitation since hear-
ing loss may cause problems in language
development and the educational and
social growth of a child. An audiologist is
qualified by training and experience to
assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation
of a child with a hearing loss.
Warning to Hearing Aid Dispensers:
A hearing aid dispenser should advise a
prospective hearing aid user to consult
promptly with a licensed physician
(preferably an ear specialist) before dis-
pensing a hearing aid if the hearing aid
dispenser determines through inquiry,
actual observation,or review of any other
available information concerning the
prospective user, that the prospective user
has any of the following conditions:
Warning Signs:
1. Visible congenital or traumatic
deformity of the ear.
2. History of active drainage from the
ear within the previous 90 days.
3. History of sudden or rapidly
progressive hearing loss within the
previous 90 days.
4. Acute or chronic dizziness.
5. Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or
recent onset within the previous 90
days.
6. Audiometric air-bone gap equal to
or greater than 15 decibels at 500
Hz, 1,000 Hz and 2,000 Hz.
7. Visible evidence of significant
cerumen accumulation or a foreign
body in the ear canal.
8. Pain or discomfort in the ear.
NOTE: Special care should be exercised in
selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose
maximum sound pressure level exceeds
132 decibels because there may be a risk
of impairing the remaining hearing of the
hearing aid user.
Hearing with Your New Amplification:
The world will seem noisier at first, but in
time,you should become accustomed to
your new listening experiences,learn to
hear speech more clearly, and enjoy many
of the special sounds you may have been
missing. Obtaining maximum benefit
from your new hearing aid(s) requires
effort and practice on your part. Your new
hearing aid(s) will not restore normal
hearing and will not prevent or improve
hearing impairment resulting from organ-
ic conditions. In most cases,infrequent
use of the hearing aid(s) will not permit
you to obtain full benefit from it. Follow
the program recommended by your hear-
ing professional. The use of your hearing
instrument(s) is only part of your hearing
rehabilitation,and you may need supple-
mental auditory training and instructions
in lipreading.

Style Pro Technical Data
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Maximum SSPL90
HFA SSPL90
HFA full-on gain
Reference test gain
Frequency range
Equivalent input noise
Total harmonic distortion
Range of volume control
Battery type and current
Battery life
Dimensions
114 dB
98 dB
28 dB
22 dB
100 Hz to 7700 Hz
12 dB
500 Hz: 3.3%, 800 Hz: 1.5%, 1600 Hz: .9%
16 dB
size 312 (brown), .87 mA
approx. 150 hours
1.4 x .44 x .25 inch
Hansaton Style Pro Technical Data
105 N 1st Street • PO Box 586 • DeKalb, IL 60115
Call toll-free: 1-800-221-2099