Sonic Bliss User manual

Nano RITE
User Guide
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Table of Contents
General Warnings and Safety Information 7
Safety Information 10
Hearing Expectations 12
Hearing Instrument Description 14
Earpiece Overview 16
Step-by-Step Instructions for
Using Your Hearing Instrument 17
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 17
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Instrument ON 18
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Instrument 19
Step 4: Changing the Volume 22
Step 5: Changing the Programs 23
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Instrument 24
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Instrument 25
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Instrument OFF 26
Step 9: Changing the Battery 26
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Features of Your Hearing Instrument 28
Caring for Your Hearing Instrument 29
Common Problems and Solutions 38
Accessories 42
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 43
Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility 45
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 47
Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA 49
International Warranty 52
Information and Explanation of Symbols 53
Service 58
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The following Sonic hearing instrument models are
covered within these instructions for use:
Bliss
 BL100 NR, with wireless functionality
 BL80 NR, with wireless functionality
Charm
 CH60 NR, with wireless functionality
 CH40 NR
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Congratulations on your purchase! With a little
practice, you will soon be on your way to better
hearing. The amplification of sound provided by your
hearing instruments was adjusted by your hearing care
provider to the needs of your individual hearing loss.
Please read the entire contents of this booklet before
using your hearing instruments. It contains instruc-
tions and important information about the use and
handling of your hearing instruments and batteries.
With proper use and care, your hearing instruments
will improve your connection with the world around
you.
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General Warnings and Safety Information
Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous
if swallowed or improperly used. Such actions can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss or even
fatality.
Familiarize yourself completely with the following
general warnings and safety guidelines before using
your hearing instruments.
Hazard Warnings
Warnings for Hearing Instrument Users
Never allow others to wear your hearing
instrument. It could permanently damage another
person’s hearing.
Avoid wearing your hearing instrument while
playing contact sports (e.g., rugby, football, etc.).
A slap to your ear while wearing a hearing
instrument could be harmful.
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Keep your hearing instrument, parts, and batteries
out of the reach of infants, children, and anyone who
might swallow these items.
Discard batteries safely. Keep discarded
batteries out of sight of infants, small children,
vulnerable persons, and pets.
Clean your hearing instrument (including parts) on
a regular basis, as recommended by your hearing
care provider. Microorganisms from an
unclean hearing instrument may cause skin
irritations.
Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid is
a hazardous substance.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Never change the battery, or adjust the controls of
the hearing instrument, in front of infants, small
children, and vulnerable persons.
Be aware of the possibility that your hearing instru-
ment may stop working without notice. Keep this in
mind when you depend on warning sounds
(e.g., when you are in traffic).
Be aware of the possibility that the directional
microphone in your hearing instrument may reduce
the volume of some warning sounds coming from
behind you.
Remove your hearing instrument before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito
repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing instrument is
exposed to such a product, allow the product to dry
before you put your hearing instrument on.
Warnings to Hearing Care Provider
and patient
Special care should be taken when fitting and
using a hearing instrument with maximum sound
pressure capability in excess of 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4) since there may be a risk of
impairing the remaining hearing of the patient.
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Safety Information
·Only use hearing instruments as directed.
·Hearing instruments should be adjusted by a trained
hearing care provider.
·Misuse or improper adjustments can result in
sudden and permanent hearing loss.
·Hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing
or prevent hearing loss resulting from organic
conditions.
·Never put your hearing instrument or batteries in
your mouth.
·Keep batteries away from medications. Batteries can
easily be mistaken for pills.
·See a doctor immediately if a battery or hearing
instrument is swallowed.
·Be aware that hearing instrument use may cause
excess earwax to build up in the ear canal.
·Excess earwax may require removal by a trained
medical professional.
·See a doctor immediately if your hearing instrument
or earmold causes a discharge from the ear or
allergic reaction.
·See your hearing care provider if you experience
discomfort or irritation of your ear.
·Never insert cleaning tools into the sound outlet or
microphone inlet. This could damage the hearing
instrument.
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·Do not expose your hearing instrument to extreme
heat by leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.
·Do not wear your hearing instrument while swim-
ming, snorkeling, or diving. Your hearing instrument
is not designed for such activities.
·Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water or
other liquids.
·Remove your hearing instrument before sleeping.
·Keep your hearing instrument in the case for
protection when you are not wearing it.
·Manipulate the speaker unit with caution.
·Do not pull the speaker unit off the hearing
instrument by yourself.
·Do not twist the cable connected to the speaker.
·Should the speaker detach from the hearing
instrument, ask your hearing care provider for
support.
·In some cases, the speaker unit has to be changed.
Your hearing care provider will make the change.
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Hearing Expectations
Set appropriate expectations
It is important that you have the right expectations
regarding your hearing instruments. Hearing
instruments can help you hear and understand better,
but they are not a cure for hearing loss.
People whose expectations are too high (“I thought
they would make my hearing normal”) are likely to be
disappointed and may give up.
Hearing instruments can:
·Help you hear and understand better in most
situations
·Allow you to participate more in group situations
and meetings
Hearing instruments cannot:
·Give you normal hearing
Hearing instruments may not:
·Let you hear very soft sounds
·Block ALL background noises – especially in noisy
situations. Even people without hearing loss
may have difficulty hearing in the presence of
background noise.
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Be patient
Unlike with eyeglasses which correct your vision
as soon as you first put them on, with hearing
instruments you will need some time to adjust.
It may take several weeks or months to completely
adjust to your hearing instruments, so try to be patient.
Initially, try different listening situations, such as
one-on-one conversations with family and friends,
and conversations with two or three people at home
or in quiet settings. Also, try having conversations
in noisier places like parties, restaurants, meetings,
and outdoors.
Do not forget that some situations are simply too noisy
in general – even for people without hearing loss.
So, do not get discouraged.
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Hearing Instrument Description
Nano RITE Model
Option A: with speaker unit and dome
1 Program Button
2 Front microphone
2a Rear microphone
3 Connector Plug
4 Speaker wire
5 Left/right indicator
6 Speaker
7 Speaker unit size marking
8Battery door
9Retention lock
10 ProWax filter
11 Dome
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Nano RITE Model
Option B: with speaker unit and custom mold
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1 Program Button
2 Front microphone
2a Rear microphone
3 Connector Plug
4 Speaker wire
5 Left/right indicator
6 Speaker
7 Pull out cord
8 Battery door
9 Custom mold
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Earpiece Overview
Domes and custom molds are earpieces used to
secure the speaker in your ear canal and to protect
the sound outlet from wax.
Battery Size
Your hearing instrument uses a size 312 battery.
Open
Dome Tulip Dome Power Dome
Micro Mold Lite Tip Power Mold
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Note!
Please recycle your hearing instruments
and batteries according to your local regu-
lations or return them to your hearing care
provider for disposal.
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Instrument
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)
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Step 2: Turning the Hearing Instrument ON
Close the battery door completely. You should notice a
click. The hearing instrument is now ON.
Click “ON”
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Note!
Never use excessive force to open or close
the battery door.
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Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Instrument
Your hearing instrument 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 instrument.
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Red = right
Blue = left
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Inserting Your Hearing Instrument
·Make sure the dome is pushed firmly onto the
speaker.
·Position the hearing instrument behind your ear (A)
·Grasp the speaker between your thumb and index
finger. The dome or custom mold should point
towards the ear canal opening.
·Gently push the speaker into your ear canal, until the
wire sits flush against the side of your head (B)
·If you have an retention lock attached to the speaker,
push the retention lock into the bowl of your ear.
If the retention lock is sticking out, it has not been
positioned correctly. Try adjusting it again. (C)
When looking in the mirror, the speaker should be
difficult to see.
A B C
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