Sonic Celebrate 100 User manual

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Celebrate
miniRITE
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Model Overview 06
Earpiece Overview 07
General Warnings and Safety Information 08
Hearing Aid Description 14
Battery Size 15
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using
Your Hearing Aid 16
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 16
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 17
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 17
Step 4: Changing the Volume 20
Step 5: Changing the Programs 22
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 23
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 24
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 25
Step 9: Changing the Battery 25
Features of Your Hearing Aid 26

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Caring for Your Hearing Aid 27
Common Problems and Solutions 34
Accessories 36
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 37
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 39
International Warranty 40
Information and Explanation of Symbols 42
Service 44

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Congratulations on the purchase of your
new Sonic hearing aid. Your hearing care
professional has adjusted your hearing
aid to meet your needs. With a little practice,
you will soon be on your way to better
hearing.
Please read the entire contents of this booklet before
using your hearing aid. It contains instructions on
how to use and how to handle your hearing aid and
batteries. It also contains important safety information.
Indications for Use
The hearing aid is intended to amplify sound to
compensate for the loss of hearing.
It compensates for mild to severe hearing loss as
defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA).

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Model Overview
The following Sonic hearing aid models are covered
within these instructions for use:
Celebrate 100|80
·CL100 MNR, with wireless functionality
·CL80 MNR, with wireless functionality

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Earpiece Overview
Domes and custom molds are earpieces used to
secure the thin tube in your ear canal and to protect the
sound outlet from wax.
Open
Dome
Bass Dome
Double Vent
Bass Dome
Single Vent
Power Dome
Custom Mold Lite Tip Power Mold

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General Warnings and Safety Information
Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if
swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss,
or even fatality. Before you use your hearing aid,
please read the following hazard warnings.
Hazard Warnings
Warnings for Hearing Aid Users
Never allow others to wear your hearing aid.
It could permanently damage another person’s
hearing.
Avoid wearing your hearing aid while playing
contact sports (e.g., rugby, football, etc.).
A slap to your ear while wearing a hearing aid
could be harmful.

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Keep your hearing aid, 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 aid (including parts) on a
regular basis, as recommended by your hearing
care professional. Microorganisms from an
unclean hearing aid may cause skin irritations.
Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid
is a hazardous substance.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Never change the battery, or adjust the controls of
the hearing aid, in front of infants, small children,
and vulnerable persons.

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Be aware of the possibility that your hearing
aid 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 aid may reduce
the volume of some warning sounds coming
from behind you.
Remove your hearing aid before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito
repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing aid is
exposed to such a product, allow the product
to dry before you put your hearing aid on.

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Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals and Users
Take special care when fitting and using a
hearing aid with maximum sound pressure
capability in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk
of damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.

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Safety information
·Only use hearing aids as directed
·Hearing aids should be adjusted by a trained hearing
care professional
·Misuse or improper adjustments can result in sudden
and permanent hearing loss
·Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing or
prevent hearing loss resulting from organic
conditions
·Never put your hearing aid or batteries in your mouth
they can be easily swallowed.
·Keep batteries away from medications.
Batteries can easily be mistaken for pills.
·If a battery or hearing aid is swallowed, see a doctor
immediately
·Be aware that hearing aid use may cause excess
ear wax to build up in the ear canal
·Excess ear wax may require removal by a trained
medical professional
·See a doctor immediately if your hearing aid or
earmold causes a discharge from the ear
or allergic reaction

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·See your hearing care professional 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 aid.
·Do not expose your hearing aid to extreme heat by
leaving it in the car, near a radiator, etc.
·Do not wear your hearing aid while swimming,
snorkeling, or diving. Your hearing aid is not designed
for such activities.
·Do not immerse your hearing aid in water or other
liquids
·Remove your hearing aid before sleeping
·Keep your hearing aid 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 aid
by yourself
·Do not twist the cable connected to the speaker
·Should the speaker detach from the hearing aid,
ask your hearing care professional for support
·In some cases, the speaker unit has to be changed.
Your hearing care professional will make the change.
·Never attempt to dry your hearing aid with a hair
dryer, microwave oven, etc.

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Hearing Aid Description
miniRITE Model
Option A: with speaker unit and dome
1Program Button
2Microphone
2a Second microphone
3Connector plug
4Wire
5Left/right indicator
6 Speaker
7 Sound outlet
with wax filter
8 Speaker unit size marking
9 Battery door
10 Dome
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miniRITE Model
Option B: with speaker unit and Custom Mold
1Program Button
2Microphone
2a Second microphone
3Connector plug
4Wire
5Left/right indicator
6 Speaker
7 Pull out cord
8 Custom Mold
9 Sound outlet
10 Battery door
Battery Size
Your hearing aid uses a size 312 battery.
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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)
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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.
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 and on the speaker
or on the Custom Mold. This can help
you to distinguish between the left
and right hearing aid.
Click “ON”
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Red = right
Blue = left
Note! Never use excessive force to open
or close the battery door.

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·Make sure the dome is pushed firmly onto
the speaker
·Position the hearing aid 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 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 difficult to see.
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Note! 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.
Note! If the dome is not securely attached to
the speaker, it could fall off in your ear canal. If
this happens, please see your medical
practitioner.

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Step 4: Changing the Volume
Your hearing aids are programmed to be at a
comfortable volume level for your hearing loss. They
are designed to automatically adjust to changes in the
sound environment. You should only need to make
small volume changes to get natural and comfortable
sound.
If you have purchased an optional remote control
or SoundGate accessory, you can use it to make small
volume changes to get a natural and comfortable
sound.
Please ask your hearing care professional for further
information on optional accessories.