Unitron Stride P Pro User manual

Stride
behind-the-ear (BTE)
and in-the-ear (ITE)
hearing aid guide

Thank you
Thank you for choosing these hearing aids.
We care deeply about people with hearing
loss. We work closely with hearing healthcare
professionals to make advanced, purpose-driven
solutions available to everyone.
Because hearing matters.
Your BTE hearing aids
Hearing healthcare professional: _______________
___________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________
Model: ____________________________________
Serial number: ______________________________
Replacement batteries: Size 13 Size 312
Warranty: __________________________________
Program 1 is for: ____________________________
Program 2 is for: ____________________________
Program 3 is for: ____________________________
Program 4 is for: ____________________________
Date of purchase:____________________________
This user guide applies to the following models:
Year of introduction: 2015
Stride™P Pro
Stride™P 800
Stride™P 700
Stride™P 600
Stride™P 500
Stride™P Dura Pro
Stride™P Dura 800
Stride™P Dura 700
Stride™P Dura 600
Stride™P Dura 500
Stride™Pro full shell
Stride™800 full shell
Stride™700 full shell
Stride™600 full shell
Stride™500 full shell
Year of introduction: 2016
Stride™M Pro
Stride™M 800
Stride™M 700
Stride™Pro half shell
Stride™800 half shell
Stride™700 half shell
Stride™600 half shell
Stride™500 half shell
Stride™Pro canal
Stride™800 canal
Stride™700 canal
Stride™600 canal
Stride™500 canal
Stride™Pro mini canal
Stride™800 mini canal
Stride™700 mini canal
Stride™600 mini canal
Stride™500 mini canal
Stride™Pro CIC
Stride™800 CIC
Stride™700 CIC
Stride™600 CIC
Stride™500 CIC
Stride™Pro IIC
Stride™800 IIC
Stride™700 IIC
Stride™600 IIC
Stride™500 IIC
Stride™M 600
Stride™M 500

Your ITE hearing aids
Hearing healthcare professional: _______________
___________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________
Model:_____________________________________
Serial number: ______________________________
Replacement batteries:
Size 10A Size 312 Size 13
Warranty: __________________________________
Program 1 is for: ____________________________
Program 2 is for: ____________________________
Program 3 is for: ____________________________
Program 4 is for: ____________________________
Date of purchase:____________________________
BTE quick reference
2 beeps
every
30 minutes
Changing batteries
Push button Rocker switch
Stride M Stride P Dura Stride P
switching programs
volume control
volume control
Plus (+) signsBattery symbol Battery symbol
O
On
312
13
Low battery
warning
Battery size On/O

Table of contents
Warnings.................................................................................... 2
Tinnitus masker ......................................................................... 6
Protecting your hearing aids ...................................................... 9
Your BTE hearing aids at a glance............................................. 10
Putting your BTE hearing aids on your ears...............................14
Turning your BTE hearing aids on and o ................................ 16
BTE battery information............................................................17
BTE operating instructions....................................................... 20
Cleaning your BTE hearing aids................................................ 25
Assistive listening devices for BTEs......................................... 29
BTE troubleshooting guide........................................................31
Your ITE hearing aids at a glance.............................................. 36
Putting your ITE hearing aids in yourears ................................ 38
Turning your ITE hearing aids onando .................................. 40
ITE battery information .............................................................41
ITE operating instructions........................................................ 44
Cleaning your ITE hearing aids ................................................. 50
ITE troubleshooting guide.........................................................51
Using the telephone................................................................. 54
Accessories .............................................................................. 57
Information and explanation of symbols.................................60
Compliance information........................................................... 63
Patient feedback...................................................................... 65
Additional notes.......................................................................66
ITE quick reference
2 beeps
every
30 minutes
10A
312
13
On/O Battery size
Low battery
warning
Push buttonRotary dial
On O
Plus (+) signs
Plus (+) signs
Changing batteries
switching programs
volume control
volume control;
forward=louder,
back=soer

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In the unlikely case that any parts remain in
the ear canal aer the removal of the hearing
aid, contact a physician immediately.
Remove your hearing aids for CT and MRI
scans or for other electromagnetic procedures.
Special care should be exercised in wearing
hearing aids 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 aids is suitable for your particular
hearing loss.
Magnet and battery warnings
Never leave hearing aids, batteries or magnets
where small children and pets can reach them.
Never put hearing aids or batteries in your
mouth. If a hearing aid or battery is swallowed,
call a physician immediately.
The magnet may aect some medical
devices or electronic systems. Always keep
the magnet (or the telephone equipped
Warnings
The intended use of hearing aids is to amplify
and transmit sound to the ears and hereby
compensate for impaired hearing. The hearing
aids (specially programmed for each hearing
loss) must only be used by the intended
person. They should not be used by any other
person as they could damage hearing.
Hearing aids should only be used as directed
by your physician or hearing healthcare
professional.
Hearing aids will not restore normal hearing
and will not prevent or improve a hearing
impairment resulting from organic conditions.
Do not use your hearing aids in explosion
hazard areas.
Allergic reactions to hearing aids are
unlikely. However, if you experience itching,
redness, soreness, inflammation or a burning
sensation in or around your ears, inform your
hearing healthcare professional and contact
your physician.

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Too high distortion during dialing or phoning
may mean that the phone handset is stressed
by the magnet. To avoid any damage, please
move the magnet to another place on the
telephone receiver.
Note to hearing healthcare professional
Domes should never be tted on patients with
perforated eardrums, exposed middle ear
cavities, or surgically altered ear canals. In the
case of such a condition, we recommend to
use a customized earmold.
Labeling
The serial number and year of manufacture are
located inside the battery door.
with the magnet) at least 30 cm (12”) away
from pacemakers, credit cards or other
magnetically sensitive devices.
Precautions
The use of hearing aids is only part of hearing
rehabilitation; auditory training and lip
reading instruction may be required as well.
In most cases, infrequent use of hearing aids
does not provide full benet. Once you have
become accustomed to your hearing aids,
wear your hearing aids everyday all day.
Your hearing aids use 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 aids to another program, turn your
head in a dierent direction or locate the cell
phone and move away from it.

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Tinnitus masker
Tinnitus masker uses broadband noise to provide
temporary relief of tinnitus.
Tinnitus masker warnings
The tinnitus masker is a broadband sound
generator. It provides a means of sound
enrichment therapy that can be used as
part of a personalized tinnitus management
program to provide temporary relief from
tinnitus.
The underlying principle of sound enrichment
is to provide supplementary noise stimulation
which can help defocus your attention from
your tinnitus and avoid negative reactions.
Sound enrichment, coupled with instructional
counseling, is an established approach to
managing tinnitus.
Air conduction hearing aids with the tinnitus
masker are to be tted by a hearing healthcare
professional familiar with the diagnosis and
management of tinnitus.
Should you develop any side eects while
using the tinnitus masker, such as headaches,
nausea, dizziness or heart palpitations or
experience a decrease in auditory function
such as decreased loudness tolerance,
worsening of tinnitus, or speech not as clear,
you should discontinue use of the device and
seek medical attention.
The volume of the tinnitus masker can be
set to a level which could lead to permanent
hearing damage when used for a prolonged
period of time. Should the tinnitus masker be
set to such a level in your hearing aid, your
hearing healthcare professional will advise
you of the maximum amount of time per day
you should use the tinnitus masker. The
tinnitus masker should never be used at
uncomfortable levels.

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Protecting your hearing aids
• Open the battery door when not in use.
• Always remove your hearing aids when using
hair care products. The hearing aids can
become clogged and cease to function properly.
• Do not wear your hearing aids in the bath or
shower or immerse them in water.
• If your hearing aids do become wet, do not
attempt to dry them in an oven or microwave. Do
not adjust any controls. Open the battery doors
immediately, and allow your hearing aids to dry
naturally for 24 hours.
• Protect your hearing aids from excessive heat
(hair dryer, vehicle glove box or dashboard).
• Ensure you do not twist or squeeze the wire
when your hearing aids are placed in their case.
• Regular use of a dehumidier, such as a Dri-Aid
kit, can help prevent corrosion and prolong the
life of your hearing aids.
• Do not drop your hearing aids or knock them
against hard surfaces.
Important information
The tinnitus masker generates sounds that are
used as part of your personalized temporary
tinnitus management program to provide
relief from tinnitus. It should always be
used as prescribed by a hearing healthcare
professional who is familiar with the diagnosis
and treatment of tinnitus.
Good health practice requires that a person
reporting tinnitus have a medical evaluation by
a licensed ear physician before using a sound
generator. The purpose of such an evaluation
is to ensure that medically treatable conditions,
which may be causing tinnitus, are identied
and treated prior to using a sound generator.
The tinnitus masker is intended for adults 18
years of age or older who have both hearing
loss and tinnitus.

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Your BTE hearing aids at a glance
1 Earhook - your custom made earmold attaches
to your hearing aids using the earhook
2 Microphone - sound enters your hearing aids
through the microphones. Microphone shield -
protects microphones from dirt & debris
3 Push button - switches between listening
programs or changes the volume level, depending
on your customized tting
4 Rocker switch - controls the volume level
5 Battery door (on & o) - close the door to turn on
your hearing aids, open the door all the way to
turn o your hearing aid or to change the battery
6 Tubing - part of the earmold that attaches it to the
earhook
7 Earmold - allows the sound to pass from the hearing
aids to the ear and holds the hearing aids in place
8 Slim tube - sound travels down the slim tube to
the ear canal
9 Dome - holds the slim tube in place in your ear canal
10 Retention piece - helps prevent the dome and slim
tube from moving out of the ear canal
Stride M BTE hearing aids
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3
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5
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Stride P Dura BTE hearing aids
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2
5
1
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10
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Stride P BTE hearing aids