Hansaton Akustik WL002SLIM Hearing Aid User Manual

Hansaton Akustik GmbH Hearing Aid

User Manual

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28You have chosen a Hearing System from HANSATONIf you read this brochure carefully and follow the advice on use and care, you will get much enjoy-ment from your new hearing system. This product has passed every phase of the independently-certified HANSATON quality management system. We take pleasure in your choice and con-gratulate you on your decision, because with a HANSATON hearing system you own a high-quality product of the most modern technology.For more than 50 years, we have been helping people with our devices to achieve better hear-ing and better speech understanding, thus a higher quality of life. Behind our products stand many years of development and production experience, as a corporate philosophy centered on people and their needs.
29ContentsYour Hearing System Page 30Intended Use Page 31General Notes on Safety Page 33Installation and Battery Change Page 36Turning Your Hearing System On/Off Page 39 – Via Battery Compartment Page 39 – Via Pushbutton Page 39 – Via Remote Control Page 39How To Tell Which System is Which Page 40Adjusting Volume Page 40 – Via Volume Control Page 40 – Via Remote Control Page 41Switching Hearing Program Page 41 – Via Program Pushbutton Page 41 – Via Remote Control Page 42Functionalities Page 43 – i-com/i-com2 Page 43 – Power-on-Delay Page 43Advice on Care Page 44Accessories Page 46Terms Page 46Troubleshooting Page 49Technical Information Page 51Disposal Information Page 53FDA Information Page 54
30Batterycompartment BatterycompartmentBatterycompartment lockBatterycompartment lockVolume controlProgram pushbuttonVolume controlProgram pushbuttonElbowStandard OpenOpen tip(Olive)Open tube
31The remote control functions are outlined in a separate instruction manual.Option: Remote control Intended UseHearing systems are intended to improve the hearing of hearing-impaired persons. Diagnosis and prescription of a hearing system must be performed by hearing health specialists (e.g., ENT specialists, audiologists,).Read and follow the instructions of this user guide to avoid injuries or damage to the hearing system.
32 WARNING! points out a situation that could lead to serious injuries.CAUTION! indicates a situation that could lead to minor and moderate injuries. indicates possible property damage.i Advice and tips on how to handle your hea-ring system better. Symbols!• Instruction. Indicates that there is something you must do. Indicates an option that not every hearing system has. Ask your hearing system professional to checkmark the relevant information.
33General Notes on Safety!Your hearing system is sensitive to extreme heat, high humidity, strong mag-netic fields (>0.1T), Xrays, and mechanical stress.• Do not expose your hearing system to ex-treme temperature or high humidity.• Do not leave it in direct sunlight.• Do not wear it in the shower or when you ap-ply makeup, perfume, aftershave, hairspray or suntan lotion.• Do not wear your hearing system when you are exposed to short-waves, a strong mag-netic field, a high-frequency field or X-rays. • Do not place your hearing systems in the microwave.i When using mobile telephones, however, electromagnetic-field effects cannot be ruled out.
34 WARNING! Choking hazard posed by small parts.• Keep hearing systems, batteries, and accesso-ries out of children‘s reach.• If swallowed, immediately consult a physician or hospital.• If infants, small children, or mentally disabled persons need to wear hearing systems ensure adequate supervision. WARNING! Risk in explosive environments, e.g. mining areas!• Don‘t use your hearing systems (and remote control) in areas where there is a danger of explosions.i In some countries restrictions on the use of wireless equipment exist.• Consult local authorities for further informa-tion.
35 WARNING! • Never use a tip that has been worn by someone else or if it becomes dirty, torn, or disfigured.• Only use tips. Tips from other manufacturers will not yield the best performance or proper fit.• Do not insert the hearing aid if you think you may have a foreign object in the ear canal.• The hearing aid and tips are made of modern non-allergenic materials. Still, in rare cases, skin irritation can occur. If you experience discomfort or skin irritation in the ear or in the ear canal, discontinue use, and contact your Physician immediately.• If tip is lodged in your ear canal, please see a Physician immediately to ensure it is safely removed.
36negative poleWith a new battery, it may take a few minutes for the battery to develop its full output. Only then should you close the battery compartment.!Battery type: 312• Open the battery compartment and insert the battery into the compartment, so that the negative pole faces into the compartment.• Close the compartment. Installation and Battery Change
37Battery Compartment LockTo lock or unlock, move the slide with a suitable pointed tool.Locked Unlocked
38 WARNING! Never attempt to recharge batteries that are not designed for that purpose (dan-ger of explosion)!Leaking batteries damage the system. • Remove batteries when the hearing systems are not in use for a prolonged period of time.• To preserve the battery, turn your hearing systems off when not in use.Batteries contain harmful substances that pollute the environment.• Do not throw used batteries into household trash.• Dispose of batteries according to federal and local regulations, or return them to your hear-ing system professional.Safety Instructions!!
39Switch On• Close the battery compartment.Switch Off• Open the battery compartment as far as the first stop.Switch On• Press the pushbutton for 2 seconds.Switch Off• Press the pushbutton for 2 seconds.• Refer to the remote control user guide.Switch Your Hearing System On and OffVia battery compartment Via PushbuttonVia Remote ControlSwitch On Switch Off
40How to TellWhich System is Which:When switched off, the visible color indicates for which ear the hearing system has been optimized.Red = right ear Blue = left earAdjusting VolumeYou can adjust the loudness of your hearingsystem using the volume control on the backof the hearing system.Quietest position:controller backLoudest position:controller frontOption: Remote controlIf you have reached the maximum or minimum louderquieterWith Volume Control
41• Refer to the remote control user guide. Via Remote ControlSwitching Hearing Programs•Use the program pushbutton to select one of the hearing programs individually pro-grammed for you.•When changing, your hearing system uses signal sounds to indicate which program you have selected. The number of signal sounds is based on the relevant program (e.g., 1st program: 1 signal sound, Via Pushbuttonvolume, short signals sound in succession.
422nd program: 2 signal sounds, 3rd program: 3 signal sounds, 4th program: 4 signal sounds, 5th program: melody beep).• You can thus adjust your instrument to the rel-evant hearing situation and, for example, make use of the advantages of MultiMic technology, especially in conversation in groups.• Refer to the remote control user guide. Via Remote ControlHearing Program/Description12345
43• Move away from the source of interference if you experience difficulty.• Allows you to turn the hearing systems on with an automatic delay of 6, 12, or 18 seconds to avoid feedback (whistling). FunctionalitiesYour hearing system professional can activate ordeactivate the following functionalities.• Automatically adjusts both hearing systems simultaneously to changes in the hearing system settings (e.g., volume and program).• Allows use of a remote control.i The performance of i-com2 may be affected by electromagnetic interference – for example, from a computer monitor or halogen lamp sys-tem controlled by a switching power supply.i-com/i-com2 Power- on- Delay
44• The hearing system itself must not be placed in water or cleaning fluid. Clean your hearing system (preferably in the morning) with a soft cloth, keeping it dry.• The hearing system must be kept dry. Please put it in a HADEO DryBox, Drying Bag, or Drying Container overnight to remove any moisture from inside the system. • You are advised to use our HADEO care products to clean your hearing system. These products were developed specifically for this purpose and are available exclusively from your hearing system professional. • When necessary, remove the sound tube from the hearing system and put the earmould for at least 15 minutes into the HADEO cleaning liquid.Advice on Care (Standard)
45Our HADEO care primer can be obtained from your hearing system profes-sional who will be glad to advise you on any questions you may have about caring for your system.Care Primer• You are advised to use our HADEO care products to clean your hearing system. These products were developed specifically for this purpose and are available exclusively from your hearing system professional.• The hearing system itself must not be placed in water or cleaning fluid.• The hearing system must be kept dry. Please put it in a HADEO DryBox, Drying Bag, or Drying Container overnight to remove any moisture from inside the instrument. Advice on Care (Open)
46Our HADEO care primer can be obtained from your hearing system specialist who will be glad to advise you on any questions you may have about caring for your system.Care Primer• Clean your hearing system (preferably in the morning) with a soft cloth, keeping it dry. The sound outlet openings can be freed of residues using a small brush.• If required, disconnect the hearing system from the Open tube. Starting from the hearing system side, push the cleaning wire completely through the Open tube.
47The wireless function of your hearing systems allows you to use a remote control to change the program and volume of your hearing systems.For detailed information and instructions, refer to the user guide, or ask your hearing system professional.i If the hearing system is controlled by another person’s remote control, return to your hearing system professional with your remote control and hearing systems.Your hearing systems, together with the Media remote control, will allow you to connect your hearing systems to the growing world of technology. Using a special Blue-tooth connection, it is possible to AccessoriesRemote Control eMote/eMote2 Remote Control Media
48receive audio signals from your mobile phone, your television, or your Mp3 player. For detailed information and instructions, refer to the Media user guide or ask your hearing system profes-sional.!The telephone coil allows inductive sig-nal reception (e.g., when telephoning).The reception of noise through the micro-phone is reduced or suppressed.Please refer all questions concerning your hearing instrument to your hearing system professional.Terms
49Should a problem occur, you can usually correct it quickly. Use these troubleshooting tips to resolve simple issues. If you still encounter problems after trying these suggestions, consult your hearing system professional. Troubleshooting
50ProblemSound is weak. Instrument emits whistling sound. Sound is distorted. Instrument emits signal tones.Instrument does not work.Possible CauseWeak or dead battery. Dome/Receiver Mold clogged. Volume too low.Improper proposition in ear. Volume too high. Clogged with wax or excessive wax in ears. Volume too high. Weak battery.Battery compartment not completely closed. Weak battery.Instrument is not turned on. Battery compartment not completely closed. Dead battery. Battery polarity reversed. Power-on-delay is active.Possible SolutionInsert new standard battery. Clean Dome/Receiver Mold. Increase volume (with remote control).Try reinserting the Receiver Unit until it fits securely. Lower volume (with remote control).Clean Dome/Receiver Mold, or contact your hearing system professional.Lower volume (with remote control). Replace battery. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace battery.Turn instrument on. Gently close battery compartment completely. Replace battery. Make sure battery is inserted correctly. Wait 18 seconds and check again.
51 Technical InformationFCC-ID: WU7-WL002SLIM Operating frequencies: Fc = 3.28 MHzChanges or modifications not expressly ap-proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-ence, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a resi-dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not, installed and used in accordance with
52the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equip-ment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
53Within the European Union, the marked equip-ment is covered by „Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electroni-cal equipment“.Amended by „Directive 2003/108/EC“ (WEEE).i Recycle the device and batteries according to national regulations.With the CE marking HANSATON confirms compliance with the European Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.0124Disposal information
54FDA Information (valid for USA only)Use Your Hearing Systems All Day LongThe best way to ensure better hearing is to prac-tice listening with your hearing systems until you are able to wear them comfortably all day. Generally, infrequent use of the hearing system does not provide you with the full benefit of amplification. Your hearing systems will not restore normal hearing. Hearing systems will not prevent or improve hearing impairment resulting from a physiological condition. Hearing systems will help you to make better use of your residual hearing. The use of hearing systems is only part of hear-ing rehabilitation; auditory training and lip read-ing instruction may be required as weIl.Possible Side EffectsThe hearing system or earmold is a custom-made product. If you are experiencing discom-fort, see your audiologist or hearing system professional immediately for modification of the hearing system or earmold at the point of irrita-tion. A hearing system or earmold may cause an
55accelerated accumulation of cerumen (earwax).Also in rare cases, the otherwise non-allergenic material may cause a discharge from the ear, allergic reaction, or any other unusual condition. Please seek immediate consultation with a physi-cian if these conditions occur.Warning to Hearing System Professionals A hearing system professional should advise a prospective hearing system user to consult promptly with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hear-ing system if the hearing system professional determines through inquiry, actual observation, or review or any other available information con-cerning the prospective user, that the prospec-tive user has any of the following conditions: (i) Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear. (ii) History of active drainage from the ear within the previous 90 days. (iii) History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days. (iv) Acute or chronic dizziness.
56(v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days. (vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz (Hz), 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz. (vii) Visible evidence of significant cerumen ac-cumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal. (viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear.Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing system whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels be-cause there may be risk of impairing the remain-ing hearing of the hearing system user.Important Notice for Prospective Hearing System UsersGood health practice 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 system. Licensed physi-cians who specialize in diseases of the ear are of-ten referred to as otolaryngologists, otologists, or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of
57medical evaluation is to assure that all medically treatable conditions that may affect hearing are identified and treated before the hearing system is purchased. Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement that states that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and that you may be considered a candidate for a hearing instrument. The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing system profes-sional, as appropriate, for a hearing system evaluation. The audiologist or hearing system professional will conduct a hearing system evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing system. The hearing system evalua-tion will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing system to your individual 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 system profes-sionals now offer programs that permit you to
58wear a hearing system for a period of time for a nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing system. Federal law restricts the sale of hearing systems to those individuals who have obtained a medi-cal evaluation from a licensed physician. Federal law permits a fully informed adult to sign a waiv-er statement declining the medical evaluation 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 addition 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 hearing loss may cause problems in language development and the educational and social growth of a child. An au-diologist is qualified by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of a child with a hearing loss.
59Identification InformationThe year of manufacture is incorporated into the serial number. The warranty is based upon the date of purchase, not date of manufacture. The serial number may look similar to this sample: AJ12345. The second letter of this serial number refers to the date of manufacture of the hearing system. The letters progress in one-year incre-ments, each reflecting the corresponding year. The letter J means the year of manufacture is 2002, the letter K indicates that the manufacture year is 2003, and so on. Your hearing system professional can answer any questions you may have about the identifying code on your hearing system.
60• Hearing systems should be used only as directed and adjusted by your trained hearing system professional.• A hearing system may stop functioning, e.g. if the battery goes dead. You should be aware of this possibility, in particular if you are in traf-fic or otherwise depend on warning sounds.• Do not switch hearing systems between ears or allow others to wear or use your hearing systems. OTHER WARNINGS! • Do not use your hearing system in potentially explosive environments.• If you experience dizziness, drainage or bleed-ing from the ear, or sudden hearing loss, see your Physician immediately.• A hearing system may cause an accelerated accumulation of cerumen (earwax).• Keep hearing systems out of the reach of children, pets, and individuals with diminished mental capacity.
61• HEARING SYSTEMS WILL NOT RESTORE NORMAL HEARING AND WILL NOT PRE-VENT OR IMPROVE A HEARING IMPAIRMENT RESULTING FROM ORGANIC CONDITIONS.• IN MOST CASES, INFREQUENT USE OF A HEARING SYSTEM DOES NOT PERMIT USER TO ATTAIN FULL BENEFIT FROM IT.• THE USE OF THE HEARING SYSTEM IS ONLY PART OF HEARING HABILITATION AND MAY NEED TO BE SUPPLEMENTED BY AUDITORY TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION IN LIP READ-ING.

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