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1. CANCELLED IF YOU CANCEL YOU MUST RETURN TO THE SELLER IN SUBSTANTIALLY AS GOOD CONDITION AS WHEN RECEIVED ANY GOODS DELIVERED TO YOU UNDER THIS CONTRACT OR SALE TO CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION MAIL OR DELIVER A SIGNED AND DATED COPY OF THIS CANCELLATION NOTICE OR ANY OTHER WRITTEN NOTICE OR SEND A TELEGRAM TO MDHEARINGAID 917 W WASHINGTON BLVD SUITE 202 CHICAGO IL 60607 NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT OF THE 45TH DAY AFTER THE INITIAL TRANSACTION HEREBY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION SIGNED Buyer s Signature Date Technical Specifications MAKOSA sapre ii e du a eee eee 108 dBSPL HF Average OSPL90 105 dBSPL HFA Full on gain 35 dBSPL THD 500 Hz 2 0 o saa n gi 800 Hz 1 3 ee HHH 1600 Hz 0 6 EQUIV INPUT NOISE 25 dB 37 www MDHearingAid com Printed in U S A 07 152. DHearingAid FIT is covered against defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from the date you receive your order If our examination determines that the unit failed to work due to parts materials or workmanship we will repair or replace it for free This warranty does not cover malfunctions due to unusual wear and tear or mistreatment of the Hearing Aid such as physical shock damage from moisture or sweat excessive wax build up or tampering with the instrument all of which void the warranty If you require Warranty or Repair Service please contact Customer Service for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number repair costs and instructions For fastest service e mail Repair Facility address support mdhearingaid com MDHearingAid Inc Repairs Department 18447 W 8 Mile Road Detroit MI 48219 1520 Or call Customer Service at 312 219 8422 Office hours Monday to Friday 8 30 am to 4 30 pm CST Please note you must contact customer service before returning aid 29 30 Return Poliey Your satisfaction is guaranteed If you are not satisfied with your MDHearingAid you have 45 days from the date of purchase to return it for a full refund MDHearingAid requires a minimum trial period of 21 days This minimum trial period is required because medical studies show that your brain requires about three weeks to adjust to new hearing aids Return requests prior to 21 days from date of invoice will incur a ten perce
3. MDHearingAid gt gt 7 THE DOCTOR S CHOICE FOR AFFORDABLE HEARING AIDS User Manual Congratulations As the owner of the MDHearingAid FIT Hearing Aid you may once again enjoy the sounds of your environment and conversations with your family and friends In order to get the most out of your MDHearingAid FIT please read this User Manual in its entirety Your satisfaction with hearing aids depends on both the type and degree of your hearing loss as well as your expectations No hearing aid can restore normal hearing and not everyone will benefit equally Free One on One Phone Consultations are available to help you get the best results from your MDHearingAid Our Hearing Instrument Specialists are ready to provide assistance with any assembly or product performance questions 312 219 8422 Mon Fri 8 30 am 4 30 pm CST support mdhearingaid com 24 hours a day 7 days a week Table of Contents The MDHearingAid Story 2 Hearing Aid Diagram 4 Package Contents 5 7 Fitting amp Assembly 1 Insert Battery 8 Using Comply Tips 9 2 Place FIT in Ear 10 3 Turn Hearing Aid On 11 Selecting a Program 12 Telephone Use 14 Care amp Cleaning 15 Getting the Most from 16 Your Hearing Aid Battery Information Low Battery Warnings 20 Battery Replacement 21 Battery Tips 22 Troubleshooting 23 Product Prote
4. OFF rotate Volume Dial away Using Nail Grip open Battery Compartment with Remove yellow tab from new battery Wait AT LEAST one 1 full minute for Insert battery and close Battery Compartment 1 Turn OFF o KWis coup yellow tab zinc air batteries from Arm of the FIT until you feel a click red facing up Pinch battery with thumb and forefinger gently remove battery and discard complete battery aeration and activation 21 22 Battery Tips Extend battery life by turning the Hearing Aid OFF and leaving the Battery Compartment open when not in use To maintain your volume setting you may open Battery Compartment to turn off aid New zinc air batteries require time to breathe After removing the yellow tab give new battery at least one 1 minute to fully power up BEFORE inserting into Battery Compartment Use wire loop on Cleaning Tool to assist with opening the Battery Compartment Use the magnet on Cleaning Tool for picking up battery e Do not use batteries that are expired unsealed or showing signs of corrosion Do not leave exhausted batteries in the Hearing Aid They may leak and damage the Hearing Aid e Do not store batteries in a manner where they are touching other batteries This may cause discharge among the batteries even if the yellow tab is attached Caution Be sure to keep batteries out of reach from children and pets If a battery is accidentally swal
5. a few seconds to begin amplifying sound Please raise the volume SLOWLY to avoid a sudden blast of sound Alternative On Off Control Once the desired volume is reached you may open and close the Battery Compartment door to turn aid ON and OFF Turn ON counter clockwise WA a Left Right clockwise counter clockwise 11 Selecting a Sound Processing Program The MDHearingAid FIT has four 4 Sound Processing Programs to address the most common types of hearing loss in the most common environments Experiment with the different programs in different environments to hear which Program is best for you e When you first receive your MDHearingAid FIT it starts on Program 1 To access the other Programs press the Program Button and you will hear a number of audible beeps corresponding to the Program number The beeps may be faint depending on volume setting and background noise 1 Beep Program 1 2 Beeps Program 2 3 Beeps Program 3 4 Beeps Program 4 Please note When the FIT is turned off the last Program used is saved in memory and that program will resume when FIT is turned on again Program Best For Description Indicator 1 Normal 2 Low cut 3 Medium cut 4 Max Noise Reduction Male and female voices low amp high pitches at home watching TV and time with family Voices of women and children in social settings time with friends Very high pitches na
6. ce 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 otolaryngologists otologist or otorhinolaryngologists 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 statement that your hearing loss has been medically evaluated and you may be considered a candidate for a hearing aid The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing aid dispenser as appropriate 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 suited 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 aid dispensers now offer programs that permit you to wear a hearing aid for a period of time for a fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid Federal law restricts the sale
7. ction Plan amp 28 Tip or Dome Replacement Warranty amp Repair 29 Return Policy 30 Warnings 32 Important Notice for 34 Prospective Users Notice of Cancellation 36 Technical Specifications 37 The MDHearingAid Story The MDHearingAid FIT was developed by Dr Cherukuri a board certified Ear Nose and Throat physician in Chicago IL He encountered patients in his practice who would benefit from hearing aids but many simply couldn t afford the thousands of dollars needed to pay for them As a physician he knew the effects of untreated hearing loss depression social isolation anxiety and other symptoms consistent with Alzheimer s disease Dr Cherukuri set out to find a solution that could help the most common types of hearing loss at a reasonable price He was looking for a one size fits most hearing aid similar to reading glasses purchased from a drug store He evaluated numerous hearing aids and sound amplifiers including those seen on television He found almost all of those devices only amplified low frequencies below 1000 Hz however the majority of hearing loss is in the higher frequencies 1000 4000 Hz those most related to the human voice Dr Cherukuri worked with world class Doctors of Audiology and Audiologists to create the MDHearingAid FIT Built to exacting specifications the MDHearingAid FIT includes advanced technologies found in hea
8. ecome fully operational Comply Premium Foam Tips Tips offer added comfort and a more secure fit We recommend them for users requiring more gain volume Protects and holds your FIT hearing aids when not in use Travel Pouch Contents Below Platform Silicone Ear Domes Another option for users requiring higher volume n n 7 8mm 8 0mm 8 5mm Oto Ease Ear lubricant Can be used when slipping hearing aid into the ear Tear OTO EASE DIRECTIONS Apply a small amount of earpiece or hearing instru oor inserti ng device i into tea o See und Westone ope tore at room tem Comply Soft Wraps Adhesive foam strips Instructions included in the package YA Comply Soft Wraps Hearing Components In ative Foam Solutior oer ard ey een cpanel geran Penni fade el A by He cavi terek epey ua ng Compe h 11 20065 2 13 2 Pack Comply is a registered trademark of Hearing Components Three Easy Steps for using Your MDHearing Aid FIT Step 1 Insert Battery a Remove the yellow tab from battery and let stand for one 1 minute to activate E Next verify the Hearing Aid is turned OFF clockwise clockwise by turning the Volume Dial away from the Arm until you feel a click or until Volume Dial no longer turns s Turn ou lock OFF soc KWisg b Pull the Nail Grip downward to open the Battery Compartment With the red side
9. edure Instrument has weak or no sound Make sure the Hearing Aid is ON correctly and Battery Compartment is completely closed Reposition the F T in your ear ae Make sure battery is fresh If there is any doubt replace with new battery following the Battery Replacement Procedure Turn Hearing Aid OFF completely Open then close Battery Compartment wait 45 seconds and turn Hearing Aid back ON Check the Receiver for wax or debris Use wire loop on the Cleaning Tool to remove any wax in the Receiver e Check the battery contacts for corrosion Rotate the Volume Dial back and forth in case dust or lint has collected in the controls Make sure battery is inserted 27 28 Product Protection Plan The MDHearing Product Protection Plan offers you Gans 100 protection from ALL types of accidental damage Ii YEAR including damage not covered by our standard 90 Day KUWA Coverage must be purchased within your initial warranty Warranty water or pet damage corrosion etc period and covers aid for one 1 year from the date of purchase Tip or Ear Dome Replacement For OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE Comply Premium Foam Tips and the Silicone Ear Domes should be replaced every 3 months Regular replacement keeps your hearing aid fitting and sounding its best Visit www mdhearingaid com accessories to order replacement Tips Ear Domes and your Product Protection Plan Warranty and Repair The M
10. igned to fit the natural curves of your ear and most people will not require anything else in order to successfully use the FIT However some users enjoy using either Comply Premium Foam Tips or Silicone Ear Domes e If while using a Silicone Ear Dome you experience feedback or whistling you should change the Ear Dome to the next larger size If you need more guidance consult the Troubleshooting section beginning on page 23 Or contact our Hearing Instrument Specialists who are ready to provide assistance with any questions 312 219 8422 19 20 Battery Information Low Battery Warnings When the battery voltage nears the end of its life the MDHearingAid FIT will provide Low Battery Warning signals The Initial Warning will be three sets of double beeps It is recommended that the battery be replaced as soon as possible When the battery is too weak for further operation the Final Warning will be six sets of double beeps resembling a motor boat sound The hearing aid will then shut down all audio output until a fresh battery is installed Follow the Battery Replacement Procedure on the next page Please note Due to variations among battery manufacturers certain batteries when new will give a false Low Battery Warning For best results use Battery Replacement Procedure on the next page Battery Replacement Procedure eselock Q Battery Type The MDHearingAid FIT uses size 10 gt _E Turn Hearing Aid
11. ing in a barrel This occlusion effect is normal The sensation usually goes away in the first few weeks In noisy environments you may find it easier to understand speech by facing the person speaking Reading lips and observing facial expressions and body language reinforce the sound communication 17 18 Key 2 Balance We are born with two ears for balance It is best to maintain balance while treating hearing loss If you have hearing loss in both ears medical studies have shown that you will get far greater satisfaction and the BEST results by wearing two Hearing Aids for the following reasons You will have a significantly better understanding of speech and conversation since the brain is receiving sound from both ears You will find there will be less overall background noise amplification You will have better hearing and understanding in noisy situations You will have better localization of the direction of sounds Your listening will be more pleasing require less effort and be less frustrating Using Hearing Aids takes practice and patience Some people adjust very quickly and most adapt within a few weeks Please do not give up prematurely A whole new world of sound awaits you Key 3 Fit Hearing aids no matter how expensive will not work unless they are fitted correctly Without a proper fit it is impossible to reap the full benefit of your investment Your MDHearingAid FIT is des
12. lowed seek medical attention immediately or call The National Battery Hotline collect at 202 625 3333 Troubleshooting Instrument is uncomfortable in your ear The FITis designed to sit naturally in the bowl of the ear Your new Hearing Aid may be uncomfortable at first but this should resolve in the first few weeks You may wish to wear the FIT for an hour a day at the beginning and work up to wearing it all day by week 3 Make sure the FIT is seated properly Page 10 An improperly positioned Hearing Aid will exert pressure on the wrong parts of the ear If it is difficult to insert the FIT into your ear place a small drop of the included Oto Ease lubricant on your finger Gently rub your finger in your ear bowl to spread The Oto Ease will help the hearing aid slip on more easily The included Comply Soft Wraps can also be used to make wearing your FIT more comfortable The strips can be wrapped around the Arm of the aid or trimmed and placed next to the Volume Dial or on other uncomfortable parts 23 Instrument makes a whistling sound Whistling feedback occurs when Clean any wax from the F T amplified sound returns to the that may be interfering with microphone and is re amplified the Hearing Aid M sthear A AE E MUS Confirm that the Hearing Aid costing thousands of dollars will swo natron y biy cin in histle wh t ly fitted aaa a S the aid and covering the end of Try lowe
13. nt 10 Early Return Fee All products MUST include a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number for proper processing Products returned without a RMA number will incur a twenty percent 20 No RMA Fee Please e mail support mdhearingaid com for a RMA number and specific return instructions We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week a calendar day equals a business day Or you may call Customer Service 312 219 8422 Monday to Friday 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Days Amount Refunded from Invoice with RMA w out RMA 1 20 21 45 46 No Refund No Refund We are unable to honor return requests after 45 days from the date of purchase as shown on your invoice Return Facility address MDHearingAid Inc Please DO NOT mail to this Returns Department address without contacting 18447 W 8 Mile Road customer service first Detroit MI 48219 1520 31 32 Warnings 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 dispensing 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 then consult a physician e Visible congenital or traumatic deformity of the ear History of active drainage from the ea
14. of Battery Compartment facing up insert the Battery with side up c Push the Battery Compartment closed Please note If Battery Compartment does not close easily battery is inserted upside down Using Optional Comply Premium Foam Tips Some FIT users find using a Tip provides improved comfort and performance The Tip comes attached so you can give it a try a Push the Tip on the Receiver until you feel the end of the Receiver through the firm center of the Tip b Gently roll the Tip between your index finger and thumb to compress the foam C Insert aid in ear and foam will expand to fit comfortably Special Feature With their ability to c conform to the shape of your ear Comply Premium Foam Tips may solve all feedback whistling issues 10 Step 2 Place MDHearingAid FIT Into Your Ear a Place Receiver in the entrance to your ear canal with Volume Dial facing outwards b Tuck Arm into the upper bowl concha of your ear c Left MDHearingAid FIT shown in place below ear canal entrance a Receiver Step 3 Turn the MDHearingAid FIT On The MDHearingAid uses a Volume Dial with a built in on off switch like a radio a To turn hearing aid ON rotate Volume Dial towards the Arm past the click b To turn hearing aid OFF rotate Volume Dial away from the Arm past the click or until Volume Dial no longer turns IMPORTANT When the Hearing Aid is turned ON it will take
15. 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 evaluation for religious or personal beliefs that preclude consultation with a physician The exercise of such a waiver without prior consultation by an ear specialist is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged Children with hearing loss This product is not for use by anyone under 18 years of age 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 Hearing loss may cause problems in language development educational growth 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 35 36 Notice of Cancellation YOU MAY CANCEL THIS TRANSACTION WITHOUT ANY PENALTY OR OBLIGATION WITHIN 45 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE IF YOU CANCEL ANY PROPERTY TRADED IN ANY PAYMENTS MADE BY YOU UNDER THE CONTRACT OR SALE LESS ANY NONREFUNDABLE RESTOCKING FEE AND ANY NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT EKECUTED BY YOU WILL BE RETURNED WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS FOLLOWING RECEIPT BY THE SELLER OF YOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE AND ALL MERCHANDISE PERTAINING TO THIS TRANSACTION AND ANY SECURITY INTEREST ARISING OUT OF THE TRANSACTION WILL BE
16. r within the previous 90 days e History of sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the previous 90 days Acute or chronic dizziness Pain or discomfort in the ear e Unilateral hearing loss of sudden or recent onset within the previous 90 days e Audiometric air bone gap equal to or greater than 15 decibels at 500 hertz Hz 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz e Visible evidence of significant cerumen accumulation or a foreign body in the ear canal Stop Using MDHearingAid FIT and Consult a Physician if e Hearing in one or both Your ear becomes occluded with ears worsens excessive ear wax e Hearing does not improve while You develop an infection of your using the MDHearingAid FIT ear or ear canal e Skin irritation develops in or around your ear canal Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels because there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user A hearing aid will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions In most cases infrequent use of a hearing aid does not permit a user to attain full benefit from it The use of hearing aid s is only part of hearing rehabilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lip reading 33 34 Important Notice for Prospective Users Good health practi
17. ring aids costing thousands of dollars more such as Advanced feedback cancellation to reduce and eliminate whistling Advanced compression technology to magnify soft sounds and dampen loud sounds e Specialized noise reduction to reduce noises embedded in speech and maximize sound quality e Digital amplification to accurately reproduce speech and sounds to enhance listening comfort The MDHearingAid FIT has a patented In the Ear design ITE that does not enter the ear canal a first in the hearing aid industry It has also been rigorously tested by leaders in the hearing loss field Otolaryngologists and Audiologists who have unanimously agreed that the sound quality and output are incredibly accurate MDHearing Aid FIT Diagram Volume Dial Arm on off switch Nail Grip Battery compartment Receiver Program Button Microphone Shown using optional Comply Premium Foam Tip MDHearing Aid FIT Package Contents os For Left ear use FIT with Blue dot on inside Right FIT Insig KA We For Right ear use FIT with Red dot on inside Package Contents Continued Cleaning Tool Use Brush for removing wax around Microphone Tip and Receiver Use wire loop to remove wax in the Receiver Use the magnet to pick up battery wire loop B magnet Supply of Size 10 Batteries yellow tab BE Please note Wait one 1 minute AFTER removing yellow tab for battery to b
18. ring the volume the FIT Receiver or attached Tip Ear D ith fi e If the FIT whistles despite being MAE KEN WA mc U J The whistling should stop properly seated in your ear try using a Comply Premium Foam Tip or Ear Dome to eliminate the whistling e Occasionally whistling may e Check for cracks in the FIT case occur when you have a blockage Cracks may become another of wax in your ear canal or a area for sound to enter and cold or other condition In these cause feedback cases the FIT may be fine and the whistling will disappear when the condition is corrected For optimal performance the FIT Receiver opening should be cleaned daily 25 The sound is distorted or intermittent If the Hearing Aid were in a Check the battery contacts humid environment or subject for corrosion to sweat moisture may clog the aid and distort sounds Consider using a hearing aid dehumidifier overnight Rotate the Volume Dial back and forth in case dust or lint has collected in the controls Lower the volume Check the FIT Receiver for wax e Turn Hearing Aid OFF or debris Use wire loop on completely Open then close Cleaning Tool to remove any Battery Compartment wait excess wax 45 seconds and turn e Repl Ti E Hearing Aid back ON eplace worn lips or Ear Domes Replacements can be Replace battery with a ordered at www mdhearingaid fresh one following the com accessories Battery Replacement Proc
19. ture sounds and high octave music Noisy situations parties restaurants construction traffic or large crowds Increases sound in 1 Beep ALL frequencies Emphasizes high 2 Beeps frequencies above 1000 Hz Emphasizes high 3 Beeps frequencies above 1500 Hz Extended frequency layered noise reduction 4 Beeps 13 Using the Telephone The MDHearingAid FIT is designed for natural use of the telephone Some people find increasing the volume of their hearing aids slightly yields the best results when using the telephone a Center your telephone s receiver or cell phone s speaker over your ear and the Hearing Aid b Alternately slightly angle your phone s receiver forward Please note The Speaker function on most telephones will also work well Care and Cleaning Keep your ears clean to maximize the benefit of your MDHearingAid FIT Earwax can clog the Receiver For best results it may be beneficial to clean your ears with an over the counter ear wash kit or visit your physician e Wipe your FIT daily with a tissue or soft cloth Do not let your F T get wet Do not expose to moisture or heat like hair spray or hair dryers e Use the Cleaning Tool s brush and wire loop to gently clean away wax and other debris e Avoid physical shock to the FIT such as dropping it on the floor e Store your FIT in a cool dry place when not in use with the Battery Compartment open Remove battery for e
20. xtended periods of non use 15 Getting the Most from Your Hearing Aids Your satisfaction with hearing aids depends on the type and degree of your hearing loss as well as your expectations No hearing aids including those costing thousands of dollars will restore the normal hearing of youth However you can maximize your return on your investment by understanding the 3 Keys to Hearing Aid Happiness Fit If the hearing aid does not fit properly it will not work Balance Both ears need to hear Happiness Patience 16 Patience Using hearing aids takes practice and patience Key 1 Patience New hearing aids can be a big adjustment Your brain has to re learn how to hear and listen After many years of not hearing well it takes time and practice to redevelop these skills Medical studies show that your brain requires approximately 21 days to adjust to your new Hearing Aids During this time You may initially notice lots of background sounds These sounds have always been a part of your environment In time your brain will recall how to process these sounds by prioritizing foreground over background sounds You may find that a quiet environment is more comfortable in the beginning of the adjustment period Your voice may sound too loud This effect is very common for new hearing aid users but most people get used to it over time e Your voice may also sound plugged up or like you re talk
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