Hearmore EXCITE HM05A-BTE
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1. into your ear canal Move the retention lock into position by lifting and placing it into the bowl of your ear The retention lock is a piece of plastic that extends beyond the dome The retention lock fits in the bowl of your ear and helps to secure the hearing aid in place Hearmore Reconnect with Life Volume control To adjust the volume rotate the volume control using your fingertip There are numbers on the dial that shows the volume setting The number 1 is the lowest while 4 is the loudest Note that before fitting the hearing aid it is good practice to set the volume to 1 and then adjust the volume higher to your liking after fitting You may hear whistling sounds when your hand is near the hearing aid if the volume is set too loud If the whistling sound still remains when your hand is away from the hearing aid then you should turn down the volume 10 Selecting the custom program modes The program mode switch is used to select from one of four custom program modes stored in your EXCITE hearing aid Each mode has been chosen for different environments Mode 1 is set for general use Mode 2 is suitable for noisy restaurant environments Mode 3 should be used for listening to TV or music Mode 4 selects the audio Induction loop and can be used with telephones or in movie theatres You can choose the mode that helps you the most in the particular setting you are in Her2. Hearmore 9 Reconnect with Life Hearmore EXCITE HMO5A BTE User manual Hearmore EXCITE HMO5A BTE Hearmore EXCITE customised Behind The Ear Hearing Aid Contents Preface Features Battery fitting Fitting the tube and dome Operation How to wear your hearing aid Volume control Program modes Replacing the battery Maintenance Cleaning and changing tubes Low battery warning Caring for batteries Troubleshooting guide Appendix Operating conditions Technical data Manufacturer y A A u ph 10 T2 13 13 15 16 17 19 19 19 20 Preface Reconnect with Life Hearing aids do more than just make sounds louder They help you reconnect back into family and community life this is what excites people the most So to get the most benefit from your new EXCITE series hearing aid please read this manual carefully Your EXCITE series hearing aid is a quality precision device made following the highest standards of craftsmanship engineered to be discrete comfortable and durable It is important that you understand what to expect from your hearing aid Most important although hearing aids will bring you more volume of sound they will not restore perfectly the way you use to hear sounds including speech and music The EXCITE models have more features than the ENJOY range and can be customised to compensate for your hearing loss It may take some time for you to adjust to the n
3. d through the Website www hearmore com au Each battery is provided with an adhesive label that ensures that the batteries are sealed and fresh until used Keep batteries in the seal until required Never let a flat battery remain in the hearing aid It may leak and cause damage to the device 16 No sound Too Loud No battery Dead or low battery Battery improperly inserted Wax or debris in the microphone or dome Volume set too high Low battery Hearing instrument damaged Hearing instrument settings not optimal Insert the battery Replace battery Insert battery correctly Clean both microphone and dome with brush Adjust the volume Replace battery Contact your Hearmore professional Contact your Hearmore professional to have the hearing aid reprogrammed Not loud enough Whistling feedback Not clear or distorted sound Low battery Excessive ear wax Volume set too low Wax or debris in the microphone or receiver Hearing loss change Loose insertion of hearing instrument Excessive ear wax Dome incorrect size Low battery Hearing instrument damaged Hearing loss may have changed Replace battery Consult your physician Increase the volume Clean both microphone and dome with brush Contact your Hearmore professional Remove and reinsert Consult your physician Change dome size Replace battery Contact your Hearmore professional Contact your Hearmo
4. e s how you can cycle through the program modes When your hearing aid is turned on it will start in Mode 1 When the program mode switch is pressed the hearing aid will switch to the next program mode andit will play a number of beeps The number of beeps tells you what program mode the hearing aid is in One beep for mode 1 two beeps for mode 2 etc If you have two hearing aids ensure that the same program mode is selected for both hearing aids Replacing the battery 1 Open the battery doorand Important Handle the battery remove the old battery door gently The operation requires only a minimum of force If there is any resistance when closing the battery door ensure that the battery is correctly inserted The battery door cannot be closed if the battery is 4 Close the battery door inserted incorrectly PF Pa 2 Remove the protective foil from the new battery 3 Insert the new battery be sure that the plus is facing up T2 Hearmore Reconnect with Life Maintenance Cleaning and changing tubes Your EXCITE hearing aid is alow maintenance device but there are some parts that should be cleaned to maintain good hygiene for your ear Also earwax can build up around the dome insert and block the sound transmission We suggest that you clean your hearing aid once a week A cleaning brush has been provided with your hearing aid kit 1 With correct maintenance the EXCITE hearin
5. ew sounds you hear and in fact it usually takes 3 4 weeks to fully adjust Your EXCITE hearing aid has been customised to compensate for your specific and unique hearing loss profile There are four operating modes programmed into your hearing aid that will suit different environments Intended Use The EXCITE HMO5A BTE hearing aid is an electronic device that amplifies the sound from your surroundings It is intended to help the hearing impaired to recover their hearing by compensating for their hearing loss Precautions It is suggested that you do not wear hearing aids if you have an ear infection or open wounds in your ear WARNING If the hearing aid produces excessively loud sounds remove the device and contact your Hearmore representative WARNING A Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI scan could damage your hearing aid and affect its performance Ensure that your hearing aid is removed before having an MRI scan CT scan or XRAY THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Hearmore Reconnect with Life Features The EXCITE BTE is designed to neatly fit Behind The Ear with either an earhook and tube or sound tube which is connected to an eartip that fits comfortably in your ear canal Earhook Volume Control Programming Port cover Program Mode Switch oP ep Pe Battery door Store in a safe dry place Programming Port Figu
6. g aid should provide many years of use Inspect consumable items regularly sound tubes and domes and replace if showing signs of wear or damage Batteries sound tubes and domes are available from your Hearmore representative or can be ordered on line at www hearmore com au 2 Saree eS SNP ee it i 3 Use a soft cloth to wipe and remove any particles or moisture from the tubes and earbud piece Use the Cleaning Tool to remove debris wax from the sound tubing and earbud Remove the tubes by gently rotating them whilst firmly holding the hearing aid 4 Pull out the sound tubing from the hearing aid 5 Insert the cleaning tool through the nose cone end Thread all the way through the tubing and earbud 6 To reassemble or change sound tubing simply line up and push tubing until it snaps into place 14 Hearmore Reconnect with Life Low battery warning When you hear one short beep it means that the battery is low You will hear the warning intermittently until you replace the battery After the first warning you may experience some reduction in sound quality This is normal and can be remedied by inserting a new battery in the hearing aid Always remove the battery if your instrument is not in use for long periods of time 15 Caring for batteries Use only high quality batteries from reputable suppliers It is recommended that you use Hearmore supplied batteries can be purchase
7. mpletely hand is placed around or close to the hearing aid The time delay allows for a more comfortable fitting experience Fitting the tube amp dome Your EXCITE hearing aid has basically 3 parts 1 Sound amplifying unit 2 Connecting sound tube 3 Dome that fits in the ear canal Attaching the sound tube Hold the end of the sound tube in one hand and the hearing aid in the other Line up the sound tube on top and push onto the adaptor that sticks out of the hearing instrument case There is no need to twist the tube when you push iton The dome connects directly with the sound tube Push the dome over the grooves on the tube to mountit There are 3 sizes of domes for different ear canal sizes Use the dome that provides the best comfort and fit for you Hearmore Reconnect with Life Operation How to wear your hearing aid 1 Clean your ear of any visible wax Make sure the device is on see page 5 Note you will have 5 seconds to fit the hearing aid once the battery door is closed If you take longer than this the hearing aid may produce whistling sounds This is normal but it may be unpleasant to hear It will take some practice at first But after a few times you will be able to fit your hearing aid with relative ease 2 Hold the tubing with your thumb and index finger close to the ear dome Figure A 3 Place the instrument over the top of the ear 4 Gently insert the ear dome
8. re professional to have the hearing aid reprogrammed Hearmore Reconnect with Life Appendix Operating Conditions Temperature should not exceed limits of 20 60 Celsius at a relative air humidity of 85 for extended periods during transportation and storage Air pressure between 500 and 1100 hPa is not detrimental to the instrument Technical Data Maximum Output IEC 60118 7 2005 2cc coupler EXCITE HMO5A BTE 130dB Typical 19 European Representative Manufacturer Manufactured by Xiamen Newsound Technology Co Ltd under agreement with Hearmore Pty Ltd 405 Wei Ye Building Innovation Center Xiamen Torch Hi Tech Industrial Development Zone Xiamen Peoples Republic of China TGA Sponsor Hearmore Pty Ltd www hearmore com au Wellkang Tech Consulting Suite B 29 Harley Street LONDON W1GS9QR United Kingdom www CE marking com 20 www hearmore com au
9. re 1 Battery fitting Your EXCITE BTE hearing aid uses Battery Type 13 Fitting the Battery into the hearing aidisa straightforward process With your finger gently open the Battery door Figure 1 Place the battery into the battery compartment The battery is shaped in such a way such that it will fit into the battery compartment in only one way The battery door will not close if the battery is inserted incorrectly CAUTION Batteries are dangerous if swallowed Keep batteries out of the reach of children Never put batteries in your mouth for any reason as they are easily swallowed In the Note the on the battery side There is no need to use excessive force to close the door Once the Battery Door is closed the hearing aid will turn on automatically Batteries and accessories can be purchased on line from the Hearmore website www hearmore com au event that a battery has been swallowed seek immediate medical attention Hearmore Reconnect with Life TO TURN ON TO TURN OFF When the battery door is closed Simply remove the hearing aid by your hearing aid will turn on after grasping the tubing close to the 5 seconds to allow you time to fit earbud and remove from the ear the hearing aid in your ear Why canal Then remove the hearing the time delay Hearing aids aid from the top of the ear To can often produce high pitch turn off your device simply open whistling sounds when your the battery door co
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