Unitron Element Instructions d'exploitation

Element™ BTE Guide

6Turning Your Element™Hearing InstrumentsOn and Off Your hearing instruments have a three-position batterydoor that acts as an off/on switch and that

7Feedback-Free ListeningYour Element hearing instruments have an optional startup delay that can be activated by your hearinghealthcare professional.

8Replacing the Battery1. Gently swing out the batterycompartment door with yourfingernail. 2. Grasp the battery with yourthumb and index finger andrem

9Low Battery WarningWhen you hear one long beep, your hearing devices arewarning you that their batteries are low. You will hear thewarning approximat

10Operating InstructionsChanging Programs on Your Element™HearingInstrumentsYour Element hearing instruments may have anautomatic program and up to th

four indicates that the volume is at the maximum level.Rotate the volume control upward to increase the volumeor downward to decrease the volume. Note

12Listening in Quiet and Noisy EnvironmentsYour Element hearing instruments have a directionalmicrophone system to meet your listening needs indiffere

13Using Element™with the TelephoneElement has the ability, depending on hearing loss, ventsize and style of hearing instrument to provide feedback-fre

14the telephone program automatically when the telephonereceiver is placed in proximity, the magnet for easy-thearing instruments should be attached t

• If the magnet is swallowed, contact your physicianimmediately.• The magnet may affect some medical devices orelectronic systems. Always keep the ma

16connect to other audio sources such as a stereo ortelevision. You will need to purchase the direct audioinput system and a connector cord from your

17or in a shirt pocket. To listen through the FM system,select the telecoil program and turn on the FM receiver. Tokeep the signal clear, you may need

18• Regular use of a dehumidifier, such as a Dri-Aid kit,can help prevent corrosion. See your hearinghealthcare professional for more information.• Do

19and moisture. Do not use alcohol to clean your earmolds.If the earmolds become plugged, clear the opening with awax loop or pipe cleaner. If your ph

203. Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the slimtube and the dome.4. Using the black cleaning pin provided in the kit,gently insert the cleaning

21Warnings• Hearing devices should only be used as directed byyour physician or hearing healthcare professional.• Hearing devices will not restore nor

22output of your hearing devices is suitable for yourparticular hearing loss.Note to hearing healthcare professional• Domes should never be fitted on

23different direction or locate the cell phone and moveaway from it.LabelingThe serial number and year of manufacture are locatedinside the battery do

24Troubleshooting GuideCAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDYNo sound• Not turned on• Low/dead battery• Poor battery contact• Battery upside down• Earmolds/slim tubes

25Intermittent• Low battery • Dirty battery contact One long beep• Low battery Whistling • Earmolds/slim tubes notinserted properly• Hand/clothing nea

Table of ContentsYour Element™Hearing Instruments ...1Practical Solutions to Everyday Problems ...2Gett

26Earmolds/slim tubes falling out of ear• Poorly fitting earmolds/slim tubes• Earmolds/slim tubes not inserted properly“Motorboating”• Low battery • D

27Warning to Hearing InstrumentDispensers A hearing instrument dispenser should advise aprospective hearing device user to consult promptly witha lice

28Important Notice for Prospective HearingInstrument Users Good health practice requires that a person with ahearing loss have a medical evaluation by

29programs that permit you to wear a hearing device for aperiod of time for a nominal fee after which you maydecide if you want to purchase the hearin

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1Your Element™Hearing InstrumentsHearing Healthcare Professional:_______________________________________________________________________________Teleph

2Practical Solutions to Everyday ProblemsCongratulations on choosing your new Element™BTE(Behind-the-Ear) hearing instruments. For over 40 years,Unitr

3Getting the Most Out of Your Element™Hearing InstrumentsAdjusting to your new hearing instruments will takesome time. In the beginning it is importan

4Using the Element™BTE GuideRefer to the table of contents for a complete listing ofthe topics covered in this guide. There are different styles of BT

5Putting Your Element™HearingInstruments on Your EarsBTEs with Slim Tubes 1. Hold the slim tube where it attaches to the dome andgently push the dome