INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE RITE Power
Thank you Thank you for choosing our product as your means to better hearing. To support your efforts, we have put great care and attention into making sure that your new hearing instruments are of the highest quality and that they are easy to use and maintain. We recommend that you read this manual carefully to achieve the maximum benefit of your new hearing instruments. Congratulations on your decision to actively improve your hearing with today’s most advanced hearing technology in the market.
Contents Instrument view RITE with Power Dome Instrument view Power RITE with Ear Mold Turning your instruments ON and OFF Left/Right ear marking Putting on your instrument Push-button Programs (Optional) Volume Control Standby (Optional) Changing batteries Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) Telecoil (Optional) Auto Phone (Optional) DAI (Direct Audio Input) Daily care of your hearing instrument Daily maintenance Power Mold Daily maintenance with Power Domes 5 7 8 10 11 12 14 16 18 20 22 23 24 26 28 3
Using your hearing instrument Common problems and their solutions Warnings 38 44 Yellow Pages IMPORTANT NOTICE Please familiarize yourself with the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments. It contains instructions and important information about the use and handling of your hearing instruments and batteries.
Instrument view RITE with Power Dome Microphone openings Speaker unit Push-button Sound outlet Battery door Your ear piece Power Domes: 8mm 10mm 12mm 5 Plus dome
Instrument view Power RITE with Ear Mold Microphone openings Push-button Sound outlet + wax protection system Battery door Ventilations openings 7
Turning your instruments ON and OFF Turn ON your hearing instrument by closing the battery door completely with the battery in place. When the battery door is closed the instrument will start up by playing a jingle. This indicates that the battery is working and the instrument is operating. Turn OFF your hearing instrument by opening the battery door slightly until a click is felt. To preserve the battery, make sure your hearing instrument is switched off when you are not wearing it.
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Left/Right ear marking Hearing instruments are fitted to the uniqueness of each ear, which means if you have two instruments then your left hearing instrument is programed differently from your right. That is why it is important to distinguish between the left hearing instrument and the right. In order to easily identify whether it is left ear or right ear instrument, color markings may be applied inside the battery door.
Putting on your instrument 1 Place the speaker, with the ear piece attached, into your ear first (1) and then place the instrument behind your ear (2). If the power instrument has a Power Mold as ear piece, make sure it is positioned in the ear so it perfectly fits the ergonomics of the ear canal in a tight and comfortable way. Make sure that the ear piece is placed so that the tube follows the contour of the skin.
Push-button Your hearing instrument has an ergonomic designed push-button for volume adjustment and switching between different programs. The push-button can be pressed and activated on either the upper part (UP) or the lower part (DOWN).
The push-button on your hearing instrument can be programmed to one of 3 functionalities. Left Right Program shift: Short press to change program. Volume control: Short press to adjust the volume. Both volume control and Program shift: Short press and (about 2 seconds) to shift program. Binaural Interchange enabled (see “Using 2 instruments”).
Programs (Optional) Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs. When switching between the different programs, your hearing instrument will beep. The number of beeps will indicate which program you are using. e One beep, when you switch to program 1 ee Two beeps, when you switch to program 2 eee Three beeps, when you switch to program 3 eeee Four beeps, when you switch to program 4 Press the upper part to go forwards in the program cycle e.g from P1-P2.
Below you can see a description of the programs available in your hearing instrument. Prg. 1: __________________________________ Prg. 2: __________________________________ Prg. 3: __________________________________ Prg. 4: __________________________________ Using 2 instruments For ease of use, the push-button can be programed to change to the equivalent program in the other instrument also, by using the wireless communication between the instruments. This is referred as binaural interchange.
Volume Control The volume control allows you to adjust the volume in specific listening situations to the level you feel comfortable with. To increase volume, short press on the upper part of the push-button. To decrease volume, short press on the lower part of the push-button. When the hearing instrument is turned on, it starts up at a preferred volume level. When adjusting the volume control to the preferred level, this is indicated by a beep.
Using 2 instruments For ease of use, the push-button can be programed to adjust the volume in the other instrument equivalently, by using the wireless communication between the instruments. This is referred as binaural interchange.
Standby (Optional) Press the button for a minimum of 3 seconds to set the instrument in standby mode. To reactivate the instrument, push the button shortly again. Use the standby function if you need to silence the instrument while you have the instrument on. Note: pushing either side of the button will set the instrument on standby.
WARNING Do not use the standby function as a switch off as the hearing instruments still draws current from the battery in this mode.
Changing batteries Your hearing instrument battery size is 312. A worn out battery should be removed immediately. When the battery power is low, you will hear 2 beeps. This pre-warning starts when the battery has only a few hours of operation left. The pre-warning will be repeated with moderate intervals to indicate it is time to change the battery. If the battery runs out the instrument turns off. When that happens, 4 beeps are played to indicate that the instrument is no longer operating.
To replace the battery, follow these instructions: • Open the battery door completely by pushing the raised edge in the bottom of the instrument. Remove the old battery. • Remove the sticky label from the + side of the new battery. • Insert the new battery so that its + marking faces the + sign printed on the battery door. Close the battery door. Any moisture on the battery surface should be wiped off before use. When you change battery, it will take a few seconds before the battery works to full capacity.
Tamper-resistant battery door (Optional) This is strongly recommended for infants, small children and people with learning difficulties. Instructions To lock the battery door: Make sure the door is completely closed. Use the screwdriver in the cleaning tool to turn the tamperresistant screw to locked position. To unlock the battery door: Use the screwdriver in the cleaning tool to turn the tamper-resistant screw to unlocked position. The battery door can be opened as usual.
Telecoil (Optional) The telecoil is a receiver for audio signals transmitted from an inductive loop installation. The telecoil is meant for telephone conversations and for loop systems in e.g. theatres, churches or lecture rooms. The telecoil is activated by the push-button as switching between programs. When activated, you will hear a certain number of beeps corresponding to the telecoil program. See “Programs” for where the telecoil program is placed.
Auto Phone (Optional) The hearing instrument may have an Auto Phone functionality. When the hearing instrument is close to a telephone receiver, the Auto Phone will activate a Phone Program. When the Phone Program is activiated you will hear a number of beeps. When you end your telephone conversation, the hearing instrument will automatically return to the previous program. Not all telephones can activate the Auto Phone. The telephone receiver may need to have a special magnet fitted.
WARNING If you use an Autophone magnet: • Keep magnets out of reach of children and pets. If a magnet is swallowed, see a doctor immediately. • Do not wear the magnet in a breast pocket and always keep it 30 cm away from active implanatable devices. Preferably, use the telephone with magnet on the opposite side than a pacemaker or other active implantants. • Keep the magnet 30 cm away from credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.
DAI (Direct Audio Input) If your hearing instrument is connected by means of a DAI shoe with an external sound source, like a discman or hand mic, the signals of these devices will be directly transferred to your hearing instrument. Mounting of DAI Start by opening the battery door, click the DAI shoe onto the instrument. Instrument Then insert the DAI cord into the shoe.
If you would like the DAI program alone, you can switch to the next program by using the program switch button. Two new programs will automatically place themselves after the standard programs, which have been programmed into your hearing instrument by your Hearing Care Professional. IMPORTANT NOTICE When the DAI is connected to mains-operated equipment, this equipment must comply with IEC-60065, IEC-60601 or equivalent safety standards.
Daily care of your hearing instrument Your ear canal produces ear wax (cerumen) which may clog up the sound output or the ventilation opening of your ear mold. To prevent wax accumulation causing a change in performance, the guidelines in this section should be followed. When handling a hearing instrument, keep it over a soft surface to avoid damage if you drop it.
Cleaning the instruments A range of dedicated cleaning tools is prepared for the special purpose of cleaning the instrument. These should be used to ensure the best care and performance of your hearing instruments. Cover Brush Handle Use the cloth to wipe clean the surface of the instruments. Replace the brush when necessary. Just pull it out of the tool and insert a new fresh brush. Press the new one firmly into the handle.
Daily maintenance Power Mold The Power Mold should be cleaned regularly: • Clean the ventilation opening by pressing the brush through the hole while twisting it slightly.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Do not attempt to press the brush through the receiver opening.
Replace the wax protection system 1. Remove the tool from the shell. The tool has two ends, one with a new filter (A) and one with the removal tool (B). 2. Insert the removal tool into the sound outlet of the Power Mold. 3. Pull the used wax filter out slowly keeping the tool straight. 4. Turn the tool 180°. 5. Push the new filter into the sound outlet and gently remove the tool. 6. Discard the used tool. Do not reuse.
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Daily maintenance with Power Domes Clean the speaker unit reqularly. Use the cloth and rub off any earwax. The dome should not be cleaned. When you require a fresh, clean dome, remove the existing one and put on a fresh one. We recommend the dome to be replaced at least once a month or as directed by your Hearing Care Professional.
Changing the dome The dome is easy to replace. Replace it whenever needed. Use a finger nail and hold the bottom of the dome. Then pull it off. Place the new dome on the speaker and ensure that it is fastened securely.
Under the dome you will notice a white wax filter attached to the end of the speaker. This is a wax filter that will keep debris from damaging the speaker. If this filter becomes clogged, contact your Hearing Care Professional for service and replacement of the filter. IMPORTANT NOTICE The dome is made of a soft, medically approved rubber material. If the dome comes off in the ear canal, it will not cause any harm. If you can – carefully take it out. If necessary, let another person help you.
Avoiding heat, humidity and chemicals Your hearing instrument must never be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left inside a parked car in the sun. They must never be exposed to a lot of moisture e.g. steam baths, showers or heavy rain. Nor must they be dried in microwave ovens or other ovens. Wipe the batteries carefully if moisture is present as it may affect their performance. Using an anti-humidity kit can help to avoid these problems and may even extend the life of your hearing instrument.
Using your hearing instrument It takes time to adjust to a new hearing instrument. How long this adjustment takes differs from person to person. It will depend on a number of factors, such as whether you have had a hearing instrument before and the degree of your hearing loss. Seven easy steps to better hearing 1. In the quiet of your home Try to accustom yourself to all the new sounds. Listen to the many background sounds and try to identify each sound.
listen for longer periods of time. Soon, you will be able to wear your hearing instruments comfortably all day long. 2. Conversation with another person Sit with someone else in a quiet room. Face each other so you can read facial expressions easily. You may experience new speech sounds, which can seem a little disturbing in the beginning. However, after the brain has adapted to the new speech sounds, you should hear speech clearer. 3.
4. In group conversations Group situations are usually accompanied by a greater degree of background noise, and are, therefore, naturally more difficult to cope with. In such situations, therefore, focus your attention on the person you want to hear. If you miss a word, ask the speaker to repeat. 5. Telecoil use in church, theater, or cinema An increasing number of churches, theatres and public buildings often have loop systems installed.
6. Using the telephone When using the telephone tilt the receiver edge lightly on your cheek-bone in order to let the sound flow directly into the hearing instrument microphone opening. This way, the hearing instrument will not whistle and you ensure the best conditions to understand the conversation. When you have the receiver in this position, remember to speak directly into the microphone on the telephone in order to ensure good understanding in the opposite “end of the line”.
7. Wireless and cell phones Your hearing instrument is designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However not all cell phones are hearing instrument compatible. The varying degree of disturbance can be due to the nature of your particular cell phone.
Your hearing instruments will not restore normal hearing. Nor will they prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from a physiological condition. What they will give you, however, is help towards making better use of the hearing ability that you have. If you have two hearing instruments always wear both. The most important benefits of wearing two hearing instruments are: • Your ability to localize sounds will improve. • It will be easier to understand speech in noisy surroundings.
Common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes No sound Worn-out battery Clogged sound outlet Intermittent or reduced sound Clogged sound outlet Moisture Worn-out battery 44
Solutions Change battery (pg. 20) Clean PowerMold or dome (pg. 30 & 34) Consider replacing wax protection or dome (pg. 32 & 35) Clean PowerMold or dome (pg. 30 & 34) Wipe battery and instrument with dry cloth (pg. 37) Change battery (pg.
Common problems and their solutions Symptom Possible causes Squealing noise Hearing instrument inserted improperly Ear wax accumulated in ear canal If none of the above solutions solves the problem, ask your Hearing Care Professional for assistance.
Solutions Reinsert hearing instrument (pg.
International Warranty Oticon hearing instruments are covered by a limited warranty issued by the manufacturer for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery. This limited warranty covers manufacturing and material defects in the hearing instrument itself, but not accessories such as batteries, tubing, earwax filters etc.
If you need service Take your hearing instrument to your Hearing Care Professional, who may well be able to sort out minor problems and adjustments on the spot.
Oticon Warranty Certificate Name of Owner: Dispenser: Dispenser Address: Dispenser Phone: Purchase Date: Warranty Period: Month: Model Left: Serial no.: Model Right: Serial no.
Product approval, precautions and markings The hearing instrument contains a radio transmitter using short range magnetic induction technology working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic field strength of the transmitter is < -42 dBμA/m @ 10m. The emission power from the radio system is well below international emission limits for Human Exposure.
The hearing instrument contains a module with: ID: U28FURPT01 IC: 1350B-FURPT01 The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference. 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
“Some hearing aid users have reported a buzzing sound in their hearing aids when they are using cell phones, indicating that the cell phone and hearing aid may not be compatible. According to the ANSI C63.19 standard (ANSI C63.
IMPORTANT NOTICE The performance of individual hearing instruments may vary with individual cell phones. Therefore, please try this hearing instrument with your cell phone or, if you are purchasing a new phone, be sure to try it with your hearing instrument prior to purchase. For additional guidance, please ask your cell phone provider for the booklet entitled “Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireless Cell Phones.
Warnings You should familiarize yourself fully with the following general warnings and the entire contents of this booklet before using your hearing instruments. Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous if swallowed or used improperly. Such actions can result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or can even be fatal. • Hearing instruments should be used only as directed and adjusted by your trained Hearing Specialist. Misuse can result in sudden and permanent hearing loss.
• Discard batteries carefully in a place where infants, small children or people with learning difficulties cannot reach them. • Batteries have occasionally been mistaken for pills. Therefore, carefully check your medicine before swallowing any pills. • Never put your hearing instruments or batteries in your mouth for any reason, as they are slippery and could be swallowed by accident. • Most hearing instruments can be supplied with a tamper-resistant battery compartment upon request.
• Never allow others to wear your hearing instruments as incorrect/ wrongful usage could cause permanent damage to their hearing. Battery use • Always use batteries recommended by your hearing care professional. Batteries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm. • Never attempt to recharge your batteries. They may explode and cause serious injury. • Never dispose of batteries by burning them. There is a risk that they will explode and cause serious injury.
Warning to hearing instrument dispensers A hearing instrument dispenser should advise a prospective hearing instrument user to consult immediately with a licensed physician (preferably an ear specialist) before dispensing a hearing instrument.
Special care should be exercised in selecting and fitting a hearing instrument whose maximum sound pressure capability exceeds 132 dB SPL as there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing instrument user. Important notice for prospective hearing instrument users Good 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 instrument.
The physician will refer you to an audiologist or a hearing instrument dispenser, as appropriate, for a hearing instrument evaluation. The audiologist or hearing instrument dispenser will conduct a hearing instrument evaluation to assess your ability to hear with and without a hearing instrument. The hearing instrument evaluation will enable the audiologist or dispenser to select and fit a hearing instrument to your individual needs.
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 is not in your best health interest and its use is strongly discouraged. A hearing instrument will not restore normal hearing and will not prevent or improve a hearing impairment resulting from organic conditions.
• Your hearing instruments are designed to comply with the most stringent Standards of International Electromagnetic Compatibility. However, your hearing instrument may cause interference with other medical devices. Such interference can also be caused by radio signals, power line disturbances, airport metal detectors, electromagnetic fields from other medical devices and eletcrostatic discharges. Possible side effects The hearing instrument or earmold is a custom-made product.
Children with hearing loss In addition to seeing a physician for 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, educational 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.
Wax protection system • Always visually inspect your hearing instruments to ensure that there is no gap between the wax protection flange and the tip of the Power Mold. If you are in any doubt about the use or replacement of your wax protection system, contact your Hearing Care Professional. 908 63 111 00 / 08.08 Safety requirements regarding Direct Audio Input (DAI) The safety of hearing instruments with DAI (Direct Audio Input) is determined by the external signal source.
Hereby, Oticon, declares that this hearing instrument is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of comformity is available at: Oticon A/S Kongebakken 9 DK-2765 Smørum Denmark www.oticon.com 0543 0682 Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations.
