AcoSound W-RIC-M Bluetooth Hearing Aids Instruction Manual

AcoSound W-RIC-M Bluetooth Hearing Aids Instruction Manual

Hearing aids for the back of the ear User instructions

Ear back hearing aid is a precision sensitive medical electronic product, so please read the book carefully before use, and follow the instructions to operate, improper operation may damage the hearing aid.

Description of components Remarks:

1. Basic structures include an input transducer (microphone), a signal conditioning unit (DSP), an output transducer (receiver), a battery, an ear-back housing (skin contact part behind the human ear), an ear hook, other auxiliary structural components, and a sound control knob (optional),fine-tuning knob (optional), program selection button (optional).
2. the size of earplugs, users can determine the size of earplugs according to their actual ear canal situation, we have prepared three sizes of earplugs for you to choose from.
3. the length of the tube, the user can bring the earplugs into the ear, then hang the machine behind the ear, determine the position of the tube intersecting with the machine, cut off the extra tube, and put it into the ear hook.
4. . Users can rotate the catheter to the right angle according to r left and right ears.
5. Make sure to wear in place, completely close the battery door, hearing aids start working.

Operational guidelines

Wear method
Wear a hearing aid
Connect the acoustic outlet of the hearing aid to the standard earplug, please pay attention to distinguish the left and right ear correspondence;

Load the corresponding battery and gently close the hearing aid  battery door. It is best not to close completely (see on / off function) when the hearing aid is not working. )

Pinch the earplugs with your forefinger and thumb and align them to the ear canal, which will help you bring them more easily; The upper part of the earbuds is gently backward and moving forward so that the earbuds match comfortably with the ear canal;

Place the hearing aid behind the ear. Move up and down to determine whether the earplugs are in the right position. Open mouth a few times, can help you feel the position of earplugs is correct;

Remove the hearing aid
When you remove the hearing aid money, it is recommended that you slightly open the battery door to stop the hearing aid first; lift the hearing aid from the ear and hang it in your ear; gently hold the ear plug with your index finger and thumb; pull the ear plug out along the ear canal (be careful not to pull the hearing aid or catheter); then remove the ear plug with the hearing aid; while removing the hearing aid, another hand is under the auricle to help you remove the hearing aid.。

Practice wearing
It takes practice to wear and remove the hearing aid. But practice makes perfect, after a period of time can skillfully operate hearing aids. Use your time at home, start with a mirror, preferably on the table, giving your arm a fulcrum,It is more convenient to operate. If you have any questions about how to wear and remove your hearing aids, consult your matchmaker

replacement batteries
When the battery is insufficient, the hearing aid makes a “drop” sound. Give a low power prompt until it stops working. In order not to affect your normal life, it is recommended that you carry a new battery with you. Please refer to the illustration: Type of hearing aid using zinc empty battery refer to “technical parameters “;

on/off function
You can turn off / turn on the hearing aid by opening / closing the batterybindoor.Open the battery bin and the hearing aid stops working. Fully close the batterydoorandthe hearing aid starts working.

Procedure selection
Up to four listening programs can be used in the ear-back hearing aidof theEchoseries. Please specify the number of hearing aids you have. With the program switch button, you can easily select the listening programyouwantto use. When the switch defaults to the first listening program, through the “programswitchbutton “, switch to the second listening program, the hearing aid issued” Didi “twosound prompt. When the hearing aid is turned off again (see on / off function), thesystemautomatically switches to the listening program. The first program is suitable for use in a quiet environment (saturated listeningneeds,not suitable for long-term wear), and the fourth program is nused when thereisaneedfor high frequency (such as listening to music). Please choose accordingtoyourenvironmet

When replacing the battery should be lightly pushed, do not forcibly closethebatterybin, lest damage the hearing aid; If the battery power is too low, the hearing aid will not work properly, inordertoensure your normal use, please replace the new battery in time;

If you can’t use the hearing aid for a long time, remove the battery so as not tocorrode

Before using the new zinc empty battery, please remove the adhesive sticker attached to the positive electrode of the battery (as shown); o
the positive electrode of the battery (as shown); 9 the hearing aid

Use of caveats:

• Batteries should be kept away from children and pets;
• Do not put waste batteries into fire, lest cause explosion;
• Do not put the battery and medicine together, do not put the batteryintothemouth;
• Swallowing the battery can be life-threatening, if accidentally swallowthebattery,please immediately seek medical attention;
• Please treat waste batteries to protect the environment according to environmentalregulations;
• It is suggested that waste batteries be sent to places where waste batteriesareprofessionally recycled for disposal by sanitation workers or to buriedareaswherewaste batteries are prescribed by the state for burial;
• Scrap machines should be treated in accordance with environmental regulationstoprotect the environment.

phone call

You can answer the phone using the Echo series ear-back hearing aid, but you need more skills and practice to use it better. Since the microphone (sound input port) of the back hearing aid is not directly opposite the ear canal above the auricle, the receiver should be close to the top of the auricle when answering the phone. When using the phone, if there is a feedback howling, please speak the phone receiver a little away from the hearing aid

The steps to clean earplugs are as follows:

• Please separate the earplug from the guide tube of the hearing aid before cleaning the earplug
• If there are left and right earplugs, please pay attention to distinguish;
• Use small brushes and soft dry cloth to clean earwax on earplugs. If necessary, but use soft cleaning agents such as water, flexible soap wipe;
• You can wash earplugs with water. Note: do not use water or other liquids to clean the hearing aid fuselage;
• Please make sure the water on the tube and earplug has been blown dry before  reconnecting the earplug with the hearing aid;
• The connection between earplugs and hearing aids should correspond to the left and right ears.

Scope of application, contraindications, recommended useful life
Scope of use: for hearing loss patients hearing compensation. Contraindications: acute external otitis media, euritis, chronic suppur ativeotitis media(in the period of purulent infection), acute suppurative otitis media patients allergictoproduct materials, etc. Recommended replacement years: five years Scope of use: for hearing loss patients hearing compensation. Contraindications: acute external auditory canal inflammation, euritis, chronicsuppurative otitis media.

Product characteristics

1. by type of shock protection: internal power
2. Classification by type of click: B type
3. by level of protection against incoming fluids: general equipment
4. Classification by safety in the case of flammable anaesthetic gas mixed with air or flammable anesthetic gas mixed with  oxygen or nitrous oxide: AP、APGtype5. Hearing aids :1.4 V power supply

Routine maintenance

Hearing aids are sophisticated and sensitive electronic devices, and it is important to keep them clean and dry. Wipe off grease or moisture from the shell with soft dry cloth or cotton paper. If the hearing aid eats fish wet environment or often in contact with sweat, please open the hearing aid battery bin door at night and put it in a drying box with desiccant with earplugs. Please refer to the drying box for details about the use of desiccant. In order to better use hearing aids, please pay attention to the following points in daily use:
Do not place hearing aids in the hot sun, close to the stove or other heat sources;
Do not shower, swim, rain or humidity Use of hearing aids in the environment, such as sauna and steam bath;

Carefully protect the hearing aid from falling to the ground or other hard plane. Avoid contact with chemicals or strong detergents

Simple Fault Checklist

batteries     and    place    them correctlyReplace baffle and clean hearing aid
High power consumptio n| No hearing aids shut down at nightBattery     over the    validity periodHearing aids dampened| Turn off hearing aids at night Check battery lifeUse desiccant or consult a matchma
Light sound| Low     volume,     low     batteryPower Clogging       of microphone inlet,       dirty plugging       of speaker outlet, alteration of hearing            loss, earwax accumulatio| Increase volume, replace   new batteries, replace microphone baffles, replace speaker baffles, consult with matchmaker, clean ear canal or consult a docto
The sound isintermittent| Low battery power| Replacement of new batteries

The above method can not solve your hearing aid problem, please consult or repairthematchmaker.

Personal plans:
The first week, use hearing aids at home for 1-2 hours, re-familiarize anddistinguishallkinds of sounds, even if some sounds you are not familiar with or understand, itdoesnot matter, please stick to practice. Try to listen to all kinds of water (it is difficulttoadapt to watching TV and listening to the phone);

The above method can not solve your hearing aid problem, please consult or repair the
matchmaker.
Rehabilitation guidance
First wear hearing aid adaptation plan principles: Time from short to long, use environment from quiet to noisy, peace of mind, patience to adapt!

Other considerations

Professional examination and hearing test should be carried out before hearing aids are tested and used under the guidance of a doctor or a professional hearing aid teacher.

• Moisture-proof, shockproof, high temperature.
• Do not immerse the hearing aid in any liquid. Remove the hearing aid before swimming and washing. After swimming or washing, wait until the ear canal is dry before wearing the hearing aid.
• After removing the hearing aid in the evening, it should be placed in a box containing desiccant to avoid light, high temperature, high humidity and collision.
• Keep the external surface of the hearing aid clean and often clean the earwax in the earplugs.
• The function and volume control switch should be used correctly, so as to avoid excessive force and excessive force

The second week, you can take a walk in the garden, relatively quiet environmentfor4hours, feel different sounds, try to listen to birds, leaves swing, wind blowing and soon ;In the third week, try to go to less noisy public places (streets with few vehicles), or talkto unfamiliar people, don’t worry, can be heard by increasing the volume, the important thing is exercise and familiarity; The fourth week, if the previous exercise and adaptation is relatively smooth, you can rest assured to use, remember to check the store and debug the new parameters(because the initial debugging is to make you adapt). Watching TV, answering the phone and so on need longer exercise, normal listening people will not hear a lot of lines and words. After the adaptation period, in addition to sleep, exercise, bath, and cleaning and maintenance time, encourage more hearing aids

• Do not use this product for any purpose other than the instructions in this manual.
• Do not use any accessories or components produced by other manufacturersorspecially recommended by AI. If such parts or accessories are used, your warrantywillexpire.
• If this product is used by people with unsound limbs, mental disorders or lackofrelevant experience and knowledge, they need to be supervised or directedbypeopleresponsible for their safety.
• Failure hearing aids must be repaired by qualified professional maintenancepersonnel, do not disassemble, unauthorized processing, otherwise thewarrantyisinvalid. If there is a problem with hearing aids, please contact the matchmakerormanufacturer. Regular maintenance of hearing aids by the tester can reducetheamountof hearing aids repair.
• For hearing aids with a maximum output of more than 132 dB SPL, highintensity
• Hearing aids should be regularly sent to the testing center for maintenance and inspection to ensure that the hearing aids are in good condition

sound output signals may cause residual hearing damage. Please use them carefully or adjust the volume at the advice of the matchmaker.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provider easonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference toradiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference toradioortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off a ndon, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. –
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fromthat to whichthereceiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Remarks

4 to replace batteries
Earplugs| About a year| Please refer to Operation Guide1
Small brush| 5 years|

Description of symbols in labels Waterproof: hearing aids are sensitive electronic devices, please pay attention to waterproof, moisture-proof. Classification of types of electric shock: type B. Environmental protection: hearing aid battery is a disposable zinc empty battery, after use, please pay attention to environmental protection.

Working, Storage and Transport Conditions Normal working conditions

Temperature :-20℃-40℃ Humidity :30%-90%
Atmospheric pressure :86- 106 Kpa Battery voltage : 1.4V
Environmental conditions for transport and storage:
Transport conditions : shockproof, anti-fall, moisture-proof storage conditions: dry,clean, normal temperature
Temperature :0℃-38℃; Humidity :<80%; Atmospheric pressure :86- 106 Kpa

Technical parameters Product performance parameters

gain
Leya-W-RIC-M| 105| 40
Celesto-W-RIC-M| 105| 40
TW-RIC-M| 105| 40
W-RIC-M| 105| 40

Maintenance

When your hearing aid fails, please refer to the method described in this manual. If the failure still exists, please send the arranty card and hearing aid together to the Echo Maintenance Center. When mailing, please describe the failure of the hearing aid in as much detail as possible, and indicate your detailed address and / or contact number, so that we can better contact you and provide  Hearing aids are fragile electronic products. Please pack them properly during mailing. If necessary, please ask the post office to pack them. The following is the Acoustic Maintenance Service Centre: Address: Room 401, No.2 Building， No.1390 Cangxing Street, Yuhang , Hangzhou , Zhejiang ，China Post Code:310013 Tel :0571-81020562 National Free Service

Hearing aids are fragile electronic products. Please pack them properly during mailing. If necessary ,please ask the post office to pack them. The following is the Acoustic Maintenance Service Centre: Address: Room 401, No.2 Building， No.1390 Cangxing Street, Yuhang , Hangzhou , Zhejiang ，China Post Code:310013 Tel :0571-81020562 National Free Service Hotline :4008-622282

Disclaimer
As the product is not updated and upgraded, the design specifications are subject to change with out prior notice; all information has been carefully checked, if there are any printing errors and omissions ,the company does not bear the consequences; Printing may be a slight difference between the product

Production Permit Number: 20150024
Registration No: 20162190129
Product Technical Requirements Number: 20162190129
Residence: Room 401, No.2 Building ，
Address: : Building, No.1390 Cangxing Street, Yuhang, Hangzhou ,Zhejiang, China

Registered persons ：ACOSOUND TECHNOLOY(CANADA) INC
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Production address ：Room 401, No.2 Building， No.1390 Cangxing Street , Yuhang , Hangzhou , Zhejiang ，China
Registered address ： Room 401, No.2 Building， No.1390 Cangxing Street, Yuhang , Hangzhou , Zhejiang ，China
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Hearing aids for the back of the ear Instruction Manual ACOSOUND TECHNOLOY(CANADA) INC1 2Hangzhou AcoSound Technology Co.,Ltd. FCC ID: 2AWQLW- RIC-M

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