Lucid HEARING A46U56 Speaker In the Ear Hearing Instructions

: June 14, 2024
: Lucid HEARING

Lucid HEARING A46U56 Speaker In the Ear Hearing

Specifications

Product Type: Speaker-In-the-Ear Hearing Instruments
Wireless Compatibility: Yes
Device Compatibility: i OS & Android (not required for use)

Warning for Users Younger than 18

People younger than 18 should go to a doctor before using this product. Using this without a medical evaluation may worsen impairment or disability. It is recommended that a hearing aid user who is younger than 18 should have a recent medical evaluation from an ear-nose-throat doctor (ENT). Before using this product, a doctor should determine if the use of a hearing aid is appropriate.
WARNING : People younger than 18 should go to a doctor before using this. People younger than 18 years old need specialized care, and using this without a medical evaluation may worsen impairment or disability. A hearing aid user who is younger than 18 should have a recent medical evaluation from a doctor, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT). Before using this, a doctor should determine that the use of a hearing aid is appropriate.

WARNING to Hearing Aid Dispensers
You should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult promptly with a doctor, preferably an ear specialist such as an ENT, before dispensing a hearing aid if you determine 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:

Visible deformity of the ear, either congenital or traumatic
Fluid, pus, or blood coming out of your ear in the past 6 months
Painful or discomfort in the ear
History of excessive ear wax, or suspicion that something is in the ear canal
Dizziness, either recent or long-standing
Sudden, quickly worsening, or ﬂuctuation hearing loss within the previous 6 months
Hearing loss or ringing (tinnitus) only in one ear or a noticeable difference in hearing between ears
Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 dB at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000Hz Special care should be exercised in selecting and ﬁtting a hearing aid whose maximum sound pressure level exceeds 132 decibels as there may be risk of impairing the remaining hearing of the hearing aid user.
(This provision is required only for those hearing aids with a maximum sound pressure capability greater than 132 decibels (dB)).

Caution: This is not hearing protection

You should remove this device if you experience overly loud sounds, whether short or long-lasting. If you’re in a loud place, you should use the right kind of hearing protection instead of wearing this device. In general, if you would use ear plugs in a loud place, you should remove this device and use ear plugs.
Caution : The sound output should not be uncomfortable or painful.
You should turn down the volume or remove the device if the sound output is uncomfortably loud or painful. If you consistently need to turn the volume down, you may need to further adjust your device.
Caution : You might need medical help if a piece gets stuck in your ear.
If any part of your hearing aid, like the ear tip, gets stuck in your ear, and you can’t easily remove it with your ﬁngers, get medical help as soon as you can. You should not try to use tweezers or cotton swabs because they can push the part farther into your ear, injuring your eardrum or ear canal, possibly seriously.

Note: What you might expect when you start using a hearing aid.

A hearing aid can beneﬁt many people with hearing loss. However, you should know it will not restore normal hearing, and you may still have some difﬁculty hearing over noise. Further, a hearing aid will not prevent or improve a medical condition that causes hearing loss. People who start using hearing aids sometimes need a few weeks to get used to them. Similarly, many people ﬁnd that training or counseling can help them get more out of their devices.
If you have hearing loss in both ears, you might get more out of using hearing aids in both, especially in situations that make you tired from listening–for example, noisy environments.
Note: Tell FDA about injuries, malfunctions, or other adverse events To report a problem involving your hearing aid, you should submit information to FDA as soon as possible after the problem. FDA calls them “adverse events,” and they might include: skin irritation in your ear, injury from the device (like cuts or scratches, or burns from an overheated battery), pieces of the device getting stuck in your ear, suddenly worsening hearing loss from using the device, etc.
Instructions for reporting are available at www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch or call 1–800-FDA-1088. You can also download a form to mail to FDA.

Note : Hearing loss in people younger than 18

People younger than 18 should see a doctor ﬁrst, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT), because they may have different needs than adults
The doctor will identify and treat medical conditions as appropriate
The doctor may refer the person to an audiologist for a separate test, a hearing aid evaluation
The hearing aid evaluation will help the audiologist select and ﬁt the appropriate hearing aid
A person who is younger than 18 years old with hearing loss should have a medical evaluation by a doctor, preferably an ENT, before buying a hearing aid. That purpose of a medical evaluation is to identify and treat medical conditions that may affect hearing but that a hearing aid won’t treat on its own.
Following the medical evaluation and if appropriate, the doctor will provide a written statement that the hearing loss has been medically evaluated and the person is a candidate for a hearing aid. The doctor may refer the person to an audiologist for a hearing aid evaluation, which is different from a medical evaluation and is intended to identify the appropriate hearing aid.
The audiologist will conduct a hearing aid evaluation to assess the person’s ability to hear with and without a hearing aid. This will enable the audiologist to select and ﬁt a hearing aid for the person’s individual needs. An audiologist can also provide evaluation and rehabilitation since, for people younger than 18, hearing loss may cause problems in language development and educational and social growth. An audiologist is qualiﬁed by training and experience to assist in the evaluation and rehabilitation of hearing loss in people younger than 18.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR HEARING AID

Tube
Tube Plug
Microphone Ports
Dual Function Rocker Switch
Battery Door On/Off Switch
Concha Lock
Sound Tip with WaxStop Red – Right Hearing Instrument Blue – Left Hearing Instrument
Serial Number
SIE Model ID# (Inside Battery Door)

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Your hearing instruments are shipped with a variety of accessories, a sampling pictured above, including the following:

Storage Case
Hearing Aid Drying Jar
2 Batteries
Battery Holder
WaxStop
Cleaning Tool

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

See : Rechargeable Battery Module and Portable Charging Case pages 5-9.
If you have any questions about the use of these accessories please contact your hearing care professional or our Customer Service team at 1·800-785·6052.

BATTERIES

Your hearing aid is powered by a type 13 battery and for the best performance we recommend using a zinc-air battery. To insert a battery, remove the adhesive label and wait thirty seconds for air to activate the battery.

Wipe any moisture off the battery surface. Open the battery door and with the positive side up, insert battery into the battery door. To remove, open the battery door and lift the battery out of the battery door. When your battery is low and needs replaced you will hear the low battery voice prompt. The prompt will be repeated every 15-20 minutes until the battery is changed.

TUBING

Attaching Tubes: Align the tube plug (tubing facing down) with the opening. Apply gentle pressure until the plug begins to go into the socket. Push ﬁrmly until the plug clicks into place.

Removing Tubes: We recommend you visit your hearing specialist to remove or replace your tubes. Improper removal or insertion may damage the tube and/or instrument. If you would like to remove yourself, then grasp the connector ﬁrmly. Do not pull the tubing itself, as it can become stretched and distorted. Insert ﬁnger nails into the ﬁnger nail grooves. Pull straight out. DO NOT TWIST.

POWER & VOLUME CONTROL

After inserting the battery, close the door completely to turn the unit on. To turn the unit off, simply open the battery door to the ﬁrst stop (click). To help prolong battery life, open the battery door each time you remove your hearing aids.
Volume may also be adjusted using the Lucid Hearing App
Once the battery door is completely shut, you will hear the unit turn on. To adjust the volume either higher or lower use the Dual Function Rocker Switch. You will press either up or down and quickly release the rocker switch (do not hold down). You will hear double tones indicating the volume has been adjusted. If you do not hear the tones, this indicates you have reached the maximum or minimum hearing volume level. Always ensure the volume is at a comfortable listening level. .

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MODUL E – OPTIONAL

Your hearing aid is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Do not remove your battery module; see your hearing specialist if the battery module requires replacement. When your battery is low and needs to be charged, you will hear the low battery voice prompt 3 times.
The prompt will repeat every 15-20 minutes until the battery is charged or drained.
POWER – To turn your hearing aid off, simply open the battery door. Once the battery door is completely shut the unit will be powered on.

CHARGING YOUR RECHARGEABLE HEARING AID

Lucid Hearing recommends you charge your hearing aid nightly.

Plug micro USB into Portable Charging Case and Computer or USB compatible power source.
Place hearing aid(s) with Rechargeable Battery Module into the portable charging case (left hearing aid in the left slot and right hearing aid in the right slot). Hearing aid battery door(s) must be closed.
Close the charging case lid.
Remove your hearing aid(s) when the LED indicator shows steady green.

Note – Hearing aids properly placed in the Portable Charging Case will appear as shown.

Plug micro USB into Portable Charging Case and Computer or USB compatible power source.
Place hearing aid(s) with Rechargeable Battery Module into the portable charging case. The left hearing aid (the unit with blue speaker or wiring) will go into the left slot and right hearing aid (the unit with red speaker or wiring) will go into the right slot.
Close the Charging Case Lid to Charge the Rechargeable Battery For full charge, allow 2 hours and the LED indicator will show green when aid(s) reach full charge Charging Case can also be used without being plugged in when it is fully charged. The Charging Case should be plugged in at least 4 hours to achieve a full charge. The Charging Case charges aid(s) 3 times without being plugged in.
Note – Closing the charger lid is not required, but will assure the aid(s) are in proper position for the fastest charging time.
LED indicators on charge face indicate status of hearing aid(s)
Flashing green – charging
Steady green – Full charge you may remove hearing aid(s)

CHARGING CASE STATUS

LED indicators are located on the charger base.

Battery module life expectancy – 3 Years or 1000 cycles whichever comes ﬁrst.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MO DULES

Excepted” Lithium Sized Batteries

Battery Module contains Lithium-ion button cell UL1642 certified / UN38.3 certified IEC 62133-2:2017 certified
Rating : 3.8v d.c, 17.5 mAh, 0.067Wh Charger contains Lithium-ion Polymer Battery Model PD 502070
Rating : 5.0V, 820mAh, 3.034Wh UN38.3 certiﬁed IEC 62133-2:2017 certiﬁed

INSERTING YOUR HEARING AIDS

Inserting your hearing aids for the ﬁrst time can be challenging. There can be feedback (whistling) if your hearing aids are not fully inserted so we suggest you practice inserting them without the battery until you have perfected this process.
Follow these steps to insert your hearing aid

Grasp hearing aid between your thumb and foreﬁnger.
Place it over your ear as shown.
Gently push the ear tip into the ear canal.
Tuck the concha lock into the bowl of your ear.

When positioned correctly the hearing aid is practically invisible.

To remove the instrument, it is important to grasp the instrument itself. Please do NOT pull on the tubing to remove the hearing aid as this can stretch and distort the tubing and may void the warranty.

PROGRAM SELECTION

Your hearing aid features four listening programs.
Program 1 (Lucid) is automatically selected when the hearing aid is turned on and is the best choice for most listening situations.
For special listening situations, you have additional options:
Program 2 (Noisy) is best for loud, noisy environments.
Program 3 and 4 are available if you need customized settings based on your hearing loss. Settings will be programmed by your specialist.
To change programs simply press and hold the Dual Function Rocker Switch (either up or down) for 2 seconds. A voice prompt will announce the program change. Press and hold again to cycle through the programs.
Program selection may also be adjusted using the Lucid Hearing App.

TIP CLEANING & REPLACEMENT

The most common cause of instrument failure is wax buildup and it is the easiest to avoid. By wiping your hearing aids, tubing, sound tip, ear tips and/or domes with a soft, dry cloth every day and carefully removing any traces of wax and debris, you will reduce wax buildup.
Use the brush provided to enhance your cleaning by lightly brushing the sound ports.
It is important to keep your hearing aids as clean as possible to maintain maximum performance and durability.
To clean your ear tips and domes disconnect them from the tubing and then wash in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Dry thoroughly before reconnecting.
While we recommend you visit your hearing specialist to replace your tips to ensure the best fit, a tip can be changed by removing it from the sound port and inserting a different tip. Improper replacement could result in the tip coming off the tube and being lodged in the ear canal.

WAXSTOP INSTRUCTIONS

The WaxStop is inserted in the sound tip to prevent ear wax from damaging the hearing aid speaker.
We recommend you visit your hearing specialist to replace your WaxStop. Improper replacement could result in the WaxStop coming off the tube and being lodged in the ear canal.
If you would like to replace it yourself, below are the instructions for WaxStop Removal and Insertion.
WaxStop Removal: Remove ear tip if applicable. Firmly press the removal tip into the WaxStop until it clicks into place. Pull WaxStop from the sound tip.
WaxStop Insertion: Insert new WaxStop into sound tip, pull the tool straight out.
The tool will release and the WaxStop will remain in place. Press WaxStop firmly into sound tip making certain that it is fully inserted.
Replace ear tip if applicable. WaxStops can be cleaned in hot water with a mild detergent dried thoroughly and then reused.

ANSI SPECIFICATIONS

STANDARD TUBE POWER TUBE ** HIFIT 110 TUBE HIFIT 125 TUBE**

GENERAL INSTRUCTION

About Lucid Hearing® Aids

Lucid Hearing aids are highly sophisticated devices which have the capacity to make a real impact on the overall quality of life for those who have hearing loss.
Patented Lucid smart technology delivers natural sound quality that is superior to traditional “compression” hearing aid technology. Powered by Lucid hearing aids help you hear the sounds that are most important to you and ensure they are at the most understandable and comfortable volume.
Our Lucid technology constantly analyzes your environment making automatic adjustments to ensure you hear what you want to hear while minimizing noise and sounds you don’t want to hear. This allows you to move from one sound environment to another, like a one-on-one conversation and then a noisy group, without having to make adjustments to your hearing aid settings.
While our hearing aids won’t restore your hearing to normal, you will experience a very positive difference. These differences vary between individuals and depend on a number of factors including your level of hearing loss and the type of hearing aid you choose. Our Lucid Certiﬁed
Hearing Specialists are committed to ﬁtting you with the best device for your level of loss and unique lifestyle.

Important Hearing Aid Information

Intended Use

A wearable sound amplifying device intended to aid adult persons with or compensating for impaired hearing. The device (custom programmed for individual hearing loss) must only be used by the intended person. They should not be used by any other person as they could damage the individual’s hearing. The instruments are not intended for infants, small children or mentally disabled persons.

Getting Started Helpful Hints

Start in quiet places with simple communication and then progress as you feel comfortable.
Keep a positive attitude.
Communicate any issues with your hearing care professional; they can make adjustments as necessary
Hearing aids 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 a hearing aid is only part of hearing habilitation and may need to be supplemented by auditory training and instruction in lip-reading.

General Instrument Care
Your instruments are delicate, precision electronic devices and require special care and handling that should be provided to such devices. Please read and follow the listed precautions to ensure quality performance and long instrument life

• Remove batteries when hearing instruments will not be in use for prolonged periods of time
Do not throw or drop your instruments
Do not immerse hearing instruments in liquid or water
Do not wear during bathing, showering or swimming
Store out of the reach of children and pets
Do not expose instruments to excessive heat, such as stove top, microwave, dash board of a hot car, or hair dryer
Do not expose the instruments to chemicals such as hair spray, insect repellent, perfume, or cosmetics.
Do not use the product with higher volume for a long period of time, in order to avoid hearing damage. Stop using if discomfort occurs.
Do not disassemble the device
To avoid possible electromagnetic radiation, the devices should be removed in any high frequency, heat treatment or operation, radiotherapy and strong magnetic ﬁeld environments.
Please avoid use in a potentially explosive or dangerous situation.
Only qualiﬁed accessories should be used with this device.
Take off the hearing aid at night, which should be placed in stay dry jar (hearing aid specialist can supply), avoid light, high temperature, high humidity environment, or falling touch
Please keep the surface of hearing aid clean, clean wax build up in earplugs or tips
Please use the Dual Function Rocker Switch correctly, avoid excessive force as far as possible
Special Note. Your hearing instruments are built with the ﬁnest quality materials. However, in rare instances an individual may experience sensitivity to the materials used. Please consult with your physician if you exhibit any signs of skin irritation, allergic reaction, or accelerated accumulation of cerumen (wax)
Should you experience a sensitivity problem, please see your hearing care provider to inquire about special hypoallergenic coatings available to assist with these situations.
If your instrument is equipped with wireless capabilities check ﬁrst before using the hearing instrument in areas where electronics or wireless devices are restricted such as on an airplane.
Note : Your Hearing Care Professional can perform a thorough professional cleaning and maintenance. It is recommended that you contact your hearing care professional at least annually for a new hearing test and a clean and check of your device.
The average hearing aid lifespan will vary signiﬁcantly due to the amount of care provided and the use conditions. On average the life expectancy is approximately 4 years. The lifespan of consumable supply items will also vary signiﬁcantly (i.e. wax stop, tubes). Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommendations on supplies, maintenance intervals and for support.

Battery Safety Information

HEARING AID BATTERIES ARE DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED

Keep out of the reach of children or anyone who may accidentally swallow them. Never put batteries in your mouth for any reason. Do not store batteries in pill containers where they may be mistaken for medication and swallowed. Use batteries recommended by your hearing care professional. Batteries of low quality may leak and cause bodily harm. Batteries with incorrect voltage may cause damage to your device. Never attempt to recharge your batteries.
They may explode and cause serious injury. Do not expose your batteries to heat, such as an open ﬂame, microwave or oven. There is a risk that they will explode and cause serious injury. Remove batteries when instrument is not in use. Please discard old batteries in a safe place in accordance to local recycling rules.
Visit http://www.poison.org/prevent/battery.asp to learn more important information about battery safety.
If a battery or hearing instrument is swallowed, see a doctor immediately and call the National Capital Poison Center, 202-625-3333.

Important Notice

Prospective Hearing Aid Users: Good health practice requires a person with a hearing loss to 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 the diseases of the ear are often referred to as otologists, otolaryngologists, or otorhinolaryngologists. The purpose of a medical evaluation is to assure all medically treatable conditions that may affect the hearing are identiﬁed and treated before the hearing aid is purchased.
Following the medical evaluation, the physician will give you a written statement stating 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 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 nominal fee after which you may decide if you want to purchase the hearing aid.
Federal law restricts the sale 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 which a physician. The exercise of the waiver is not in your best interest and its use is strongly discouraged.

Troubleshooting Guide

ISSUE| POSSIBLE CAUSE|

SOLUTIONS

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Feedback, Whistling, Chirping or Whirling| Ear Wax accumulation in ear canal and/or sound port| Clean sound port and/or have ears checked and cleaned by a physician
Aid improperly inserted| Insert hearing aids properly
Dead” or No Sound| Microphone opening and/or sound port clogged with wax, moisture or debris| Clean microphone opening and/or sound port
Dead battery| Replace or Recharge battery
Hearing aids are not inserted properly| Insert hearing aids properly
Intermittent Beeping| Weak battery| Replace or Recharge battery
Fades or Intermittent Sound| Moisture clogged microphone opening| Purchase and use a drying kit

If you experience any problems with your instruments that you are unable to resolve at the place of purchase, contact Lucid Hearing at 1-800-785-6052 for assistance. Please do not attempt to make repairs yourself. Doing so could cause additional damage and will void any warranties.

Disposal of Instruments

Waste from electronic equipment must be handled according to local regulations.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Environmental Conditions

During transport or storage, the temperatures should not exceed the limit value of -20 to 60°C. (-4 to 140°F) 0 to 50%, 700hPa to 1060hPa. Battery should be removed from the device while transporting or storing.
Operating Condition: your hearing instruments are designed to operate beyond the range of temperature comfortable to you, from very cold up to 50°C (122°F).

Transport & Storage Operational Conditions

to 90% 15-90%RH non-condensing
700hPa to 1060hPa 700hPa to 1060hPa

Type BF applied part

Protection against dripping water at all angles.
Protection against objects 12.5 mm in diameter

REPLACEABLE BATTERIES

Environmental Conditions

During transport or storage, the temperatures should not exceed the limit value of -25 to 70°C. (-13 to 158°F) 0 to 90%, 700hPa to 1060hPa. Battery should be removed from the device while transporting or storing.
Operating Condition: your hearing instruments are designed to operate beyond the range of temperature comfortable to you, from very cold up to 40°C (104°F).
A-Series Models: 1460/1462/1465/1466, 2460/2462/2465/2466, 3460/3462/3465/3466, 4460/ 4462/ 4465/ 4466, 5460/5462/5465/5466, 7460/7462/7465/7466
U-Series Models: 1560/1562/1565/1566, 2560/2562/2565/2566, 3560/ 3562/3565/3566, 4560/ 4562/ 4565/ 4566, 5560/5562/5565/5566/5570/5572/5575/5576, 7560/7562/7565/7566
Model No. Last Digit= 0 Supplied with Standard RITE Tube Model No. Last Digit= 2 Supplied with Power RITE Tube FCC ID: 2AC2WSQ-U56

FCC Regulator Statements

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.
NOTE : THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.