beurer Digital Hearing Amplifiers HA 80 Instruction Manual

beurer Digital Hearing Amplifiers HA 80

Read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.

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Included in delivery

Check that the exterior of the cardboard delivery packaging is intact and make sure that all contents are present. Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the devices or ac-cessories and that all packaging material has been removed. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your retailer or the specified Customer Service address.

• 2 x digital hearing amplifiers HA 80
• 8 x earplugs (in different sizes and types) 2 x interchangeable batteries
• 1 x micro-USB cable
• 1 x cleaning brush
• 1 x drying capsule
• 1 x storage box with charging function 1 x instructions for use

Getting to know your device

Hearing amplifiers are intended to help people hear better, which they do by amplifying sounds and then transmitting them to the ear. Hearing amplifiers can neither prevent nor alleviate or-ganically occurring hearing loss. Nevertheless, they offer various fields of application. Whether you want to watch a film, chat with friends or just feel like listening to the sounds of nature in the woods, hearing amplifiers help you to hear sounds louder and more clearly.

Signs and symbols

The following symbols are used on the device, in these instructions for use, on the packaging and on the type plate for the device:

Warnings and safety notes

• You must have your hearing checked by a doctor or qualified hearing care professional be-fore using the hearing amplifiers. The settings of the hearing amplifiers should only be ad-justed by a trained expert, for example an ENT specialist, an audiologist or a qualified hear-ing amplifier retailer.
• In the event of an existing or previous ear problem, you should consult your doctor before using the hearing amplifiers.
•  Use for patients suffering from an ear inflammation or infection is NOT permissible.
• Do NOT use the hearing amplifiers if you are suffering from an inflammation of the middle ear or ear canal.
• If you feel unwell or experience pain when wearing the hearing amplifiers, stop using them immediately and contact your doctor.
• If your ear becomes inflamed or your skin irritated or you experience an increased accumu-lation of earwax when wearing the hearing amplifiers, stop using them immediately and con-tact your doctor.
• Stop using the hearing amplifiers and seek medical attention if the following occurs:
  • Rash or eczema on areas of skin that come into contact with the hearing amplifiers. (The hearing amplifiers are made from a material that is kind to the skin. In rare cases, however, allergic reactions may occur that appear in the form of eczema.)
  • Use of the hearing amplifiers results in discharge from the ear and/or necessitates ear treat-ment.
  • Sudden, significant decrease in hearing ability.
• If parts of the hearing amplifier become stuck in the ear, seek medical attention immediately. Do not attempt to remove the parts yourself.
• At first, set the volume to a low setting and increase it gradually once you have become ac-customed to the hearing amplifiers.
• Do NOT set the volume button too high, as this may cause further damage to your hearing over an extended period of time.
• Do NOT lend your hearing amplifiers to others or use hearing amplifiers belonging to others, as there is a risk of hearing damage and infection.
• Do NOT pass on your hearing amplifiers for use by other persons. The use of a hearing am-plifier that was designed for someone else may cause hearing damage.
• Hearing amplifiers are NOT suitable for use by small children below the age of 36 months.
• It is particularly difficult to diagnose hearing problems in children. Children should only be provided with a hearing amplifier following a thorough examination by an ENT specialist.
• Keep the hearing amplifiers, the accessories and the batteries away from children, as there is a risk of injury and choking.
• This device is NOT intended for use by people (including children) with restricted physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of experience and/or a lack of knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person who has responsibility for their safety or they receive instructions from this person on how to use the device. Supervise children around the device to ensure they do not play with it.
• Do NOT use the hearing amplifiers in potentially explosive and hazardous environments.
• Do NOT use the devices in oxygen-rich environments and over an extended period of time.
• Please contact the manufacturer in the event of the following:
  • if you require assistance in the set-up, use or maintenance of the hearing amplifiers; or
  • if the devices behave unexpectedly during operation or otherwise.
• If you have any doubts, do NOT use a damaged hearing amplifier; contact your retailer or the specified Customer Services address.
• Switch the devices off immediately if they are faulty or not working properly.
• Do not attempt to open and/or repair the hearing amplifiers yourself. Repairs may only be carried out by Customer Services or authorised retailers. Failure to comply will invalidate the warranty.

Notes on handling batteries

• If your skin or eyes come into contact with fluid from a battery cell, flush out the affected ar-eas with water and seek medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Therefore, store batteries out of the reach of small children.
• If a battery leak, put on protective gloves and dispose of the device.
• Protect batteries from excessive heat.
• Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Remove the batteries from the device if you do not intend to use the device for an extended period of time.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
•  Only use chargers specified in the instructions for use.
• Batteries must be charged correctly prior to use. The instructions from the manufacturer and the specifications in these instructions for use regarding correct charging must be observed at all times.
• Fully charge the battery prior to initial use (see section 6).
• In order to achieve the longest battery service life possible, fully charge the battery at least 4 times a year.

IMPORTANT

• Do NOT wear the hearing amplifiers in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields or X-rays.
• Do NOT wear the hearing amplifiers while bathing, showering or swimming.
• Protect the devices from impacts, humidity, dirt, marked temperature fluctuations, direct sunlight and high levels of air humidity.
• High temperatures may develop in closed vehicles during summer. You should therefore nev-er leave your hearing amplifiers inside a vehicle.
• Do NOT drop the devices or subject them to any shocks.
• If the hearing amplifiers fall into water, dry them with a cloth and then have them inspected by your retailer.
• Never attempt to dry the hearing amplifiers in a microwave, a tumble dryer or with a hair dry-er. The hearing amplifiers may otherwise become damaged.
• Do NOT use the hearing amplifiers together with a mobile phone. (The radio waves of the mobile phone may cause background noise or a loss of volume.)
• Do NOT wear the hearing amplifiers while applying cosmetics (e.g. make-up, hairspray, per-fume or sun cream).
• Do NOT wear the hearing amplifiers while undergoing shortwave therapy or medical treat-ments that involve strong radio frequency or magnetic fields.
• Take care when operating the buttons. Do NOT press too hard.
• Do not insert any sharp objects into the microphone opening as this may damage the micro-phone.
• Do NOT touch the magnets of the hearing amplifier as this may damage the device.
• Do NOT touch the inside of the device. There are many sensitive components that have been precisely configured. Under no circumstances should you poke at the inside of the hearing amplifier with a needle or similar object.
• Service your hearing amplifiers at regular intervals. Make sure there are no foreign objects between the earplug and speaker, as this could impair the sound.

Intended use

The hearing amplifiers are only to be used to help people to hear better. The devices are only intended for the purpose described in these instructions for use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use.

Device description

Hearing amplifier

1. Minus button
2. Plus button
3. Program selection button 4 Microphone
4. Fixing tube
5. Earplugs
6. Interchangeable battery

Storage box with charging function

1. Charging position of left hearing amplifier 2 Charging position of interchangeable batteries
2. Charging position of right hearing amplifier 4 Storage position for drying capsule
3. Micro-USB connection
4. Drying capsule

Cleaning brush

Brush
For cleaning the hearing amplifiers
Loop
For removing earwax in the earplug

Initial use

Remove the hearing amplifiers from the packaging and check that the devices and all accessories are included and not damaged.
Charging the hearing amplifiers using the storage box with charging function To charge the devices and batteries, connect the mains part to a so-cket, plug in the enclosed micro-USB cable and connect it with your storage box with charging function

Flashing green light
Devices and batteries are charging.
Permanent green light
Devices and batteries are fully charged. In general, it takes 2 hours until the devices and batteries are fully charged.

Make sure the volume button is initially set to the lowest setting before operating the hearing amplifier.

Note

• The charging process can be carried out with the lid open or closed.
• Once they are fully charged and whilst you are not wearing them, the hearing amplifiers should be stored in the storage box with charging function

Usage

Adjusting your hearing amplifier

1. The hearing tubes are printed with “2B” in red and blue respectively. “Red” is for the right and “blue” is for the left ear.
2.  Attach the earplug to the sound tube by pushing it over the grooves on the tube until it sits securely in place.
3. Place the hearing amplifier case behind your ear. The curved part of the sound tube should sit comfortably on the ear (next to the arm of the glasses for glasses wearers).
4.  Hold the sound tube in place and carefully position the earplug in the ear canal. Make sure not to insert the earplug too deeply into the ear canal. If the earplug is not properly in place or feels uncomfortable, try a different earplug.
5. Place the fixing tube along your outer ear. This ensures the earplug  sits more tightly in your ear. If the fixing tube bothers you, you can cut it off. It is not absolutely necessary.

Check whether you have selected the correct size of earplug by moving your head slowly up and down and then left and right while opening and closing your jaw. If the earplug slips out, it is too small. If you wear glasses, place the arm of the glasses between your head and the hearing amplifier.

IMPORTANT

Never insert the sound tube into the ear canal without an earplug. Make sure also not to press the tube and earplug too deeply into the ear canal.

Switching the device on/off
In order to switch the hearing amplifiers on/off, hold down the program se- lection button on the device for three (3) seconds until you hear a beep.

Adjusting the volume

Plus button
Increases the volume (press briefly)
Minus button
Decreases the volume (press briefly)

Use the volume button to adjust the volume to the desired level so that you can hear sounds clearly and distinctly.

Note

1. If you hear a slight whistling sound when wearing the hearing amplifier, check that your ear-plug is fitted properly in your ear. If it is not snug enough, use a different earplug.
2. The hearing amplifier does not heal an existing hearing impairment, but it does improve hear-ing and speech understanding.
3. If you hear a single beep, the volume has been increased or reduced.
4. If you hear two beeps in succession, the highest or lowest possible volume has been reached.

Setting the hearing programs
To change the hearing program, press the program selection but-ton.
P1: Normal mode (1 x beep)
Suitable for quiet environments, e.g. at home or in the office.
P2: Noise reduction mode (2 x beeps)
Suitable for outside areas, e.g. on the move, in a supermarket or restaurant.
Changing the battery
To change the battery of the hearing amplifier, hold the battery firm-ly with one hand, and with the other hand push the upper part of the hearing amplifier in the opposite direction. Now take the fully char-ged spare battery and slide it onto the hearing amplifier. The hearing amplifier is now ready to use again.

Replacing the sound tube
Please have the replacement sound tube set to hand for replacement. Check it in advance to ensure that it has the correct colour marking (red is for the right and blue for the left ear).

1.  Remove the battery from the device for better grip.
2.  Hold the device in one hand and use the other hand to grip the adapter that connects the sound tube and the device between your thumb and index finger.
3.  Turn the adapter anticlockwise while also turning the device clockwise.
4.  As soon as the adapter has turned through approximately 90°, pull the sound tube off in an upward direction. Hold the device firmly while doing so.
5.  Pick up the new sound tube. Put the sound tube in position and, applying gentle pressure, rotate it fully onto the device in a clockwise direction until the arrow on the front is again in alignment with the device buttons.
6.  Check that the sound tube is in place before you reinsert the battery and switch on the de-vice.

If you have any problems removing the sound tube, try using a pair of tweezers, for example, to grip the adapter.

Inserting the drying capsule
A drying capsule is included in delivery. Wearing the hearing amplifiers behind your ear means they come into contact with your skin, and there- fore also with sweat, for example. As a result, you should dry the devices after each application to care for them properly.

Remove the drying capsule from the packaging and place it with slight pressure inside the storage slot intended for this purpose. The capsule has a colour indicator. As the drying capacity decreases over time, the colour changes from bright orange to white. If the capsu- le is a whitish colour, it no longer has any drying capacity and has to be exchanged.

To find out where to obtain a new drying capsule, see section “9. Accessories and replace-ment parts”. Note: To ensure the best possible drying performance, close the lid of the storage box with charging function after placing the hearing amplifiers inside.

Cleaning and maintenance

IMPORTANT

• Always keep the hearing amplifier clean.
• Always treat the products with care and prevent the earplug and microphone from becoming blocked with foreign matter. This impairs the function of the sound amplification.
• Clean the hearing amplifiers and earplugs with a clean, dry cloth after each use. If they are very dirty, you can also moisten the cloth with a mild soapy solution. Never use abrasive, corrosive or solvent-based cleaning products.
• Under no circumstances should you hold the hearing amplifier underwater, as this can cause liquid to enter and damage the hearing amplifier.
• The supplied cleaning brush is suitable for removing earwax stuck in the earplug (see device description).
• Allow the hearing amplifier to dry fully after cleaning. Store the hearing amplifiers in a safe, dry and clean place, in the relevant storage box with charging function and with the drying capsule.
• The drying capsule must be replaced if the color of the granulate changes from orange to white (you can find out where to obtain a new drying capsule in section “9. Accessories and replacement parts”).

Accessories and replacement parts

Accessories and replacement parts are available from the corresponding listed service address under the stated material number.

What if there are problems?

No sound can be heard from the hearing am- plifier.

| Hearing amplifier is not swit- ched on.| Switch on the hearing amplifier as described in chapter 7.
Battery is not properly connec- ted with the hearing amplifier.| Check whether the battery is pro- perly connected with the hearing amplifier.

Battery is empty.

| Replace the battery and charge the empty battery in the storage box with charging function, as de- scribed in chapter 6.
Microphone is dirty.| Clean the microphone opening ca- refully with the cleaning brush.
Hearing amplifier is damaged.| Contact Customer Services.
Problem| Possible causes| Solution
---|---|---

The tone is very weak and faint.

| Volume setting on the hearing amplifier is too low.| Increase the volume as described in chapter 7.

The battery is almost empty.

| Replace the battery and charge the empty battery in the storage box with charging function, as de- scribed in chapter 6.

Earplug is dirty.

| Remove the earplug and clear away coarse impurities using the cleaning brush. Then clean the earplug under running water.
Microphone is dirty.| Clean the microphone opening ca- refully with the cleaning brush.
Battery is not properly connec- ted with the hearing amplifier.| Check whether the battery is pro- perly connected with the hearing amplifier.
The integrated speaker may be damaged.| Contact Customer Services.
Problem| Possible causes| Solution
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Hearing amplifier emits unpleasant whistling sounds.

| The earplug of the hearing am- plifier does not fit in your ear properly. This may cause un- pleasant whistling sounds (acoustic feedback) and impair the functioning.| Try again with another earplug. It is recommended to use an earplug that fits properly. If you have any doubts, please contact Customer Services.

The hearing amplifier micro- phone is covered.

| Do not cover the hearing amplifier microphone with parts of the ear or large portions of hair. This may encourage acoustic feedback.
The hearing amplifier is set too loud.| Lower the hearing amplifier volu- me as described in chapter 7.

LEDs on the

charger won’t light up.

| ****

The hearing amplifier may not be correctly placed in the re- cess, or the USB cable is not connected properly.

| Check whether the hearing amp- lifier is correctly placed in the re- cess, and check whether the USB cable is correctly connected with the storage box and the mains part.
The charging contacts in the storage box with charging function are dirty.| Clean the charging contacts ca- refully with a dry towel. Then rein- sert the hearing amplifiers into the opening.

General disposal
For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of its useful life. Dispose of the device at a suitable local collection or recycling point in your country. Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.

1. The empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of using specially designated collec-tion boxes, recycling points or electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of the batteries:
2. The codes below are printed on rechargeable batteries containing harmful substances:
3. Pb = Battery contains lead,
4. Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
5. Hg = Battery contains mercury.

Technical specifications

• Max. sound pressure level (OSPL90): 118 dB ± 3 dB
• Sound amplification: 43 dB ± 5 dB
• Overall harmonic distortion: ≤3% @ 1600Hz
• Frequency range: 200 ~ 6700 Hz
• Input noise: ≤ 35 dB
• Voltage: 1.5 V
• Power supply: ≤ 3 mA
• Operation period: ≥ 26 hours
• Operating conditions: Temperature: -10°C ~ +40°C
• Relative humidity: 30% ~ 75%
• Atmospheric pressure: 700 ~ 1600 hPa
• Storage and transportation conditions: Temperature: -10°C ~ +55°C
• Relative humidity: 10% ~ 90%
• Atmospheric pressure: 500 ~ 1600 hPa

Warranty and service

• Beurer GmbH, Söflinger Straße 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “Beurer”) provides a warranty for this product, subject to the requirements below and to the extent described as follows.

• The warranty conditions below shall not affect the seller’s statutory warranty obligations which ensue from the sales agreement with the buyer.

• The warranty shall apply without prejudice to any mandatory statutory provisions on liability.

• Beurer guarantees the perfect functionality and completeness of this product.

• The worldwide warranty period is 3 years, commencing from the purchase of the new, unused product from the seller.

• The warranty only applies to products purchased by the buyer as a consumer and used exclusively for personal purposes in the context of domestic use.

• German law shall apply.

• During the warranty period, should this product prove to be incomplete or defective in functionality in accordance with the following provisions, Beurer shall carry out a repair or a replacement delivery free of charge, in accordance with these warranty conditions.

• If the buyer wishes to make a warranty claim, they should approach their local retailer in the first instance: see the attached “International Service” list of service addresses.

• The buyer will then receive further information about the processing of the warranty claim, e.g. where they can send the product and what documentation is required.

• A warranty claim shall only be considered if the buyer can provide Beurer, or an authorised Beurer partner, with

  •  a copy of the invoice/purchase receipt, and
  •  the original product.

•  deterioration due to normal use or consumption of the product;

•  accessories supplied with this product which are worn out or used up through proper use (e.g. batteries, rechargeable batteries, cuffs, seals, electrodes, light sources, attachments and nebuliser accessories);

•  products that are used, cleaned, stored or maintained improperly and/or contrary to
  the provisions of the instructions for use, as well as products that have been opened, repaired or modified by the buyer or by a service centre not authorised by Beurer;

•  damage that arises during transport between manufacturer and customer, or between service centre and customer;

•  products purchased as seconds or as used goods;

•  consequential damage arising from a fault in this product (however, in this case, claims may exist arising from product liability or other compulsory statutory liability provisions).

Repairs or an exchange in full do not extend the warranty period under any circumstances.

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