Introduction Intended use Congratulations on the purchase of your new hearing aids. Interton’s innovative sound Generic air-conduction hearing aids are wearable sound-amplifying devices intended to technology and design, combined with the customised setup selected by your hearing care compensate for impaired hearing. The fundamental operating principle of hearing aids is to professional, will make your hearing a more enjoyable experience.
Successfully adapting to the amplification of your hearing aids takes time and consistent use. Statement You will enjoy more benefits from your Interton hearing aids by taking the following ac- tions: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and ICES-003 of the ISED rules.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules and ISED rules. These • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference •...
Description of the BTE hearing aids SR1180-VI, SR1170-VI, GAN390-DVI, GAN290-DVI Push button Battery door lock Battery compartment & On/Off switch 10. Model Sound outlet 11. Product name Traditional fitting (earmould and tube) 4. Front microphone inlet 12. Serial number 5. Back microphone inlet 13.
Getting started Power-on Delay On/Off function Hearing aids can be turned on once you have placed them on your ears. If you prefer to turn them on just prior to placing them on your ear, your hearing care professional can activate a 1.
Battery door lock Inserting/Replacing the battery 1. Open the battery door completely by using your fingernail. Your hearing care professional can install a Left/Right side indicator Unlock Lock (Blue=Left, Red=Right), which can be used to lock the battery door. Once 2.
4. Move the earmould up and down and gently press to ensure it is posi- ody until they are empty and turn off. The melody will recur every 5 minutes for SR70/80 tioned correctly in the ear. Opening and closing your mouth can ease models, and every 15 minutes for GAN90.
Removal (custom earmolds) volume setting for you. Please note the setting of that particular level. To increase the volume with the instrument fit to your ear, turn the volume control wheel up. To reduce the 1. Hold a portion of your earmould towards the back of the ear. volume, turn the wheel down.
Telephone use Programme Description of when to use Your hearing aid allows you to use the telephone as you normally do. However, finding the optimal position for your telephone may require practice. The following suggestions may be helpful: 1. Dependent on your fitting and hearing status, either hold the telephone up to your ear canal or hold it close to the hearing aid microphones as il- lustrated.
Telecoil (optional) AutoPhone (Gain 90 only) If needed, a telecoil can be activated by your hearing care professional and accessed By placing a magnet on the telephone receiver, your hearing aids automatically switch the through one of the additional programmes. A telecoil picks up a telephone’s magnetic sig- telephone programme on when the receiver is close to your ear.
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Place the AutoPhone magnet Follow these steps in order to place the AutoPhone magnet properly: WARNING: IF A MAGNET IS SWALLOWED, SEEK IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE FROM A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. Note: Ask your hearing care professional to enable AutoPhone as one of your pro- grammes.
30 cm (12”) away from magnetically sensitive devices (e.g. pacemakers). AutoPhone precautions 1. If you experience frequent signal loss or noise during calls, move the AutoPhone mag- net to another place on the telephone receiver. 2. Only use magnets supplied by Interton.
Teleloop systems Direct audio input (optional) Many places, such as theatres, houses of worship, and schools are equipped with teleloop Use of direct audio input (DAI), which enables a direct connection of the hearing aids to items systems. When using a telecoil programme with teleloop systems, sound is picked up di- such as television, radio, and remote microphones, may increase speech understanding for rectly.
Connecting/Disconnecting audio boots Disconnecting audio boots 1. Press and hold the button on the front side of the audio booth. Connecting audio boots 2. Gently remove the audio boot from the hearing aid. 1. Align the tip of the audio boot with the groove just above the battery compartment and below the model number.
Care and maintenance 6. Keep your hearing aids away from excessive heat and direct sunlight. The heat may deform the shell, damage the electronics and deteriorate the surfaces. Please follow the advices below to have the best user experience and to prolong the life of 7.
Daily maintenance Cleaning earmoulds It is important to keep your hearing aid clean and dry. On a daily 1. Detach the earmould and attached tubing from the hearing aids prior to cleaning. basis, clean the hearing aids using a soft cloth or tissue. In order to avoid damage due to humidity or excessive perspira- 2.
Temperature test, transport and storage information Interton Hearing Aids are subjected to various tests in temperature and damp heating cycling between -25°C (-13°F) and +70°C (+158°F) according to internal and industry stand- ards. During transport or storage, the temperature should not exceed the limit values of -20°C (-4°F) to +60°C (+140°F) and relative humidity of 90% RH, non-condensing (for limited...
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General warnings 5. Do not allow others to use your hearing aids. 1. If a hearing aid is broken, do not use it. 6. Hearing aid usage by children or mentally disabled persons should be supervised at all times to ensure their safety. The hearing aid contains small parts that could be 2.
5. Use only original Interton consumables e.g. tubes and domes. 6. Only connect Interton hearing aids to Interton accessories intended and qualified to be used with Interton hearing aids. 7. Never attempt to modify the shape of the hearing aid, ear-moulds, or tubing yourself.
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WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISPOSE OF BATTERIES BY BURNING THEM. WARNING: BATTERIES MAY LEAK. REMOVE THE BATTERY IF YOU LEAVE THE HEARING AIDS UNUSED FOR LONGER PERIODS. WARNING: USED BATTERIES ARE HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. PLEASE DISPOSE OF THEM ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATIONS OR RETURN THEM TO WARNING: DO NOT RECHARGE ZINC AIR BATTERIES –...
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY No sound • Not turned on • Turn on by closing the battery door • Dead battery • Replace battery • Battery door will not close • Insert battery properly • Blocked earmould or tube •...
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Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Not loud enough • Incorrect earmould placement • Reinsert earmould • Blocked earmould or dome • Clean earmould, replace dome, replace filter • Blocked sound outlet filter • Change filter or consult your hearing care professional •...
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Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive whistling / • Incorrect earmould placement • Re-insert earmould carefully feedback • Incorrect dome placement • Re-insert dome • Excessive ear wax • Consult your hearing care professional • Feedback control may need adjustment •...
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Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Sound distorted / • Weak battery • Replace battery not clear • Improper earmould or dome fit • Consult your hearing care professional • Hearing aid damaged • Consult your hearing care professional • Hearing aid settings not optimal •...
Warranty and repairs Technical Data Interton provides a warranty on hearing aids in the event of defects in workmanship or Hearing aid Model Maximum output (2ccCoupler / IEC 60118-7) materials, as described in applicable warranty documentation. In its service policy, Interton Standard BTE pledges to secure functionality at least equivalent to the original hearing aid.
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Manufacturer according to EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC: Worldwide Headquarters Interton A/S Lautrupbjerg 7 DK-2750 Ballerup Denmark Tel.: +45 4575 1111 interton.com Any issues relating to the EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC CVR no. 55082715 should be directed to Interton A/S.
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