Bernafon ACRIVA 9 User manual
ACRIVA 9
ACRIVA 7
Nano BTE
Nano RITE
Behind-the-ear hearing instruments
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Warnings and Safety Guidelines 7
Introduction 13
Acriva Nano BTE with Spira Flex
Thin Tube System 14
Acriva Nano BTE with Earhook 15
Earpiece Overview for Nano BTE 16
Acriva Nano RITE with Speaker Unit 17
Earpiece Overview for Nano RITE 18
Placement 20
Operating Your Instruments (ON/OFF) 26
Changing the Volume Level 27
Changing Programs 29
Muting 30
Telecoil Function (for Nano RITE only) 31
Telephone Use (for Nano RITE only) 32
Changing the Battery 34
Data Logging and Learning 36
Operating the Hearing Instruments
with the Optional RC-P Remote Control 37
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Operating the Hearing Instruments with the
Optional SoundGate Communication Device 38
Instrument Care 40
Using Your Hearing Instruments 58
Tips for Communicating
with Hearing Impaired People 62
Your Hearing Instrument Conguration 64
Accessories 67
Environmental Protection 68
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 69
Cell Phone and Hearing Instrument Compatibility
71
International Warranty 73
Common Problems and Solutions 74
Information for the Hearing Care Professional 80
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 82
Compliance with Radio Communications
Requirements for the USA and Canada 84
Information and Explanation of Symbols 86
Service 90
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Bernafon hearing instruments. The amplication of
sound provided by your hearing instruments was
adjusted by your hearing care professional to the
needs of your individual hearing loss. With a little
practice, you will soon be on your way to better
hearing.
Please read 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.
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General Warnings and Safety
Guidelines
Hearing instruments and batteries can be dangerous
if swallowed or improperly used. Such actions can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss or
even fatality.
Familiarize yourself completely with the following
general warnings before using your hearing instru-
ments.
Hazard Warnings
Never allow others to wear your hearing
instruments, because they are adjusted
for your hearing requirements and may
permanently damage another person’s
hearing.
A slap to your ear while wearing the
instrument could be harmful. Avoid wear-
ing your hearing instrument while playing
contact sports (e.g. rugby, football, etc.).
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Hearing instruments, their parts and
batteries should be kept out of reach of
infants, children and anyone who might
swallow these items or otherwise cause
themselves injury.
Discard batteries and keep them out of
sight of infants, small children, persons of
mental incapacity or pets.
Clean your hearing instruments and their
parts on a regular basis as recommended.
Micro-organisms from unclean instruments
may cause skin irritations.
Be careful with leaking battery liquid, as it
is a hazardous substance.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable
batteries.
Never change the battery or adjust the
controls of the hearing instrument in front
of infants, small children and persons of
mental incapacity.
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Be aware of the possibility that your
instruments may stop functioning without
notice. Keep this in mind while you circulate
in trafc or otherwise depend on warning
sounds.
Trafc or other warning sounds may also be
reduced in level by a directional microphone
when these sounds are coming from
behind you.
Remove your instruments before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume,
mosquito repellent, lotions, etc. Allow
the product to dry before wearing your
instruments.
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Warning to Hearing Care Professional
and User
Special care should be taken when tting
and using a hearing instrument with
maximum sound pressure capability in
excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4) since there may be a risk of
impairing the remaining hearing of the
hearing instrument user.
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