Bernafon Chronos User manual
Chronos
Instructions for Use
BEHIND-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS
Micro BTE
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Table of Contents
Model Overview 6
Dome Overview 7
General Warnings and Safety Information 8
Hazard Warnings 8
Safety Information 12
Hearing Aid Description 14
Battery Size 15
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your
Hearing Aid 16
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 16
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 17
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid 18
Step 4: Changing the Volume 22
Step 5: Changing the Programs 23
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 24
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 25
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 26
Step 9: Changing the Battery 26
Features of Your Hearing Aid 27
Caring for Your Hearing Aid 28
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Common Problems and Solutions 37
Accessories 39
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 40
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 42
International Warranty 43
Information and Explanation of Symbols 48
Service 50
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Bernafon hearing aid. Your hearing care professional
has adjusted your hearing aid to meet your needs.
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 aid. It contains
instructions on how to use and how to handle
your hearing aid and batteries. It also contains
important safety information.
Indications for Use
The hearing aid is intended to amplify sound to
compensate for the loss of hearing.
It compensates for mild to severe hearing loss as
dened by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA).
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Model Overview
The following Bernafon hearing aid models are
covered within these instructions for use:
Chronos 9 | 7 | 5
CN9 M, with wireless functionality
CN7 M, with wireless functionality
CN5 M, with wireless functionality
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Dome Overview
Domes are earpieces used to secure the Spira Flex
thin tube in your ear canal and to protect the sound
outlet from wax.
Open
Dome
Tulip
Dome
Dome,
Large Vent
Dome,
Small Vent
Power
Dome
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General Warnings and Safety
Information
Hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if
swallowed or improperly used. Improper use can
result in severe injury, permanent hearing loss, or
even fatality. Before you use your hearing aid,
please read the following hazard warnings.
Hazard Warnings
Warnings for Hearing Aid Users
Never allow others to wear your hearing aid.
It could permanently damage another person’s
hearing.
Avoid wearing your hearing aid while playing
contact sports (e.g., rugby, football, etc.).
A slap to your ear while wearing a hearing aid
could be harmful.
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Keep your hearing aid, parts, and batteries out
of the reach of infants, children, and anyone who
might swallow these items
Discard batteries safely. Keep discarded
batteries out of sight of infants, small children,
vulnerable persons, and pets.
Clean your hearing aid (including parts) on a
regular basis, as recommended by your hearing
care professional. Microorganisms from an
unclean hearing aid may cause skin irritations.
Be careful of leaking battery liquid. Battery liquid
is a hazardous substance.
Never try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries
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Never change the battery, or adjust the controls
of the hearing aid, in front of infants, small
children, and vulnerable persons
Be aware of the possibility that your hearing aid
may stop working without notice. Keep this in
mind when you depend on warning sounds
(e.g., when you are in trafc).
Be aware of the possibility that the directional
microphone in your hearing aid may reduce the
volume of some warning sounds coming from
behind you
Remove your hearing aid before applying
aftershave, hairspray, oils, perfume, mosquito
repellent, lotions, etc. If your hearing aid is
exposed to such a product, allow the product to
dry before you put your hearing aid on.
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