Bernafon supermia User manual
Supremia
Instructions for Use
BEHIND-THE-EAR
HEARING AIDS
Super Power BTE
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Table of Contents
Model Overview 6
General Warnings and Safety Information 7
Hazard Warnings 7
Safety Information 11
Hearing Aid Description 13
Super Power BTE Model 13
Battery Size 13
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Your
Hearing Aid 14
Step 1: Inserting the Battery 14
Step 2: Turning the Hearing Aid ON 15
Step 3: Inserting Your Hearing Aid with
an Earmold 16
Step 4: Changing the Volume 19
Step 5: Changing the Programs 20
Step 6: Muting Your Hearing Aid 21
Step 7: Removing Your Hearing Aid 22
Step 8: Turning the Hearing Aid OFF 23
Step 9: Changing the Battery 23
Tamper-Resistant Battery Door (optional) 24
Features of Your Hearing Aid 27
Caring for Your Hearing Aid 28
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Common Problems and Solutions 32
Accessories 34
Product Approval, Markings and Compliance 35
Compliance with Requirements for Europe 37
International Warranty 38
Information and Explanation of Symbols 40
Service 42
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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 moderately severe to profound
hearing losses 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:
Supremia 7|3
SR7 SP BTE, with wireless functionality
SR3 SP BTE, with wireless functionality
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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.
Keep your hearing aid (if not equipped with
a tamper-resistant battery door), parts, and
batteries out of the reach of infants, children,
and anyone who might swallow these items
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Most hearing aids can be supplied with a
tamper-resistant battery compartment upon
request. This is strongly recommended for
infants, small children, and people with learning
difculties.
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
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).
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X-ray, CT, MR, PET Scanning and Electrotherapy
Remove your hearing aid during X-ray, CT / MR /
PET scanning electrotherapy or surgery, as your
hearing aid may be damaged when exposed to
strong elds
Explosives
The power source in your hearing aid has
insufcient energy to cause re in normal
conditions of use. The hearing aid has not been
tested for compliance with international standards
concerning explosive atmospheres.
It is recommended not to use your hearing aid in
areas where there is a danger of explosion.
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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Warnings to Hearing Care Professionals
and Users
Take special care when tting and using a
hearing aid with maximum sound pressure
capability in excess of a maximum of 132 dB SPL
(IEC 60318-4). In this case, there may be a risk of
damaging the hearing aid user’s hearing.
Only connect hearing aids with Direct Audio Input
(DAI) to electrically powered devices that comply
with EN 60950-1, EN 60065 or equivalent safety
standards. The external signal source determines
the safety of hearing aids with DAI.
If using DAI connected equipment that is plugged
into an electrical outlet (TV, computer), the DAI
cord should be disconnected from the hearing aid
during an electrical (lightning) storm
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