Siemens RIC User manual
Receiver-in-Canal
Hearing Instruments
User Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Siemens Hearing Instrument.
Siemens Hearing Instruments are designed to achieve the
highest in quality and reliability. We are sure that you will
be very pleased with our product.
If this Hearing Instrument is being purchased for an infant or
young child, please confirm with your Audiologist or Hearing
Care Provider that it is recommended for this purpose and to
ensure appropriate supervision and use of the product.
Hearing Aid Information
Serial Number:
Left: Right:
Battery Size:
Left: Right:
Purchase Date:
Left: Right:
Dispenser Info stamped here
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Your hearing instruments ......................... 4
Safety information ................................5
Feature card .................................... 6
Identification information ......................... 7
Identifying the left and right hearing instrument(s)..... 8
Changing the battery............................. 9
Handling the standard and rechargeable batteries......11
Battery tips .................................... 11
Using the charger................................12
Turning the hearing instrument on or off ............ 13
Inserting and removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operating Your Hearing Instrument-
Optional Features
Changing the volume ............................15
Learning volume preference feature .................16
SoundLearning™feature ..........................16
Changing the program............................16
Directional microphone system.....................18
Operating Your Hearing Instrument-
Programmable Features
Wireless functionality.............................20
Push button on/off...............................22
Power on delay..................................22
Low battery indicator.............................22
Volume control alert tones ........................23
Program change alert tones........................23
Listening Tips ..........................24
Maintenance and Care ..................26
Using the domes ................................27
Cleaning instructions for domes ....................28
Replacing the dome (non click dome receivers) ........29
Replacing the dome (click dome receivers)............30
Replacing the receiver unit ........................31
Performance Checklist.................. 32
Health Considerations ...................33
Important Notices ......................34
Warranty and Service ...................38
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Getting Started
Your hearing instruments
As the owner of Siemens hearing instruments you may
once again enjoy the sounds of the environment and
conversation with your family and friends. Your decision
to purchase Siemens hearing instruments reflects the
importance you place on quality and reliability.
Siemens hearing instruments are designed for comfort
and performance in a virtually invisible style (when worn).
The hearing instruments offer an assortment of receiver
lengths and dome sizes to best fit your ear. Your instrument
will look similar to the following illustrations (Fig. 1 and 2). Safety information
Caution: Risk of injury caused by incorrect use of domes.
• Alwayswearthereceiverunitwiththedome.
• Makesurethatthedomeiscompletelyattachedtothe
receiver unit.
• Ifthedomeremainsintheearafterremovalofyourhearing
instrument, have it removed by a medical professional.
• Replacethedomeifitbreaks.
• Donotinsertthereceiveranddometoodeeplyinyourear.
Speak with your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider for
further explanation.
Fig. 1: Location of features
Fig. 2: Location of features
Receiver unit
Program Button
MicrophoneCover
Charging Contact
Toggle Switch
MicrophoneCover
Charging Contact
Receiver Unit
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WARNING
Choking hazard posed by small parts.
• Keephearinginstruments,batteriesandaccessoriesout
of children’s reach.
• Ifswallowedconsultaphysicianorhospitalimmediately.
• Ifinfants,smallchildrenormentallydisabledpersonsneed
to wear hearing instruments ensure adequate supervision.
WARNING
Risk in explosive environments, e.g., mining areas
• Don’tuseyourhearinginstruments(andremotecontrol)
in areas where there is danger of explosions.
Please read this manual carefully to benefit from all the
features of your new hearing system.
Feature card
Please refer to the feature card included with this manual.
The feature card is located at the back of this user manual
in a pocket.
The feature card contains important information about
the features in your new hearing instruments. This includes
battery size, serial number location, and features associated
with the operation of your new hearing instruments.
Moreinformationaboutthesefeaturesislocatedinthe
Operation section of this manual.
Identification information
Your hearing instruments have a serial number engraved on
them. The location of the serial number will vary according to
the style of hearing instrument you have chosen. Record the
serial number in the front of this manual for future reference
(Fig. 3)
The year of manufacture is incorporated into the serial
number. Please note the warranty is based upon the date
of purchase, not the date of manufacture.
The serial number may look similar to this sample: AY12345.
The second letter of this serial number refers to the year of
manufacture of the hearing instrument. The letters Y and
A indicate a 2011 year of manufacture. Your Audiologist or
Hearing Care Provider can answer any questions you may have
about the identifying code on your hearing instrument.
t
Fig. 3: Identification information
Serial number
AY12345
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Blue ring - LEFT Ear
Red ring - RIGHT Ear
Identifying the left and right
hearing instrument(s)
Your Siemens hearing instruments may be color-coded for
your convenience. The left ear hearing instrument may have
a blue ring on the receiver unit, and the right ear hearing
instrument may have a red ring on the receiver unit (Fig. 4).
Alternatively, the left hearing instrument may have a blue dot
where the receiver unit attaches to the hearing instrument,
and the right hearing instrument may have a red dot where
the receiver unit attaches to the hearing instrument (Fig. 5).
Changing the battery
Refer to the feature card or check with your Audiologist or
Hearing Care Provider to determine the battery size for your
hearing instrument.
To insert the battery into the hearing instrument, open the
battery compartment with your fingernail as shown (Fig. 6).
Swivel open the battery compartment door. Insert the proper
size battery into the compartment door so that the “+” symbol
on the battery coincides with the “+” marked on the battery
compartment (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7: Inserting the battery
Fig. 4: Identification information
Fig. 5: Identification information
Blue dot - LEFT Ear
Red dot - RIGHT Ear
Fig. 6: Opening the battery compartment
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Fig. 9: Removing the battery
Close the battery compartment by gently pressing the bottom
of the door upward with your fingertip. Do not force the door
shut. If it does not close easily, check to ensure the battery was
inserted properly (Fig. 8).
The battery should easily drop out when the compartment
door is completely open (Fig. 9). If the battery does not come
out, lightly tap on the case.
Your hearing instrument may be programmed to inform you
when the battery should be replaced. Refer to the low battery
indicator information in the Operation section (page 20) of
this manual for further information.
Handling standard and rechargeable batteries
You can use either a standard or a rechargeable battery in your
hearing instrument. The optional charger is required to charge
rechargeable batteries. If using a standard battery, remove the
backing tab only when you are ready to use it.
If using a rechargeable battery, charge it before the first use.
Battery tips
• Ifabatteryisaccidentallyswallowed,seekmedical
attention immediately, or call the National Battery
Hotline collect at (202) 625-3333. Quebec residents,
call le Centre Antipoison at (800) 463-5060.
• Alwaysusetherecommendedbatterysizeforyour
hearing instrument. The battery size information for
your hearing instrument is located on the feature card.
• Removethebatteryfromyourinstrumentswhennotin
use. This prevents possible damage from expansion or
leakage of the battery, if the instruments are not fully
turned off.
• Alwayscarrysparebatteriesintheeventthatyourcurrent
battery goes dead. Place each spare battery in an individual,
non-metallic container to prevent contact with other
batteries or metal objects, such as keys or coins.
•Follow your local recycling rules for battery disposal.
Fig. 8: Closing the battery compartment
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Using the charger
If you have the optional charger, refer to the charger
instruction manual for operating instructions. Use only
the rechargeable batteries delivered with the charger or
available through your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider.
The lifetime of a rechargeable battery is approximately one
year, depending on individual use.
NOTE: Do not attempt to charge standard, non-rechargeable
batteries!
NOTE: The hearing instrument must be turned off then on after
removing from the charger. This is required to turn the
instrument on.
Fig. 11: Turning the instrument on and off
OffOn
Turning the hearing instrument on or off
To turn the hearing instrument on, insert a battery into the
hearing instrument and completely close the door.
To turn the hearing instrument off, open the battery door
to the first catch (Fig. 11).
Fig. 10: Charger
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GETTING STARTED
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Operating Your Hearing
Instrument–Optional Features
Refer to the feature card included with this manual to
determine the optional features your hearing instrument
is equipped with (Fig. 13).
Changing the volume
Your Siemens hearing instrument is fully automatic. However,
you may have received an optional remote control with your
hearing instrument. Press the Volume Up (+) button on the
remote to increase the volume. Press the Volume Down (-)
button on the remote to reduce the volume. Your hearing
instrument may have a toggle switch. To change the volume
using the toggle switch, push it up to increase the volume or
down to decrease the volume.
Fig. 13: FEATURE CARD
Optional features section circled
Optional
Features
HEARING
INSTRUMENT
FEATURE
CARD
Learning volume preference
Directional microphone
Rechargeable battery
ePocket®remote control
e2e wireless®
Power on delay
Low battery indicator
Volume control
alert tones
Program change
alert tones
OPTIONAL FEATURES
PROGRAMS
PROGRAMMABLE
FEATURES
Program number Listening environment
RefertotheActiveUserManualforinformationon
Optional Features and Programmable Features.
Battery
options
shown
below
rechargeable
1
2
3
4
Receiver unit
Dome Charging
contact Battery
compartment
Clip-on
microphone
cover
Inserting and removing
To insert the hearing instrument, make sure it is turned off by
opening the battery compartment to the first stop. Hold the
receiver with the dome or earmold between your thumb and
index finger and insert it carefully into the ear canal (Fig. 12).
You may find it helpful to pull your ear slightly upward or
backward when inserting your instrument. Then place the
instrument behind your ear and turn it on, by completely
closing the battery compartment.
To remove your hearing instrument, hold the receiver unit
between your thumb and index finger and carefully pull it out.
Fig. 12: Inserting the instrument
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When initially turned on (after the battery compartment door
is closed), the microphone is ON and ready for general use.
The default is Program 1. Your Audiologist or Hearing Care
Provider will provide you with the number of programs most
appropriate for your needs. Each time you press the program
button on the hearing instrument (if available) or optional
remote control the instrument changes to the next program.
The program change may be confirmed by alerting tones or
beeps that correlate to the program you are in. That means if
you select Program 3, then the hearing instrument beeps 3
times.
Your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider may list your
personal programs on the feature card (Fig. 15).
Learning volume preference feature
(if applicable)
The learning volume feature retains information on when
and how you adjust the volume on your Siemens hearing
instruments programmed for manual adjustment. Over time,
your hearing system will automatically adjust to that preferred
volume in each listening program. For more information
about this feature, speak with your Audiologist or Hearing
Care Provider.
SoundLearning™feature (if applicable)
SoundLearning allows all the functionality of the learning
volume control preference feature above and also retains your
sound quality preferences independently for loud and soft
sounds. For more information about this feature, speak to
your Audiologist or Hearing Care Provider.
Changing the program
Your Siemens hearing instrument may have several
memories, also called hearing programs. Each program
is different and designed to help you hear better in specific
listening situations.
Your hearing instrument may have a program button on
the housing (fig. 14). Press the program button to change
the program.
Fig. 14: Changing the program with the
program button or toggle switch
Program
Button
Toggle
Switch
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