AMPLIFON ampli-cros I MC 10 STD User guide

ampli-cros I MC 10 STD

User Guide 2

Inructions for Use

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CAUTION

It is important to read this user guide thoroughly and

completely.

It is also important to read and follow the user guide 2

(inructions for use) and user guide 1 (safety manual)

for the hearing aid you use with this accessory. Follow

the safety information to avoid damage or injury.

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Content

Welcome 5

Your CROS transmitter 6

Components and names 8

Signal tones 9

Batteries 10

Battery size and handling tips 10

Replacing batteries 11

Daily use 13

Turning on and o 13

Inserting and removing the transmitter 13

Maintenance and care 18

Transmitter 18

Ear pieces 19

Professional maintenance 24

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Further information 25

Explanation of symbols 25

Operating, transport and orage conditions 26

Troubleshooting 27

Disposal information 28

Conformance information 28

Country-specic information 31

Important safety information 32

Personal safety 32

Product safety 36

Service and warranty 39

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Welcome

Thank you for choosing one of our hearing aid accessories.

This guide, along with support from your Hearing Care

Professional, will help you underand the advantages and

greater quality of life this accessory oers.

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Your CROS transmitter

CROS solutions are designed for people with profound

hearing loss in one ear which can not be aided with a hearing

aid. A CROS transmitter worn on this ear captures sound

from this side and transmits it to the hearing aid on the

other ear. This allows the wearer of the hearing aid to hear

sounds from both sides.

CROS transmitter hearing aid

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Two solutions are available:

zCROS solution:

For people with normal hearing in one ear and profound

hearing loss in the other. Sounds from the side with

hearing loss are captured and transmitted wirelessly to

the good-hearing side.

zBiCROS solution:

For people with profound hearing loss in one ear and less

severe hearing loss in the other. Sounds from the more

severe hearing loss side are captured and transmitted

wirelessly to the better-hearing side. The hearing aid

processes and amplies the sounds from both sides.

The CROS transmitter works with our specic wireless

hearing aids. Your Hearing Care Professional will advise

you on the compatible models.

NOTICE

This user guide only applies to the CROS transmitter.

Your hearing aid has a separate user guide.

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Components and names

➋

➊ Ear piece (Click Sleeve)

➋ Microphone

➌ Battery compartment

(on/o switch)

➍ Removal cord

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You can use the following andard ear pieces:

Standard ear pieces Size

Click Sleeve

(vented or closed)

Click Dome™ single

(open or closed)

Click Dome semi-open

Click Dome double

You can easily exchange the andard ear pieces. Read

more in section "Maintenance and care".

Signal tones

Signal tones of the CROS transmitter - like a low battery

beep - are sent to the hearing aid.

Ask your Hearing Care Professional to congure the signal

tones.

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Batteries

When the battery is low the sound becomes weaker or you

will hear an alert signal. The battery type will determine how

long you have to replace the battery.

Battery size and handling tips

Ask your Hearing Care Professional for recommended

batteries.

Battery size: 10

zThe "battery low" signal of the CROS transmitter and

the "battery low" signal of the hearing aid have dierent

melodies.

zAlways use the correct battery size for your device.

zRemove the batteries if you intend not to use the device

for several days.

zAlways carry spare batteries.

zRemove empty batteries immediately and follow your

local recycling rules for battery disposal.

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Replacing batteries

Removing the battery:

XOpen the battery

compartment.

XRemove the battery by

hand.

Inserting the battery:

XIf the battery has a protective lm, remove it

only when you are ready to use the battery.

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XInsert the battery with the

"+" symbol facing upwards.

XCarefully close the battery compartment. If you feel

resiance, the battery is not inserted correctly.

Do not attempt to close the battery compartment by force.

It can be damaged.

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Daily use

Turning on and o

XTurning on: Close the battery compartment.

The transmitter turns on after a delay of several seconds

(power-on delay).

XTurning o: Open the battery compartment.

Inserting and removing the transmitter

CAUTION

Risk of injury!

XAlways wear the device with an ear piece.

XMake sure that the ear piece is completely

attached.

Inserting:

XIdentify right and left device so that you insert it in the

correct ear. The labeling or the color of the device

indicates the side:

red color, imprinted "R" = right ear

blue color, imprinted "L" = left ear

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XTake care that the ﬂap of the Click Sleeve matches the

line printed on the device.

correct incorrect

XHold the device correctly before inserting it: Pay special

attention to the removal cord indicating the bottom.

The arrow which is printed on the device has to point

upwards.

L R

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XCarefully push the device

into the ear canal.

XTwi it slightly until it sits

well.

Open and close

your mouth to avoid

accumulation of air in the

ear canal.

CAUTION

Risk of injury!

XInsert the device carefully and not too deeply into

the ear.

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zIt may be helpful to insert the right device with the

right hand and the left device with the left hand.

zIf you have problems inserting the device, use the

other hand to gently pull your earlobe downwards.

This opens the ear canal and eases insertion of the

device.

Removing:

NOTICE

Never pull on the battery compartment door to remove

the device. This could damage the device.

XPush lightly on the back of your ear to loosen the device.

XRemove the device by pulling the removal cord towards

the back of your head.

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CAUTION

Risk of injury!

XIn very rare cases the ear piece could remain

in your ear when removing the device. If this

happens, have the ear piece removed by a medical

professional.

Clean and dry your device after usage. Read more in

section "Maintenance and care".

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Maintenance and care

To prevent damage it is important that you take care of your

device and follow a few basic rules, which will soon become

a part of your daily routine.

Transmitter

Drying and orage

XDry your device overnight.

XFor longer periods of non-use, ore your device in a dry

environment with an open battery compartment and the

batteries removed.

XAsk your Hearing Care Professional for more information.

Cleaning

Your device has a protective coating. However, if not

cleaned regularly you may damage the device or cause

personal injury.

XClean your device daily with a soft, dry tissue.

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XNever use running water or immerse the

device in water.

XNever apply pressure while cleaning.

XAsk your Hearing Care Professional for recommended

cleaning products, special care sets, or more information

on how to keep your device in good condition.

Ear pieces

Cleaning

Cerumen (ear wax) may accumulate on the ear pieces. This

may aect sound quality. Clean the ear pieces daily.

XClean the ear piece right

after removal with a soft and

dry tissue.

This prevents that

cerumen becomes

dry and hard.

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XSqueeze the tip of the ear piece.

Exchanging

Exchange andard ear pieces approximately every three

months. Replace them sooner if you notice cracks or

other changes. The procedure for exchanging andard

ear pieces depends on the type of ear piece. In section

"Components and names", your Hearing Care Professional

has marked your type of ear piece.

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