INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BTE13 SP

Introduction to this booklet Intended use

This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound
hearing instrument. Please read the booklet carefully including to the ear and thereby compensate for severe to profound hearing
the Warning section. This will help you to achieve the full benefit impairment.
of your new hearing instrument.

Your Hearing Care Professional has adjusted the hearing

instrument to meet your needs. If you have additional questions,
please contact your Hearing Care Professional.

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For your convenience, this booklet contains a navigation bar to help

you navigate easily through the different sections. IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing instrument amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimized
to your personal hearing capabilities during the instrument fitting
performed by your Hearing Care Professional.
Introduction to this booklet Intended use
This booklet guides you in how to use and maintain your new The hearing instrument is intended to amplify and transmit sound
hearing instrument. Please read the booklet carefully including to the ear and thereby compensate for severe to profound hearing
the Warning section. This will help you to achieve the full benefit impairment.
of your new hearing instrument.

Your Hearing Care Professional has adjusted the hearing

instrument to meet your needs. If you have additional questions,
please contact your Hearing Care Professional.

About Start up Handling Options Warnings More info

For your convenience, this booklet contains a navigation bar to help

you navigate easily through the different sections. IMPORTANT NOTICE
The hearing instrument amplification is uniquely adjusted and optimized
to your personal hearing capabilities during the instrument fitting
performed by your Hearing Care Professional.
Table of contents
About Instrument view 6 Other options (optional) 30
Identify left and right hearing instrument 8 Direct Audio Input (DAI) 31
Battery (size 13) 9 Wireless accessories (optional) 32
Start up Turn the hearing instrument on and off 10 Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) 34
When to replace a battery 11 Warnings Warnings 36
How to replace the battery 12 Additionals Troubleshooting guide 46
Handling Caring for your hearing instrument 14 Water resistant (IP58) 48
Sound hook with mold 16 Conditions 49
Put on the hearing instrument with mold 17 Warranty certificate 50
Clean the mold 18 International warranty 51
Wash the mold 19 Mobile phone 52
Options Optional features and accessories 20 Technical information 54
Mute the hearing instrument (optional) 21 Technical Data 59
Change volume 22
Volume control and ConnectLine (Optional) 24
Change programs (optional) 26
Table of contents
About Instrument view 6 Other options (optional) 30
Identify left and right hearing instrument 8 Direct Audio Input (DAI) 31
Battery (size 13) 9 Wireless accessories (optional) 32
Start up Turn the hearing instrument on and off 10 Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) 34
When to replace a battery 11 Warnings Warnings 36
How to replace the battery 12 Additionals Troubleshooting guide 46
Handling Caring for your hearing instrument 14 Water resistant (IP58) 48
Sound hook with mold 16 Conditions 49
Put on the hearing instrument with mold 17 Warranty certificate 50
Clean the mold 18 International warranty 51
Wash the mold 19 Mobile phone 52
Options Optional features and accessories 20 Technical information 54
Mute the hearing instrument (optional) 21 Technical Data 59
Change volume 22
Volume control and ConnectLine (Optional) 24
Change programs (optional) 26
 Instrument view
What it is What it does

Sound hook
Microphone Sound in
openings

Tube

Volume Change volume

wheel and mute the
Sound out instrument
Mold
Push button Change
programs

Battery drawer Contains the battery.

Nail grip Battery drawer is the Open the
on/off switch battery drawer

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 Instrument view
What it is What it does

Sound hook
Microphone Sound in
openings

Tube

Volume Change volume

wheel and mute the
Sound out instrument
Mold
Push button Change
programs

Battery drawer Contains the battery.

Nail grip Battery drawer is the Open the
on/off switch battery drawer

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 Identify left and right hearing instrument Battery (size 13)
It is important to distinguish between the left and the right Your hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on
instrument as they might be programmed differently. special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert
a new battery in the battery drawer. See how in the “Replace the
battery” section.

Battery drawer

Your instrument
battery size is 13

A BLUE indicator inside the A RED indicator inside the

Pull out to open
battery drawer marks the battery drawer marks the
LEFT instrument. RIGHT instrument

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 Identify left and right hearing instrument Battery (size 13)
It is important to distinguish between the left and the right Your hearing instrument is a miniature electronic device that runs on
instrument as they might be programmed differently. special batteries. To activate the hearing instrument, you must insert
a new battery in the battery drawer. See how in the “Replace the
battery” section.

Battery drawer

Your instrument
battery size is 13

A BLUE indicator inside the A RED indicator inside the

Pull out to open
battery drawer marks the battery drawer marks the
LEFT instrument. RIGHT instrument

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 Turn the hearing instrument on and off When to replace a battery
The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing instrument When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps
on and off. To preserve the battery, make sure your instrument is repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
switched off when you are not wearing it.

Turn ON Turn OFF

Close the Open the
battery battery drawer Two beeps Four beeps
= The battery is running low = The battery has run out
drawer with
the battery
Battery maintenance tip
in place.
To make sure the hearing instrument is always working bring spare
batteries with you, or replace the battery before you leave home.

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 Turn the hearing instrument on and off When to replace a battery
The battery drawer is also used to switch the hearing instrument When it is time to replace the battery you will hear two beeps
on and off. To preserve the battery, make sure your instrument is repeated in moderate intervals until the battery runs out.
switched off when you are not wearing it.

Turn ON Turn OFF

Close the Open the
battery battery drawer Two beeps Four beeps
= The battery is running low = The battery has run out
drawer with
the battery
Battery maintenance tip
in place.
To make sure the hearing instrument is always working bring spare
batteries with you, or replace the battery before you leave home.

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 How to replace the battery
1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert 4. Close Tip

MultiTool

Fully open the Remove the Insert the new Close the battery drawer. The The MultiTool can be used for
battery drawer. sticky label from battery into the instrument will play a jingle battery change. Use the magnetic
Remove the the + side of the battery drawer. through the ear piece. end to remove and insert batteries.
battery. new battery. Make sure the Hold the earpiece close to your ear
+ side faces up. to hear the jingle. The MultiTool is provided by
your Hearing Care Professional.

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 How to replace the battery
1. Remove 2. Uncover 3. Insert 4. Close Tip

MultiTool

Fully open the Remove the Insert the new Close the battery drawer. The The MultiTool can be used for
battery drawer. sticky label from battery into the instrument will play a jingle battery change. Use the magnetic
Remove the the + side of the battery drawer. through the ear piece. end to remove and insert batteries.
battery. new battery. Make sure the Hold the earpiece close to your ear
+ side faces up. to hear the jingle. The MultiTool is provided by
your Hearing Care Professional.

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 Caring for your hearing instrument The MultiTool
The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning ear wax
When handling your hearing instrument, hold it over a soft surface from the mold. The brush can be replaced and purchased from your
to avoid damage in case you drop it. Hearing Care Professional.

Clean the microphone openings

Carefully brush away debris from Wire loop Magnet
the openings. Gently brush the surface.
Make sure the brush is not pressed Microphone
in to the openings. openings

Brush

IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the hearing instrument. It must never be Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool 30 cm away from
washed or immersed in water or other liquids. credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.

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 Caring for your hearing instrument The MultiTool
The MultiTool contains a brush and a wire loop for cleaning ear wax
When handling your hearing instrument, hold it over a soft surface from the mold. The brush can be replaced and purchased from your
to avoid damage in case you drop it. Hearing Care Professional.

Clean the microphone openings

Carefully brush away debris from Wire loop Magnet
the openings. Gently brush the surface.
Make sure the brush is not pressed Microphone
in to the openings. openings

Brush

IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the hearing instrument. It must never be Your MultiTool has a built-in magnet. Keep the MultiTool 30 cm away from
washed or immersed in water or other liquids. credit cards and other magnetically sensitive devices.

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 Sound hook with mold Put on the hearing instrument with mold
The mold is customized for you and Step 1 Step 2
fits your ear.

Gently pull your ear outwards Place the hearing instrument

and press the mold in the behind your ear.
direction of the ear canal,
twisting slightly.

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 Sound hook with mold Put on the hearing instrument with mold
The mold is customized for you and Step 1 Step 2
fits your ear.

Gently pull your ear outwards Place the hearing instrument

and press the mold in the behind your ear.
direction of the ear canal,
twisting slightly.

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 Clean the mold Wash the mold
The mold should be cleaned Replace the tube Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
regularly. Use a soft cloth to The tubing between the mold
clean the surface of the mold. and the instrument should be
Use the MultiTool wire loop replaced when it becomes
to clean the opening. yellow or stiff. Consult your
Hearing Care Professional in
relation to this.

Make sure you are Disconnect the tube Wash the mold
able to identify which and mold from the and tube using mild
mold is for which hook. Hold the hook soap. Rinse and dry
instrument before firmly, when pulling completely before
disconnecting them off the tube. Other- reconnecting to the
from the instruments. wise the instrument hearing instrument.
may be damaged.

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 Clean the mold Wash the mold
The mold should be cleaned Replace the tube Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
regularly. Use a soft cloth to The tubing between the mold
clean the surface of the mold. and the instrument should be
Use the MultiTool wire loop replaced when it becomes
to clean the opening. yellow or stiff. Consult your
Hearing Care Professional in
relation to this.

Make sure you are Disconnect the tube Wash the mold
able to identify which and mold from the and tube using mild
mold is for which hook. Hold the hook soap. Rinse and dry
instrument before firmly, when pulling completely before
disconnecting them off the tube. Other- reconnecting to the
from the instruments. wise the instrument hearing instrument.
may be damaged.

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 Optional features and accessories Mute the hearing instrument (optional)
The features and accessories described on the following pages are Use the mute function if you need to silence
optional. Please contact your Hearing Care Professional to find out the instrument while wearing it.
how your hearing instrument is programmed.

If you experience difficult listening situations, a special program may

be helpful. These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. Apply a very long press to
the button to mute the
Write down hearing situations where you may need help. instrument.
To reactivate the instru-
ment,
push the button briefly.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as an off switch, as the hearing instrument
still draws current from the battery in this mode.

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 Optional features and accessories Mute the hearing instrument (optional)
The features and accessories described on the following pages are Use the mute function if you need to silence
optional. Please contact your Hearing Care Professional to find out the instrument while wearing it.
how your hearing instrument is programmed.

If you experience difficult listening situations, a special program may

be helpful. These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. Apply a very long press to
the button to mute the
Write down hearing situations where you may need help. instrument.
To reactivate the instru-
ment,
push the button briefly.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not use the mute function as an off switch, as the hearing instrument
still draws current from the battery in this mode.

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 Change volume
The volume wheel may be activated. The volume wheel allows
you to adjust the volume in specific situations to the level you feel
comfortable with.

The volume wheel has markings 1, 2, 3 and 4 and a ‘click’ position: Use the volume wheel to mute
the instrument by turning below
Setting
setting 1 until it clicks.
To reactivate the instrument,
4 Louder
turn up on the volume wheel.
3 Normal sound level - preferred
2
Softer
1
‘click’ Inactive (silent and saving power)

The normal volume wheel setting is 3. When adjusting the volume to IMPORTANT NOTICE
the normal level you will hear a double beep. Do not use the inactive ‘click’ position as an off switch as the hearing aid
still draws power from the battery in this mode.

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 Change volume
The volume wheel may be activated. The volume wheel allows
you to adjust the volume in specific situations to the level you feel
comfortable with.

The volume wheel has markings 1, 2, 3 and 4 and a ‘click’ position: Use the volume wheel to mute
the instrument by turning below
Setting
setting 1 until it clicks.
To reactivate the instrument,
4 Louder
turn up on the volume wheel.
3 Normal sound level - preferred
2
Softer
1
‘click’ Inactive (silent and saving power)

The normal volume wheel setting is 3. When adjusting the volume to IMPORTANT NOTICE
the normal level you will hear a double beep. Do not use the inactive ‘click’ position as an off switch as the hearing aid
still draws power from the battery in this mode.

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 Volume control and ConnectLine (Optional) When adjusting the volume to the preferred level you will hear a
double beep.
Make sure to set the volume control on the instrument in the 1 to 4
range to enable use of the Streamer for remote control, phone calls During audio streaming, adjust the volume on the Streamer. The
and TV/music streaming. Streaming cannot be initiated while the Streamer will control the volume independently of the setting of the
instrument volume wheel is set to the inactive ‘click’ position. volume wheel.

If you use the Streamer to adjust the regular hearing instrument

listening volume, the resulting volume will no longer match the
indications on the volume wheel. Turning the volume wheel to the
inactive ‘click’ position and back into the 1-4 range or turning the
instrument off and back on will reset the volume to the setting
indicated on the volume wheel.

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 Volume control and ConnectLine (Optional) When adjusting the volume to the preferred level you will hear a
double beep.
Make sure to set the volume control on the instrument in the 1 to 4
range to enable use of the Streamer for remote control, phone calls During audio streaming, adjust the volume on the Streamer. The
and TV/music streaming. Streaming cannot be initiated while the Streamer will control the volume independently of the setting of the
instrument volume wheel is set to the inactive ‘click’ position. volume wheel.

If you use the Streamer to adjust the regular hearing instrument

listening volume, the resulting volume will no longer match the
indications on the volume wheel. Turning the volume wheel to the
inactive ‘click’ position and back into the 1-4 range or turning the
instrument off and back on will reset the volume to the setting
indicated on the volume wheel.

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 Change programs (optional) To be filled out by the Hearing Care Professional

Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs.

These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. Program Sound you will hear When to use
when activated

1 “1 beep”

2 “2 beeps”

3 “3 beeps”

4 “4 beeps”

Press the button to change program

Note that if you have two instruments, Program change: LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press
the RIGHT instrument switches forward
from e.g. program 1 to 2 and the LEFT
instrument switches backwards from e.g.
program 4 to 3.

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 Change programs (optional) To be filled out by the Hearing Care Professional

Your hearing instrument can have up to 4 different programs.

These are programmed by your Hearing Care Professional. Program Sound you will hear When to use
when activated

1 “1 beep”

2 “2 beeps”

3 “3 beeps”

4 “4 beeps”

Press the button to change program

Note that if you have two instruments, Program change: LEFT RIGHT Short press Long press
the RIGHT instrument switches forward
from e.g. program 1 to 2 and the LEFT
instrument switches backwards from e.g.
program 4 to 3.

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 Quick reset
If you wish to return to the standard settings of the instrument
programmed by your Hearing Care Professional, simply open and then
close the battery drawer.

Open Close

Note that volume setting is not changed with the quick reset.

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 Quick reset
If you wish to return to the standard settings of the instrument
programmed by your Hearing Care Professional, simply open and then
close the battery drawer.

Open Close

Note that volume setting is not changed with the quick reset.

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 Other options (optional) Direct Audio Input (DAI)
Telecoil DAI allows your hearing instrument to receive signals directly from
Telecoil helps you hear better when using a external sources such as TV, radio, music players, etc. The DAI adaptor
telephone with a built-in loop or when you are in is mounted to your instrument and connected via a cable to an
buildings with teleloop systems such as theaters, external sound source.
churches or lecture rooms. This symbol or a similar
sign may be shown where a teleloop has been For detailed information on these options contact your
installed. Hearing Care Professional.

Autophone
Autophone can automatically activate a phone
program in the hearing instrument, if your telephone
has a built-in teleloop (see above). A magnet may
need to be placed on your telephone next to the
sound outlet. IMPORTANT NOTICE
Only connect hearing aids with 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.

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 Other options (optional) Direct Audio Input (DAI)
Telecoil DAI allows your hearing instrument to receive signals directly from
Telecoil helps you hear better when using a external sources such as TV, radio, music players, etc. The DAI adaptor
telephone with a built-in loop or when you are in is mounted to your instrument and connected via a cable to an
buildings with teleloop systems such as theaters, external sound source.
churches or lecture rooms. This symbol or a similar
sign may be shown where a teleloop has been For detailed information on these options contact your
installed. Hearing Care Professional.

Autophone
Autophone can automatically activate a phone
program in the hearing instrument, if your telephone
has a built-in teleloop (see above). A magnet may
need to be placed on your telephone next to the
sound outlet. IMPORTANT NOTICE
Only connect hearing aids with 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.

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 Wireless accessories (optional)
As an enhancement to your wireless hearing instrument a broad range
of wireless accessories are available.

ConnectLine Remote Control FM

ConnectLine is a family of The Remote Control offers an Your hearing instrument For more detailed information
products that allows you to opportunity to change program supports the option of attaching on wireless accessories contact
receive audio signals from or adjust the volume or mute an FM system. The FM system your Hearing Care Professional
TVs, phones, music players, your hearing instrument. allows you to receive speech or or visit www.oticonusa.com.
PCs or an external microphone audio signals directly to your
wirelessly through your hearing hearing instrument from a
instrument. dedicated transmitter.

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 Wireless accessories (optional)
As an enhancement to your wireless hearing instrument a broad range
of wireless accessories are available.

ConnectLine Remote Control FM

ConnectLine is a family of The Remote Control offers an Your hearing instrument For more detailed information
products that allows you to opportunity to change program supports the option of attaching on wireless accessories contact
receive audio signals from or adjust the volume or mute an FM system. The FM system your Hearing Care Professional
TVs, phones, music players, your hearing instrument. allows you to receive speech or or visit www.oticonusa.com.
PCs or an external microphone audio signals directly to your
wirelessly through your hearing hearing instrument from a
instrument. dedicated transmitter.

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 Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) Unlock the battery drawer Lock the battery drawer

To keep the battery out of reach of infants, small children and

people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery drawer
should be used. Use a small screwdriver to lock and unlock the drawer.

Use the screwdriver to turn the Make sure the drawer is completely
IMPORTANT NOTICE screw to unlock position (vertical). closed. Turn the screw to the locked
Avoid excessive force to open the battery drawer when in the locked Insert the screwdriver into the position (horizontal).
position. Do not force the battery drawer beyond its fully opened position. slit in the bottom of the hearing
Make sure to insert the battery correctly. instrument and push the drawer
open.
Please contact your Hearing Care Professional if you suspect the
tamper-resistant effectiveness and locking ability is damaged.

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 Tamper-resistant battery drawer (optional) Unlock the battery drawer Lock the battery drawer

To keep the battery out of reach of infants, small children and

people with learning difficulties, a tamper-resistant battery drawer
should be used. Use a small screwdriver to lock and unlock the drawer.

Use the screwdriver to turn the Make sure the drawer is completely
IMPORTANT NOTICE screw to unlock position (vertical). closed. Turn the screw to the locked
Avoid excessive force to open the battery drawer when in the locked Insert the screwdriver into the position (horizontal).
position. Do not force the battery drawer beyond its fully opened position. slit in the bottom of the hearing
Make sure to insert the battery correctly. instrument and push the drawer
open.
Please contact your Hearing Care Professional if you suspect the
tamper-resistant effectiveness and locking ability is damaged.

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 Warnings
You should familiarize yourself fully Usage of hearing instruments • Batteries have occasionally been If a battery or hearing instrument is
with the following general warnings • Hearing instruments should be used mistaken for pills. Therefore, check swallowed, see a doctor immediately
before using your hearing instrument only as directed and adjusted by your your medicine carefully before swal- and contact the National Poison Center
for personal safety and to secure Hearing Care Professional. Misuse lowing any pills. at 1-800-222-1222 or the National
correct use. can result in sudden and permanent Battery Ingestion Hotline at 1-202-
hearing loss. • Most hearing instruments can be 625-3333.
Please note that a hearing aid will not supplied with a tamper-resistant
restore normal hearing and will not • Never allow others to wear your battery drawer upon request. This is Battery use
prevent or improve a hearing impair- hearing instrument as incorrect use strongly recommended for infants, • Always use batteries recommended
ment resulting from organic conditions. could cause permanent damage to small children and people with learn- by your Hearing Care Professional.
Furthermore, note that in most cases, their hearing. ing difficulties. Batteries of low quality may leak and
infrequent use of a hearing instrument cause bodily harm.
does not permit a user to attain full Choking hazards & risk of swallowing • Children below 36 months must
benefit from it. batteries always use a tamper-resistant bat- • Never attempt to recharge your bat-
• Hearing instruments, their parts, tery drawer. This option is available teries and never dispose of batteries
Consult your Hearing Care Profes- and batteries should be kept out of in BTE, miniBTE, RITE and miniRITE by burning them. There is a risk that
sional if you experience unexpected reach of children and anyone who instruments. the batteries will explode.
operations or events with your hearing might swallow these items, or other-
instrument. wise cause injury to themselves.

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 Warnings
You should familiarize yourself fully Usage of hearing instruments • Batteries have occasionally been If a battery or hearing instrument is
with the following general warnings • Hearing instruments should be used mistaken for pills. Therefore, check swallowed, see a doctor immediately
before using your hearing instrument only as directed and adjusted by your your medicine carefully before swal- and contact the National Poison Center
for personal safety and to secure Hearing Care Professional. Misuse lowing any pills. at 1-800-222-1222 or the National
correct use. can result in sudden and permanent Battery Ingestion Hotline at 1-202-
hearing loss. • Most hearing instruments can be 625-3333.
Please note that a hearing aid will not supplied with a tamper-resistant
restore normal hearing and will not • Never allow others to wear your battery drawer upon request. This is Battery use
prevent or improve a hearing impair- hearing instrument as incorrect use strongly recommended for infants, • Always use batteries recommended
ment resulting from organic conditions. could cause permanent damage to small children and people with learn- by your Hearing Care Professional.
Furthermore, note that in most cases, their hearing. ing difficulties. Batteries of low quality may leak and
infrequent use of a hearing instrument cause bodily harm.
does not permit a user to attain full Choking hazards & risk of swallowing • Children below 36 months must
benefit from it. batteries always use a tamper-resistant bat- • Never attempt to recharge your bat-
• Hearing instruments, their parts, tery drawer. This option is available teries and never dispose of batteries
Consult your Hearing Care Profes- and batteries should be kept out of in BTE, miniBTE, RITE and miniRITE by burning them. There is a risk that
sional if you experience unexpected reach of children and anyone who instruments. the batteries will explode.
operations or events with your hearing might swallow these items, or other-
instrument. wise cause injury to themselves.

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 Warnings
Dysfunction • Your hearing instrument has a wire- • If you have an active brain implant, X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and
• Be aware of the possibility that less transmission. Please keep the please contact the manufacturer of electrotherapy
your hearing instrument may stop hearing instrument at least 15 cm your implantable device for informa- • Remove your hearing instrument for
working without notice. Keep this in away from the implant, e.g. do not tion about the risk of disturbance. example during X-ray, CT/MR/PET
mind when you depend on warning carry it in a breast pocket. scanning electrotherapy or surgery
sounds (e.g. when you are in traffic). Explosives as your hearing instrument may be
The hearing instruments may stop • When the hearing instruments • The power source in your hearing damaged when exposed to strong
functioning, for instance if the bat- are mounted on or in the ears, the instrument has insufficient energy fields.
teries have expired or if the tubing is distance between the hearing to cause fire in normal usage condi-
blocked by moisture or ear wax. instruments and the implant is larger tions. The hearing instrument has
than 15 cm. not been tested for compliance with
Active implants international standards concerning
• Caution must be taken with active • Your Autophone magnet and Multi- explosive environments.
implants. In general, follow the Tool (which has a built-in magnet) It is recommended not to use your
guidelines recommended by manu- should be kept more than 30 cm hearing instrument in areas where
facturers of implantable defibrilla- away from the implant e.g. do not there is a danger of explosions.
tors and pacemakers regarding use carry it in a breast pocket.
with mobile phones and magnets.

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 Warnings
Dysfunction • Your hearing instrument has a wire- • If you have an active brain implant, X-ray, CT, MR, PET scanning and
• Be aware of the possibility that less transmission. Please keep the please contact the manufacturer of electrotherapy
your hearing instrument may stop hearing instrument at least 15 cm your implantable device for informa- • Remove your hearing instrument for
working without notice. Keep this in away from the implant, e.g. do not tion about the risk of disturbance. example during X-ray, CT/MR/PET
mind when you depend on warning carry it in a breast pocket. scanning electrotherapy or surgery
sounds (e.g. when you are in traffic). Explosives as your hearing instrument may be
The hearing instruments may stop • When the hearing instruments • The power source in your hearing damaged when exposed to strong
functioning, for instance if the bat- are mounted on or in the ears, the instrument has insufficient energy fields.
teries have expired or if the tubing is distance between the hearing to cause fire in normal usage condi-
blocked by moisture or ear wax. instruments and the implant is larger tions. The hearing instrument has
than 15 cm. not been tested for compliance with
Active implants international standards concerning
• Caution must be taken with active • Your Autophone magnet and Multi- explosive environments.
implants. In general, follow the Tool (which has a built-in magnet) It is recommended not to use your
guidelines recommended by manu- should be kept more than 30 cm hearing instrument in areas where
facturers of implantable defibrilla- away from the implant e.g. do not there is a danger of explosions.
tors and pacemakers regarding use carry it in a breast pocket.
with mobile phones and magnets.

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 Warnings
Avoiding heat and chemicals Power instrument Possible side effects Interference
• Your hearing instrument must never • This is a power instrument and • Hearing instruments, molds or • Your hearing instrument has been
be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left special care should be exercised in domes may cause an accelerated thoroughly tested for interference,
inside a parked car in the sun. selecting, fitting and using a hearing accumulation of ear wax. according to the most stringent
instrument where maximum sound international standards. However,
• Your hearing instrument must not pressure capability exceeds 132 dB • The otherwise non-allergenic ma- interference with your hearing
be dried in microwave ovens or other SPL (IEC 711), as there may be risk of terials used in hearing instruments instrument and other devices may
ovens. impairing the remaining hearing of may in rare cases cause a skin irrita- occur, (e.g. some mobile telephones,
the hearing instrument user. tion or any other unusual condition. citizens band systems and shop
• The chemicals in cosmetics, hair- alarm systems). If this occurs,
spray, perfume, aftershave lotion, Please seek consultation with a physi- increase the distance between the
suntan lotion and insect repellent cian if these conditions occur. hearing instrument and the device.
can damage your hearing instru-
ment. Always remove your hearing
instrument before applying such
products and allow time to dry be-
fore putting it on.

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 Warnings
Avoiding heat and chemicals Power instrument Possible side effects Interference
• Your hearing instrument must never • This is a power instrument and • Hearing instruments, molds or • Your hearing instrument has been
be exposed to extreme heat e.g. left special care should be exercised in domes may cause an accelerated thoroughly tested for interference,
inside a parked car in the sun. selecting, fitting and using a hearing accumulation of ear wax. according to the most stringent
instrument where maximum sound international standards. However,
• Your hearing instrument must not pressure capability exceeds 132 dB • The otherwise non-allergenic ma- interference with your hearing
be dried in microwave ovens or other SPL (IEC 711), as there may be risk of terials used in hearing instruments instrument and other devices may
ovens. impairing the remaining hearing of may in rare cases cause a skin irrita- occur, (e.g. some mobile telephones,
the hearing instrument user. tion or any other unusual condition. citizens band systems and shop
• The chemicals in cosmetics, hair- alarm systems). If this occurs,
spray, perfume, aftershave lotion, Please seek consultation with a physi- increase the distance between the
suntan lotion and insect repellent cian if these conditions occur. hearing instrument and the device.
can damage your hearing instru-
ment. Always remove your hearing
instrument before applying such
products and allow time to dry be-
fore putting it on.

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 Warnings
Warning to hearing instrument (iii) History of sudden or rapidly Special care should be exercised in gologists. The purpose of medical
dispensers progressive hearing loss within selecting and fitting a hearing instru- evaluation is to ensure that all
A hearing instrument dispenser should the previous 90 days. ment whose maximum sound pressure medically treatable conditions that
advise a prospective hearing instru- (iv) Acute or chronic dizziness. capability exceeds 132 dB SPL as there may affect hearing are identified and
ment user to consult immediately with (v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden may be risk of impairing the remaining treated before the hearing instru-
a licensed physician (preferably an ear or recent onset within the previ- hearing of the hearing instrument user. ment is purchased. Following the
specialist) before dispensing a hearing ous 90 days. medical evaluation, the physician
instrument if the hearing instrument (vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal Important notice for prospective will give you a written statement
dispenser determines through inquiry, to or greater than 15 decibels at hearing instrument users that states that your hearing loss
actual observation, or review of any 500 Hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz, and • Good health practice requires that has been medically evaluated
other available information concerning 2,000 Hz. a person with a hearing loss have and that you may be considered a
the prospective user, that the pro- (vii) Visible evidence of significant ce- a medical evaluation by a licensed candidate for a hearing instrument.
spective user has any of the following rumen accumulation or a foreign physician (preferably a physician The physician will refer you to an
conditions: body in the ear canal. who specializes in diseases of the audiologist or a hearing instrument
(i) Visible congenital or traumatic (viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear. ear) before purchasing a hearing dispenser, as appropriate, for a hear-
deformity of the ear. instrument. Licensed physicians who ing instrument evaluation.
(ii) History of active drainage from specialize in diseases of the ear are
the ear within the previous 90 often referred to as Otolaryngolo-
days. gists, Otologists or Otorhinolaryn-

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 Warnings
Warning to hearing instrument (iii) History of sudden or rapidly Special care should be exercised in gologists. The purpose of medical
dispensers progressive hearing loss within selecting and fitting a hearing instru- evaluation is to ensure that all
A hearing instrument dispenser should the previous 90 days. ment whose maximum sound pressure medically treatable conditions that
advise a prospective hearing instru- (iv) Acute or chronic dizziness. capability exceeds 132 dB SPL as there may affect hearing are identified and
ment user to consult immediately with (v) Unilateral hearing loss of sudden may be risk of impairing the remaining treated before the hearing instru-
a licensed physician (preferably an ear or recent onset within the previ- hearing of the hearing instrument user. ment is purchased. Following the
specialist) before dispensing a hearing ous 90 days. medical evaluation, the physician
instrument if the hearing instrument (vi) Audiometric air-bone gap equal Important notice for prospective will give you a written statement
dispenser determines through inquiry, to or greater than 15 decibels at hearing instrument users that states that your hearing loss
actual observation, or review of any 500 Hertz (Hz), 1,000 Hz, and • Good health practice requires that has been medically evaluated
other available information concerning 2,000 Hz. a person with a hearing loss have and that you may be considered a
the prospective user, that the pro- (vii) Visible evidence of significant ce- a medical evaluation by a licensed candidate for a hearing instrument.
spective user has any of the following rumen accumulation or a foreign physician (preferably a physician The physician will refer you to an
conditions: body in the ear canal. who specializes in diseases of the audiologist or a hearing instrument
(i) Visible congenital or traumatic (viii) Pain or discomfort in the ear. ear) before purchasing a hearing dispenser, as appropriate, for a hear-
deformity of the ear. instrument. Licensed physicians who ing instrument evaluation.
(ii) History of active drainage from specialize in diseases of the ear are
the ear within the previous 90 often referred to as Otolaryngolo-
days. gists, Otologists or Otorhinolaryn-

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 Warnings
• The audiologist or hearing instru- Many hearing instrument dispensers • Federal law permits a fully informed Children with hearing loss
ment dispenser will conduct a now offer programs that permit you adult to sign a waiver statement In addition to seeing a physician for
hearing instrument evaluation to to wear a hearing instrument for a declining the medical evaluation medical evaluation, a child with a
assess your ability to hear with and period of time for a nominal fee, af- for religious or personal beliefs hearing loss should be directed to an
without a hearing instrument. The ter which you may decide if you want that preclude consultation with a audiologist for evaluation and rehabil-
hearing instrument evaluation will to purchase the hearing instrument. physician. The exercise of such a itation, since hearing loss may cause
enable the audiologist or dispenser Federal law limits the sale of hearing waiver is not in your best health problems in language development
to select and fit a hearing instrument instruments to those individuals interest and its use is strongly and educational and social growth of
to your individual needs. If you have who have obtained a medical evalua- discouraged. A hearing instrument a child. An audiologist is qualified by
reservations about your ability to tion from a licensed physician. will not restore normal hearing and training and experience to assist in the
adapt to amplification, you should in- will not prevent or improve a hearing evaluation and rehabilitation of a child
quire about the availability of a trial, impairment resulting from organic with a hearing loss. If the user is an
rental or purchase-option program. conditions. A hearing instrument is infant, small child, or person of mental
only part of hearing rehabilitation incapacity, it is recommended that the
and may need to be supplemented hearing instrument be modified with a
by auditory training and lip reading. tamper-resistant battery compartment.

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 Warnings
• The audiologist or hearing instru- Many hearing instrument dispensers • Federal law permits a fully informed Children with hearing loss
ment dispenser will conduct a now offer programs that permit you adult to sign a waiver statement In addition to seeing a physician for
hearing instrument evaluation to to wear a hearing instrument for a declining the medical evaluation medical evaluation, a child with a
assess your ability to hear with and period of time for a nominal fee, af- for religious or personal beliefs hearing loss should be directed to an
without a hearing instrument. The ter which you may decide if you want that preclude consultation with a audiologist for evaluation and rehabil-
hearing instrument evaluation will to purchase the hearing instrument. physician. The exercise of such a itation, since hearing loss may cause
enable the audiologist or dispenser Federal law limits the sale of hearing waiver is not in your best health problems in language development
to select and fit a hearing instrument instruments to those individuals interest and its use is strongly and educational and social growth of
to your individual needs. If you have who have obtained a medical evalua- discouraged. A hearing instrument a child. An audiologist is qualified by
reservations about your ability to tion from a licensed physician. will not restore normal hearing and training and experience to assist in the
adapt to amplification, you should in- will not prevent or improve a hearing evaluation and rehabilitation of a child
quire about the availability of a trial, impairment resulting from organic with a hearing loss. If the user is an
rental or purchase-option program. conditions. A hearing instrument is infant, small child, or person of mental
only part of hearing rehabilitation incapacity, it is recommended that the
and may need to be supplemented hearing instrument be modified with a
by auditory training and lip reading. tamper-resistant battery compartment.

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 Troubleshooting guide
Symptom Possible causes Solutions

Worn-out battery Replace the battery

No sound
Clogged tube or earpieces Clean mold

Clogged sound outlet Clean mold

Intermittent or Moisture Wipe battery with a dry cloth and/or dry tube
reduced sound Worn-out battery Replace the battery
Clogged damping filter in sound hook Contact your Hearing Care Professional for assistance

Hearing instrument earpiece inserted incorrectly Re-insert earpiece (mold)

Squealing noise
Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal examined by your doctor

If none of the above solutions works, consult your Hearing Care Professional for assistance.

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 Troubleshooting guide
Symptom Possible causes Solutions

Worn-out battery Replace the battery

No sound
Clogged tube or earpieces Clean mold

Clogged sound outlet Clean mold

Intermittent or Moisture Wipe battery with a dry cloth and/or dry tube
reduced sound Worn-out battery Replace the battery
Clogged damping filter in sound hook Contact your Hearing Care Professional for assistance

Hearing instrument earpiece inserted incorrectly Re-insert earpiece (mold)

Squealing noise
Ear wax accumulated in ear canal Have ear canal examined by your doctor

If none of the above solutions works, consult your Hearing Care Professional for assistance.

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 Water resistant (IP58) Conditions
Your hearing instrument is water 1. Gently wipe off any water
resistant, which means it is designed Operating conditions Temperature: +1°C to +40°C
2. Open the battery drawer and Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing
to be worn in all daily life situations.
remove the battery and gently wipe
Therefore, you do not have to worry Storage and Temperature and humidity shall not exceed
off any water in the battery drawer
about sweat or getting wet in a rain transportation conditions the below limits for extended periods during
shower. Should your hearing instru- 3. Let the hearing instrument dry with transportation and storage:
ment come in contact with water and the battery drawer left open for
stop working, please follow these approximately 30 minutes Temperature: -25°C to +60°C
guidelines: Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing
4. Insert a new battery

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not wear your hearing instrument while showering or participating in
water activities. Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water or other
liquids.

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 Water resistant (IP58) Conditions
Your hearing instrument is water 1. Gently wipe off any water
resistant, which means it is designed Operating conditions Temperature: +1°C to +40°C
2. Open the battery drawer and Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing
to be worn in all daily life situations.
remove the battery and gently wipe
Therefore, you do not have to worry Storage and Temperature and humidity shall not exceed
off any water in the battery drawer
about sweat or getting wet in a rain transportation conditions the below limits for extended periods during
shower. Should your hearing instru- 3. Let the hearing instrument dry with transportation and storage:
ment come in contact with water and the battery drawer left open for
stop working, please follow these approximately 30 minutes Temperature: -25°C to +60°C
guidelines: Relative humidity: 5% to 93%, non-condensing
4. Insert a new battery

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Do not wear your hearing instrument while showering or participating in
water activities. Do not immerse your hearing instrument in water or other
liquids.

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 Warranty certificate International warranty
Name of owner: ______________________________________________________ Your hearing instrument is covered applicable national legislation govern-
by an international limited warranty ing the sale of consumer goods. Your
Dispenser:__________________________________________________________ issued by the manufacturer for a Hearing Care Professional may have
period of 12 months from the date of issued a warranty that goes beyond
Dispenser address:___________________________________________________ delivery. This limited warranty covers the clauses of this limited warranty.
manufacturing and material defects Please consult him/her for further
Dispenser phone: ____________________________________________________
in the hearing instrument itself, but information.
not accessories such as batteries,
Purchase date:_______________________________________________________
tubing, ear wax filters, etc. Problems If you need service
Warranty period:_________________ Month:______________________________ arising from improper handling or care, Take your hearing instrument to your
excessive use, accidents, repairs made Hearing Care Professional, who may
Model left:______________________ Serial no.:____________________________ by an unauthorized party, exposure to be able to sort out minor problems and
corrosive conditions, physical changes adjustments immediately.
Model right:_____________________ Serial no.:____________________________ in your ear, damage due to foreign ob-
jects entering the device, or incorrect
Battery size: ________________________________________________________ adjustments are NOT covered by the
limited warranty and may void it. The
above warranty does not affect any
legal rights that you might have under

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 Warranty certificate International warranty
Name of owner: ______________________________________________________ Your hearing instrument is covered applicable national legislation govern-
by an international limited warranty ing the sale of consumer goods. Your
Dispenser:__________________________________________________________ issued by the manufacturer for a Hearing Care Professional may have
period of 12 months from the date of issued a warranty that goes beyond
Dispenser address:___________________________________________________ delivery. This limited warranty covers the clauses of this limited warranty.
manufacturing and material defects Please consult him/her for further
Dispenser phone: ____________________________________________________
in the hearing instrument itself, but information.
not accessories such as batteries,
Purchase date:_______________________________________________________
tubing, ear wax filters, etc. Problems If you need service
Warranty period:_________________ Month:______________________________ arising from improper handling or care, Take your hearing instrument to your
excessive use, accidents, repairs made Hearing Care Professional, who may
Model left:______________________ Serial no.:____________________________ by an unauthorized party, exposure to be able to sort out minor problems and
corrosive conditions, physical changes adjustments immediately.
Model right:_____________________ Serial no.:____________________________ in your ear, damage due to foreign ob-
jects entering the device, or incorrect
Battery size: ________________________________________________________ adjustments are NOT covered by the
limited warranty and may void it. The
above warranty does not affect any
legal rights that you might have under

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 Mobile phone rating is 7 (M4 + M3) for the acoustic The above equipment performance
coupling and 5 (T2 + T3) for the telecoil measurements, categories and system
Some hearing instrument users have a combined rating of 6 or greater would coupling. According to the guidelines classifications are based upon the best
reported a buzzing sound in their indicate excellent performance. given above, both types of coupling information available, but it cannot
hearing instrument when they are will thereby be acceptable, with the be guaranteed that all users will be
using mobile phones, indicating that Whereas all hearing instruments have acoustic coupling indicating excellent satisfied.
the mobile phone and hearing acoustic coupling, only the larger performance and the telecoil coupling
instrument may not be compatible. instruments have the physical space indicating normal use. The immunity of this hearing
for telecoil (inductive) coupling. These instrument is M4/T4.
The ANSI C63.19 standard deter- two types of coupling have different
mines the prediction of compatibility rating scales (M1-M4 for acoustic cou-
between a specific hearing instrument pling and T1-T4 for telecoil coupling,
and a mobile phone by: adding the respectively) and both ratings are IMPORTANT NOTICE
numerical value of the rating for the therefore relevant when predicting the The performance of individual hearing instruments may vary with
hearing instrument immunity to the compatibility of a particular hearing individual mobile phones. Therefore, please try this hearing instrument
numerical value of the rating for the instrument. with your mobile phone or, if you are purchasing a new phone, be sure to
mobile phone emissions. A sum of 4 try it with your hearing instrument prior to purchase.
would indicate that the combination of For a hearing instrument with both
wireless device and hearing instrument acoustic coupling and telecoil coupling For additional guidance, please ask your mobile phone provider for the
is usable; a combined rating that equals with a rating of M4/T2 and with a tele- booklet entitled “Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireless Cell
at least 5 would provide normal use; phone rating of M3/T3), the combined Phones.”

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 Mobile phone rating is 7 (M4 + M3) for the acoustic The above equipment performance
coupling and 5 (T2 + T3) for the telecoil measurements, categories and system
Some hearing instrument users have a combined rating of 6 or greater would coupling. According to the guidelines classifications are based upon the best
reported a buzzing sound in their indicate excellent performance. given above, both types of coupling information available, but it cannot
hearing instrument when they are will thereby be acceptable, with the be guaranteed that all users will be
using mobile phones, indicating that Whereas all hearing instruments have acoustic coupling indicating excellent satisfied.
the mobile phone and hearing acoustic coupling, only the larger performance and the telecoil coupling
instrument may not be compatible. instruments have the physical space indicating normal use. The immunity of this hearing
for telecoil (inductive) coupling. These instrument is M4/T4.
The ANSI C63.19 standard deter- two types of coupling have different
mines the prediction of compatibility rating scales (M1-M4 for acoustic cou-
between a specific hearing instrument pling and T1-T4 for telecoil coupling,
and a mobile phone by: adding the respectively) and both ratings are IMPORTANT NOTICE
numerical value of the rating for the therefore relevant when predicting the The performance of individual hearing instruments may vary with
hearing instrument immunity to the compatibility of a particular hearing individual mobile phones. Therefore, please try this hearing instrument
numerical value of the rating for the instrument. with your mobile phone or, if you are purchasing a new phone, be sure to
mobile phone emissions. A sum of 4 try it with your hearing instrument prior to purchase.
would indicate that the combination of For a hearing instrument with both
wireless device and hearing instrument acoustic coupling and telecoil coupling For additional guidance, please ask your mobile phone provider for the
is usable; a combined rating that equals with a rating of M4/T2 and with a tele- booklet entitled “Hearing Aid Compatibility with Digital Wireless Cell
at least 5 would provide normal use; phone rating of M3/T3), the combined Phones.”

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 Technical information
The hearing instrument contains a Due to the limited space available on The hearing instrument contains a Operation is subject to the following
radio transmitter using short range the instruments, all relevant approval module with: two conditions:
magnetic induction technology markings are found in this document. 1. This device may not cause harmful
working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic FCC ID: U28FU2SP interference.
field strength of the transmitter is Additional information can be found IC: 1350B-FU2SP
2. This device must accept any
< -42 dBμA/m @ 10m. in the Product Information sheet on
interference received, including
www.pro.oticonusa.com. The device complies with Part 15 of
interference that may cause
The emission power from the radio the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry
undesired operation.
system is well below international Canada.
emission limits for human exposure. Changes or modifications not expressly
For comparison, the radiation of the approved by the party responsible
hearing instrument is lower than for compliance could void the user’s
unintended electromagnetic radiation authority to operate the equipment.
from, for example, halogen lamps,
computer monitors, dishwashers, etc.
The hearing instrument complies with
international standards concerning
Electromagnetic Compatibility.

More information: www.oticon.com

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 Technical information
The hearing instrument contains a Due to the limited space available on The hearing instrument contains a Operation is subject to the following
radio transmitter using short range the instruments, all relevant approval module with: two conditions:
magnetic induction technology markings are found in this document. 1. This device may not cause harmful
working at 3.84 MHz. The magnetic FCC ID: U28FU2SP interference.
field strength of the transmitter is Additional information can be found IC: 1350B-FU2SP
2. This device must accept any
< -42 dBμA/m @ 10m. in the Product Information sheet on
interference received, including
www.pro.oticonusa.com. The device complies with Part 15 of
interference that may cause
The emission power from the radio the FCC rules and RSS-210 of Industry
undesired operation.
system is well below international Canada.
emission limits for human exposure. Changes or modifications not expressly
For comparison, the radiation of the approved by the party responsible
hearing instrument is lower than for compliance could void the user’s
unintended electromagnetic radiation authority to operate the equipment.
from, for example, halogen lamps,
computer monitors, dishwashers, etc.
The hearing instrument complies with
international standards concerning
Electromagnetic Compatibility.

More information: www.oticon.com

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 Oticon declares that this hearing Declaration of Conformity is available
instrument is in compliance with the from the manufacturer. Settings overview for your hearing instrument
essential requirements and other rele- Left Right
vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Manufactured by:
Oticon A/S Yes No Volume wheel Yes No
Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum Yes No Program shift Yes No
Denmark
www.oticon.com Yes No Mute Yes No

Volume wheel indicators

On Off Beeps at min /max volume On Off

On Off Clicks when changing volume On Off

On Off Beeps at preferred volume On Off

Battery indicators

Waste from electronic On Off Low battery warning On Off

equipment must be
handled according to
local regulations. On Off Change battery On Off
E2831

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 Oticon declares that this hearing Declaration of Conformity is available
instrument is in compliance with the from the manufacturer. Settings overview for your hearing instrument
essential requirements and other rele- Left Right
vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Manufactured by:
Oticon A/S Yes No Volume wheel Yes No
Kongebakken 9
DK-2765 Smørum Yes No Program shift Yes No
Denmark
www.oticon.com Yes No Mute Yes No

Volume wheel indicators

On Off Beeps at min /max volume On Off

On Off Clicks when changing volume On Off

On Off Beeps at preferred volume On Off

Battery indicators

Waste from electronic On Off Low battery warning On Off

equipment must be
handled according to
local regulations. On Off Change battery On Off
E2831

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 TECHNICAL DATA BTE13 SP

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 TECHNICAL DATA BTE13 SP

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 BTE13 SP BTE13 SP
2CC Coupler 0 dB SPL ref. 20 mPa dB SPL
measured Peak OSPL90 139 dB SPL OSPL90 – Output Sound Pressure Level
according to Input: 90 dB SPL. 140
HF Average OSPL90 131 dB SPL Technical setting: A0
American National
Standard Peak Full-on Gain 78 dB 130

ANSI S 3.22 (2003)

OSPL90 2cc − 29−05−2015 − taje − 09:57:21

HF Average Full-on Gain 69 dB 120
and S3.7 (1995). Reference Test Gain 54 dB 110

Supply voltage: Frequency Range 100-6200 Hz

100 200 Hz 500 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000
Battery Zinc Total Harmonic Distortion 500 Hz 2.0 %
Air 1.4 Volt Total Harmonic Distortion 800 Hz <2% Full-on Gain dB

Total Harmonic Distortion 1600 Hz 2.0 % Input: 50 dB SPL.

Battery Consumption 1.9 mA Technical setting: A0 80

Equivalent Input Noise Level (omni/dir) 18/33 dB SPL 70

HF Average SPLITS (left/right ear) 107/107 dB SPL 60

FOG 2cc − 29−05−2015 − taje − 09:58:48

Attack Time 1,6 ms 50

Release Time 93 ms
100 200 Hz 500 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000

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 BTE13 SP BTE13 SP
2CC Coupler 0 dB SPL ref. 20 mPa dB SPL
measured Peak OSPL90 139 dB SPL OSPL90 – Output Sound Pressure Level
according to Input: 90 dB SPL. 140
HF Average OSPL90 131 dB SPL Technical setting: A0
American National
Standard Peak Full-on Gain 78 dB 130

ANSI S 3.22 (2003)

OSPL90 2cc − 29−05−2015 − taje − 09:57:21

HF Average Full-on Gain 69 dB 120
and S3.7 (1995). Reference Test Gain 54 dB 110

Supply voltage: Frequency Range 100-6200 Hz

100 200 Hz 500 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000
Battery Zinc Total Harmonic Distortion 500 Hz 2.0 %
Air 1.4 Volt Total Harmonic Distortion 800 Hz <2% Full-on Gain dB

Total Harmonic Distortion 1600 Hz 2.0 % Input: 50 dB SPL.

Battery Consumption 1.9 mA Technical setting: A0 80

Equivalent Input Noise Level (omni/dir) 18/33 dB SPL 70

HF Average SPLITS (left/right ear) 107/107 dB SPL 60

FOG 2cc − 29−05−2015 − taje − 09:58:48

Attack Time 1,6 ms 50

Release Time 93 ms
100 200 Hz 500 1000 2000 Hz 5000 10000

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to empower people
to communicate freely,
interact naturally and
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