Fitting Guide BEHIND-THE-EAR HEARING INSTRUMENTS Compact Power Plus BTE Compact Power BTE Micro BTE Power BTE Nano BTE
COMPACT POWER PLUS, COMPACT POWER, MICRO, POWER, NANO Fitting Guide Compact Power Plus, Compact Power, Power, Micro and Nano BTE Hearing Systems Table of Contents Hearing Systems Overview 4 Selection Chart for Acoustic Options 6 Fitting Ranges 7 Attaching and Removing the Earhook or Thin Tube Adapter 8 Changing the Dome 9 Installation of Right/Left Indicators 9 Replacing the Battery Door 11 DAI and FM Adapters 13 Attaching and Removing the DAI and FM Adapters 13 Using the FM Adapter 14 Using the DAI Adapter 14 Fitting a BTE with Oasis 15 Attaching the Programming Cables 15 FittingLINK 17 Ordering Information 19 3
Hearing Systems Overview Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing instruments are available in different styles and with various acoustic options, depending on the patient s degree of hearing loss, the anatomy of the client s ear, and individual style preferences. This guide is designed to help you fit and manage BTE hearing instruments. Compact Power Plus (CPx) and Compact Power (CP) BTE with Earhook (also available with thin tube system) 2 2a 1 3 4 1 Multi control 2 Microphone 2a Second microphone 3 Earhook 4 Sound outlet 5 Battery door 6 Direct Audio Input (with an optional DAI adapter) 1 6 5 Micro BTE with Thin Tube System (also available with earhook) 2a 1 1 5 6 3 2 4 1 Multi control 2 Microphone 2a Second microphone 3 Adapter 4 Thin tube 5 Sound outlet 6 Dome 7 Concha clip 8 Battery door 9 Direct Audio Input (with an optional DAI adapter) 9 8 7 4
COMPACT POWER PLUS, COMPACT POWER, MICRO, POWER, NANO Power BTE with Earhook (also available with thin tube system) 2 3 1 Multi control 2 Microphone 2a 4 2a Second microphone 3 Earhook 1 4 Sound outlet 5 Battery door 6 Direct Audio Input (with an optional DAI adapter) 1 5 6 Nano BTE with Thin Tube System (also available with earhook) 2 2a 1 8 3 1 Push button 2 Microphone 4 2a Second microphone 3 Adapter 4 Thin tube 5 6 7 5 Sound outlet 6 Dome 7 Concha clip 8 Battery door 5
Selection Chart for Acoustic Options All BTE models covered in this Fitting Guide can either be fitted with a conventional earhook or with a thin tube system. Traditional earhooks are used with a custom earmold. The thin tube systems can be combined with a variety of different domes and customized earpieces. All Compact Power Plus, Compact Power, Power, Micro and Nano BTEs can be fitted with the Spira Flex and the minifit thin tube system. Please note that, for each BTE model, in the fitting software only one set of options (either Spira Flex or minifit) is given. However, the table below will help you make the appropriate selection when you wish to use the other set of options. Spira Flex minifit Thin Tube 0.9 mm Thin Tube 1.3 mm Open Dome (6, 8, 10 mm) Thin Tube 0.9 mm Thin Tube 1.3 mm Open Dome (6, 8, 10 mm) Tulip Dome n.a. Dome, Large Vent (8, 10, 12 mm) Bass, Double Vent (6, 8, 10, 12 mm) Dome, Small Vent (8, 10, 12 mm) Bass, Single Vent (6, 8, 10, 12 mm) Power Dome (6, 8, 10 mm) Power Dome (6, 8, 10, 12 mm) Canal Mold Micro Mold Custom Tip n.a. n.a. Lite Tip Note: Never attach a Spira Flex earpiece onto a minifit thin tube and vice versa, as it could fall off in the client s ear canal. 6
COMPACT POWER PLUS, COMPACT POWER, MICRO, POWER, NANO Fitting Ranges BTE hearing instruments offer a variety of different styles which are appropriate for mild to severe hearing losses. Expected fitting ranges of each hearing instrument style are shown below. Compact Power Plus BTE Power BTE db HL 0 20 db HL 0 20 40 40 60 60 80 80 100 100 120 250 500 1.000 2.000 4.000 8.000 Compact Power BTE Frequency (Hz) 120 250 500 1.000 2.000 4.000 8.000 Frequency (Hz) Micro BTE db HL 0 20 db HL 0 20 40 40 60 60 80 80 100 100 120 250 500 1.000 2.000 4.000 8.000 Frequency (Hz) Nano BTE 120 250 500 1.000 2.000 4.000 8.000 Frequency (Hz) db HL 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 250 500 1.000 2.000 4.000 8.000 Frequency (Hz) 7
Attaching and Removing the Earhook or Thin Tube Adapter All BTE hearing instruments are available with either the thin tube system or a conventional earhook. Compact Power Plus, Compact Power, Power, and Micro BTE 1 Use the pointed end of the disassembly tool to push the lock pin free 2 Replace the hook or adapter with the desired part 3 Replace the lock pin (tweezers make this easier) Use the pointed end of the disassembly tool to push the lock pin. Remove hook or adapter. Nano BTE 1 Pull the adapter or the hook upwards from the instrument 2 Replace with a new hook or an adapter by pushing the desired part firmly onto the instrument 8
COMPACT POWER PLUS, COMPACT POWER, MICRO, POWER, NANO Changing the Dome 1 Pull the used dome off the thin tube and discard 2 With clean hands, firmly push a new dome onto the thin tube as far as it will go If the dome is not pushed all the way onto the thin tube, it could fall off in the ear canal. The soft domes are a disposable part. The client should be supplied with spare domes and shown how to change them. VR_ILU_MicroCompactBTEInstMarking1_CMYK_HI Installation of Right/Left Indicators 1 Open the battery door and insert the marker end into slot as shown 2 Twist and rotate the stick to break off the marker 3 Close the battery door VR_ILU_MicroCompactBTEInstMarking2_CMYK_HI VR_ILU_MicroCompactBTEInstMarking3_CMYK_HI Micro BTE VR_ILU_NanoBTEInstMarking3_CMYK_HI VR_ILU_NanoBTEInstMarking1_BW_HI VR_ILU_NanoBTEInstMarking2_CMYK_HI Nano BTE 9
Compact Power Plus and Compact Power BTE 1 Open the battery door 2 Insert the marker end into the slot as shown 3 Twist and rotate the stick to break off the marker 4 Close the battery door Power BTE 1 Open the battery door 2 Insert the marker end into the slot as shown 3 Rotate the stick to break off the marker 4 Close the battery door 10
COMPACT POWER PLUS, COMPACT POWER, MICRO, POWER, NANO Replacing the Battery Door Compact Power Plus, Compact Power, and Micro BTE 1 Open the battery door and place the battery removal tool as shown 2 Gently pull the battery door off 3 Snap the new battery door in place and close Power and Nano BTE 1 Push out the metal pin with the disassembly tool 2 Pull the pin out with a pair of tweezers 3 When replacing the battery door, snap in the new door (closed position) and use the tweezers to place the pin into the hole 4 Use the flat end of the tweezers to push the pin completely in 11
Tamper-Resistant Battery Door The following models have an optional tamper-resistant battery door that can be ordered separately. A tamper-resistant door should be used for small children and vulnerable persons. Compact Power Plus and Compact Power, and Micro BTE Lock the door 1 To lock the door, close the battery door completely 2 Use a small screwdriver to turn the lock so that the line is horizontal (Micro BTE only) Unlock the door 1 Use a small screwdriver to turn the lock so that the line is vertical (Micro BTE only) 2 Insert the screwdriver into the slit in the bottom of the instrument and push to open Micro BTE Compact Power/Compact Power Plus BTE Power BTE 1 Open the tamper-resistant battery door 2 Insert the special left/right marker into the slot 3 Close the tamper-resistant battery door. The battery door is now locked. 4 To unlock the battery door, insert the tip of the blue tool into the small hole at the back 5 Move the tool to the right side. While holding this position, open the battery door. 1 2 12
COMPACT POWER PLUS, COMPACT POWER, MICRO, POWER, NANO DAI and FM Adapters Attaching and Removing the DAI and FM Adapters Compact Power Plus, Compact Power, and Micro BTE 1 Open the battery door fully 2 With the battery in place, slide the DAI or FM adapter into the slot until it lines up with the hearing instrument 3 Close the battery door 4 To remove the DAI or FM adapter, open the battery door and slide out Power BTE Before you attach the FM or DAI adapter to the hearing instrument, the standard battery door must be replaced with the one dedicated for these adapters. Refer to page 11 to see how to change the battery door. 1 Replace the battery door 2 With the battery in place, plug the DAI or FM adapter as shown 3 Close the battery door 4 To remove the DAI or FM adapter, open the battery door and unplug 13
Using the FM Adapter The Compact Power Plus, Compact Power, and Power BTE hearing instruments are compatible with all commonly available ear level FM systems (FM receivers). The connection is established via the Europlug. Choose the FM adapter also when attaching a CROS microphone unit to the hearing instrument. Using the DAI Adapter Direct Audio Input (DAI) enables the hearing aid to receive signals directly from external sources such as a TV, personal stereo, PC audio output, MP3 player, etc. The DAI Adapter offers a Europlug connection to establish a wired coupling via the DAI cord to an external source. The DAI Adapter comes with two adjustable trimmers. Use the trimmer on the front to adjust the individual volume. The trimmer on the top selects the input impedance. 2 2 1 4 1 4 HI LO Position HI: TV, stereo, MP3 player, PC, etc. Position LO: Bodyworn FM solutions 14
COMPACT POWER PLUS, COMPACT POWER, MICRO, POWER, NANO Fitting a BTE with Oasis BTE hearing systems are programmed with Oasis using new standard (no. 2) programming cables. Some BTE models need a battery to be programmed. Please always insert a fresh battery prior to programming. Attaching the Programming Cables Compact Power Plus, Compact Power, and Micro BTE 1 Open the battery door fully and slide the programming adapter into the slot until it lines up with the instrument 2 Close the battery door again and plug in the cable as shown Power BTE 1 Open the battery door fully. There is no need to insert a battery when programming. 2 Plug the cable into the connector 15
Nano BTE 1 Remove the cover with the small tool as shown 2 Plug the cable into the connector 3 To replace the cover, hook the top end under the shell first, then snap it in place 16
COMPACT POWER PLUS, COMPACT POWER, MICRO, POWER, NANO FittingLINK Programming with FittingLINK FittingLINK is a wireless programming interface which allows fitting of all wireless hearing instruments. FittingLINK is connected to the PC via the provided dedicated Bluetooth dongle or USB cable. The FittingLINK Instructions for Use, provided in the packaging contains important information about the product, its functions and pairing it with the PC. Please read the Instructions for Use carefully before using FittingLINK with Oasis. Getting Started Please prepare FittingLINK and pair it with your PC, as described in the FittingLINK Instructions for Use. When opening Oasis the first time after FittingLINK has been installed on the PC, it will automatically be detected as a programming interface. A dialog will offer to change your preferred programming interface to FittingLINK. This can be done any time later in Preferences Communication. Thereafter FittingLINK can be used in Oasis. 17
Detecting and Programming Hearing Instruments Make sure that FittingLINK is paired with your PC, fully charged, and switched on (steady green light on the top LED indicator). For safety reasons the hearing instruments should not be in the client s ear during detection. To ensure a good connection, make sure that the hearing instruments are aligned the correct way towards the FittingLINK neck loop antenna. Refer to the FittingLINK Instructions for Use. Open Oasis and click Detect. If FittingLINK is not selected as the default programming interface, select the FittingLINK option from the pull down menu besides the Detect button. Verify Right and Left Hearing Instruments In the Detect Hearing Instruments dialog, you can play a tone in each hearing instrument to identify to which side it is currently assigned. If the assignment is correct, click Next. If you would like to change the assignment, click Exchange and then click Next. Thereafter the fitting process is the same. For troubleshooting, please also refer to the FittingLINK Instructions for Use. 18
COMPACT POWER PLUS, COMPACT POWER, MICRO, POWER, NANO Ordering Information 1. Fitting Kits Part Number Description Comments 163095 minifit Thin Tube Kit Containing all minifit parts and tools 890-80-060-00 Spira Flex Fitting Kit Containing all Spira Flex parts and tools 2. Thin Tubes Thin Tubes 0.9 mm minifit Part Number Description Comments 156522 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 0 left 156523 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 1 left 156524 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 2 left 156525 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 3 left 156526 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 0 right 156527 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 1 right 156528 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 2 right 156529 minifit Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 3 right Clamshell containing: 5 minifit thin tubes 0.9 mm 5 eargrips for minifit tubes Thin Tubes 1.3 mm minifit Part Number Description Comments 156533 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 0 left 156534 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 1 left 156535 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 2 left 156536 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 3 left 156537 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 0 right 156538 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 1 right 156539 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 2 right 156540 minifit Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 3 right Clamshell containing: 5 minifit thin tubes 1.3 mm 5 eargrips for minifit tubes Thin Tubes 0.9 mm Spira Flex Part Number Description Comments 589-25-070-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 0 left 589-25-071-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 1 left 589-25-072-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 2 left 589-25-073-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 3 left 589-25-060-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 0 right 589-25-061-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 1 right 589-25-062-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 2 right 589-25-063-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 0.9 mm size 3 right Clamshell containing 5 Spira Flex thin tubes 0.9 mm 19
Thin Tubes 1.3 mm Spira Flex Part Number Designation Comments 589-25-090-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 0 left 589-25-091-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 1 left 589-25-092-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 2 left 589-25-093-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 3 left 589-25-080-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 0 right 589-25-081-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 1 right 589-25-082-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 2 right 589-25-083-00 Spira Flex Thin Tube, 1.3 mm size 3 right Clamshell containing 5 Spira Flex thin tubes 1.3 mm 3. Domes minifit Domes Part Number Designation Comments 149303 Open Dome minifit 6 mm 149304 Open Dome minifit 8 mm 149305 Open Dome minifit 10 mm 149306 Bass Dome Double Vent minifit 6 mm 149307 Bass Dome Double Vent minifit 8 mm 149308 Bass Dome Double Vent minifit 10 mm 149309 Bass Dome Double Vent minifit 12 mm 149310 Bass Dome Single Vent minifit 6 mm 149311 Bass Dome Single Vent minifit 8 mm 149312 Bass Dome Single Vent minifit 10 mm 149313 Bass Dome Single Vent minifit 12 mm 149314 Power Dome minifit 6 mm 149315 Power Dome minifit 8 mm 149316 Power Dome minifit 10 mm 149317 Power Dome minifit 12 mm Open Domes Clamshell including 10 domes Bass domes with double vent Clamshell including 10 domes Bass domes with single vent Clamshell including 10 domes Power Domes Clamshell including 10 domes Spira Flex Domes Part Number Designation Comments 570-07-410-00 Open Dome, 6 mm 570-07-411-00 Open Dome, 8 mm 570-07-412-00 Open Dome, 10 mm 589-25-100-00 Dome, Tulip Open Domes Bag including 10 domes Tulip Domes Bag including 10 domes 123310 Dome, Large Vent, 8 mm 123311 Dome, Large Vent, 10 mm 123312 Dome, Large Vent, 12 mm 123307 Dome, Small Vent, 8 mm 123308 Dome, Small Vent, 10 mm 123309 Dome, Small Vent, 12 mm 123293 Power Dome 6 mm 123305 Power Dome 8 mm 123306 Power Dome 10 mm Double vented domes Bag including 10 domes Single vented domes Bag including 10 domes Power Domes Bag including 10 domes 20
COMPACT POWER PLUS, COMPACT POWER, MICRO, POWER, NANO 4. Programming Equipment Cables Part Number Designation Comments 384-20-033-00 Prog. cable, Nr. 2 New standard (HiPro) Blue, left 384-20-032-00 Prog. cable, Nr. 2 New standard (HiPro) Red, right 384-20-035-00 Prog. cable, Nr. 2 New standard (NOAHlink) Blue, left 384-20-034-00 Prog. cable, Nr. 2 New standard (NOAHlink) Red, right Adapter Part Number Designation Comments 399-50-640-00 Programming adapter Suitable for Micro and Compact Power BTEs CP/CPx. Programming Interface Part Number Designation Comments 144720 FittingLINK Wireless programming interface. 5. DAI and FM Adapters Part Number Designation Comments 147602 Adapter, DAI 4 147435 Adapter, FM 9 Suitable for Micro and Compact Power BTEs CP/CPx. 142207 DAI Adapter, AP1000 142328 FM Adapter, FM10 Suitable for Power BTE only. Require a dedicated battery door. 21
6. Tools Part Number Designation Comments 166243 Accessory Kit CPx/CP/P/M BTE Contains: Cleaning cloth Auto-T magnet MultiTool 144367 Accessory Kit Nano BTE Contains: Cleaning cloth MultiTool 101484 Battery door removal tool set For Micro, CP, and CPx BTE 166313 TAR Locking Set for Power BTE Contains: Color plug set, right/left to lock the TAR battery drawer Blue tool to unlock the TAR battery drawer 890-22-270-00 Disassembly Tool for lock pin 7. Spare Parts Part Number Designation Comments 101217 Color plug set, right/left for CP/CPx BTE 1 red and 1 blue 145367 Colour plug set, right/left for Power BTE 1 red and 1 blue 142708 Colour plug set, right/left to lock TAR battery drawer for Power BTE 1 red and 1 blue 136395 Color plug set, right/left for Micro and Nano BTE 2 red and 2 blue 156570 Ear grips (10 pcs.) For minifit thin tubes 162758 Magnet for Auto-T For CPx/CP/P/M BTE 22
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