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Hearing Aid User Manual
HearClear™
HCR3
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FDA Required Information ........................................... 4-7
Package Contents .......................................................... 8
Your Product Information ............................................... 9
Preface..........................................................................10
HearClear™ HCR3 Features............................................11
Charging........................................................................12
Charging Cont’d and Turn On/Off ...................................13
How To Put Your HCR3 On .............................................14
Volume and Program Settings .......................................15
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................16
HearClear™ HCR3 Assembly ..........................................17
Choosing Domes ..................................................... 18-19
Thick Tube Assembly .............................................. 20-21
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 22-25
Technical Information....................................................26
Benets Of Wearing 2 Hearing Aids...............................27
Warranty, Repairs and Returns.......................................28
Special Statements and Information........................ 29-31
Table Of Contents
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WARNING: People younger than 18 should go to a doctor
before using this. People younger than 18 years old need
specialized care, and using this without a medical evaluation
may worsen impairment or disability. A hearing aid user who
is younger than 18 should have a recent medical evaluation
from a doctor, preferably an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT).
Before using this, a doctor should determine that the use of a
hearing aid is appropriate.
WARNING to Hearing Aid Dispensers:
You should advise a prospective hearing aid user to consult
promptly with a doctor, preferably an ear specialist such as
an ENT, before dispensing a hearing aid if you determine
through inquiry, actual observation, or review of any other
available information concerning the prospective user, that the
prospective user has any of the following conditions:
• Visible deformity of the ear, either congenital or traumatic
• Fluid, pus, or blood coming out of the ear within the previous
6 months
• Pain or discomfort in the ear
• History of excessive ear wax or suspicion that something is
in the ear canal
• Dizziness, either recent or long-standing
• Sudden, quickly worsening, or uctuating hearing loss within
the previous 6 months
• Hearing loss or ringing (tinnitus) only in one ear or a
noticeable difference in hearing between ears
• Audiometric air-bone gap equal to or greater than 15 dB at
500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz
WARNING to Hearing Aid Dispenser, Outputs over 132 dB SPL:
You should exercise special care in selecting and tting a
hearing aid with a maximum output that exceeds 132 dB SPL
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because it may impair the remaining hearing of the hearing aid
user.
Caution: This is not hearing protection.
You should remove this device if you experience overly loud
sounds, whether short or long-lasting. If you’re in a loud place,
you should use the right kind of hearing protection instead of
wearing this device In general, if you would use ear plugs in a
loud place, you should remove this device and use ear plugs.
Caution: The sound output should not be uncomfortable or
painful.
You should turn down the volume or remove the device if
the sound output is uncomfortably loud or painful. If you
consistently need to turn the volume down, you may need to
further adjust your device.
Caution: You might need medical help if a piece gets stuck in
your ear.
If any part of your hearing aid, like the ear tip, gets stuck in your
ear, and you can’t easily remove it with your ngers, get medical
help as soon as you can. You should not try to use tweezers or
cotton swabs because they can push the part farther into your
ear, injuring your eardrum or ear canal, possibly seriously.
Note: What you might expect when you start using a hearing
aid
A hearing aid can benet many people with hearing loss.
However, you should know it will not restore normal hearing,
and you may still have some diculty hearing over noise.
Further, a hearing aid will not prevent or improve a medical
condition that causes hearing loss.
People who start using hearing aids sometimes need a few
weeks to get used to them. Similarly, many people nd that
training or counseling can help them get more out of their
devices.
If you have hearing loss in both ears, you might get more out
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of using hearing aids in both, especially in situations that make
you tired from listening – for example, noisy environments.
Note: Tell FDA about injuries, malfunctions, or other adverse
events.
To report a problem involving your hearing aid, you should
submit information to FDA as soon as possible after the
problem. FDA calls them “adverse events,” and they might
include: skin irritation in your ear, injury from the device (like
cuts or scratches, or burns from an overheated battery), pieces
of the device getting stuck in your ear, suddenly worsening
hearing loss from using the device, etc.
Instructions for reporting are available at https://www.fda.
gov/Safety/MedWatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. You can also
download a form to mail to FDA.
Note: Hearing loss in people younger than 18
• People younger than 18 should see a doctor rst, preferably
an ear-nose-throat doctor (an ENT), because they may have
different needs than adults.
• The doctor will identify and treat medical conditions as
appropriate.
• The doctor may refer the person to an audiologist for a
separate test, a hearing aid evaluation.
• The hearing aid evaluation will help the audiologist select
and t the appropriate hearing aid.
A person who is younger than 18 years old with hearing
loss should have a medical evaluation by a doctor, preferably
an ENT, before buying a hearing aid. The purpose of a medical
evaluation is to identify and treat medical conditions that may
affect hearing but that a hearing aid won’t treat on its own.
Following the medical evaluation and if appropriate, the
doctor will provide a written statement that the hearing loss
has been medically evaluated and the person is a candidate
for a hearing aid. The doctor may refer the person to an
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audiologist for a hearing aid evaluation, which is different
from the medical evaluation and is intended to identify the
appropriate hearing aid.
The audiologist will conduct a hearing aid evaluation
to assess the person’s ability to hear with and without a
hearing aid. This will enable the audiologist to select and t
a hearing aid for the person’ individual needs. An audiologist
can also provide evaluation and rehabilitation since, for
people younger than 18, hearing loss may cause problems in
language development and educational and social growth. An
audiologist is qualied by training and experience to assist
in the evaluation and rehabilitation of hearing loss in people
younger than 18.
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Package Contents
Note: Items and quantities shown are for a single hearing aid; quantities may
change for a pair. The contents of this package are subject to change any time.
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1) HCR3 Hearing Aid
2) Storage Case
3) Cleaning Tool
4) Assorted Domes
5) Cable/AC Power Plug
(Brush/Cleaning Filament)
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Your Product Information
Record Your HearClear™ HCR3 Information:
Your Serial Number(s):
Warranty Included With Your HCR3:
Standard 6 Month Manufacturer Warranty
(If you purchased an Advanced Care Extended Warranty
plan, please see warranty certicate for details.)
Tube and Dome Sizes You Use:
6mm
Open
Magic
9mm
Open
Magic
10mm
Double
Magic
Sample domes printed at approximate size.
Notes:
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Preface
Congratulations on your new hearing aid!
Welcome to the Advanced Affordable Hearing family! We are
passionate about helping you hear better at a price you can
afford. Your new HCR3 is the perfect mix of price and quality,
and we are condent it will help you hear more clearly.
Becoming comfortable with using the HCR3 will take time
and patience. Practice wearing your HCR3 while speaking
with friends and family, watching TV, and listening to music.
Intent Of Hearing Aids
Hearing aids help people with diminished hearing by
amplifying and correcting the sounds around them. The
amplication helps to compensate for your hearing loss and
allows you to connect more clearly with those around you.
IMPORTANT:Always keep your hearing aids away
from sources of excess heat and moisture of any kind
to prolong their lifespan and protect against damage.
Exposure to moisture will void your hearing aid
warranty.
WARNING:If you have an ear infection, it is highly
recommended that you do not wear a hearing aid
until the infection has been treated. Please consult
with a hearing healthcare professional or your doctor
prior to resuming use.
IMPORTANT:Please take time to carefully read
through this entire manual to learn how to use the
HCR3 and ensure optimal performance!
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