BHM-Tech Apollon Manuale utente
Instructions for use
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Instructions for use
Thank you very much for your decision to use a
quality product from BHM-Tech. The digital bodyworn
hearing system apollon is produced in Austria
according to medical device directive 93/42/EEC and
has been developed and manufactured according to
the latest audiological knowledge and state-of-the-
art technical innovations. It has the CE-mark and
follows therefore the newest requirement of quality
and safety regulations.
If you follow the Instruction for use in detail, your digital
bodyworn hearing system apollon will be your
reliable partner for many years.
Your digital bodyworn hearing system apollon has
been especially adapted to your individual hearing
loss by a qualified hearing aid expert. Your hearing
aid expert will also inform you about the correct use,
handling and operation of apollon. Your hearing aid
expert will also supply you with information on
regular maintenance measures.
READ THIS INSTRUCTION FOR USE CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE DEVICE.
Please ensure that you have followed all the relevant
procedures within the Instruction for use before you
attempt to operate the device. The device should not
be used if you suspect that it is not functioning or
damaged. Please ensure that the hearing system
does not have any mechanical problems. If the
instrument has been dropped or otherwise damaged,
please send it to your acoustician or ENT to review
and repair.
Never pass on your digital bodyworn hearing system
apollon to another person and prevent unauthorized
use.
Intended use:
Hearing systems are developed to improve hearing.
The essential function of a hearing system is to pick
up sound, amplify it and reproduce the signal at the
ear drum of the hearing-impaired person.
Your hearing system is suitable for compensating
sensorineural and combined hearing loss.
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Warning note for the hearing aid acoustician/
ENT specialist:
This hearing system can generate an output sound
pressure level of 132 dBSPL. Particular care must
be taken when adjusting the device as there is a risk
of damage to the user´s residual hearing.
Swallowing of small parts of the hearing system
or batteries may be hazardous to your health
and may cause severe injuries and even death!
Index:
Instructions before use of the aid
• Parts of the aid
• Commissioning of apollon
• Fitting - Programming of apollon
Instruction during the use of the aid
Handling of apollon
• Battery type
• Insertion of the batteries
• Volume control
• Mode control switch
• Microphone mode
• Telecoil mode
• Microphone-telecoil mode
• Switching off
• DAI (Direct Audio Input)
• Line-In 3.5mm
• Optical low battery warning - LED
• Summary of signal tones
Instructions after the use of the aid
• Maintenance of apollon
• Dispose of apollon and batteries
General Warnings
General Information
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Technical data according IEC 60118-0
Max. output (dBSPL)
154
Max. gain (dB) 94
Current consumption (mA) 13,2 + - 10 % @ 3 V
Battery size AA
Average lifetime of the batteries (hours)
(at capacity of 2500 mAh)
Appr. 189 hours
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Instructions before use
of the aid
Parts of the aid
1Volume control
2O-T-MT-M mode control switch
3Low battery warning LED
4Battery compartment
5Paediatric lock ( / )
6DAI
7Line-In
(3,5 mm)
8Shirt-clip
9Receiver cable
10 Earphone
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Commissioning of apollon
Your ENT specialist or acoustician will instruct you in
detail about the handling of the hearing system and
about the accessories.
TO ENSURE SAFETY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF
THE HEARING SYSTEM USE ONLY ACCESSORIES
APPROVED BY BHM-TECH.
Cable - connections
Plug in the 2-pin end into the socket of the earphone
and plug in the 3-pin end into the 3-pin socket at the
aid-housing. Mind that all connections are polarized
and must be plugged in right position!
See fig.1 and 2.
Fig.1
Fig.2
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Assembling of the earmould
Your individual earmould should be assembled onto
the earphone by the acoustician.
Your ENT specialist or hearing aid acoustician
will instruct you about the handling and daily
maintenance of your earmould.
In case of unpleasant comfort or skin irritation contact
your ENT specialist or acoustician immediately.
Fitting – Programming of apollon
(For the ENT specialist or acoustician only!)
Important information:
The aid is pre-configured as monaural system by
the factory!
1. Before programming
Remove the shirt-clip as shown in fig. 3a and 3b.
Attention: During programming, batteries
must be inserted.
Fig.3a
Fig.3b
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Connect the programming cable to the aid and to the
programming interface.
Attention: Ensure that the cable is connected
proper according the markings on the cable plugs
and according the markings on the sockets on
the aid and on the programming interface
(see fig. 4).
2. Programming software
To ensure correct function of the aid, use only
the software and the equipment approved by
BHM-Tech.
3. Post programming
Unplug the programming cable and mount the shirt-
clip as shown in fig. 5 and 6.
Fig.4
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Instructions during the use
of the aid
Handling of apollon
Battery type
Only use quality batteries Type AA, Batteries are not
part of the delivery.
Insertion of the batteries
The apollon is equipped with a paediatric lock for
the battery compartment.
By sliding the red knob (5) to the right - the battery
compartment (4) is locked; sliding to the left the
battery compartment is unlocked (see fig. 7 and 8).
Open the battery compartment by sliding it from
the housing as shown in fig. 10 and 11.
Insert the batteries polarized correctly.
Hint: Remove the batteries when the aid is not in
use for longer time.
In case a 5 times low-pitch peep sounds and the
low battery warning LED continuously lights up,
change the batteries.
Fig.5
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2
3
4
Fig.6
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Low battery
warning LED
Fig.7
Fig.8
open
Fig.9
Fig.10
Fig.11
locked
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