BHM Apollon Istruzioni per l'installazione
Gebrauchsanweisung/User Instruction
Das tragbare Taschenhörsystem
The Portable Hearing System
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User Instruction
Thank you very much for your decision to use
a quality product from BHM-Tech. The digital
bodyworn hearing system apollon is produ-
ced 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.
Intended Use: The hearing system is designed
in such a way as to compensate hearing
impairment by processing and amplifying the
sound as well as transferring it to the ear.
Users: The hearing system is intended to be
used by children and adults.
Indications: For moderate to severe hearing loss.
Contraindications: Irritated skin or pressure
marks possible.
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 main-
tenance measures.
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User Instruction
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!
READ THIS INSTRUCTION FOR USE CARE-
FULLY 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.
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User Instruction
Instruction after the use of the aid ................ 33
Maintenance of apollon..........................33
Dispose of apollon and batteries .............33
Instructions for cleaning
your hearing system ....................................... 34
General Warnings ............................................ 34
General Information ........................................ 36
Service & Repair .............................................. 37
Index
Parts of the aid................................................. 23
Commissioning of apollon.............................. 24
Cable – connections ..............................24
Assembling of the earmould ...................25
Fitting – Programming of apollon.................. 25
Before programming..............................25
Programming software...........................26
Post programming.................................26
Handling of apollon ......................................... 27
Battery type..........................................27
Insertion of the batteries ........................27
Volume control......................................29
Mode Control Switch..............................29
DAI (Direct Audio Input)..........................30
Line-In 3.5mm......................................31
Optical low battery warning – LED...........32
Receiver and receiver cable....................32
Shirt-clip..............................................32
Summary of signal tones........................33
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User Instruction
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
11 Microphone
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
Parts of the aid
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3
5
4
8
9
10
6
7
21
3
5
4
8
9
10
6
7
21
3
5
4
8
9
10
6
7
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User Instruction
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Commissioning of apollon
Your ENT specialist or acoustician will in-
struct 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 ACCESSO-
RIES 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.
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User Instruction
Assembling of the earmould
Your individual earmould should be assembled
onto the earphone by an acoustician.
Your ENT specialist or hearing aid acoustician
will instruct you about the handling and daily
maintenance of your earmould. In case of un-
pleasant 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 sys-
tem by the factory!
1. Before programming
Remove the shirt-clip as shown in fig. 3a
and 3b.
Attention: During programming, batteries
must be inserted and the device must be
switched on.
Fig. 3a
Fig. 3b
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User Instruction
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.
Connect the programming cable to the aid
and to the programming interface.
Attention: Ensure that the cable is connected
properly 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).
Fig. 4
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User Instruction
Handling of apollon
Battery type
Only use quality batteries Type AA, batteries
are not part of the delivery.
Insertion of the batteries
apollon is equipped with a paediatric lock
for the battery compartment. By sliding the
paediatric lock (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
warning signal sounds and the low battery
warning LED continuously lights up, change
the batteries (see fig. 7-11).
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
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User Instruction
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 8 Fig. 10
Fig. 11
open locked
Low battery
warning LED
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