Select-A-Fit™
Micro
Comfort Canal
IMPORTANT!
Please take a few moments and read this instruction manual before using this product. If you have any questions about the product or the instruction manual, call 1-877-856-3002.
Welcome!
We thank you for choosing SportEAR® and congratulate you on purchasing the finest premium hearing enhancement and protection available. You’re about to hear the outdoors come alive!
It is important to us that you’re thrilled with our products. Please read these instructions thoroughly, and if you have any questions or comments, please call us at 1-877-856-3002. We take pride in offering the best customer service possible.
Happy hearing,
SportEAR
YOUR SportEAR® KIT INCLUDES:
Your state-of-the-art SportEAR(s)®
Cleaning brush
Hard SportEAR carrying case
Instructions / Warranty / Service Information
Batteries
2 sets of Select-a-Fit™ soft tips. (Select-a-Fit style only)
Custom fit devices do not require soft tips.
Using your SportEAR for the first time:
INSTALL A SIZE 10 HEARING AID BATTERY
1. Remove protective tab from battery.
2. Open the battery compartment by placing your fingernail under the edge of
the battery door and gently pulling outward. Figure 1.
3. Insert the battery into the slot so the + side of the battery is up and close the door. Figure 2.
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Figure 1
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Figure 2
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CAUTION: Never force the door shut. To remove the battery, gently lift it out using your thumb and forefinger.
Most hearing aid batteries last 140 hours when the unit is used from morning to night on a daily basis. If you are not actively using your SportEAR, you should remove the battery.
WARNING: HEARING AID BATTERIES ARE DANGEROUS IF SWALLOWED! If hearing aid batteries are swallowed, seek immediate attention and call the National Button Battery Hot line collect at (202) 625-3333.
Keep batteries, soft tips, and SportEARs out of the reach of children and pets. Animals are particularly attracted to hearing devices and may chew or destroy your instruments.
CHOOSING A SELECT-A-FIT™ SOFT TIP For Select-A-Fit Shell Only
Your SportEAR comes with five different sizes of Select-A-Fit™ soft tips. Try each size to determine which fit feels most comfortable to you. When the fit is correct, the tip should completely seal the inner ear canal.
Figure 3.
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CAUTION: If there are any gaps, the SportEAR will not properly protect yourhearing from damaging sounds.
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Figure 3
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To Atta ch The select-a-fit™ soft tip to your SportEAR
1. Place the open end of the tip overthe sound opening of the SportEAR.
Gently push until the Select-A-Fit™ soft tip is seated securely on the
SportEAR. Figures 4 and 5.
Make sure that the tip is installed correctly before putting the SportEAR into your ear.
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Figure 4
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Figure 5
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2. To remove the Select-A-Fit™ soft tip, gently pull off with one finger on each
side of the tip.
• Never use a Select-A-Fit™ soft tip that has been worn by someone else or if it becomes dirty, torn, or damaged.
• Use only SportEAR Authorized Tips.
• Replacement Select-A-Fit™ soft tips can be purchased from the manufacturer.
CAUTION:Never insert your SportEAR into your ear without a Select-A-Fit™ soft tip attached securly to the SportEAR. NO SOFT TIPS NEEDED IF YOU HAVE THE CUSTOM FIT.
Wearing Your SportEAR
1. To insert or remove your SportEAR from your ear, identify the right and left sides by the marking on the SportEAR.
Red lettering for right ear
Blue lettering for left ear
With the volume control wheel at the top of the SportEAR faceplate, hold your forefinger and thumb with the small, tapered end pointed toward your ear. Figure 6.
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Figure 6
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2. Gently insert the SportEAR into your ear canal and push it into place with your forefinger. Figure 7. Insertion may be made easier if you use your other hand to gently pull the back of your ear (toward the back of your head) while inserting the SportEAR.
Figure 8.
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Figure 7
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Figure 8
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3. Once the SportEAR is inserted snugly into the ear canal, adjust the volume to the desired level. Remember that turning the volume control wheel in the direction toward your face increases the volume. Turning the volume control wheel in the direction toward the back of your head decreases the volume.
4. While adjusting the volume, if you hear a whistling sound, simply decrease the volume and the whistling should quit. Whistling can also be caused by a less than snug fit. Make sure the SportEAR fits snugly in the
ear canal.
5. Before removing the SportEAR from your ear, be sure to decrease the volume completely.
6. To remove the SportEAR from your ear, place your forefinger under your ear and gently push upward. This action will loosen your SportEAR so that you can grasp the pull cord with your thumb and forefinger, and remove it.
7. After removing the SportEAR from your ear, remember to turn it off to conserve battery power. You can do this by decreasing the volume control wheel until the wheel stops turning. Do not force the volume control wheel beyond that point.
NOTE: If you cannot eliminate feedback (squealing noise) from the unit, you may need a custom shell. Please call 866-422-5502.
CAUTION: If you do not have a snug fit, the unit may not provide the necessary protection from damaging sounds!
Cleaning Your SportEAR
To keep your SportEAR operating correctly, you should clean it after each use.
1. Remove the Select-A-Fit™ soft tips. Using the cleaning brush, use the brush to remove any accumulated wax from the exposed sound outlet. If wax is located inside the sound outlet, use the brush to dislodge it. Be careful not to push any wax into the opening of the sound outlet.
2. Using a clean soft cloth or tissue paper, gently wipe the shell until clean. Use the brush to remove any wax from the faceplate.
Testing Your SportEAR
Before wearing the SportEAR, test it doing the following:
1. Adjust the volume control wheel to the loudest setting.
2. Place the SportEAR in the cup of your hand and close your hand around it. Figure 9.
3. If you hear a whistling feedback sound, your SportEAR is working correctly. If you do not hear a whistling sound, check that the SportEAR’s volume is set to maximum, that the battery is fresh, or that the battery is installed properly.
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Figure 9
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Figure 10
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Using the Volume Control
To turn on/off and adjust the volume of your SportEAR
1. Locate the volume control wheel on the faceplate of your SportEAR. Turn on SportEAR by turning the volume Control wheel. Note that the volume control wheel operates differently for left- and right-ear models. Figure 10.
2. Place a finger gently on the volume control wheel and turn it until the desired amplification is reached. When the volume control wheel stops turning, the SportEAR is set at full volume, do not force the volume control wheel beyond this point.
3. To adjust the volume of any SportEAR when wearing it, remember that turning the volume control wheel in the direction toward your face increases the volume. Turning the volume control wheel toward the back of your head decreases the volume.
4. To turn off SportEAR, turn the volume control away from face to decrease the volume until the wheel stops turning. Do not force the volume wheel beyond this point.
Care & Maintenance of Your SportEAR
• Do not immerse your SportEAR in water. Do not use in the showeror other wet environments.
• Select-A-Fit™ soft tips should be cleaned regularly.
• Gently Soak the soft tips in warm soapy water and then wipe off with a dry cloth. DO NOT REATTACH to the SportEAR until tip is completely dry.
• The hole in the Select-A-Fit™ soft tip should be kept free of ear wax or other obstructions.
• Keep your SportEAR as dry as possible and do not expose to excessive heat, such as on the dashboard of a car or in direct sunlight for a long periods of time.
• Remove your SportEAR during any electromagnetic procedures, such as an MRI or CAT scan.
• Exposing your SportEAR to dampness can shorten battery life and eventually damage the instrument.
Troubleshooting
If you are having problems with your SportEAR, check the following:
• Make sure battery is inserted correctly, and the battery door is closed tightly.
• The unit is switched on and the volume turned up.
• Select-A-Fit™ soft tip and the unit is clean and clear of earwax or any obstruction.
• Exposed sound outlet must be clear of obstruction. (DO NOT put any object other than cleaning brush into the sound outlet)
Repair and Service
Repair and service of your SportEAR can be obtained directly through the manufacturer. Any repair work performed by someone other than the manufacturer may void the warranty.
Warranty
Your SportEAR is covered by a five year unlimited parts warranty against defects in material and workmanship. The warranty period begins at the date of original purchase, confirmed by the receipt of the mail-in registration card, and shall extend for a period not to exceed 60 calendar months from date of purchase. This warranty is non transferable from the original purchaser. All warranty work carries a shipping and handling charge of $19.95. Service charges may be added. For all warranty work, return the unit to the manufacturer with your payment of $19.95. Please include a description of the problem. Select-A-Fit™ soft tips, cleaning brushes, and batteries are not covered under this warranty and are regarded as consumables. This warranty does not cover malfunction caused by abuse of the unit, and is void if the unit has been tampered with or opened. Specific exclusions from the warranty include, but are not limited to the following: Water damage, physical damage, damage caused by neglect or improper handling, or damage caused by wearing the unit without the specified Select-A-Fit™ soft tips. In the event of a malfunction within the warranty period, contact the manufacturer. If you have any problems or questions concerning this product or the instruction manual, call the manufacturer directly.
IMPORTANT: This warranty gives you specific rights, You may have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country.
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