Ultra Hearing Aids™

Wearing a Songbird Hearing Aid in each ear will help you hear sound from either side, increase the loudness of sounds, and give you a better ability to locate where sounds are occurring. The bulk of scientific studies on the topic also found that wearing the additional hearing aid also improves the ability to better understand speech.

• Do periodically wipe the tip with a dry or slightly moist (not wet) cloth.
• Do clean the tip by using the wax removal brush to gently sweep away any visible wax and debris.
• Do keep your hearing aid in the provided case when it is not in your ear, as this will keep the hearing aid dry and protected.
• Do turn your hearing aid off when not in use; this will extend the life of your battery.

• Don't allow any liquid to enter the hearing aid.
• Don't wear while swimming or bathing.
• Don't drop, throw or handle roughly.
• Don't apply hair spray while wearing your hearing aid.
• Don't leave your hearing aid where small children or pets can get it.
• Don't expose your hearing aid to excessive temperatures such as heat lamps, hair dryers, stoves, windowsills or your car's glove compartment.
• Don't try to open your hearing aid or attempt to make repairs, as this will cause serious damage.

• Periodically wipe the entire tip of the hearing aid with a dry tissue or slightly moist (not wet) cloth.
• Occasionally, wax may become lodged in the tube connecting the tip and body of the hearing aid. This will result in poor performance. To clean wax from the tube, remove the tube from the hearing aid body by gently rotating and pulling the tube assembly off the hearing aid. Then gently push the tube cleaner enclosed through the tube. This will push the wax out of the tube at the other end.
• It is important to keep your ears clean to maximize the life of your Songbird. Earwax can clog up your hearing aid and cause it to not work properly. For best results, it may be beneficial to clean your ears with commercially available ear wash systems or visit your doctor for treatment.
• Never use instruments like cotton swabs, toothpicks, hairpins or the enclosed wax removal brush to remove wax from the ear canal.

If you have excessive earwax you should discontinue using the hearing aid and consult your physician.

1. Connect Tip & Tube
   Gently remove the body of the hearing aid from the sealed bag. Connect a tip & tube assembly (enclosed separately) to the body as shown below. Tube(s) are marked with in RED for the right ear and in BLUE for the left ear.
   
   
2. Insert Battery & Turn On
   Open the battery door and insert a battery (size 312) into the device. Remove the tab before inserting it into the battery door. Make sure that the "+" side (flat side) of the battery is up.
   
   
3. Put the Body Behind Your Ear, Then Insert the Tip
   Place the body behind your ear (A). Grasp the tip and slowly push the tip into your ear (B). Adjust the retention cord to rest inside the bowl of your ear to secure the tip in your ear.
   
   
   
   Important: Failure to insert the battery correctly may cause damage to the battery door and the device.
4. Note Volume Level
   Take note of the volume level and try speaking with another person. If you find that you need it louder or softer, remove the device and adjust the volume level per the instructions that follow.
5. Remove
   To remove the device from your ear, simply grab the tubing close to the tip and remove from the ear.
   
   Important: Do not use the body to pull the tip directly out of the ear. This may damage the tube, or remove the tip and tube from the device.
6. Adjust the Volume Level
   The Volume Control dial allows you to make the sound from the device louder or softer.= Turn clockwise to make louder; turn counter-clockwise to make softer.
   
   
   
   Your device also comes with a Sound Boost button. For the times when you need a little extra volume, press this button to make the device louder (see page 18 for additional information). There are three boost levels above the standard setting. You will hear 2 beeps when you move to the second level, 3 beeps for the third, and 4 beeps for the fourth.
   
   
   
   Tip: The sound boost setting returns back to standard once the aid is turned off or when the Sound Boost button is pushed a fourth time (one beep) - you will need to push the sound booster button again to access higher ranges when that occurs.
7. Turning Off and Replacing Batteries
   To turn the Songbird off and conserve battery life, open the battery door completely (partially open may still drain the battery) and remove the battery if you'd like. This will end the electrical connection to the battery. To replace the battery, simply open the battery door and remove the battery. Refer to page 4 to ensure you are inserting the battery correctly. Once the fresh battery is inserted, close the battery door and the hearing aid will power on again.
   
   
   
   Note: when the battery is low on power, you will hear a sequence of beeps. This will let you know it is time to replace the battery.
8. Cleaning and Storing
   Remove any visible wax from the tip after each use. To clean the tube, gently rotate and pull the tube & tip assembly from the device and use the enclosed tube cleaner to push any wax through and out of the tube. For detailed instructions, see page 16. Store your Songbird in the protective case when it is not in use.