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Overview
1. Microphone and cover
2. User control
(optional on CIC)
3. Charging contacts
(CIC R only)
4. Removal handle
5. Vent
6. Side indicator
BLUE is for left ear,
RED is for right ear
7. Wax guard and
sound outlet
8. Programming slot for
hearing care professional
(CIC & IIC)
9. Battery compartment
(CIC & IIC)
10. Rotary Volume (optional)
ITC/HS R
1
6
2
7
3
5
4
5
ITE R
1
2
6
3
5
4
8
5
User control options:
No
User
Rotary
control
control
volume
control
Batteries
Non-rechargeable hearing aids use a zinc air battery.
The size of the battery is indicated by a color code on the
battery packaging (Size 13- Orange, Size 312- Brown,
Size 10A-Yellow). Make sure the type and model are correct.
Insert/replace battery:
8
1. Use the finger pick on the battery door
2. Open the battery door gently and remove the old battery
3. Remove the colored tab from the new battery
7
(for best results, wait 3-5 minutes after removing
tab before inserting battery)
4. (Standard) insert into the battery door, "+" side up
OR (Custom) align the battery's "+" sign (flat side of
the battery) with the "+" on the battery door
5. Close the battery door
RIC 312
Standard
1
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BTE
Power Plus BTE
2
3
4
5