Charging The Pdm Battery - Insulet Omnipod Dash User Manual

11 Taking Care of Your PDM and Pod
• Do not connect the battery poles with pieces of metal, such as keys or
jewellery. Doing so may short-circuit the battery and cause injuries or burns.
• Do not expose the battery or its charger to liquids, including water, rain or
snow, as this can cause malfunction. If the battery or charger is exposed to
liquid, allow it to dry.
• Do not allow anyone, including children and pets, to put the battery in their
mouth. Doing so may result in damage or explosion.
• Do not place the PDM or battery on or in heating devices, such as microwave
ovens, ovens or radiators. The battery may explode if overheated.
• Do not drop the battery.
• Only use an Insulet approved battery, charger and cable to charge your PDM.
Using unapproved batteries, chargers or cables can cause the battery to
explode or damage the PDM, and may void the warranty.
• If the battery is damaged so that fluid leaks from the battery, do not allow the
leaked fluid to make direct contact with your skin or eyes. If this happens,
immediately flush your skin or eyes with clean water and consult a doctor.
• If the battery deforms, changes colour or overheats while charging, during
use or in storage, immediately remove the battery. Continued use may lead to
battery leakage, fire or explosion.
• Inspect your PDM battery charger before each use. If the adapter for the
charger falls in water or is cracked, do not use it.

Charging the PDM battery

After a full charge, the battery should have adequate power to operate at least two
days under normal use.
A PDM message alerts you when the battery charge is low. The battery icon in
the status bar tracks the remaining charge in the battery (see "The Status Bar" on
page 9). To charge the battery, see "Charge the battery" on page 21.
You can charge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan. If
you notice a significant deterioration in the duration of the PDM' s battery charge,
contact Customer Care about replacing your battery.
Note: Charging times can vary depending on the surrounding temperature and
the remaining battery level.
Tip: Develop a routine to charge the PDM battery at the same time every day. Do
not wait for the low PDM battery message.
Warning: If the battery power becomes critically low, the PDM turns itself
off to preserve the data in memory. At this point, you cannot use the PDM
until you have plugged in the charger.
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Effective Date: 27SEP2019, ECO-000240