Accu-Chek Spirit User Manual page 21

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Cold insulin may release air when warmed. Use only insulin
at room temperature when filling the cartridge and priming the
infusion set. Inspect the cartridge and the infusion set for air
bubbles at least every three hours during the day and before you
go to sleep. Remove any air bubbles and, if necessary, change
system components.
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Only use your insulin pump for insulin delivery if it is fully and
correctly equipped (including cartridge, adapter and infusion set)
and programmed with your personal settings approved by your
doctor or healthcare team.
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Do not carry out the CHANGE THE CARTRIDGE function if
the cartridge compartment is not completely dry. During the
rewinding of the piston rod liquid might enter your insulin pump
and could lead to malfunction.
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Programming your insulin pump for a relatively low basal rate
(0.1 U/h) can result in a delayed error E4: OCCLUSION.
Roche Diagnostics recommends to use plastic cartridges when a
low basal rate is required for your therapy.
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Never prime an infusion set that is connected to your body.
You risk uncontrolled insulin delivery into your body. With
disconnectable infusion sets, make sure you have disconnected
the tubing from your site prior to priming. Always follow the
instructions provided with your infusion set.
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To prevent free flow of insulin move the piston rod to the
proper position and twist the adapter until the cartridge plunger
sits flush with the end plate of the piston rod. Free flow of insulin
from the cartridge or infusion set can occur when the cartridge
plunger and the piston rod are not properly connected and you
position your insulin pump at a higher level than the infusion site.
Before you begin
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