Accu-Chek Spirit User Manual page 74

Prepare the pump for use
Note Ensure that the cartridge plunger has been completely
unscrewed from the piston rod before you pull the cartridge
out of the cartridge compartment. When unscrewing the
adapter, the cartridge plunger also needs to turn.
See the sections 5.2.1 "Prepare the cartridge", 5.3 "Insert the cartridge,
adapter and infusion set", 5.4 "Prime the infusion set" and 7.3 "Start
insulin delivery" for further information.
Note Check the amount of insulin remaining in the cartridge at
least once a day. Before going to sleep, make sure that the
cartridge contains enough insulin to last through the night.
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a. Hold your Accu-Chek Spirit with the adapter
pointing downwards, to prevent the remaining
insulin from flowing into the cartridge
compartment.
b. Remove the adapter and cartridge from your
insulin pump by unscrewing the adapter from
the insulin pump casing.
c. Remove the cartridge from the adapter and
dispose of it properly.
d. Hold the adapter up to the light to check for
signs of wear or dirt (especially on the seals
inside and outside of the adapter).
e. Clean the adapter with water and dry it, if
necessary. If it shows signs of wear or dirt,
replace it immediately.
f. Set up your insulin pump with a new cartridge
and a new infusion set.