Pump User Guide
Dear ACCU-CHEKSpirit insulin pump owner
How to use this guide
Intended use of your ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump
Guarantee
Contents
Boluses and Temporary Basal Rates
Appendix C Abbreviations
Appendix E Vibrations Appendix F Symbols183
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ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump
Display
To malfunction
Key in areas of poor lighting as this will
Backlight
Hint
Pump Support at 1-800-688-4578 immediately
Keys and Key Combinations
Information screens without saving
One beep in Stop mode
Key Combinations
Exiting menus, function screens,
Locking Keys Using KeyLock Feature
Screens
RUN Screen
Information, Function, and Setup Screens
Stop Screen
Quick Info Screen
Follow the steps below to navigate through the screens
Status Screen Messages, Beeps, and Vibrations
Alarm Signals
STOP-Warning
To Turn Off the STOP-Warning
Accessories and Disposables
Or void your warranty
Sterile Products
Cartridges
Out of the reach of children
Recommended Possible
Use only
Adapter
Battery
Always make sure that you remove the battery if your
Battery Cover
Emergency Kit
Battery Key
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32 for more information
Inserting or Changing the Battery
Press d to move to the Stop Your ACCU-CHEK screen
Follow the steps below
Pump begins its start-up process
Use the cover to gently push the battery all the way
Pump Support at
Put the pump in Stop mode ACCU-CHEK logo appears
System Check Start-Up Process
Insulin pump
Contact Pump Support at
Getting Started
Since you may not receive the correct information for
Setting Time and Date
Settings are identical
Insulin pump’s memory
Follow the steps below to set the Time and Date
Getting Started
Your correction bolus ratio
Your Personal Settings
Team to understand how to use the pump
Insulin delivery
Your Basal Rate Profile
Programming Your Basal Rate Profile
Follow the steps below
If you want to undo the changes
If you want to save the changes
Copying an Hourly Basal Rate
Basal Rate and Bolus
Preparing the Cartridge
Always handle the items with clean hands
To fill a cartridge, have the following materials ready
Filling the Cartridge
Plunger Plunger rod
Getting Started
System components if needed
Connecting the Cartridge, Adapter, and Infusion Set
Have the following materials ready
These parts
Follow the instructions below
Do not over-tighten
Result in leakage
Use a soft cloth to dry the compartment
Inserting the Cartridge
Follow the steps below
Cartridge volume decreases accordingly on the display
Press f after correctly inserting the cartridge
To your body
Priming the Infusion Set
Stop
Stopping the Priming Process
Infusion Site Preparation
Infusion Site Selection
Getting Started
Healthcare team’s recommendations
Healthcare team
Pocket knives, and coins
Before Using
Wearing Your Pump
During insulin pump therapy
Acceptable temperature range
When Not to Wear Your Pump
Electromagnetic Fields and Hazardous Areas
Pump if you have a cardiac pacemaker
Sports and Exercise
Traveling
If you have questions, contact Pump Support at
Your Insulin Pump and Water
Disconnect and take off your insulin pump
Accidental Contact with Water
What to Do After Any Water Contact
Other Liquids
Fog your display
Starting Insulin Delivery
Stopping Insulin Delivery
Mode to continue insulin delivery
STOP-Warning
Interruption of Insulin Pump Therapy
For a long period of time
Put your pump in Stop mode
Short Interruption
Resuming Insulin Pump Therapy
Changing the Infusion Set
Follow the steps below
Using Your Pump
Changing the Cartridge and Infusion Set
Using Your Pump
Understanding Boluses
Your pump can deliver three types of boluses
Standard Bolus
Insulin ratio and your correction bolus ratio
Personal settings
Team check your personal settings
Inappropriate insulin delivery
Programming a Standard Bolus
There are two ways to program a Standard Bolus
Programming a Quick Standard Bolus
RUN
No bolus is delivered
Using the a and s keys of your insulin pump
Cancelling a Quick Standard Bolus
During programming the bolus amount blinks
Programming a Menu-Guided Scroll Standard Bolus
Set the bolus amount to 0.0 units. Press f to exit
Cancelling a Menu-Guided Scroll Standard Bolus
Boluses and TBRs
Programming an Extended Bolus
Follow the steps below
If you want to cancel the bolus
At any function screen you have three options to exit
If you want to deliver the bolus
During bolus delivery
Cancelling an Extended Bolus
Boluses and TBRs
Programming a MultiWave Bolus
ACCU-CHEK
Boluses and TBRs
Set the total bolus amount to 0.0 units and press f
Cancelling a MultiWave Bolus
When your insulin pump is in Stop mode, it does not deliver
Programming a Temporary Basal Rate TBR
Insulin pump therapy
Typically, a basal rate is set to 100%, but you can
Press a or s to increase or decrease the basal rate
If you want to save the changes
TBR Over Alert
Cancelling a Temporary Basal Rate
No Temporary Basal Rate is delivered
Temporary Basal Rate delivery is interrupted
Insulin delivery
Custom User Menu
Advanced User Menu
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Selecting a User Menu
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New basal rate
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Standard User Menu
104
Data Transfer
105
Setup for Data Transfer
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Reviewing Pump Data
Review the Bolus History
Each Bolus History screen displays
Press d to move to the Information screen Press f to select
Press a or s to review the entries Press f to exit
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Review the Alarm History
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Review the History of Daily Insulin Totals
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Review the Temporary Basal Rate History
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Review the Time Remaining
Setup Menu Standard
Turning KeyLock On or Off
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Adjusting the Beep Volume
Setting Up Alarm Signals
Beep and vibrate
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Automatic Off
Or healthcare team
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Battery Type
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Display Orientation
By 180, the a and s keys will also reverse their
Your screen orientation
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Alarm Clock See the section Alarm Clock
Advanced User Menu
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Basal Rate Profiles
Check your personal settings
Programming Additional Basal Rate Profiles
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Selecting a Basal Rate Profile
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Alarm Clock
Set Single or Multiple Alarms
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Turning Off the Alarm Clock
Setup Menu Advanced
Time Format
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Date Format
You can set the date in the following formats American
European
Bolus increment
May cause inappropriate insulin delivery
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Prime Quantity
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Lock Basal Rate Profiles
Language
To choose a language, do the following
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Your pump lets you adjust the display contrast
Display Contrast
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Custom User Menu
System Inspection Checklist
Care of Your ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump
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What to Do When You Drop Your Pump
Disposal
Storing Your ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump
Damage the pump
Maintenance
Cleaning Your ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump
Battery Information
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Repair
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Troubleshooting
Therapy-Related Issues
Troubleshooting Table Problem Recommended Actions
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Problem Recommended Actions
Single use only
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Alerts and Errors
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Confirming an Alert or Error
When you confirm A1 Cartridge LOW , E1 Cartridge Empty
Follow the steps below to confirm an alert or error
List of Alerts
Alert A1 Cartridge LOW
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Alert A2 Battery LOW
Alert A3 Review Time and Date
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Alert A4 Alarm Clock
See the section Alarm Clock page 127 for more information
Alert A5 Pump Timer
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Alert A6 TBR Cancelled Temporary Basal Rate Cancelled
Alert A8 Bolus Cancelled
Alert A7 TBR Over Temporary Basal Rate Over
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List of Errors
Error E1 Cartridge Empty
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Error E2 Battery Depleted
Battery is out of power. Replace it immediately
Gathered data might not be meaningful
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Error E3 Automatic OFF
Error E4 Occlusion
Your doctor’s or healthcare team’s instructions
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Error E5 END of Operation
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Error E6 Mechanical Error
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Error E7 Electronic Error
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Error E8 Power Interrupt
Error E10 Cartridge Error
Error E11 SET not Primed
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Error E12 Data Interrupted
Error E13 Language Error
See the section Data Transfer page 104 for more information
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Appendix a Technical Data
General Technical Data
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Technical Standards on Electromagnetic Emissions
Compliance
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E1 in V/m
KHz to 80 MHz MHz to
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Technical Standards on Electromagnetic Immunity
IEC Compliance Electromagnetic
Test Level
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Accuracy of Flow Rate for Plastic Cartridges
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Start-up graph over the stabilization period
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Bolus≤
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Appendix B Configuration Parameters
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Maximum Parameter
Basal Rate
Bolus
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Typical Range Maximum Parameter Parameter Settings
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Appendix C Abbreviations
Appendix D Beeps and Melodies
Each press
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Appendix E Vibrations
Your ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump vibrates when
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Appendix F Symbols
General Symbols
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Symbol Definition
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Appendix G Sterile Products and Accessories
Name Comments
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Appendix H Glossary
Diabetes Data Management DDM
Factory settings
Headset also known as cannula housing
Daily insulin total
Insulin
Luer-lock connector
RUN mode
Infusion site
Scrolling
Settings
Stop mode
Timeout
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Limited FOUR-YEAR Warranty
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Index
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77-80
KeyLock
Turning On 80-82 Turning Off
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Quick Reference Table for Errors
No. Error What You Need to Do
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Diagram of User Menus
Quick Reference Table for Alerts
No. Alert What You Need to Do
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