Accu-Chek insulin pump manual Cartridge volume decreases accordingly on the display

6.Hold your pump upright. Hold the new filled cartridge so that the connected adapter and infusion tube set point upwards, parallel, and close to the cartridge compartment.

Make sure that the bottom edge of the colored part of the adapter is level with the top of the cartridge compartment.

Base plate of	Cartridge plunger
piston rod

7.Press a or s to move the plunger rod forward until the end plate of the piston rod is level with the bottom of the cartridge plunger.

The cartridge volume decreases accordingly on the display.

8.Position your insulin pump upright (with the adapter pointing upwards). Insert the cartridge into the cartridge compartment.

9.Twist (do not push) the adapter clockwise until it sits flush with the cartridge compartment.

It is not necessary to apply pressure. Twisting will properly position the cartridge. Do not over-tighten the adapter or it will be difficult to remove the cartridge, adapter and cartridge plunger and may potentially cause damage to your pump. The cartridge is correctly inserted when the end plate of the piston rod sits flush against the cartridge plunger. This flush fit is an extra safety measure to prevent the free flow of insulin and to minimize occlusions (blockages).

Chapter 2: Getting Started

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