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13 C lean Your System
Purpose To maintain the appearance of your system.
Start Do this procedure:
•Everytimeyouchangeyoursensor(transmitter).
•Any time the system needs cleaning.
Materials Make sure you have access to these materials before you begin:
•Mildsoap.
•Runningwater.
•Aclean,so,lint-freetowelforcleaninganddrying.Forexample,adishtowel.
•70%isopropylalcohol.
Helpful Information
•Your FreeStyle Navigator system needs minimal maintenance aside from cleaning and battery
replacement.
Avoid getting dust, dirt, blood, control solution, water, or any other substance in the receiver’s test
strip port.
Keep your receiver in its protective carrying case when you are not using it.
Note: Your transmitter and receiver cannot be repaired when broken.
•e transmitter should be removed from the sensor support mount and cleaned each time you
remove a used sensor (every 5 days).
•Contact your healthcare team or Customer Care when you need to replace your transmitter or
receiver. ey will suggest a proper way to dispose of the old parts.
•Your transmitter has a life of 2 years from the date of rst use. Replace the transmitter aer
that time period.
•Do NOT use adhesive remover wipes or solutions containing ether or ether-containing
components for cleaning or removing residual adhesive from the transmitter or receiver. ese
solutions can damage the casing of the receiver and transmitter.

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Clean Your System