Accu-Chek insulin pump - Manual (Page 52)

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.
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).
Base plate of
piston rod
Cartridge plunger
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