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7.6 Storing your pump
c CAUTION
When your pump will not be in use for a long period of time, it
must be properly stored to prevent any subsequent malfunction.
To store your pump, place it in STOP mode, then:
j Remove the battery to preserve the battery life
j Remove the cartridge
j Insert the battery cover
j Store your pump in its packaging
Storage conditions
Temperature 41 °F to 113 °F (+5 °C to +45 °C)
Air humidity 5 to 85 % relative air humidity
Barometric pressure 500 to 1060 mbar
7.7 Disposing of your pump
Since your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump may come into
contact with blood during use, it may carry a risk of infection.
If you need to dispose of your Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin
pump, please call Accu-Chek Customer Care for instruction (see
inside back cover for phone number).
Battery
Correctly dispose of empty batteries, recycling them whenever
possible.
Cartridge, Infusion set, Adapter, and Accessories
Dispose of these items in your normal household waste or, for
the batteries, at the usual recycling point. Remember to dispose
of the introducer needle safely (using the needle container).
To prevent injury to others, replace the needle protective cover
or insert the needle of the infusion set into a disposable object,
or put it in a hard-shell container.