Accu-Chek Spirit User Manual

7 STANDARD user menu
This chapter will familiarize you with the basic functions of your
Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump that are necessary for a successful therapy.
7.1 Set time and date
You must take care to set the time and date correctly, because the basal
rates and all history information are stored on the basis of time and date.
When travelling across time zones make sure that the time and date
are set correctly.
The format can be either European or American:
American European
12-hour clock 24-hour clock
month/day/year day.month.year
See the sections 8.5.1 “Time format” and 8.5.2 “Date format” for further
information.
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Accu-Chek Spirit Specifications

General

Type	Insulin Pump
Manufacturer	Roche Diabetes Care
Insulin Type	Rapid-acting insulin
Bolus Types	Standard bolus, Extended bolus, Multiwave bolus
Battery Type	AAA alkaline
Reservoir Capacity	315 units
Bolus Dose Increments	0.1 units
Display	LCD
Connectivity	Infrared
Battery Life	Approximately 4-6 weeks