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Driver System Operator Manual Page 143 of 170
Figure 16-2 – Cutting the Wire Tie with the Wire Cutter Tool
2) DO NOT DISCONNECT THE CANNULA FROM THE DRIVELINE
YET.
With the Wire Cutter Tool provided in the Tool Kit, cut the Wire Tie
under the metal release button of the CPC Connector that secures
the blue TAH-t Cannula to the blue Freedom Driveline.
Gently pull to remove the Wire Tie and discard.
CAUTION
Before disconnecting the Drivelines of the Freedom Driver, you must
have the Drivelines of the Companion 2 Driver within reach.
3) Perform steps 4 and 5 simultaneously in order to disconnect the
Drivelines of the Freedom Driver and connect the Drivelines of the
Companion 2 Driver (Figures 16-3 and 16-4).
4) Disconnect the red Cannula from the red Driveline of the Freedom
Driver:
• Press and hold down the metal release button,
• Pull the red Cannula away from the red Freedom Driveline,
• Immediately insert the red Cannula into the red Companion
Driveline,
• Insert until a click is heard,
• Lightly tug on the connection to make sure that it is secure.
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