User`s guide

62 | Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
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Make sure the transmitter latch is down (against your body) before
squeezing the tabs to remove the applicator barrel.
• Squeeze the center of the ribbed part of the release tabs.
While squeezing the tabs, rock the applicator barrel forward and out
away from your body.
If you have any problems with insertion, save the sensor and applicator
and contact Dexcom Technical Support (see Chapter 15, User
Assistance).
6.6 TRANSMITTER ATTACHMENT
You must snap the transmitter into the sensor pod after you insert your
sensor. Follow these steps to attach your transmitter.
1. Wipe and dry the bottom of the transmitter with a damp cloth or an
alcohol wipe before every use.
Do not to touch the metal circles on the bottom of the transmitter with
your skin.
Do not to scratch the bottom of the transmitter as scratches may
compromise the waterproof seal.
2. Place the transmitter in the sensor
pod(withtheatsidedown,and
the narrower side away from the
transmitter latch).
3. Snap in the transmitter:
a. With one hand, you may want to pinch up on your skin at the front
edge of the white adhesive.
b.Placeonengeronthetransmittertokeepitinplace.
Install transmitter in
sensor pod