Users Manual Part 5
Taking Care of Your Controller and Pod 14
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14 Taking Care of Your Controller and Pod
Long term storage of your Controller
If you are not going to use your Controller for an extended period of time, allow
your battery to reach approximately 50% to 60% charge. en press and hold the
Power button to turn the Controller OFF.
Your Controller and the Environment
Avoid extreme temperatures
Extreme operating temperatures can aect the Controller battery and interfere
with Omnipod 5 System operation. Avoid using the Controller in temperatures
below 41°F (5°C) or above 104°F (40°C).
Caution: DO NOT expose your Controller to extreme temperatures while
in storage or during use. Extreme heat or cold can cause the Controller to
malfunction. Extreme heat is dened as >86°F(30°C) during storage and
>104°F(40°C) during use. Extreme cold is dened as <32°F(0°C) during
storage and < 41°F(5°C) during use.
Water and your Controller
Caution: DO NOT place the Controller in or near water because the
Controller is not waterproof. Failure to do so may result in damage to the
Controller.
If the Controller gets wet:
1. Dry the outside of the Controller with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Caution: NEVER use a blow dryer or hot air to dry the Controller or
Pod. Extreme heat can damage the electronics.
2. Aer the Controller has thoroughly air-dried, turn ON the Controller to see
if it is working.
3. If the Controller is not working, contact Customer Care.
Electrical interference
e Controller and Pod are designed to withstand normal radio interference and
electromagnetic elds, including airport security and cellular phones. However,
as with all wireless communication technology, certain operating conditions can
interrupt communication. For example, electric appliances such as microwave
ovens and electric machinery located in manufacturing environments may cause
interference. In most cases, interruptions are easy to resolve by moving to a new
location (for more information, see "26.5. Pod Communication Issues – "Try
Again"" on page 337).