Users Manual Part 5
209
Taking Care of Your Controller and Pod 1414 Taking Care of Your Controller and Pod
• If the battery is damaged so that uid leaks from the battery, do not allow the
leaked uid to make direct contact with your skin or eyes. If this happens,
immediately ush your skin or eyes with clean water and consult a doctor.
• Inspect your Controller battery charger before each use. If the adapter for the
charger falls in water or is cracked, do not use it.
Charging the Controller Battery
Caution: ALWAYS plug in and charge your Controller when you see the low
battery message. If the battery charge becomes critically low, the Controller
turns itself o, and you will not receive a low battery hazard alarm. Without
the use of the Controller, you will not be able to make changes to your insulin
delivery, which could result in over-delivery or under-delivery of insulin that
can lead to hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
Under normal use, the battery should hold its charge for more than one day.
An Omnipod 5 App message alerts you when the battery charge is low. e
battery icon in the status bar tracks the remaining charge in the battery (see "3.4.
Status Bar" on page 40).
To charge your Controller:
1. Assemble the charger cable by attaching its wall adapter.
Caution: Use ONLY the USB charging cable that you received in the
box with your Controller. AVOID using alternative charging cables
or other accessories, as they may damage the Controller or aect the
way it charges in the future. If you must use a dierent cable, use only
cables less than or equal to 4 feet (1.2 meters) in length.
2. Plug the charger into an outlet. Select an outlet that you can access easily and
unplug the charger from easily when necessary.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the USB port of the Controller.
4. Charge the Controller until the battery level icon shows 100% charge.
5. Disconnect the charger from the Controller and the wall outlet.
You can charge your battery many times, but all batteries have a limited lifespan.
Contact Customer Care if you notice a signicant deterioration in the duration of
the Controller's battery charge.
Note: Charging times can vary depending on the surrounding temperature and
the remaining battery level.
Tip: Develop a routine to charge the Controller battery at the same time every
day. Do not wait for the low battery message.