User guide

Maintenance
It is recommended that you read your warranty statement included in this user guide for information about
what is covered during your warranty period.
Battery
The Paradigm pump uses a single 1.5 V AAA alkaline battery, size E92, type LR03. As a safety measure,
Medtronic Diabetes has designed the pump to only accept a NEW battery. If you insert a used battery, the
FAILED BATT TEST alarm may be triggered. Refer to the Install battery section in The basics chapter for
instructions.
The use of cold batteries causes erratic pump behavior. To prevent this, do not use batteries that have been
in cold storage (such as in the refrigerator or your car in the winter). It takes several hours for these batteries
to warm to room temperature.
Certain features on the pump use a lot of battery power. Your battery will need to be replaced more
frequently if you use these features:
• Remote control
• Meter
• Backlight
• Vibrate alert type setting
CAUTION: It is recommended that you use a AAA Energizer battery. Do not use a rechargeable or carbon
zinc battery in the pump. Do not remove the battery unless you are changing your battery (installing a
NEW battery). Replace it within five minutes. If not replaced within five minutes, the screen may display
an alarm message. Follow the instructions in the message and make sure the time and date are set
correctly. Check that the battery is inserted correctly. If the battery has been installed backwards,
remove the battery and install it properly.
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Chapter 14