➨ Your insulin pump is designed to work in normal barometricconditions from 70 to 106 kPA (700 to 1060 mbar). Do not exceed3000 meters (10000 feet) above sea level. It has not been testedfor use in hazardous areas of any classification. Always stop andremove your insulin pump prior to entering these areas.➨ Your insulin pump has not been tested with other electronicmedical devices. Therefore, do not use the Accu-Chek Spiritinsulin pump with another electronic medical device unless advisedby your doctor or healthcare team.➨ Temperatures over +40°C (+104°F) and below +5°C (+41°F)may damage the insulin, the electronics of your insulin pump andmay cause a malfunction of the battery. Do not place your insulinpump in direct sunlight. Overheating of the insulin and your insulinpump must be avoided.➨ Protect your insulin pump from direct exposure to cold wind.In cold weather wear your insulin pump under your clothes ordirectly on your body. Refer to the instructions for use of theinsulin you are using for information on the admissible temperaturerange for the insulin.2.1.6 Warnings and cautions regarding safe battery use➨ Always have extra AA batteries available with you and payattention to the following:• Always keep batteries in their original package until ready to use.• Prevent early discharge by avoiding contact between batteriesthemselves and between batteries and any other metal objects(e.g. coins, keys).• To operate your insulin pump, the operating temperature of thebattery must be +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F).• Do not use a battery that has been dropped.21Before you begin
