Alerts and alarms quick reference
ALERTS
An alert makes you aware of a situation that may need your attention. When an alert occurs, you should check to see what your pump is telling you.
Alert:
Examples of alerts include Low reservoir and Low battery.
When Alert occurs:
Notification Light: The red light on the pump will blink once followed by a pause, blink again followed by a pause. This sequence continues until the alert is cleared. The flashing pattern is shown here:
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Audio: Depending on your Audio Option settings, the pump emits a repeated alert tone, a continuous two-pulse vibration, or both.
Display: The pump will display a notification with a yellow icon and instructions on what to do.
Steps to take:
To address and clear the alert:
1. Read the text on the screen to understand the alert and the steps that should be taken.
2. Press down.
3. Press select on the desired option.
The audio/vibration pattern repeats every 5 minutes or every 15 minutes (depending on the alert) until the alert is cleared.
ALARMS
When an alarm occurs, something has been detected that is preventing insulin from being delivered. You are not getting insulin. It is important that you address an alarm right away.
Alarm:
Examples of alarms are Insulin flow blocked and Replace battery now.
When Alert occurs:
Notification Light: The red light on the pump will blink twice followed by a pause, blink twice again followed by a pause. This sequence continues until the alert is cleared. The flashing pattern is shown here:
•• •• •• •• •• ••
Audio: Depending on your Audio Option settings, the pump emits a repeated alert tone, a continuous three-pulse vibration, or both.
Display: The pump will display a notification with a red icon and instructions on what to do.
Steps to take:
To address and clear the alert:
1. Read the text on the screen to understand the alert and the steps that should be taken.
2. Press down.
3. Press select on the desired option.
The audio/vibration pattern repeats every minute for 10 minutes if the alarm is not cleared. After 10 minutes, the alarm begins to siren.
NOTE: An Insulin flow blocked alarm occurs when insulin cannot be pushed through the tubing or cannula. If this alarm occurs, make sure your reservoir is not empty and check the tubing for kinks, knots or other obvious blockages.
If you detect an issue and are able to resolve it, check BG and select Resume Basal. If an Insulin flow blocked alarm occurs again, follow the steps on the screen and select Rewind to change your reservoir and infusion set.
If you are unable to detect an issue, follow the steps on the screen and select Rewind to change your reservoir and infusion set.