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Step 2:
When flow stops, close the Drain Clamp then squeeze
the Reservoir to infuse water into the stomach. Use as little
water as possible to clear the drain path (usually about a
quarter of the Reservoir) to avoid an overfull stomach, which
may be uncomfortable.
Step 3:
To restart draining, open the Drain Clamp. Repeat Steps
2 and 3 as necessary.
Note: The Connector counts down, so it should display a cycle
count one number less than prior to attachment. When the
Counter reads “00”, you have completed 115 cycles and a new
Connector must be obtained. If you continue to use the Connector,
it will then read “-9” and become disabled to prevent future use.
Tip: Try changing body position or squeezing abdominal
muscles to re-start flow prior to infusing water.
Step 4:
After the stomach feels empty, push the Connector
lever counter-clockwise until it reaches a stop. The Connector
can then be pulled away from the Skin-Port.
2.4 Companion Disassembly and
Cleaning
After Each Use
Caution:
Companion, Connector Tube, Drain Tube, and
T-Fitting should be rinsed after each use by following the
procedure below. The device should NOT be connected to the
Skin-Port during this procedure.
Disassembly:
Open Drain Clamp and press Tubing Release
button to remove T-Fitting and tubing. Press reservoir release
button to release Reservoir.
Rinse:
Rinse all components in the sink and run clean water
through the tubing. Shake off excess water and wipe
equipment dry with a clean towel, then store in carry bag.
Daily Cleaning
The Companion should be cleaned at least once per day as
follows. The device should NOT be connected to the Skin-Port
during this procedure.
1. Fill the Reservoir with warm water and a small amount of
dish soap and attach it to the device.
2. Attach the T-Fitting, Connector/Connector Tube and Drain
Tube to the device.