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Chapter 4 – Getting Started
WARNING
Before you can safely and effectively use
your t:slim System, it is very important
that you carefully follow the instructions in
these sections.
4.1 Charging the t:slim Pump
The t:slim Pump is powered by an
internal lithium polymer rechargeable
battery. A full charge will last up to 7
days with normal use. Accessories
for charging from wall and automobile
outlets, as well as from a PC USB port
are included with the pump. Use only
the accessories provided with the Sys-
tem to charge your t:slim Pump. If you
lose any of the accessories, or need a
replacement, contact Tandem Diabetes
Care Customer Technical Support at
1-877-801-6901.
The battery level indicator is displayed
in the upper left portion of the Home
Screen. The charge amount will
increase or decrease by 5% at a time
(for example, you will see 100%, 95%,
90%, 85%). When the charge amount
is less than 5%, it will begin decreasing
insulin. Check your blood glucose be-
fore disconnecting from the pump and
again when you reconnect.
To charge the pump from an AC
Power Outlet:
1. Plug the included USB cable into
the AC power adapter.
2. Plug the AC power adapter into a
grounded AC power outlet.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into
the micro USB port on the pump.
To charge the pump using the includ-
ed Car Power USB Adapter:
1. Plug the USB cable into the
included Car Power USB Adapter.
2. Plug the Car Power USB Adapter
into a grounded auxiliary power
outlet.
3. Plug the other end of the cable
into the micro USB port on the
pump.
1% at a time (for example, you will see
4%, 3%, 2%, 1%).
When you first receive your t:slim
Pump, you will need to connect it to a
charging source before it can be used.
Charge the pump until the battery level
indicator on the upper left portion of
the Home Screen reads 100% (initial
charge can take up to 2.5 hours).
The t:slim Pump continues to operate
normally while charging. You do not
need to disconnect from the pump
while charging.
PRECAUTION
When you are connected to the pump and to
a charging source, take caution when moving
further than the length of the USB cable.
Failure to do so may result in the cannula
becoming dislodged at the infusion site. For
this reason it is recommended not to charge
the pump while sleeping.
If you choose to disconnect from the
pump while charging, check with your
healthcare provider for specific guide-
lines. Depending on the length of time
you are disconnected, you may need
to replace missed basal and/or bolus