User's Guide

Initial PDM Setup 2
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2 Initial PDM Setup
Warnings:
Do NOT use the Omnipod DASH™ System before you have been trained.
Inadequate training could put your health and safety at risk.
Follow your healthcare provider's instructions for initializing the PDM.
Improper setup could put your health and safety at risk.
Note: Keep an emergency kit with you at all times to quickly respond to a diabetes
emergency (see "Prepare for Emergencies" on page 175).
Charge the battery
It is important to charge the PDM's battery before setting up your Omnipod
DASH™ System:
1. Install the rechargeable battery in the PDM, if necessary (see "Inserting or
replacing the PDM battery" on page 143).
2. Assemble the charger by plugging the charger cable's USB Type A plug into
the charger's wall adapter.
Caution: Only use the micro-USB charger that came with the PDM.
3. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
4. Plug the charger cable's USB Micro-B plug into the PDM's Micro-B USB
port.
5. Charge the PDM until the battery level icon shows 100% charge (see "e
Status Bar" on page 9).
6. Disconnect the charger from the PDM and the wall outlet.
Caution: Only use the rechargeable battery that came with your PDM or an
Insulet authorized replacement. Contact Customer Care if you have questions.
Items needed when you meet with your Omnipod DASH™ System Trainer
• Your PDM
• Two Pods
• is User Guide
• e blood glucose meter that came with your PDM (recommended) or
another blood glucose meter
• Test strips and a lancing device (available from many pharmacies)
• Vial of rapid-acting U-100 insulin
• Alcohol prep swabs