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PPC alarms
The PPC offers a choice of two alarms, audible and vibrate. In addition, a
screen message appears indicating the type of alarm condition that occurred.
PPC low battery
If the PPC main battery (AA 1.5 volt alkaline) energy is low, the following
alarm display will appear:
You can clear this message by pressing SEL and then ACT, and then continue
programming. There should be sufficient energy in the battery for at least 24
hours. For instructions on changing the battery, refer to Chapter 8, PPC Care
and Maintenance.
NOTE: If while programming the Pump the PPC screen goes
blank, the PPC beeps six times and then the "CHECK
PUMP STATUS" message appears, the PPC (AA 1.5
volt alkaline) battery needs to be replaced. For
instructions, see "Installing/Replacing the Main
Battery" in Chapter 8.
Low reservoir
When the Pump calculates that less than 800 units (2 ml) of insulin remains in
its reservoir, the following display will appear:
You can clear this message by pressing SEL and ACT, and then continue pro-
gramming. You should notify your doctor of the Low Reservoir message, and
schedule a Pump refill appointment as soon as possible.
PPC display Type of alarm
PPC
LOW BATTERY
1
PPC display Type of alarm Pump alarm
LOW
RESERVOIR
1 In 24 hours if no PPC communication