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13 Clean Your System
Purpose To maintain the appearance of your system.
Start Do this procedure:
•Everytimeyouchangeyoursensor(transmitter).
•Any time the system needs cleaning.
Materials Make sure you have access to these materials before you begin:
•Mildsoap.
•Runningwater.
•Aclean,so,lint-freetowelforcleaninganddrying.Forexample,adishtowel.
•70%isopropylalcohol.
Helpful Information
•Your FreeStyle Navigator system needs minimal maintenance aside from cleaning and battery
replacement.
• Avoid getting dust, dirt, blood, control solution, water, or any other substance in the receiver’s test
strip port.
• Keep your receiver in its protective carrying case when you are not using it.
Note: Your transmitter and receiver cannot be repaired when broken.
•e transmitter should be removed from the sensor support mount and cleaned each time you
remove a used sensor (every 5 days).
•Contact your healthcare team or Customer Care when you need to replace your transmitter or
receiver. ey will suggest a proper way to dispose of the old parts.
•Your transmitter has a life of 2 years from the date of rst use. Replace the transmitter aer
that time period.
•Do NOT use adhesive remover wipes or solutions containing ether or ether-containing
components for cleaning or removing residual adhesive from the transmitter or receiver. ese
solutions can damage the casing of the receiver and transmitter.
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Clean Your System