When Not to Wear Your PumpElectromagnetic Fields and Hazardous AreasDo not use your pump around electromagnetic fields such as radar or antennainstallations, high-voltage sources, X-Ray sources, MRI, CAT scan, and all othersources of electrical current as they may cause your pump not to work. Insulindelivery may stop and an error E7: ELECTRONIC ERROR may occur.Always stop and remove your pump before you enter these areas.See “Appendix A: Technical Data” (page 165) for more information aboutelectromagnetic fields.Your pump has been tested and complies with the regulations regardingunintentional electromagnetic interference. Security systems in airports aswell as anti-theft monitoring devices, such as those in department stores,should not affect the functioning of your pump.Because there are so many devices, such as cellular phones, that give outelectromagnetic radiation, the influence of some such devices on your pumpcannot be ruled out. It is a good idea to keep your pump at least 4 inches(10 cm) away from such devices while the other devices are turned on.Do not use your pump in hyperbaric chambers and in hazardous areas of anykind, such as areas where explosive or flammable gases or vapors could exist.This could affect insulin delivery and/or lead to harm.Your pump is designed to work in normal barometric conditions (from 700to 1,060 mbar).s! Your insulin pump has not been tested with cardiacpacemakers. Do not use the ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulinpump if you have a cardiac pacemaker.Chapter 3: Using Your Pump ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump61WARNING
