7. Preparing for pumping
Caution
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• Wash hands thoroughly (at least one
minute) with soap and water before
touching the breast and pump parts. Dry
your hands with a fresh towel or a
single-use paper towel.
• Also, bottles and component parts may
become damaged if mishandled, e.g.
dropped, over-tightened, or knocked
over.
• Take appropriate care in handling bottles
and components.
Note
• Use Medela original accessories only.
• Hold the tubing by the connecting piece
while attaching and detaching it.
• All components must be completely dry
before use.
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• Carry out all the steps with care and
assemble the pump set correctly. Other-
wise a good vacuum may not be
achieved.
7.3 Assembling the pump set
1
Check pump set components for wear or
damage before use and replace if neces-
sary.
Make sure parts are cleaned according to
chapter 6 before assembling the pump set.
Carefully place the membrane into the
connector with the flap into the opening of
the connector.
Make sure that the membrane forms a seal
around the edge of the connector.
4
Screw bottle into connector.