Selecting The Correct Breast Shield Size; Assembling The Pump Set; Preparing For Single Pumping - Medela Swing Maxi Mode D'emploi

6.1 Selecting the correct breast shield size

Refer to figure ¢6 on the foldout pages.
1. For proper sizing, measure the diameter of your nipple ( ¢6-01).
2. Select the breast shield that is slightly larger than your nipple ( ¢6-02).
For more information on breast shield sizing, visit www.medela.com.

6.2 Assembling the pump set

CAUTION
To prevent contamination of your milk:
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching the pump unit, parts of the
pump set and breasts.
• Dry your hands with a fresh towel or a single-use paper towel.
• Avoid touching the inside of bottles and lids.
To make sure that the device works properly and safely:
• Check pump set components for wear or damage before use. Replace if necessary.
• Always inspect all parts prior to use for cleanliness. If dirty, clean according to chapter 5.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the pump unit all components must be completely dry before use.
Refer to figure ¢2 on the foldout pages.
1. ¢2-01 Carefully insert the yellow membrane with the flap into the opening of the
connector body.
Æ Make sure that the membrane forms a seal around the edge of the connector body.
2. ¢2-02 Close the connector lid until it audibly clicks.
3. Screw the connector onto the bottle.
4. Carefully push the breast shield into the connector.
5. The oval breast shields can be rotated (360°) and placed in the desired position to have
the most comfortable fit for you.
6. ¢2-03 Insert the short end of the tubing into the connector.
7. ¢2-04 Insert the long end of the tubing into the pump unit as far as it will go.

6.3 Preparing for single pumping

Refer to figure ¢3 on the foldout pages.
1. Assemble one pump set as described in section 6.2.
2. Insert the unused tubing end into the tubing holder.
Æ ¢3-01 Correctly assembled system for single pumping.

3. Place the breast shield on the breast so that the nipple is properly centred in the tunnel.
4. Hold the breast shield and connector onto your breast with your thumb and index finger.
5. Support your breast with the palm of your hand.
6. Start pumping as described in section 7.3.
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