Cleaning / Inspection / Maintenance; Cleaning / Disinfection; Inspection Before Switching On; Maintenance - Ardo CARUM Mode D'emploi

9. Cleaning / inspection / maintenance

If the cleaning and inspections are not carried out as required, there is a risk of infection or of the device
developing a fault.

9.1. Cleaning / disinfection

• Always disconnect the Carum from the mains power supply before cleaning!
• The Carum is not waterproof which is why it must never be immersed in liquids! Never clean the
Carum in a dishwasher, hand basin, or under running water.
• You must also ensure that no cleaning liquid enters the connection openings for the pumpset or the
electrical connections.
Cleaning at home
• As required, wipe the outside of the Carum with a damp cloth. You may use a little standard
dishwashing detergent if necessary but do not use any abrasive cleaners.
• Clean the pumpset in accordance with the directions in the relevant instructions for use.
Cleaning in the hospital
• Carum: Wipe disinfection of the surfaces with a non-phenolic disinfectant. Do not use abrasive
cleaning agents.
• Mobile stand for the Carum: Wipe disinfection of the surfaces with a non-phenolic disinfectant. Do
not use abrasive cleaning agents.
• Clean the pumpset in accordance with the directions in the relevant instructions for use.

9.2. Inspection before switching on

• The housing and the display are intact.
• The power cord and the power socket are not damaged.
• The pumpset is clean, not faulty, and correctly assembled.
• The pumpset is correctly connected to the connection opening of the Carum.
• Any accessories are clean, not faulty, and correctly assembled.
• Mobile stand (optional): Check that the screws are tightened.

9.3. Maintenance

The Carum does not in principle need any maintenance. The following inspections are, however,
recommended to ensure perfect functioning:

9.3.1. Inspection checklist for hiring

Visually inspect the pump for cleanliness
Visually inspect the pump for completeness
Visually inspect the pump for damage
Simple functional check of the pump
(if the pump runs, the battery unit is charged)
Vacuum check carried out by trained service personnel

9.3.2. Inspection checklist for use in hospitals

Visually inspect the pump for cleanliness and damage
Vacuum check carried out by trained service personnel
After every hire
After every hire
After every hire
After every hire
At least every 2 years
Before and after each use
At least every 2 years
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