Visual Inspection Before Switch-On; Cleaning / Disinfection; Checklist: Maintenance Inspections For Rentals; Checklist: Maintenance Inspection For Hospitals - Ardo CARUM Mode D'emploi

8.1. Visual inspection before switch-on

• Is the pump housing intact?
• Is the power unit undamaged?
• Is the accessory clean, complete and intact?
• Is the accessory correctly attached?
Ignoring these checks, or the cleaning instructions, may lead to risk of infection, electric shock or damage to
the unit.

8.2. Cleaning / disinfection

• Carum breastpump:
Important: unplug the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
• The Carum is not waterproof. It conforms to enclosure IP (Ingress Protection) rating IP21.
Cleaning at home: As needed, wipe with a damp cloth, commercial detergent may be used.
Cleaning in the hospital: Disinfect by wiping with a non-phenol-based disinfectant.
Do not put the unit into the dish-washer or into a washing-up bowl. It is not possible to clean the
pump or the power unit. Attempting to do so may cause the unit to malfunction or to become
contaminated – requiring suitable disposal. (See section 11: Transport / Storage / Disposal).
• Accessory Pumpset: Please read the separate User Manual, Section: Cleaning.

8.2.1. Checklist: Maintenance inspections for rentals

Visual inspection of the pump for cleanliness
Visual inspection of the pump for completeness
Visual inspection of the pump for damage
Simple operational checks of the pump (Pump runs properly, battery charged) After every renting
Check of the vacuum strength – to be carried out by trained service
personnel

8.2.2. Checklist: Maintenance inspection for hospitals

Visual inspection of the pump for cleanliness
Visual inspection of the pump for damage
Check of the vacuum strength – to be carried out by trained service
personnel

9. Guarantee

The warranty period of the Carum breastpump is 3 years, and the warranty period for the rechargeable
battery 12 months from the date of purchase (the invoice with date is considered as warranty certificate).
General terms and conditions
This unit is covered by the Ardo medical AG warranty in respect of materials and manufacturing defects.
The guarantee starts from the date of purchase. Defective materials will be replaced free-of-charge, during
the life of the Guarantee, provided that the Guarantee has not been voided by unauthorised use or access
to the unit. To ensure guarantee cover, and the flawless functioning of the unit, the instructions in the
User Manual must be followed and only Ardo medical AG accessories used. The guarantee is void if the
unit has been opened.
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After every renting
After every renting
After every renting
Minimum every 2 years
Before every use
After every use
Minimum every 2 years
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