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SECTION 7—OPERATION

Invacare® Polaris™EX™

26

Part No 1110559

SECTION 7—OPERATION

Preparing for Treatment

NOTE: Prior to each use, inspect the CPAP unit, air tubing, and 

mask for damage, failure, or worn parts. Contact your home 

healthcare provider if evidence of such is present.

1. Ensure that the Polaris EX CPAP unit power cord is 

plugged into a 120 VAC (60 Hz) power outlet.

2. When the Polaris EX CPAP unit is first plugged in:

A. The software version number will be displayed on the 

LCD display window for approximately one (1) 

second.

B. The CPAP will display the current CPAP pressure 

setting and RAMP Start Pressure for approximately 

two (2) seconds (display shows pressure units in cm 

H

2

O).

C. “STANDBY” will then appear on the LCD display 

window.

NOTE: The CPAP power indicator light will be lit whenever there 

is power to the CPAP.

3. If no button has been pressed for 30 seconds, the display 

intensity will diminish. 

 

WARNING

A mask should NEVER be fully connected to the unit and 

worn while the CPAP unit is in the STANDBY mode.
DO NOT attach the air tubing to the mask before treat-

ment.

Summary of Contents for Polaris EX CPAP with SoftX ISP3000

Page 1: ... save for future reference DEALER This manual must be given to the end user For more information regarding Invacare products parts and services please visit www invacare com Operator s Manual Invacare Polaris EX CPAP with SoftX Model number ISP3000 ...

Page 2: ...acare products are specifically designed and manufac tured for use in conjunction with invacare accessories accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by invacare and are not recommended for use with invacare products SIGNAL WORD MEANING DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Warning indica...

Page 3: ... 15 How CPAP Treatment Works 15 How SoftX Works 16 How To Increase Comfort During CPAP Treatment 17 Contra indications 18 SECTION 5 INITIAL SETUP 20 SECTION 6 CONTROL PANEL 25 SECTION 7 OPERATION 26 Preparing for Treatment 26 Taking the Treatment 27 Treatment Using Therapy Mode 27 Optional Ramp Therapy Delay Time Feature 28 Changing the RAMP Timer 29 Changing the SoftX Setting 30 Treatment Using S...

Page 4: ...TS Invacare Polaris EX 4 Part No 1110559 SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE 35 Daily Cleaning 35 Periodic Cleaning 36 Cleaning Replacing the Air Filter 36 SECTION 10 ACCESSORIES 38 SECTION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 39 LIMITED WARRANTY 42 ...

Page 5: ...rstand the Warnings Cautions or Instructions contact a healthcare professional dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment otherwise injury or damage may occur THIS IS NOT A LIFE SUPPORT DEVICE It may stop operating with a power interruption or if a fault occurs in the product A mask MUST be worn during treatment The entire mask system including the air tubing is intended...

Page 6: ...ir flow odor accompanying air flow limited or lack of response to breathing effort etc discontinue use and contact your home healthcare provider EXPLOSION HAZARD This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide Oxygen Use Warnings Oxygen is a prescription gas and should be used under the supervision direction of a phy...

Page 7: ... temperature settings which may result in water accumulation in the tubing This condition may cause improper operation of the equipment If a humidifier other than those recommended by Invacare is connected to the Polaris EX CPAP unit the patient circuit pressure may be different from the therapeutic pressure consequently reducing the effectiveness of treatment Temperature Warnings DO NOT operate t...

Page 8: ...unit shuts down contact your home healthcare provider IMMEDIATELY WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE BURNS ELECTROCUTION OR INJURY TO PERSONS NEVER use attachments other than those recommended by the manufacturer Use this product only for its intended use as described in this manual Use this product only under a physician s direction NEVER immerse the unit in water or any other liquid NEVER operat...

Page 9: ...olated ointments may cause deterioration of the mask system NEVER use ointments when oxygen is in use If any of the symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea OSA reoccur during the course of your CPAP treatment consult your physician If you are admitted to a hospital or are prescribed any other form of medical treatment ALWAYS inform the medical staff that you are being treated for Obstructive Sleep Apn...

Page 10: ...advice Skin irritation may occur from sensitivity to the material in the mask or from too much tension in the headgear straps A correctly fitted mask and headgear straps will often prevent skin irritation If problems persist contact your physician or home healthcare provider for advice Explanation of the Warning This CPAP machine is intended to be used with special masks or connectors which have v...

Page 11: ...led air from the tubing Some rebreathing may occur Positive airway pressure devices may allow rebreathing of exhaled air To avoid rebreathing the following should be observed The mask should only be worn when it is connected to the CPAP unit and the unit is turned on with the therapy mode activated DO NOT block seal or cover the exhalation ports of your mask ...

Page 12: ...amage If the device or any of the system components are missing or damaged DO NOT use Contact your home healthcare provider for further instructions Refer to Accessories on page 38 for details accessories and replacement parts available for use with the Polaris EX CPAP system NOTE A mask and headgear are needed in order to use this system FIGURE 2 1 Polaris EX CPAP Unit ...

Page 13: ...nge RAMP Therapy Delay Time 4 20cm H2 O 0 5 10 20 and 30 minutes DIMENSIONS 5 2 H x 9 W x 8 5 L WEIGHT 4 2 lbs POWER REQUIREMENTS 120 VAC 60 Hz 0 4A ISP3000 AIR FILTER Standard Filter 45 60 ppi foam reusable ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS Temperature Operating 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Storage 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C Humidity Operating up to 95 RH non condensing Storage up to 95 RH non condensing Altitude 30...

Page 14: ...Invacare Polaris EX 14 Part No 1110559 NOTE The manufacturer reserves the right to change these specifications without notice REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ETL approval as complying with USA UL1431Personal Hygiene and Health Care appliances UL1097 ...

Page 15: ...s Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA is a condition in which the airways become blocked during sleep reducing the brain s supply of oxygen CPAP therapy is a form of positive airway pressure therapy used to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea OSA CPAP therapy uses constant pressure levels to keep the airway open During CPAP treatment a flow generator provides air through a mask at a slightly raised pressure ...

Page 16: ...technology that makes breathing easier and more comfortable for the user by decreasing the pressure that the patient MUST exhale against while maintaining a substantially constant positive airway pressure CPAP By tracking the user s breathing SoftX is able to determine the end of inhalation As the user stops breathing in the flow of air from the Polaris EX CPAP is redirected away from the breathin...

Page 17: ...ed Humidifier or the Invacare Poseidon Passover Humidifier to be used with Polaris EX CPAP to relieve these symptoms You should contact your physician or home healthcare provider for specific advice as to whether or not these are suitable for you If you are having continuing problems obtaining a comfortable and secure fit of the mask you should contact your home healthcare provider When nasal CPAP...

Page 18: ...ollowing conditions may contraindicate the use of nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy for some patients 1 Pneumothorax 2 Pneumoencephalus 3 Pneumomediastinum 4 Bullous lung disease 5 Untreated cardiac failure 6 Severe hypotension low blood pressure 7 Acute sinusitis otitis media or perforated ear drum 8 Massive epistaxis or previous history of massive epistaxis nose bleed 9 Recent tr...

Page 19: ...ure therapy for each individual patient When assessing the relative risks and benefits the clinician should understand that the Polaris EX CPAP system can deliver pressures up to 20cm H2 O Also in the unlikely event of certain fault conditions a maximum static pressure of 25cm H2 O is possible If this pressure could present risk to a patient discontinue use of device with patient ...

Page 20: ...Polaris EX CPAP unit air outlet NOTE Refer to the mask and headgear instructions for their assembly NOTE If a humidifier is prescribed for use refer to the humidifier manual for assembly instructions 4 Plug the Polaris EX CPAP unit power cord into a nearby 120 VAC 60 Hz power outlet NOTE DO NOT use extension cords WARNING To ensure proper operation of the compliance clock the Invacare Polaris EX C...

Page 21: ...Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing ...

Page 22: ...e com or Complete form and mail Any registration information you submit will be used by Invacare Corporation only and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations NAME _____________________________________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________ CITY _______________________ STATE PROVINCE _____________ ZIP POSTAL CODE________________ EMAIL ___________...

Page 23: ... and we will send you information by email and or mail about any available Invacare products that may help treat care for or manage such condition s _________________________________________________________________ 8 Would you like to receive updated information via email or regular mail about the Invacare home medical products sold by Invacare s dealers Yes No ____________________________________...

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Page 25: ...MIDIFIER Button HEATED HUMIDIFIER ON OFF UP Button UP OR INCREASE OR YES DOWN Button DOWN OR DECREASE OR NO CPAP Power ON Light ON CPAP POWER ON INDICATOR Heat ON Light HEAT ON HEATED HUMIDIFIER ON INDICATOR LCD Display Window Heated Humidifier Indicator Light Heated Humidifier On Off Button Down Button Polaris EX Power Indicator Light Enter Button Up Button ...

Page 26: ...version number will be displayed on the LCD display window for approximately one 1 second B The CPAP will display the current CPAP pressure setting and RAMP Start Pressure for approximately two 2 seconds display shows pressure units in cm H2 O C STANDBY will then appear on the LCD display window NOTE The CPAP power indicator light will be lit whenever there is power to the CPAP 3 If no button has ...

Page 27: ...around the lower part of the face is sometimes preferable to overtightening the mask However any air leaks blowing in the direction of the eyes should be eliminated as this may cause eye irritation 5 Rest comfortably in bed and adjust the air tubing by running the air tubing either over the top of the headboard across your shoulders or over your chest 6 Set the final tension of the headgear straps...

Page 28: ... the After the Treatment on page 32 Optional Ramp Therapy Delay Time Feature If your physician prescribed a therapy delay a gradual build up of air pressure while falling asleep your home healthcare provider will have set the RAMP feature on the Polaris EX CPAP unit The delay timer can be set to 0 5 10 20 or 30 minutes 1 While in standby mode press the Enter button to enable the RAMP therapy mode ...

Page 29: ...r stored and the timer resets to the original full delay time setting 0 5 10 20 or 30 minutes upon power restoration 1 While in STANDBY mode press the up button for approximately four 4 seconds 2 Press the up button to select User Settings 3 Repeatedly press the Enter button until RAMP Time is displayed 4 Press the up or down button to increase decrease RAMP timer setting as desired Press the Ente...

Page 30: ...ess the up or down buttons to scroll through the available SoftX settings 5 Press the Enter button to accept the new SoftX setting 6 Continue to press the Enter button to scroll through the other menu items if changes have been made a confirmation screen will appear 7 Press the up button to confirm the changes The following message will be displayed for two 2 seconds CHANGES CONFIRMED and the unit...

Page 31: ...vice and tubing which may cause a fire 1 Ensure the oxygen gas supply valve is closed 2 Connect the oxygen adaptor to the Polaris EX CPAP unit air outlet 3 Connect the CPAP hose to the oxygen adaptor 4 Connect the oxygen tubing to the oxygen adaptor 5 Connect the oxygen supply tubing to the oxygen source 6 Press the Enter button to activate therapy and start the blower 7 Turn on the oxygen source ...

Page 32: ...Invacare Polaris EX 32 Part No 1110559 After the Treatment 1 Remove the mask and press the Enter button to return to Standby mode 2 Remove the air tubing from the mask 3 Proceed to Daily Cleaning in Maintenance on page 35 ...

Page 33: ...he electrical power supply inverter DC to AC requires a capacity of 100W or more to ensure proper unit operation No adjustments are necessary for operation at different altitude levels within the range specified in the typical product parameters NOTE If you are traveling to a location with a high altitude defined as an altitude above 1 500 feet above sea level you will need to adjust the Polaris E...

Page 34: ...ave been made a confirmation screen will appear 7 Press the up button to confirm the changes The following message will be displayed for two 2 seconds CHANGES CONFIRMED and the unit will exit to Standby mode 8 Press the down button to cancel the changes The following message will be displayed for two 2 seconds CHANGES IGNORED and the unit will exit to Standby mode ...

Page 35: ...roduct If the Polaris EX CPAP unit is not functioning properly refer to General Guidelines on page 5 or Troubleshooting on page 39 Your Polaris EX CPAP unit is designed to provide several years of trouble free operation Regular routine servicing should not be necessary if you follow these maintenance recommendations NOTE Refer to manuals provided with headgear and mask for cleaning recommendations...

Page 36: ...ually need to be replaced Check periodically for excessive wear of all these items and replace as required 1 Wash the headgear mask frame cushion and air tubing in warm water using a mild detergent Rinse thoroughly particularly the air tubing and allow to drip dry completely 2 Check to ensure that the air outlet vent on the mask frame is not blocked 3 Clean the exterior of the CPAP unit whenever n...

Page 37: ...between paper towels 3 Gently but firmly insert the dry air filter into the air filter receptacle at the rear of the unit by tucking the edges into place NOTE The air filter is subject to normal wear and tear and should be replaced every six 6 months Check periodically for excessive wear and replace as necessary ...

Page 38: ...are Polaris EX Heated Humidifier ISP4000 Replacement filter kit PS1124211 Ultra Fine Filter Kit PS1141773 Invacare Poseidon Passover Humidifier ISP9700 Contact your home healthcare provider for further information WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by ...

Page 39: ...t function Power cord not con nected firmly Unplug power cord and reconnect firmly Power outlet may be faulty Try using another power outlet Unit malfunction Unplug power cord wait several seconds and reconnect firmly If unit does not operate con tact your home health care provider LCD display is in dim mode Press any button for full brightness Blower not running Power cord is unplugged Make sure ...

Page 40: ...e air tubing Air tubing is not con nected properly Tighten air tubing connec tors at both ends RAMP therapy delay time not functioning Your clinician may not have provided a therapy delay time greater than zero If unit operates only in Standby or Normal ther apy modes call physician and request delay time See how to adjust the ramp timer setting Refer to Changing the RAMP Timer on page 29 Error co...

Page 41: ...SECTION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1110559 41 Invacare Polaris EX NOTES ...

Page 42: ...eplacement part installation or repair of any such product Invacare s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and or replacement For warranty service please contact the Invacare service department during normal business hours at the toll free telephone number identified on the back cover of this manual Upon receiving notice of an alleged defect...

Page 43: ...LL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONT...

Page 44: ... 6900 Invacare Yes you can and the Medallion Design are registered trademarks of Invacare Corporation Polaris EX Poseidon and SoftX are trademarks of Invacare Corporation 2005 Invacare Corporation Part No 1110559 Rev E 12 13 05 In Florida 2101 E Lake Mary Blvd Sanford Florida 32773 800 832 4707 ...

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