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Operator’s Manual 

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Invacare® Polaris™EX™

Heated Humidifier

Model No: ISP4000

NOTE:

 

The

 

Polaris

 

EX

 

Heated

 

Humidifier

 

is

 

for

 

use

 

with

 

the

 

Polaris

 

EX

 

CPAP

 

only

 

as

 

shown.

Summary of Contents for Polaris EX ISP4000

Page 1: ...ual and save for future reference Operator s Manual For more information regarding Invacare products parts and services please visit www invacare com Invacare Polaris EX Heated Humidifier Model No ISP...

Page 2: ...OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SERVICES BEFORE ATTEMPTING...

Page 3: ...er 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 Invacare an...

Page 4: ...AMETERS 8 SECTION 4 SET UP 9 Preparing Heated Humidifier for Installation 9 Connecting the Heated Humidifier to the CPAP 10 SECTION 5 USING THE HUMIDIFIER 12 SECTION 6 CLEANING 15 Cleaning Water Reser...

Page 5: ...the humidifier platform to drain and dry before using Use the humidifier only for its intended use as described in this manual NEVER operate the humidifier if any of the parts are damaged if it is no...

Page 6: ...repair Keep the Polaris EX cord away from heated surfaces NEVER drop or insert any object into any opening or hose Fill reservoir with distilled water only DO NOT overfill This device is intended for...

Page 7: ...ill Line Hot Surface Class II Double Insulated Power Cord CPAP Small Mounting Screw Reservoir Outlet Port HEATED HUMIDIFIER CPAP Air Outlet Humidifier Elbow 6 ft Flexible Tube Fill Line HeatedHumidifi...

Page 8: ...s for Use In Electrical Equipment POWER REQUIREMENTS 120 VAC 60 Hz 1 4 A max TYPE OF PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK Class II Equipment HEATER SETTINGS 1 to 16 70 to 145 F 21 to 63 C in 5 F incremen...

Page 9: ...electrical cover plate off the CPAP revealing the humidifier connection Set aside the CPAP 2 Separate the water reservoir assembly and the heated humidifier by performing the following Detail B A Hold...

Page 10: ...as shown in Detail B in FIGURE 4 2 2 Install the larger end of the hose coupling onto the back of the heated humidifier as shown in Detail B in FIGURE 4 2 3 Press the CPAP and the heated humidifier to...

Page 11: ...Heated Humidifier FIGURE 4 2 Connecting the Heated Humidifier to the CPAP DETAIL D Humidifier Connection Small Mounting Screw DETAIL A DETAIL B Hose Coupling Heated Humidifier Larger End Large Mountin...

Page 12: ...humidifier before filling with water 3 Fill the water reservoir assembly to the fill line with water approx 1 cups or 350 ml Invacare recommends using distilled water DO NOT overfill the water reservo...

Page 13: ...bed by pressing the heated humidifier button on the CPAP device The word HEAT will appear on the display screen and the GREEN heated humidifier indicator light on the CPAP will turn on CAUTION The pr...

Page 14: ...setting at any time NOTE If no humidification is needed the CPAP can be used without removing the heated humidifier and water reservoir assembly Turn the humidifier off CAUTION The humidifier turns o...

Page 15: ...re removing the water reservoir assem bly from the humidifier Cleaning Water Reservoir Assembly WARNING Emptying and cleaning the water reservoir assembly daily will help to prevent mold and bacteria...

Page 16: ...y on page 17 NOTE All the components of the water reservoir assembly are dishwasher safe when placed in the upper rack and fully disassembled Care should be taken when using dishwasher detergents and...

Page 17: ...to FIGURE 6 2 The water reservoir assembly can be taken apart for cleaning The water reservoir assembly separates into the following components Water reservoir Reservoir cap Reservoir plate Reservoir...

Page 18: ...the top of the water reservoir and push the fingers against the reservoir plate until it separates from the water reservoir FIGURE 6 3 Removing Reservoir Plate Removing O Ring The O ring can be remove...

Page 19: ...idifier elbow into the opening in the back of the water reservoir Refer to Detail A of FIGURE 6 5 2 Push the humidifier elbow into the water reservoir up to the thin flange 3 Ensure that the air outle...

Page 20: ...two tabs inside the water reservoir Refer to Detail B of FIGURE 6 5 CAUTION To prevent leaks ensure that the thin flange is completely inside the water reservoir and that the air outlet points straig...

Page 21: ...one of the rounded ends of the bottom opening is pointing toward you 5 Loosely lay the reservoir plate on the bottom opening of the water reservoir with the printing This Side Out facing you 6 Place y...

Page 22: ...very hot during use Neglecting this warning may result in serious burns NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 7 1 Clean the heater plate on the humidifier by wiping with a damp cloth Allow to air...

Page 23: ...note on the bottom of the heated humidifier stating that it is medical equipment It may be helpful to bring this manual along with you for security personnel Service DANGER NEVER disassemble the heat...

Page 24: ...SECTION 7 TRAVELING WITH THE SYSTEM Invacare Polaris EX 24 Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier NOTES...

Page 25: ...SECTION 7 TRAVELING WITH THE SYSTEM Part No 1118358 25 Invacare Polaris EX Heated Humidifier NOTES...

Page 26: ...tion of the reservoir that can occur over time Slight discoloration does not affect the safe use or operation of the product and does not constitute a failure or defect Invacare s sole obligation and...

Page 27: ...SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY...

Page 28: ...chnical Support Toll Free 800 832 4707 Invacare Yes you can and the Medallion design are registered trademarks of Invacare Corporation Polaris and EX are trademarks of Invacare Corporation 2006 Invaca...

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