SECTION 6—CLEANING
Part No 1118358
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Invacare® Polaris™EX™
Heated Humidifier
SECTION 6—CLEANING
WARNING
To prevent electrical shock, ALWAYS disconnect the
CPAP power cord before cleaning the humidifier
platform. DO NOT immerse the humidifier platform,
CPAP device or power cord into any fluids.
Allow the water in the reservoir to cool down to room
temperature before 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 growth.
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
FIGURE 6.1.
1. Turn
the
CPAP
device
off
and
allow
approximately
15
minutes
for
the
heater
plate
and
water
to
cool.
2. Disconnect
the
six
foot
flexible
tube
from
the
reservoir
cap.
3. Press
down
on
the
water
reservoir
assembly
and
slide
it
out
of
the
humidifier
platform.
4. Remove
the
reservoir
cap.
5. Discard
any
remaining
water.
