SECTION 6—CLEANING
Invacare® Polaris™EX™
16
Part No 1118358
Heated Humidifier
6. Washing
instructions
are
as
follows:
•
Daily
‐
wash
the
water
reservoir
assembly
and
cap
with
a
solution
of
warm
water
and
a
mild
dishwashing
detergent.
NOTE:
NEVER
use
boiling
water
to
clean
components.
•
If
Desired
‐
Fully
disassemble
the
water
reservoir
assembly
and
clean
the
components
(O
‐
ring,
cap,
reservoir
plate,
and
the
humidifier
elbow).
Refer
to
Disassembly/Assembly
of
the
Water
Reservoir
Assembly
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
rinse
agents
to
ensure
soap
residue
does
not
build
up
on
the
components.
7. Fill
the
water
reservoir
assembly
and
inspect
for
any
leaks
or
damage.
Replace
if
necessary.
8. Rinse
with
clean
water
and
allow
to
air
dry.
9. Refill
with
distilled
water
if
you
will
use
the
humidifier
immediately.
Otherwise,
keep
the
reservoir
empty
until
future
use.
FIGURE 6.1
Cleaning Water Reservoir Assembly
6 ft. Flexible
Tube
Heater Plate
Water
Reservoir
Assembly
Heated
Humidifier
Reservoir
Cap
