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Invacare Polaris EX ISP4000 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Invacare® Polaris™EX™
Heated Humidifier
Dealer: This manual MUST be given to the end
user.
User: BEFORE using this product, read this
manual and save for future reference.
For more information regarding
Invacare products, parts, and services,
please visit www.invacare.com
Model No: ISP4000
NOTE: The Polaris EX Heated Humidifier 
is for use with the Polaris EX CPAP only as 
shown.

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  • Page 1 Model No: ISP4000 NOTE: The Polaris EX Heated Humidifier  is for use with the Polaris EX CPAP only as  shown. Dealer: This manual MUST be given to the end user. User: BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com...

  • Page 2: Special Notes

    DO NOT 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 TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
  • Page 3 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 and are not recommended for use with Invacare products. Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning Water Reservoir Assembly ........... 15 Disassembly/Assembly of the Water Reservoir Assembly..17 Humidifier ................... 22 SECTION 7—TRAVELING WITH THE SYSTEM ... 23 Packing the System................23 Security Stations ................23 Service....................23 LIMITED WARRANTY ........26 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 5: Section 1-General Guidelines

    SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES CAUTION Federal law restricts this device to sale or rental by or on order  of a physician, or any other practitioner licensed by the law of  the State in which he/she practices to use or order the use of  this device.” WARNING Use only with an Invacare Polaris EX CPAP device. If fluids are spilled onto the humidifier platform, unplug the  power cord from the AC wall outlet IMMEDIATELY. Allow  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 not working properly, or if the humidifier has  been dropped or mishandled. DO NOT use the humidifier if  the water reservoir assembly is leaking or damaged in any  way. Replace any damaged parts before continuing use. The heater plate becomes very hot during use. NEVER touch the heater plate unless the Polaris EX CPAP  with humidifier is unplugged and the plate is cooled down. This equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a  flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or  nitrous oxide. Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 6 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, BURNS,  ELECTROCUTION, OR INJURY TO PERSONS: Use this product only under a physician’s direction. NEVER operate this product with a damaged Polaris EX cord  or plug. If it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or  damaged, or dropped in water, unplug IMMEDIATELY.  Return the product to a service center for examination and  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 adult use only. DO NOT use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray)  products are being used. DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION: NEVER use while bathing. NEVER place or store product where it can fall or be pulled  into a tub or sink. NEVER place or drop into water or other liquid. NEVER reach for product that has fallen into water. Unplug  IMMEDIATELY.  NEVER disassemble. Risk of electric shock. Refer servicing to  qualified service personnel. Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 7: Section 2-Symbols/Features

    Humidifier Tube CPAP Air CPAP Elbow Outlet Reservoir Hose Outlet Coupling Port Reservoir Small Mounting Screw HEATED HUMIDIFIER Heater Large Humidifier Fill Plate Mounting Air Outlet Line Screw WATER RESERVOIR Reservoir Plate O-Ring Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 8: Section 3-Typical Product Parameters

    -4° to 158°F (10° to 35°C) (-20° to 70°C) HUMIDITY: 15% - 95% 15% - 95% Non-condensing Non-condensing ATMOSPHERIC 609 - 768 mm Hg 76.7 - 102 kPascals PRESSURE: 609 - 768 mm Hg Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 9: Section 4-Set Up

    A. Hold the heated humidifier in one hand. Grasp the  water reservoir assembly with your other hand. B. Gently slide the water reservoir assembly away from  the heated humidifier.  C. Set the water reservoir assembly aside. DETAIL “A” DETAIL “B” Heated Humidifier Humidifier Connection Electrical Small Water Cover Mounting Reservoir Plate Screw Assembly FIGURE 4.1 Preparing Heated Humidifier for Installation Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Heated Humidifier To The Cpap

    Connecting the Heated Humidifier to the CPAP NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.1 and FIGURE 4.2. 1. Remove the large mounting screw from the heated  humidifier, noting screw placement, and set aside. Refer to  Detail “A” in FIGURE 4.2. CAUTION To ensure proper operation of the Invacare Polaris EX CPAP, the hose coupling must be installed 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 together to ...
  • Page 11 DETAIL “A” Humidifier Heated Connection Humidifier Larger End Large Mounting Screw Hose Coupling Heated Humidifier DETAIL “C” DETAIL “D” Large Mounting Screw Small Mounting Screw FIGURE 4.2 Connecting the Heated Humidifier to the CPAP Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 12: Section 5-Using The Humidifier

    Allowing water to sit in the reservoir when it is not connected to the humidifier may cause the reservoir plate to separate from the reservoir causing water to leak. Take precautions to protect furniture from water damage. Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 13 If you do not wish to pre-heat the water, you can press the heated humidifier button after the air flow is turned on. 8. To adjust the temperature setting of the heated humidifier,  perform the following: A. Press and hold the heated humidifier button on the  CPAP device until the bar scales of the humidifier  screen appear. NOTE: Each bar that appears represents five degrees. A single bar  represents a water temperature setting of 70°F (21°C), while sixteen  bars represents a water temperature setting of 145°F (63°C). Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 14 20 minutes if the air flow is not turned on. DETAIL “B” DETAIL “A” Water Humidifier 6 ft. Flexible Reservoir Air Outlet Tube Assembly Outlet Port Heated Humidifier NOTE: Air inlet of humidifier elbow in back of water reservoir  assembly not shown. FIGURE 5.1 Using the Humidifier Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 15: Section 6-Cleaning

    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.  Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 16 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. 6 ft. Flexible Tube Heated Reservoir Humidifier Water Reservoir Heater Plate Assembly FIGURE 6.1 Cleaning Water Reservoir Assembly Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 17: Disassembly/Assembly Of The Water Reservoir Assembly

    Disassembly of Water Reservoir NOTE: For this procedure, refer 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 plate O‐ring • Humidifier elbow (inside the water reservoir) Reservoir Humidifier Elbow Water Reservoir Reservoir Plate O-Ring FIGURE 6.2 Disassembly/Assembly of the Water Reservoir Assembly Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 18 Reservoir Water Reservoir Opening Base Reservoir Plate with O-Ring FIGURE 6.3 Removing Reservoir Plate Removing O-Ring The O‐ring can be removed from the channel around the  reservoir plate. Removing Humidifier Elbow NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.4. 1. Remove the reservoir plate. Refer to Removing Reservoir  Plate on page 18. 2. Insert thumb and finger through the opening at the bottom  of the water reservoir. Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 19 FIGURE 6.4 Removing Humidifier Elbow Assembly of Water Reservoir Installing Humidifier Elbow NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.4 and FIGURE 6.5. 1. Insert the air outlet of the humidifier 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 outlet of the humidifier elbow curves  upward. 4. Insert your thumb and finger through the opening at the  bottom of the water reservoir. 5. Grasp and pull the humidifier elbow with your thumb and  finger until the thin flange is completely inside the water  reservoir while the thick flange remains completely  outside the water reservoir. Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 20 Tabs Thick Flange Thin Flange Bottom Opening Humidifier Back Elbow Opening Air Outlet DETAIL “B” Water Air Outlet Reservoir Notch Notch Thin Flange Front View of Water Reservoir FIGURE 6.5 Installing Humidifier Elbow Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 21 2. Identify the side of the reservoir plate labeled “This side  out”.  3. Turn the water reservoir upside down. 4. Align the water reservoir so that 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 your thumbs on each side of the closest rounded end  of the reservoir plate (Detail “A”). 7. Press the reservoir plate into the bottom opening of the  water reservoir with your thumbs. 8. Move each thumb a small and equal distance up the sides  of the reservoir plate and press the reservoir plate into the  bottom opening of the water reservoir. 9. Continue to work your way up the reservoir plate in this  manner, pressing more of the reservoir plate into position  each step of the way until the other end is reached. 10. Inspect all sides of the reservoir plate to make sure that it  is completely installed and that none of the O‐ring has  squeezed out. If some of the O‐ring has squeezed out,  repeat the installation. Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 22: Humidifier

    The heater plate becomes 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 dry. 2. Inspect the heater plate  Heater Plate for any damage and  FIGURE 6.7 Humidifier replace if necessary. Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 23: Section 7-Traveling With The System

    For ease at security stations, there is a 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 heated humidifier. Disassembling the heated humidifier creates the risk of electric shock. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The humidifier does not require routine servicing. If the  humidifier malfunctions, only the heating of the water will be  disabled. The CPAP will continue to operate normally. If the humidifier malfunctions or if error codes are displayed  on the CPAP display, contact your home health care provider  as soon as possible. Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 24 SECTION 7—TRAVELING WITH THE SYSTEM NOTES Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Part No 1118358 Heated Humidifier...
  • Page 25 SECTION 7—TRAVELING WITH THE SYSTEM NOTES Part No 1118358 Invacare® Polaris™EX™ Heated Humidifier...

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty

    Upon receiving notice of an alleged defect in a product, Invacare will issue a serialized return authorization. It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser to pack the product(s) or part(s) in an appropriate manner to avoid shipping damage and return the product(s) or part(s), at the purchaser’s expense, to either...
  • Page 27 THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR...
  • Page 28 Invacare Corporation Invacare, Yes, you can. and the Medallion One Invacare Way design are registered trademarks of Elyria, Ohio USA Invacare Corporation. 44036-2125 Polaris, and EX are trademarks of 800-333-6900 Invacare Corporation © 2006 Invacare Corporation Technical Support Toll Free 800-832-4707...

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