Invacare Polaris EX ISP4000 User manual

Brand: Invacare

Model: Polaris EX ISP4000

Type: User manual

Invacare Polaris EX ISP4000 is a heated humidifier designed for use with the Polaris EX CPAP device. It moistens the air delivered by the CPAP, which can help to relieve dryness and irritation in the nose and throat. The humidifier has a 1½ cup water capacity and 16 heat settings, allowing you to customize the humidity and temperature of the air to your liking. The humidifier is easy to clean and maintain, and it comes with a 6 ft. flexible tube and a reservoir cap.

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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.

Invacare® Polaris™EX™ 2 Part No 1118358

Heated Humidifier

SPECIAL NOTES

TheHeatedHumidifiermoistenstheairdeliveredbythe

InvacareCPAPdevice.

Signalwordsareusedinthismanualandapplytohazardsor

unsafepracticeswhichcouldresultinpersonalinjuryor

propertydamage.Refertothefollowingtablefordefinitions

ofthesignalwords.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS

DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT

NOTICE.

 WARNING

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.

SIGNAL WORD MEANING

DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

injury.

WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Part No 1118358 3 Invacare® Polaris™EX™

Heated Humidifier

 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Invacare® Polaris™EX™ 4 Part No 1118358

Heated Humidifier

SPECIAL NOTES ............................................... 2

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES .................. 5

SECTION 2—SYMBOLS/FEATURES ..................... 7

Symbols.................................................................................................. 7

Features ................................................................................................. 7

SECTION 3—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS . 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 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

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Part No 1118358 5 Invacare® Polaris™EX™

Heated Humidifier

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.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Invacare® Polaris™EX™ 6 Part No 1118358

Heated Humidifier

 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.

SECTION 2—SYMBOLS/FEATURES

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SECTION 2—SYMBOLS/FEATURES

Symbols

Features

Maximum Water Fill 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

Heated Humidifier

Indicator Light

Hose

Coupling

Reservoir

Plate

WATER

RESERVOIR

Large

Mounting

Screw

Heater

Plate

Reservoir

Cap

O-Ring

Humidifier

Air Outlet

SECTION 3—TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS

Invacare® Polaris™EX™ 8 Part No 1118358

Heated Humidifier

SECTION 3—TYPICAL PRODUCT

PARAMETERS

DIMENSIONS: 4½ in. x 8 in. x 4½ in. (L x W x H)

WATER CAPACITY:

1½ cups (350 ml) at

recommended water level

STANDARDS: UL 1431 Personal Hygiene and Health Care

Appliances

UL 1097 Double Insulation Systems 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

increments

PRESSURE DROP WITH

HUMIDIFIER:

0.3 cm H

O over the range of operating

CPAP pressures

HUMIDITY RANGE: 10-40 mg H

O/L

OPERATION TRANSPORT/

STORAGE

TEMPERATURE: 50° to 95°F

(10° to 35°C)

-4° to 158°F

(-20° to 70°C)

HUMIDITY: 15% - 95%

Non-condensing

15% - 95%

Non-condensing

ATMOSPHERIC

PRESSURE:

609 - 768 mm Hg 76.7 - 102 kPascals

609 - 768 mm Hg

SECTION 4—SET UP

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Heated Humidifier

SECTION 4—SET UP

Preparing Heated Humidifier for

Installation

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE4.1.

1. Removetheelectricalcoverplatebyperformingthe

following(Detail“A”):

A. UnplugtheCPAP.

B. Removethesmallmountingscrewonthebottomofthe

PolarisEXCPAPelectricalcoverplateandsetaside.

C. Slidethe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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.

FIGURE 4.1

Preparing Heated Humidifier for Installation

Small

Mounting

Screw

Electrical

Cover

Plate

Humidifier

Connection

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Heated

Humidifier

Water

Reservoir

Assembly

SECTION 4—SET UP

Invacare® Polaris™EX™ 10 Part No 1118358

Heated Humidifier

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

assemble.RefertoDetail“C”inFIGURE4.2.

4. SecuretheheatedhumidifiertotheCPAPusingthelarge

mountingscrewremovedinSTEP1andthesmall

mountingscrewremovedinSTEP1ofPreparingHeated

HumidifierforInstallationonpage 9.RefertoDetail“D”

inFIGURE4.2.

5. Gentlyslidethewaterreservoirassemblybackintothe

humidifierheaterbypushingdownandin.RefertoDetail

“B”inFIGURE4.1.

SECTION 4—SET UP

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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

Mounting

Screw

DETAIL “C”

Large Mounting

Screw

Heated

Humidifier

SECTION 5—USING THE HUMIDIFIER

Invacare® Polaris™EX™ 12 Part No 1118358

Heated Humidifier

SECTION 5—USING THE

HUMIDIFIER

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE5.1.

1. PlacetheassembledCPAPandhumidifieronafirm,flat

surfaceatalevellowerthanyoursleepingposition.

2. Removeandrinseoutthewaterreservoirassembly.Refer

toCleaningWaterReservoirAssemblyonpage 15.

CAUTION

ALWAYS remove the water reservoir assembly from the

heated humidifier before filling with water.

3. Fillthewaterreservoirassemblytothefilllinewithwater

(approx.1½cupsor350ml).Invacarerecommendsusing

distilledwater .DONOToverfillthewaterreservoir

assembly.

4. Replacethereservoircap.

NOTE:Reservoircaponlyneedstobefinger‐tighttoensureproper

seal.

CAUTION

ALWAYS reattach the water reservoir assembly to the

heated humidifier immediately after filling with water.

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.

SECTION 5—USING THE HUMIDIFIER

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Heated Humidifier

5. Reattachthewaterreservoirassemblytothehumidifier.

NOTE:Ensurethattheairinletofthehumidifierelbowintheback

ofthewaterreservoirassemblyslipssecurelyoverthehumidifierair

outlet.

6. Connectthesixft.flexibletubetothereservoiroutletport

onthereservoircap.

CAUTION

Avoid moving or tilting the humidifier when the water

reservoir assembly is filled.

DO NOT turn the humidifier on without the water

reservoir assembly installed.

7. Preheatthewaterbeforeturningontheair flowandbefore

goingto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 preheat mode will end and the heater plate will turn

off after 20 minutes if the CPAP air flow is not turned on.

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).

SECTION 5—USING THE HUMIDIFIER

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B. Presstheup()ordown()buttonstochangethe

setting.

C. PresstheEnterbuttontosavethesetting.

NOTE:Theidealhumiditysettingdependsonroomtemperature

andhumidity.Initially,asettingof8bars(105°F/40.5°C)is

recommendedandisthefactorydefault.Youcanadjustthis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 on whenever the temperature

settings menu is entered on the CPAP. However, it will

turn off in 20 minutes if the air flow is not turned on.

FIGURE 5.1 Using the Humidifier

6 ft. Flexible

Tube

Outlet

Port

DETAIL “B”

Heated

Humidifier

Air Outlet

DETAIL “A”

NOTE:Airinletofhumidifierelbowinbackofwaterreservoir

assemblynotshown.

Water

Reservoir

Assembly

SECTION 6—CLEANING

Part No 1118358 15 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 .

SECTION 6—CLEANING

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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

SECTION 6—CLEANING

Part No 1118358 17 Invacare® Polaris™EX™

Heated Humidifier

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)

FIGURE 6.2 Disassembly/Assembly of the Water Reservoir

Assembly

Water

Reservoir

Cap

O-Ring

Reservoir

Plate

Humidifier Elbow

SECTION 6—CLEANING

Invacare® Polaris™EX™ 18 Part No 1118358

Heated Humidifier

Removing Reservoir Plate

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 6.3.

1. Removethereservoircapbytwistingitcounter‐clockwise.

2. Graspthebaseofthewaterreservoirinthepalmofone

hand.

3. Insertthefirsttwoorthreefingersoftheotherhandinto

theopeningat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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.

Reservoir Plate

with O-Ring

Water

Reservoir

Cap

Top

Opening

Base

SECTION 6—CLEANING

Part No 1118358 19 Invacare® Polaris™EX™

Heated Humidifier

3. Graspandpullthehumidifierelbowuntilthethickflange

ispulledcompletelyintothewaterreservoir.

4. Removethehumidifierelbowfromthewaterreservoir.

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.

Water

Reservoir

Humidifier

Elbow

Bottom

Opening

Thick

Flange

Cut-Away Side View of Water Reservoir

SECTION 6—CLEANING

Invacare® Polaris™EX™ 20 Part No 1118358

Heated Humidifier

NOTE:Forproperpositioning,theairinletofthehumidifierelbow

atthebackopeningofthewaterreservoirmustbecompletelyround.

6. Pullandtwistthehumidifierelbowsothattheairoutlet

pointsstraighttothetopofthewaterreservoirandthetwo

notchesonthethinflangealignwiththe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

straight to the top of the water reservoir.

7. Thehumidifierelbowshouldlookasshownin

FIGURE 6.4wheninstalled.

FIGURE 6.5 Installing Humidifier Elbow

Humidifier

Elbow

Notch

Tabs

Water Reservoir

Air Outlet

Back

Opening

Thick

Flange

Bottom

Opening

DETAIL “A”

DETAIL “B”

Thin

Flange

Thin

Flange

Notch

Tab

Notch

Air Outlet

Water

Reservoir

Front View of Water Reservoir

Air

Inlet

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