Invacare Polaris EX ISP4000 User 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.

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
Part No 1118358 7 Invacare® Polaris™EX™
Heated Humidifier
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 H2O over the range of operating
CPAP pressures
HUMIDITY RANGE: 10-40 mg H2O/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
Part No 1118358 9 Invacare® Polaris™EX™
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.