Invacare Polaris

Does anyone know how to change pressure on a Invacare Polaris (Older Model)
Thanks, Rick

http://www.apneaboard.com/adjust-cpap-p ... tup-manual

Found this at above. Complete manual for Invacare Polaris EX with-SoftX can be requested...scroll down to the bottom for instructions.
This is all I could find on that old machine.

Invacare Polaris EX (and possibly other Invacare models): While in stand-by press and hold both up and down arrows for about 15 seconds. Press up arrow for setup. Use up and down arrows to adjust each setting. Press the large Invacare (enter) button to go to the next setting. If it asks you "compliance yes/no?", select "yes". (complete manual via email is listed below)

Invacare Polaris LT (you will need a manometer to adjust pressure exactly): Open the top cover using a screwdriver; this will reveal two "secret" UP and DOWN buttons. Turn the machine on and press both the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously for 3-5 seconds until the pressure LED light turns on. To reduce pressure, push the DOWN button; to increase pressure, press the UP button. Use a manometer to adjust exact pressure output.

Thanks Pugsy, worked like a charm.

Hi, my InvaCare Polaris EX has recently stopped blowing out half the air it was before. I also just noticed that the sponge filter is missing. Has anyone else had this problem?

NiceGaPeach wrote:Hi, my InvaCare Polaris EX has recently stopped blowing out half the air it was before. I also just noticed that the sponge filter is missing. Has anyone else had this problem?

Which problem? The air blowing less than it should or the filter missing?
How long has the filter been missing? Do you ever check it or rinse it out?

I seriously doubt that there are many on this forum that use an Invacare Polaris machine.

If you don't have the missing filter, you should get another one. Try https://www.cpap.com to see if they have them.

You could have a local DME check the output of the machine with a manometer to see if it's putting out the necessary pressure.
You can also do some rudimentary pressure checking on your own. Do a forum Search (above) on "homemade manometer".

Do you have the clinical manual with setup instructions for that machine?


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First time user I found that the rate air goes in its nut the same way
Air goes out am scared please can anyone tell me if it's ok

You're not being clear - what machine are you talking about, at what current settings, and how do you know that the air does not go in or out at the same rate. Don't be afraid though - it's all only air... are you having trouble exhaling or ??? Are you covering up the CO2 vent holes either on purpose (because you don't understand why they're there) or because bedding has covered them by accident? Please be specific about details.

Thanks Julie am talking about invacare Polaris EX CPAP with softx
The setting is cpap 10 ramp 5 I found out that the rate at which air goes in is not the same as exhale
I feel discomfort like air is building up so I ll have to do force exhale when am still awake
The bottom line is what if I fall asleep how ll the co2 comes out
Hope to hear from u again

Ok, first thing is that the CO2 normally comes out thru a small patch of tiny holes (or ring of holes) on the front of the mask and unless your mask has no such thing there's nothing to worry about. Second, most newer machines have a feature called either A-flex or EPR (Exhalation pressure relief) that you set according to how much (if any) pressure relief you might need. However I'm not familiar with your machine and I suggest you go to either Cpap.com and look it up, talk to your DME or even the manifacturer to get more info. If your machine does not have such a feature, you may want to either consider getting a different machine or resetting your pressure(s). And look at the manual (see note link a couple of posts prior to mine) that I missed when writing this now. You may have to find a balance between effective treatment and exhalation comfort.