Polar Heart Rate Monitor HEARTWATCH User Manual

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Heart Rate Monitor  
User's Manual  
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Congratulations on purchasing the Polar  
Heartwatch Heart Rate Monitor. We are proud  
to assist you in achieving your personal fitness  
goals.  
This guide will provide you with the basic  
information on how to exercise with your Polar  
Heart Rate Monitor and how to get the  
maximum benefit from its functions.  
How  
Polar Heartwatch  
Works  
Wirelessly and continuously yours,  
POLAR HEARTWATCH PARTS  
Your Polar Heartwatch consists of three parts:  
1. Polar Transmitter  
VISUAL CUES TO READ THIS GUIDE  
• Grooved electrode areas  
Indicates a tip to do things faster.  
Indicates important issues. Please, pay attention!  
Indicates a useful tip. It is good to know these  
things.  
2. Elastic strap  
See also  
IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!  
• Adjust the strap length snug enough and wet the Polar  
Transmitter electrodes to ensure flawless heart rate  
measurement.  
• Do not bend or stretch the Polar Transmitter.  
• Do not operate the buttons of the Polar Wrist Receiver  
under water.  
3. Polar Heartwatch  
Wrist Receiver  
• Wash and dry your Polar Transmitter regularly after use;  
never store it wet.  
• Do not store your Polar Heart Rate Monitor in any kind  
of non-breathing material, such as a plastic bag or a  
sports bag. Store it in a dry and cool place.  
• Keep the Polar Heart Rate Monitor out of extreme cold  
and heat.  
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GETTING GOING  
How to Start  
Heart Rate  
1. Attach the Polar  
Transmitter to the elastic strap.  
Measurement  
2. Adjust the strap length to  
fit snugly and comfortably.  
Secure the strap around your  
chest, below the chest  
muscles. Lock the buckle.  
1. Wear the Polar Transmitter and the wrist  
receiver as described previously.  
3. Pull the Transmitter off  
your chest and wet the  
grooved electrode  
2. Begin with the display showing  
Time of Day.  
areas on the back of it.  
3. To start, choose from the  
following alternatives:  
4. Check that the wet electrode  
areas are firmly against your  
skin and the Polar logo is in  
a central upright position.  
One touch start: In the  
Time of Day mode press and  
hold the right button of the  
receiver for 1 second.  
5. Wear the Wrist Receiver as  
you would wear an ordinary  
watch.  
Quick start: In the Time of  
Day mode, bring the Polar  
logo of the receiver to the  
transmitter’s Polar logo.  
Alternatively, if you go biking, you may attach the Wrist  
Receiver to a Polar Bike Mount.  
Polar books and  
accessories. Keep the Wrist Receiver within the  
transmission range (1 metre / 3 feet).  
Heart rate measurement  
commences and heart  
symbol starts flashing.  
Your heart rate (in  
beats per minute)  
appears in the display  
in approximately 5 seconds.  
It is recommended that you wear the Transmitter  
against your bare skin to ensure flawless  
operation. However, if you wish to wear the  
Transmitter over a shirt, moisten the shirt well  
under the electrodes.  
4. You can now start exercising with your Polar  
Heartwatch.  
It is important that the electrodes are wet during exercise.  
After exercising, to preserve the electrodes and battery life:  
1. Wash the Transmitter carefully with a mild soap water  
solution.  
2. Rinse it with pure water.  
3. Dry the Transmitter carefully.  
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Functions During  
Heart Rate  
Setting  
the Time of Day  
Measurement  
1. With display showing Time of Day, press both  
buttons simultaneously.  
SEE YOUR HEART RATE  
AM/PM is flashing.  
You can see your heart rate in beats per  
minute. A flashing heart symbol  
indicates an ongoing heart rate  
measurement. The inner heart  
symbol flashes at the pace  
of your heart.  
2. Press the right button to select  
AM or PM for the time of day.  
3. Press the left button  
to lock your selection.  
The first digits  
representing the  
hours start  
flashing.  
CHECK THE  
TIME OF DAY  
While exercising you  
don’t have to press any  
button to check the time  
of day momentarily. Just  
bring the wrist receiver near  
the transmitter’s Polar logo.  
The time of day will be displayed  
for 5 seconds.  
Left Button:  
LOCK YOUR  
SELECTION  
Right Button:  
SELECT  
HOW TO STOP  
HEART RATE MEASUREMENT  
4. Press the right button to select the desired hour.  
The digits run faster if you press and hold the  
right button. Release the button at the desired  
value.  
Press and hold the right button for 1 second to stop heart  
rate measurement.  
Heart rate measurement stops.  
Time of Day appears in the display.  
5. Press the left button to lock your selection.  
The digits representing the tens of minutes start  
flashing.  
In case you forget to stop the heart rate measurement  
when ending your exercise session and taking off the  
transmitter, the wrist receiver turns itself into Time of Day  
mode if no heart rate signal is received for 5 minutes.  
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6. Press the right button to select the desired tens  
of minutes.  
Exercising  
with Your Polar  
Heart Rate Monitor  
7. Press the left button to lock your selection.  
The digits representing the minutes start flashing.  
8. Press the right button to select the desired  
minutes.  
9. To lock your selection and to restart the seconds  
press the left button. You will then return to the  
Time of Day mode. Alternatively, to return to the Time of  
Day mode without restarting the seconds press both  
buttons simultaneously.  
Regular exercise helps you to sustain and improve your  
health and fitness, as well as feel better. Exercising has  
also other great benefits, you can reduce stress, learn to  
know your body’s reactions and optimise your training  
time. Whether you are about to start a regular exercise  
program or you already do sports training, a Polar Heart  
Rate Monitor will help you to achieve your personal fitness  
goals in less time, with greater safety.  
You may also use Polar Heartwatch as an  
ordinary watch without a transmitter.  
The effect of your exercise program depends on four  
factors:  
• Intensity of exercise  
• Duration of exercise  
• Frequency of exercise  
• Mode of activity  
Exercise may include some risk, especially for those who  
have been sedentary. To minimize possible risks consider  
the following advice.  
Before beginning a regular exercise program consult your  
doctor  
• if you are over 35 years of age  
• if you have not been following a regular exercise  
program during the past 5 years  
• if you smoke  
• if you have high blood pressure  
• if you have high blood cholesterol  
• if you have any signs or symptoms of any disease  
• if you are recovering from a serious illness or a medical  
treatment e.g. surgery  
• if you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic  
device.  
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GENERAL EXERCISE RECOMMENDATION  
If you aim for improved fitness or exercise for competitive  
reasons your exercise intensity is moderate or heavy  
paced, and it causes clear breathlessness and sweating.  
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM 1990,1995)  
defines a recommended exercise dose for developing  
and maintaining cardiovascular fitness in healthy adults  
as follows:  
However, when planning your personal exercise dose, you  
can vary the workout intensity e.g. if there is a change in  
your physical condition or feelings.  
Intensity of training:  
Duration of training:  
60-90% of the maximum  
heart rate  
20-60 minutes of continuous  
aerobic activity  
Target zones are calculated using the person’s maximum  
heart rate as a reference. The most reliable way to  
determine your individual Target Zone is to have your  
maximum heart rate measured at an exercise stress test.  
For more information on an exercise stress test, consult  
your physiologist or doctor.  
Frequency of training:  
Mode of activity:  
3-5 days a week  
Any mode which uses large  
muscle groups  
However, according to ACSM most people can estimate  
their maximum heart rate by the formula:  
INTENSITY OF EXERCISE  
Heart rate is proved to be an excellent indicator of  
exercise intensity. Heart rate tells you the exertion level of  
your body during physical or mental loading. With the  
Polar Heart Rate Monitor you are able to follow the  
intensity of your exercise easily, keep yourself in the right  
heart rate Target Zone and stay motivated as you see the  
improvement. Changes in the heart’s beating rate can be  
followed with a Polar Heart Rate Monitor wirelessly,  
continuously and ECG accurately.  
220 - Age = Maximum Heart Rate  
For example a 35-year old person’s Maximum  
Heart Rate would be: 220 - 35 = 185 beats per minute  
The following Target Range Chart helps you find the right  
Target Zone for your needs. The percentages for the  
Target Zones are counted from the maximum heart rate  
(measured or predicted).  
Define your exercise intensity according to your target.  
When you exercise within the defined Target Zone, you  
ensure the right intensity of your workout.  
Any physical activity that increases heart rate above the  
resting heart rate may provide health benefits, but only  
greater increments above resting heart rate are  
associated with both health and fitness benefits. This is  
why you should define your personal Target Zone.  
If you are a beginner, sedentary or overweight, a  
recommended target is to exercise at light or light to  
moderate intensity. At this target, the exercise is easy-  
paced and causes only slight breathlessness and  
sweating.  
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Measured HRmax 190 185  
180 175 170  
165  
160  
155 150  
Bpm  
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Polar Target Heart Rate Zone Chart  
Heavy Intensity 85-100%  
Moderate Intensity 70-85%  
Light to Moderate Intensity 60-70%  
Light Intensity 50-60%  
Age  
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30  
35  
40  
45  
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55  
60  
65  
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How to find your personal Target Zone ?  
If you have had your maximum heart rate  
See the examples above:  
1. A person, whose maximum heart rate has been  
measured at an exercise stress test. His HRmax is 170  
bpm and his goal is to exercise for health at Light to  
Moderate Intensity. The Target Zone limits are 102-119  
bpm.  
measured at an exercise stress test, use the  
upper axis for measured HRmax. This gives you  
the precise values for your Target Zone. In case  
you do not know your exact maximum heart rate,  
use the lower axis for age.  
1. Locate one of the four intensity targets, which would be  
most suitable for you. Each target is shaded differently.  
2. A person, who does not know his HRmax. He is 35 years  
old and his goal is to improve fitness at Moderate  
Intensity. The Target Zone limits are 130 - 157 bpm.  
2. Locate your age on the down axis or your measured  
maximum heart rate on the upper axis.  
FREQUENCY OF TRAINING  
3. Read up from your age / read down from your  
measured maximum heart rate to the target you chose.  
It is recommended that you exercise 3-5 times a week.  
You can improve your performance by increasing the  
frequency of training. Remember to let your body recover  
properly between the training sessions.  
4. Draw a straight line from the upper edge of the target to  
the left and you will find the Upper Limit of your Target  
Zone.  
MODE OF ACTIVITY  
5. Then draw another straight line from the lower edge of  
the target to the left and you will find the Lower Limit for  
your Target Zone.  
Select activities that you enjoy and vary your exercise  
modes. To build a solid base for your aerobic  
conditioning, choose continuous activities such as  
jogging, running, walking, swimming, bicycling, rowing  
and cross-country skiing.  
6. You have now found your Target Zone. As you exercise,  
make sure that your heart rate stays within your  
personal arget Zone (between the Lower and the  
Upper Limit) to get the maximum benefit from your  
workout.  
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To improve your muscular endurance and strength as well  
as flexibility choose intermittent activities such as tennis,  
badminton, football, ice hockey, resistance training and  
gymnastics.  
Quick guide for  
exercising  
STRUCTURE OF AN EXERCISE SESSION  
Begin each workout slowly and give your body a chance to  
warm up for at least for 5 minutes so that your heart rate is  
below the selected Target Zone. Gradually increase the  
intensity of your exercise until you are in your Target Zone.  
Before beginning, you should ask yourself two key  
questions:  
Remain in your Target Zone for the desired time. After  
that, gradually reduce the intensity of your exercise and  
let your heart rate fall below the Target Zone with a 5  
minute cool-down period.  
• What is the amount of my physical activity at the  
moment?  
• What are my goals?  
The following steps help you answer the two questions,  
get the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor, and  
achieve your personal exercise goals.  
For an example of an exercise session for a 35-year-old  
person with ‘Improved Fitness’ as a target, please see the  
following chart.  
1. DEFINE THE AMOUNT OF YOUR  
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY  
Heart Rate/Beats Per Minute  
You may have a clear understanding of your present  
physical condition. In this case you can move to the next  
step to specify your goals. You can also define the  
amount of your physical activity by answering the  
questionnaire which is modified from the “Code for  
Physical Activity” developed by NASA/Johnson Space  
Center (Jackson et al. 1990).  
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TARGET  
ZONE  
130  
Warm  
up  
5-10 min  
cool  
Target Zone  
30-60 min  
Resting  
Resting  
down  
5-10 min  
The questionnaire is an easy and quick way to define  
whether you are a beginner, a moderate exerciser, an  
active exerciser or a serious exerciser. It is recommended  
to review the questionnaire every 1-2 months and revise if  
the amount of your physical activity has changed.  
Minutes of exercise  
REFERENCES  
American College of Sports Medicine. Position Stand. The Recommended  
Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining  
Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness in Healthy Adults. Med Sci Sports  
Exerc 22: 265-274, 1990.  
American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise  
Testing and Prescription. Williams & Wilkins, 1995.  
Jackson, A.S., Blair, S.N., Mahar, M.T., Wier, L.T., Ross, R.M. and  
Stuteville, J.E. Prediction of functional aerobic capacity without exercise  
testing. Med Sci Sports Exerc 22: 863-870, 1990.  
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Which alternative best describes your general activity  
2. DETERMINE YOUR EXERCISE GOALS  
level for the previous month?  
It is easier to stay motivated when you determine your  
reason for exercising and establish a goal. That is why  
you should determine your personal goal very clearly.  
Your exercise goal may be one of these:  
A beginner who does not participate regularly in  
programmed recreational sports or heavy physical  
activity.  
Avoid walking or exertion whenever possible.  
• Get used to regular physical exercise  
• Lose weight  
Walk for pleasure, routinely use stairs, occasionally  
exercise sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or  
perspiration.  
• Maintain or improve health  
• Maintain or improve fitness  
• Compete with yourself  
• Achieve competitive results  
A moderate exerciser who participates regularly in  
recreation or work requiring modest physical activity, such  
as golf, gymnastics or yard work.  
3. EXAMPLES OF EXERCISE  
RECOMMENDATIONS  
10 to 60 min. a week  
Recommendation for a beginner:  
Over one hour a week  
Goal  
Duration in  
Target Zone a week  
Times  
Intensity  
An active exerciser who participates regularly in  
heavy physical exercise such as jogging, swimming,  
cycling or engages in vigorous aerobic activity type  
exercise such as tennis.  
Improve  
fitness and  
well-being  
15-40 min.  
at a time  
2-4  
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Light  
Light to  
moderate  
Run less than 1 mile a week or spend less than 30  
min. a week in comparable physical activity.  
Recommendation for a moderate exerciser:  
Run 1 to 5 miles a week or spend 30 to 60 min. a  
Goal  
Duration in  
Target Zone a week  
Times  
Intensity  
week in comparable physical activity.  
A serious exerciser who participates in a regimented  
workout program consisting of heavy physical exercise.  
Maintain  
20-40 min.  
at a time  
2-4  
Light to fitness  
moderate  
and  
Run 5 to 10 miles a week or spend 1 to 3 hours a  
well-being  
1
Moderate  
week in comparable physical activity.  
Improve  
fitness  
and  
30-60 min.  
at a time  
2-4  
Light to  
moderate  
Run over 10 miles a week or spend over 3 hours a  
week in comparable physical activity.  
lose weight  
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Moderate  
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Recommendation for an active exerciser:  
Goal  
Duration in  
Target Zone a week  
Times  
Intensity  
Moderate  
Heavy  
Care and  
Maintenance  
Maintain  
fitness  
and  
30-60 min.  
at a time  
2-4  
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well-being  
Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor is a high-tech instrument of  
experienced design and workmanship and should be  
treated with care. The suggestions below will help you  
fulfill the warranty obligations and enjoy this product for  
many years to come.  
Improve  
fitness  
60-90 min.  
at a time  
2-4  
2
Moderate  
Heavy  
Recommendation for a serious exerciser:  
TAKING CARE OF YOUR  
POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR  
Have your maximum heart rate measured and find your  
personal Target Zone to get the best benefit of your  
training sessions. For more information on heart rate  
• Wash the Polar Transmitter regularly after use with a  
mild soap and water solution. Dry it carefully after  
washing.  
monitoring  
Polar products/Polar books and  
booklets.  
• Never store the Polar Transmitter wet. Sweat and  
moisture can keep its electrodes wet and the Polar  
Transmitter activated, which shortens the battery life.  
• Store your Polar Heart Rate Monitor in a cool and dry  
place. Do not store it in any kind of non-breathing  
material, such as a plastic bag or a sports bag if it is  
wet.  
• Do not bend or stretch the Polar Transmitter. This may  
damage the electrodes.  
• Keep your Polar Heart Rate Monitor out of extreme cold  
(below -10 °C/14 °F) and heat (above 50 °C/122 °F).  
• Do not expose the Polar Heart Rate Monitor to direct  
sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a  
car.  
• Do not dry the transmitter in any other way than with a  
towel. Hard-handed handling may damage the  
electrodes.  
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BATTERIES  
POLAR TRANSMITTER  
The estimated average battery life of the Polar Transmitter  
is 2500 hours of use. Contact your distributor/dealer for a  
Precautions  
Transmitter replacement.  
instructions.  
Service for detailed  
Polar recycles used Transmitters.  
POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR  
IN A WATER ENVIRONMENT  
POLAR WRIST RECEIVER  
Polar Heart Rate Monitor is water resistant to 20 metres.  
To maintain the water resistance do not operate the  
buttons of the Polar wrist receiver under water. The  
pressure may cause the receiver to leak.  
The estimated average battery life of the Polar wrist  
receiver is 1 year in normal use (2h/day, 7 days a week).  
However, because the battery is inserted at the factory,  
the actual life of your first battery once in your possession  
may be less than the estimated battery life.  
Heart rate measurement in a water environment is  
technically demanding for the following reasons:  
• Pool water with a high chlorine content and sea water  
may be very conductive and therefore short circuit the  
ECG signal so that it cannot be detected by the  
transmitter unit.  
Do not open the Polar wrist receiver yourself. To ensure  
the water resistance properties and the use of qualified  
components, the wrist receiver battery should be  
replaced only by a person authorised by Polar Electro Oy.  
• Jumping into the water or strenuous muscle movement  
during competitive swimming may cause water  
resistance that shifts the transmitter on the body to a  
location where it is not possible to pick up ECG signal.  
• The ECG signal strength varies depending on the  
individual’s tissue composition and the percentage of  
people who have problems in heart rate measuring is  
considerably higher in a water environment than in  
other use.  
At the same time a full periodic check of the Polar Heart  
Rate Monitor will be done. Contact your distributor/dealer  
for a battery replacement.  
instructions.  
Service for detailed  
POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR  
AND INTERFERENCE  
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE  
Disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines,  
televisions, cars, bike computers, exercise equipment or  
cellular phones.  
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CROSSTALK  
The non-coded Polar wrist receiver picks up transmitter  
signals within 1 metre/ 3 feet. Therefore, when you are  
using your Polar Heart Rate Monitor make sure no other  
transmitter is within that range. Signals from more than  
one transmitter picked up simultaneously can cause an  
incorrect readout.  
Frequently  
Asked Questions  
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT  
Several pieces of exercise equipment with electronic or  
electrical components such as LED displays, motors and  
electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals. To  
try to tackle these problems relocate the Polar wrist  
receiver as follows:  
1. Remove the Polar Transmitter from your chest and use  
the exercise equipment as you would normally.  
2. Move the receiver around until you find an area in  
which it displays no stray reading or flashing of the  
heart symbol. Interference is often worst right in front of  
the display panel of the equipment, while the left or  
right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance.  
3. Put the transmitter back on the chest and keep the  
receiver in this interference free area.  
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF...  
... THERE IS NO HEART RATE READING?  
1. Check that the elastic strap is snug enough.  
2. Check that the electrodes of the Polar Transmitter are  
moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed.  
3. Check that you have kept the Polar Transmitter clean.  
Care and maintenance.  
4. Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic  
radiation in the close vicinity of the Polar wrist receiver,  
such as TV sets, cellular phones, CRT monitors etc.  
Precautions.  
5. Have you had a cardiac event which may have altered  
your ECG waveform? In this case consult your  
physician.  
4. If the Polar Heart Rate Monitor still does not work with  
the exercise equipment, this piece of equipment may  
be too noisy electrically for wireless heart rate  
measurement.  
...HEART SYMBOL FLASHES IRREGULARLY?  
1. Check that your Polar wrist receiver is inside the  
transmission range and not further that 1 metre/ 3 feet  
from the Polar transmitter you are wearing.  
2. Check that the elastic strap has not become loose  
during exercise.  
3. Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are  
moistened.  
4. Make sure that there is no other heart rate transmitter  
within the reception range (1 metre/ 3 feet).  
Precautions/Crosstalk.  
Notice for persons with pacemakers  
Persons who have a pacemaker use the heart rate  
monitor of Polar Electro Oy at their own risk. Before  
starting use we always recommend an exercise stress test  
under doctor’s supervision. The test is to ensure the safety  
and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker  
and the heart rate monitor.  
5. Cardiac arrythmia may cause irregular readings. In this  
case consult your physician.  
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...HEART RATE READING BECOMES ERRATIC  
OR EXTREMELY HIGH (OVER 200 BPM)?  
You may have come within range of strong  
electromagnetic signals which cause erratic readings on  
the receiver display. Check your surroundings and move  
further away from the source of disturbance.  
Precautions.  
Technical  
Specifications  
...THERE ARE NO REACTIONS TO ANY BUTTONS?  
Reset the Polar Heart Rate Monitor. All settings will return  
to the default settings.  
1. Wear the Polar Transmitter as described earlier in this  
manual.  
The Polar Heartwatch Heart Rate Monitor is designed to  
indicate the intensity level during physical activity. No  
other use is intended or implied. Heart rate is displayed  
as number of heart beats per minute (bpm).  
2. Simultaneously press both buttons and hold the Polar  
logo of the wrist receiver to the Polar logo of the Polar  
Transmitter.  
POLAR TRANSMITTER  
Battery type:  
Battery life:  
Built-in Lithium Cell  
Average 2500 hours of use  
Display becomes full of digits.  
2. Press either right or left button once.  
Polar Heartwatch enters the Time of Day mode.  
Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C /  
14 °F to 122 °F  
POLAR WRIST RECEIVER  
...THE DISPLAY IS BLANK OR FADING?  
Have the batteries checked.  
Service.  
Battery type:  
Battery life:  
CR 2032  
Average 1 year  
(2h/day, 7 days/week)  
...THE BATTERY OF THE WRIST RECEIVER MUST  
BE REPLACED?  
Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C /  
14 °F to 122 °F  
We recommend having all service done by authorised  
Polar Service. Especially during the warranty period this is  
necessary to keep the warranty of the whole Polar Heart  
Rate Monitor valid. Polar Service will test your wrist  
receiver for water resistance after battery replacement  
and make a full periodic check of the complete Polar  
Water resistancy:  
Accuracy of heart rate  
measurement:  
to 20 metres  
±1% or ±1 beats per minute,  
whichever larger, definition  
appliescto steady state  
conditions  
Heart Rate Monitor.  
Care and Maintenance/  
Batteries and Service.  
DEFAULT SETTINGS  
Time of Day:  
10:00 AM  
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Polar Books and  
Accessories  
Service  
POLAR BOOKS AND BOOKLETS  
To ensure proper servicing of your Polar Heart Rate  
Monitor, please complete and mail the enclosed Warranty  
Registration Card within two weeks of the date of purchase.  
Roy Benson, MPE: .............. Precision Running  
Dr. Matthew Brick: ............... Precision Multisport  
Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.: .... Precision Cycling  
Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.: ..... Precision Mountain Biking  
Sally Edwards: .................... The Heart Rate Monitor Book  
Mark Fenton and  
Polar Service will help you get the most out of your Polar  
Heart Rate Monitor. Should your Polar Heart Rate Monitor  
need service, please follow the instructions below.  
Dave McGovern: ................. Precision Walking  
Ute Haas, M.Sc.,  
CHECK LIST  
Tarja Suomi, M.Sc. and  
Dr. Raija Laukkanen, Ph.D.: Precision Aerobics  
Dr. Peter J.G.M. Janssen: ... Training, Lactate, Pulse Rate  
Dr. Katriina Kukkonen-Harjula,  
Before you return your Polar Heart Rate Monitor for  
service, please check the following:  
MD and Dr. Raija  
Laukkanen, Ph.D................. Precision Weight  
Management  
Yvonne Lin: ......................... Precision Sports Aerobics  
Dr. James M. Rippe: ........... Target Your Fitness and  
Weight Management Goals  
Dr. Jamer M. Rippe: ............ The Polar Fat Free and Fit  
Forever Program  
1. IS THE TRANSMITTER BEING WORN CORRECTLY?  
The Polar logo should be right side up and  
the Transmitter flat against the skin. The elastic strap  
should be adjusted for a snug and comfortable fit.  
2. ARE THE ELECTRODES MOIST  
ON THE TRANSMITTER?  
It is important that the electrodes are wet during the  
heart rate measurement.  
POLAR ACCESSORIES  
3. IS THE TRANSMITTER CLEAN?  
Regular washing with mild soap and water and  
thorough dry afterwards will ensure that good  
conductivity remains.  
• Polar Bike Mount for all bikes and Polar Heart Rate  
Monitors  
• Elastic straps of different lengths  
• Extra transmitter for other family members  
• Polar Heart Bra for ladies  
4. ARE YOU HAVING DISTURBANCES CAUSED BY  
OTHER PEOPLE WITH HEART RATE MONITORS OR  
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT?  
Test handle for groups and trainers  
Ask your local dealer or  
distributor for more details.  
Precautions/Polar Heart Rate Monitor and  
interference for more details.  
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SENDING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Pack the product carefully to avoid further damage.  
2. Include all the parts of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor.  
A full periodic check will be done on the whole product.  
3. Include proof of purchase (a receipt or its photocopy) if  
the product is under warranty.  
4. Include a detailed description of the problem. Use the  
return sheet of the Customer Care Charter.  
5. Include your name, return address and daytime  
telephone number.  
Limited Polar  
Warranty  
• Polar Electro Oy warrants to the original consumer/  
purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product will  
be free from defects in material or workmanship for one  
year from the date of purchase. Please keep the  
receipt which is your proof of purchase!  
6. Ship postage prepaid to your dealer or distributor. For  
contact details see Customer Care Charter or the  
warranty card.  
• Warranty does not cover receiver battery, damage due  
to misuse, abuse, accidents or negligence of the  
precautions; improper maintenance, commercial use,  
cracked or broken cases.  
POLAR’S SERVICE PROCEDURE  
Any service is recommended to be done by authorised  
Polar service personnel. Our standard test and check  
procedure will be performed to all Polar Heart Rate  
Monitors. The test includes following elements:  
• Warranty does not cover damage or consequential  
damage caused by service not authorised by Polar  
Electro Oy.  
POLAR TRANSMITTER  
1. Visual inspection.  
2. Check of the transmission range.  
3. Wash and clean if necessary.  
• During the warranty period the product will be either  
repaired or replaced at an authorised service centre  
free of charge.  
POLAR WRIST RECEIVER  
1. Visual inspection.  
• For more details, please see the warranty card.  
2. Check of battery voltage.  
3. Check and clean of case contact.  
4. Re-assembly, including seal renewal if necessary.  
5. Replacement of rubber gasket.  
6. Water resistancy test.  
Copyright © 1997  
Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland  
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any  
form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy.  
Polar logotype, Polar Pacer and Polar Beat are registered  
trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.  
Polar Vantage NV, Polar XTrainer Plus, Polar Accurex Plus, Polar Protrainer XT,  
Polar Protrainer NV, Polar Advantage Interface, Polar Precision Performance,  
Polar Interface Plus, Polar Training Advisor, Polar SmartEdge, Polar Fitwatch,  
Polar Heartwatch and Polar Favor are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.  
7. Operational test.  
Water resistancy cannot be guaranteed after  
unauthorised service.  
This product is protected by one or several of the following patents: FI 88223,  
BRD 4215549, FR 92.06120, GB 2257523, HK 113/1996, SG 9591671-4,  
US 5491474, FI 88972, FR 92.09150, GB 2258587, HK 306/1996,  
SG 9592117-7, US 5486818, FI 96380, US 5611346, FI 68734, BRD 3439238,  
GB 2149514, HK 812/1989, US 4625733.  
0537  
This CE marking shows compliance of this product with Directive 93/42/EEC.  
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Disclaimer  
The material in this manual is for informational purposes  
only. The products it describes are subject to change  
without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous  
development program.  
Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties  
with respect to this manual or with respect to the products  
described herein. Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for  
any damages, direct or incidental, consequential or  
special, arising out of, or related to, the use of this  
material or the products described herein.  
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