Using a Polar
TM
Heart Rate Transmitter
Polar
TM
is the recognized, worldwide leader in wireless heart rate monitors, with a 99%
accuracy rate. Polar
TM
was the first company that provided a high level of consistency
both in design, accuracy, and manufacturing.
Your Polar
TM
heart rate transmitter is composed of two parts:
1. The Polar
TM
Transmitter
2. The Elastic Strap
How to wear your Polar
TM
Transmitter:
1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts.
2. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain
comfortable.
3. Position the transmitter with the Polar
TM
logo centered in the middle of your body
facing away from your chest (some people must position the transmitter slightly left
of center). Attach the final end of the elastic strap by inserting the round end and,
using the locking parts, secure the transmitter and strap around your chest.
4. Position the transmitter immediately below the pectoral muscles.
5. Sweat is the best conductor to measure very minute heart beat electrical signals.
However, plain water can also be used to pre-wet the electrodes (2 black rectangu-
lar areas on the reverse side of the belt and either side of transmitter). It’s also
recommended that you wear the transmitter strap a few minutes before your work
out. Some users, because of body chemistry, have a more difficult time in achieving
a strong, steady signal at the beginning. After “warming up”, this problem lessens.
As noted, wearing clothing over the transmitter/strap doesn’t effect performance.
6. Your workout must be within range - distance between transmitter/receiver - to
achieve a strong steady signal (as noted by flashing light). The length of range may
vary somewhat but generally stay close enough to the console to maintain good,
strong, reliable “flashes” (pulses). Usually an improper distance will indicate - -
(error) until you move closer.
Wearing the transmitter immediately against bare skin assures you of proper
operation. If you wish, you may wear the transmitter over a shirt. To do so, moisten
the areas of the shirt that the electrodes will rest upon.
Note: The transmitter is automatically activated when it detects activity from the user’s heart. Additionally,
it automatically deactivates when it does not receive any activity. Although the transmitter is water resistant,
moisture can have the effect of creating false signals, so you should take precautions to completely dry the
transmitter after use to prolong battery life (estimated transmitter battery life is 2500 hours).
Should your Polar
TM
Transmitter require service, carefully pack the Polar
TM
Transmitter
in a shipping carton with proof of purchase (photocopy of your dealer invoice will suffice
if unit is less than one year old). Your package should be returned to Polar
TM
with a
note detailing your name, daytime telephone number, a statement that describes why
the unit is being returned for repair, and $7.50 for return shipping/handling. Mail the
package postage prepaid to:
Polar
TM
CIC, Inc.
99 Seaview Boulevard
Port Washington, NY 11050 USA
Unauthorized service will void any warranty provided by Polar
TM
. After the one year
warranty provided by Polar
TM
, contact Polar
TM
at the above address for repair charges.
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