Using a PolarTM Heart Rate Transmitter

PolarTM is the recognized, worldwide leader in wireless heart rate monitors, with a 99% accuracy rate. PolarTM was the first company that provided a high level of consistency both in design, accuracy, and manufacturing.

Your PolarTM heart rate transmitter is composed of two parts:

1.The PolarTM Transmitter

2.The Elastic Strap

How to wear your PolarTM 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 PolarTM 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 PolarTM Transmitter require service, carefully pack the PolarTM 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 PolarTM 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:

PolarTM CIC, Inc.

99 Seaview Boulevard

Port Washington, NY 11050 USA

Unauthorized service will void any warranty provided by PolarTM. After the one year warranty provided by PolarTM, contact PolarTM at the above address for repair charges.