Polar TEMPO user manual Care Maintenance, Taking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor

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Recommendations for an active exerciser:

Goal

 

 

Duration in

 

 

Times

 

Intensity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Target Zone

 

 

a week

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain

 

 

30-60 min.

 

2-4

 

 

 

Moderate

fitness

 

 

at a time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Heavy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improve

 

 

60-90 min.

 

2-4

 

 

 

Moderate

fitness

 

 

at a time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

Heavy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommendation for a serious exerciser:

Have your maximum heart rate measured at an exercise stress test and find your personal Target Zone to get the maximum benefit from your training sessions. For more information on heart rate monitoring

Polar Books and Accessories, on page 28.

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 and 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.

Note also that the heart rate can be affected by, amongst others, heart, circulation (particularly high blood pressure) and asthma medications, as well as some medicines used as sprays for the breathing system and also some medical plasters and chewing gum containing nicotine.

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Care and

Maintenance

Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor is a high-tech instrument of superior 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.

TAKING CARE OF YOUR

POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR

Wash the Polar Transmitter regularly after use with a mild soap and water solution. Dry it carefully after washing.

Never store the transmitter wet. Sweat and moisture can keep its electrodes wet and the 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 transmitter. This may damage the electrodes.

Keep your Polar Heart Rate Monitor out of extreme cold (below 14 OF/ -10 OC) and heat (above 122 OF/ 50 OC).

Do not expose the Polar Heart Rate Monitor to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car.

Don’t dry the transmitter in any other way than with a towel. Hard-handed handling may damage the electrodes.

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Contents Polar Tempo Contents Polar Tempo Parts Polar Tempo SymbolsHow Does Polar Tempo Work Getting GoingFunctions during Heart Rate Measurement Reset Exercising TimeStart Heart Rate Measurement See Your Heart RateExercising with Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor Stop the Heart Rate MeasurementIntensity of Exercise Age = Maximum Heart Rate Type of Activity Frequency of Training Structure of AN Exercise Session References Developing a Personal Exercise ProgramClassify Yourself by Level of Activity Determine Your Exercise Goals Examples of Exercise RecommendationsCare Maintenance Taking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate MonitorPolar recycles used transmitters PrecautionsBatteries Polar Heart Rate Monitor A Water EnvironmentCrosstalk Frequently Asked QuestionsHeart Symbol Flashes IRREGULARLY? Exercise EquipmentDisplay is Blank or FADING? If the Battery of the Wrist Receiver Must be REPLACED?Heart Rate Reading Becomes Erratic or Extremely HIGH? Is displayedPolar Transmitter Technical SpecificationsHeart rate measurement begins Polar Wrist ReceiverPolar books Accessories ServiceSending Instructions Limited Polar WarrantyPOLAR’S Service Procedure Polar Wrist ReceiverDisclaimerNotes Tempo manual USA 179120.A 10.1998