Polar TEMPO Heart Rate Reading Becomes Erratic or Extremely HIGH?, Display is Blank or FADING?

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... HEART RATE READING BECOMES ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH?

You may have come within range of strong electromagnetic signals which cause erratic readings on the wrist receiver display. Check your surroundings and move further away from

the source of disturbance. Precautions, page 21.

... THE DISPLAY IS BLANK OR FADING?

Have the batteries checked.

Service, page 29.

... IF THE BATTERY OF THE WRIST RECEIVER MUST BE REPLACED?

We recommend having all service done by an authorized Polar Service Center. However, if you wish to use a local watch shop or battery replacement center or to change the battery yourself, please follow these instructions.

Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after an unauthorized service.

You need the following equipment:

Battery type: Panasonic CR 2032, 3V

Piece of dust-free pad

Small Phillips or standard screwdriver

Plastic tweezers (recommended)

1. Put the unit on a clean, dust-free

pad on an even table surface and open the back cover by removing all four screws counterclockwise with a small screwdriver.

2.Lift the spring gently upwards and simultaneously drag the plate

slightly downwards in a clockwise direction.

Drag downwards

Lift the spring

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3.Put a new battery in the battery housing + side up, using plastic tweezers. Do not use metal tweezers because they may shortcircuit the battery. Note also that bare fingers cause grease and dirty the battery which weakens the contact.

4.Assemble the plate back by turning it slightly counterclockwise until the spring locks the battery in its proper position.

5.Reset the receiver by pressing

the reset spring against the round golden pad for 1 second. Be sure that the spring touches the pad.

Press the spring against the pad

6. Check the display.

is displayed.

7.Make sure that the sealing ring is not damaged and it is in its groove the flat side against the front cover all the way around the housing.

8.Put the back cover in its place. The Polar text on the outside of the back cover is in the upright position with respect to the buckle side of the wrist strap. Push the back cover with your finger to make sure that it is correctly in place.

9.Put the screws in their holes and tighten them slightly from opposite corners. Do not tighten them completely to ensure even closing of the cover. Do not force the screws or damage the existing threads.

10.After having checked that the back cover is firmly in its place, tighten the screws securely from opposite corners.

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Contents Polar Tempo Contents How Does Polar Tempo Work Polar Tempo SymbolsPolar Tempo Parts Getting GoingStart Heart Rate Measurement Reset Exercising TimeFunctions during 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 TrainingStructure of AN Exercise Session References Developing a Personal Exercise ProgramClassify Yourself by Level of Activity Examples of Exercise Recommendations Determine Your Exercise GoalsTaking Care of Your Polar Heart Rate Monitor Care MaintenanceBatteries PrecautionsPolar recycles used transmitters Polar Heart Rate Monitor A Water EnvironmentHeart Symbol Flashes IRREGULARLY? Frequently Asked QuestionsCrosstalk Exercise EquipmentHeart Rate Reading Becomes Erratic or Extremely HIGH? If the Battery of the Wrist Receiver Must be REPLACED?Display is Blank or FADING? Is displayedHeart rate measurement begins Technical SpecificationsPolar Transmitter Polar Wrist ReceiverService Polar books AccessoriesPOLAR’S Service Procedure Limited Polar WarrantySending Instructions Polar Wrist ReceiverDisclaimerNotes Tempo manual USA 179120.A 10.1998