Polar B1 User's Manual
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1. Carefully wash the transmitter with a mild soap and water solution 2 Rinse it with pure water 3 Dry the transmitter carefully with a soft towel 4 Keep the wrist receiver clean and wipe off any moisture 5 Store the heart rate monitor in a clean and dry place Dirt impairs the elasticity and functioning of the transmitter Sweat and moisture can keep the electrodes wet and the transmitter activated which shortens battery life The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause a black color to come off the transmitter s surface which might stain light colored clothes Target Heart Rate Zone To find your target heart rate zone you need to know your maximum heart rate HRmax To estimate your HRmax use the following formula HRmax 220 age Your HRmax 220 Reference American College of Sports Medicine ACSM s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription Williams amp Wilkins 2000 Your target heart rate zone is a range between the lower and upper heart rate limits expressed as percentages of your maximum heart rate HRmax When your heart beats at 50 60 of your HRmax you re in the light intensity zone This kind of exercise is easy ex daily activities and light chores It delivers some health benefits Push on to 60 70 of your HRmax and you re in the light to moderate intensity zone This is good for improving health fitness and for weight loss It also imp2. 115 115 140 60 160 80 96 96 112 112 136 65 155 77 93 93 108 108 131 Technical Specifications All Polar heart rate monitors are designed to indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity in sports and exercise No other use is intended or implied Heart rate is displayed as number of heartbeats per minute bpm Polar Transmitter Battery type Built in Lithium Cell Battery life Average 2500 hours of use Operating temperature 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C Material Polyurethane Waterproof Elastic Strap Buckle material Polyurethane Fabric material Nylon polyester and natural rubber including a small amount of latex Wrist Receiver Battery type CR 2025 Battery life Average 2 years 2h day 7 days week Operating temperature 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C Water resistance to 100 feet 30 meters Wrist strap Polyurethane Wrist strap buckle Polyoxymethylene Back cover Stainless steel complying with the EU Directive 94 27 EU and its amendment 1999 C 205 05 on the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin Accuracy of heart rate measurement 1 or 1 bpm whichever larger definition applies to steady state conditions When Battery Runs Out We recommend having all service done by an authorized Polar Service Center Warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro Inc
3. Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after an unauthorized service However if you wish to use a local watch shop or battery replacement center or to change the battery yourself please follow these instructions You need the following equipment Battery type Panasonic CR 2025 3V Li Piece of dust free pad Small Phillips or standard screwdriver Plastic tweezers recommended Put the wrist receiver on a clean dust free pad on an even table surface and open the back cover by removing the screws counterclockwise Do not turn the receiver upside down since the module may fall off 2 Push the spring gently Lift the spring gently upwards and release the other end of the spring too 3 Take the old battery off and 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 contaminate the battery which weakens the contact 4 Assemble the plate back in reverse order placing the rotating joint properly in the slot Press the spring gently so that it locks the battery in its proper position 5 Reset the receiver by pressing the reset spring against the round golden pad for 1 second Limited Polar International Guarantee e This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc for the consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada This limited Polar inte
4. 17922069 00 USA C BERR Heart Rate Monitor User Manual USA How to Put Your Heart Rate Monitor On How to Start How to Stop After Exercising Target Heart Rate Zone When Battery Runs Out Minimizing Possible Risks in Exercising with Heart Rate Monitor Technical Specifications Limited Polar International Guarantee Disclaimer How to Put Your Heart Rate Monitor On Fs Polar B1 wrist receiver displays your heart rate during exercise The Polar transmitter detects your heart rate and transmits it to the wrist receiver The elastic strap holds the transmitter in the correct position How to Start Keep the wrist receiver within 3 feet of your transmitter Check that you are not near other people with heart rate monitors or any source of electromagnetic disturbance Press to start 3 Your heart rate appears approximately in 5 seconds Heart rate symbol flashes to the beat of your heart eo Lift the transmitter off your chest and moisten the two grooved electrode areas on the back How to Stop Press to stop Wrist receiver turns off Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably Secure the strap around your chest just below the chest muscles and buckle it E Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and the Polar logo is in a central upright position After Exercising 1
5. he case and go back to the point 5 reset the receiver 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 Inc Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this manual or with respect to the products described herein Polar Electro Inc Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidental consequential or special arising out of or related to the use of this material or the products described herein Polar Electro Inc 1111 Marcus Avenue Suite M15 Lake Success NY 11042 1034 U S A Polar Service Center 1 800 227 1314 Polar Electro Canada c o Lanco Logistics Inc 4330 Joseph Dubreuil Lachine Quebec CANADA H8T 3C4 1 888 918 5043 www polarusa com
6. os marked with a symbol in this user s manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy This product is protected by one or several of the following patents FI 88223 DE 4215549 FR 92 06120 GB 2257523 HK 113 1996 SG 9591671 4 US 5491474 FI 88972 DE 9219139 8 FR 92 09150 GB 2258587 HK 306 1996 SG 9592117 7 US 5486818 FI 96380 US 5611346 EP 665947 DE 69414362 Fl 68734 DE 3439238 GB 2149514 HK 812 1989 US 4625733 FI 100924 FI 100452 US 5840039 FI 4150 DE 20008882 3 FR 0006504 FI 4069 US 6272365 FR 9907823 GB 2339833 DE 29910633 Fl 104463 US 6183422 Fl 4157 DE 20008883 1 FR 0006778 WO 97 33512 GB 2326240 Other patents pending Check the display All digits are displayed Make sure that the sealing ring is not damaged and it is in its groove all the way around the housing Put the back cover in its place The Polar logo on the outside of the back cover is in the upright position with respect to the buckle side of the wrist strap Tighten the screws from opposite corners Do not force the screws or damage the existing threads Check that the sealing ring has stayed in its groove and it is not showing from the joint 10 Test the functioning Mount the transmitter and wet its electrodes Start heart rate measurement by pressing the button In case the heart rate measurement does not start or all segments do not appear normally reopen t
7. persons with pacemakers defibrillator or other implanted electronic device Persons who have a pacemaker use the Polar Heart Rate Monitor at their own risk Before starting use we always recommend an exercise 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 If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with the skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product check the listed materials in the Technical Specifications chapter To avoid any skin reaction risk with the transmitter wear it over a shirt However moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation Find out your target zones Light intensity upper limit 0 60 x your HRmax __ lower limit 0 50 x your HRmax __ i Light to moderate intensity upper limit 0 70 x your HRmax lower limit 0 60 x your HRmax Moderate to heavy intensity upper limit0 85 x your HRmax lower limit 0 70 x your HRmax The following table shows target heart rate zones in bpm estimated from age Light to Moderate HRmax Light moderate to heavy Age 220 age intensity intensity intensity 20 200 100 120 120 140 140 170 25 195 97 117 117 136 136 165 30 190 95 114 114 133 133 161 35 185 92 111 111 129 129 157 40 180 90 108 108 126 126 153 45 175 87 105 105 122 122 148 50 170 85 102 102 119 119 144 55 165 82 99 99
8. rnational guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countries Polar Electro Inc Polar Electro Oy guarantees to the original consumer purchaser of this product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase Please keep the receipt or International Guarantee Card which is your proof of purchase The guarantee does not cover the battery damage due to misuse abuse accidents or non compliance with the precautions improper maintenance commercial use cracked or broken cases Guarantee does not cover any damage s losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidential consequential or special arising out of or related to the product During the guarantee period the product will be either repaired or replaced at an authorized service center free of charge This guarantee does not affect the consumer s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force or the consumer s rights against the dealer arising from their sales purchase contract Copyright 2003 Polar Electro Oy 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 The names and logos marked with a symbol in this user s manual or in the package of this product are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy The names and log
9. roves endurance At 70 85 of your HRmax you ve moved into the moderate to heavy intensity zone This is harder work but effective for strengthening aerobic fitness and endurance especially for people exercising more regularly Minimizing Possible Risks in Exercising with Heart Rate Monitor Exercise may include some risk especially for those who have been sedentary Before starting a regular exercise program you are recommended to answer to the following questions for health status checking If the answer is yes to any of the questions we recommend to consult a doctor before starting an exercise program Have you not exercised for the past 5 years Do you have high blood pressure Do you have high blood cholesterol Do you have symptoms of any disease Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication Do you have a history of breathing problems Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device Do you smoke Are you pregnant Note that in addition to exercise intensity medications for heart blood pressure psyche asthma breathing etc as well as some energy drinks alcohol and nicotine can affect heart rate It is important to be sensitive to your body s reactions during exercise If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising it is recommended to stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity Notice to
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