Polar OH1 Instruction Manual

USER MANUAL

Contents

Contents 2

Polar OH1 User Manual 8

Introduction 8

Get connected to the Polar ecosystem and get the most out of your OH1 9

Setting up your OH1 10

Choose one option for setup 10

Option A: Set up with your computer via FlowSync 11

Option B: Set up with your mobile device via Flow app 11

Button functions and LEDs 12

Button Functions 13

LED Guide 13

During charging 13

After setting power on 13

When used as a sensor 13

When used as an independent training device 13

During fitness test 14

Other 14

Wearing your OH1 15

When measuring heart rate from your forearm or upper arm 15

Pairing 15

Pair a mobile device with your OH1 15

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Pair OH1 with a Polar wrist unit 16

Pair OH1 with Polar Beat 17

Updating the firmware 17

With mobile device or tablet 18

With computer 18

Heart rate training 19

Measuring heart rate with your OH1 19

Start a training session 19

Start a training session as an independent training device 20

Start a training session with a Polar wrist unit 20

Start a training session with Polar Beat 21

Polar Flow App 22

Training data 22

Image sharing 22

Start using the Flow app 23

Polar Flow Web Service 23

Feed 24

Explore 24

Diary 24

Progress 24

Community 25

Programs 25

Syncing 26

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Sync with Flow mobile App 26

Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 27

Battery 29

Charging OH1 battery 29

Caring for your OH1 30

Keep your OH1 clean 30

Take good care of the optical heart rate sensor 31

Storing 31

Service 31

Precautions 32

Interference during training 32

Minimizing risks when training 32

Technical specification 34

OH1 34

Polar FlowSync Software 35

Polar Flow mobile application compatibility 36

Water resistance of Polar products 36

Limited international Polar guarantee 38

Disclaimer 40

Contents 2

Polar OH1 User Manual 8

Introduction 8

Get connected to the Polar ecosystem and get the most out of your OH1 9

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Setting up your OH1 10

Choose one option for setup 10

Option A: Set up with your computer via FlowSync 11

Option B: Set up with your mobile device via Flow app 11

Button functions and LEDs 12

Button Functions 13

LED Guide 13

During charging 13

After setting power on 13

When used as a sensor 13

When used as an independent training device 13

During fitness test 14

Other 14

Wearing your OH1 15

When measuring heart rate from your forearm or upper arm 15

Pairing 15

Pair a mobile device with your OH1 15

Pair OH1 with a Polar wrist unit 16

Pair OH1 with Polar Beat 17

Updating the firmware 17

With mobile device or tablet 18

With computer 18

Heart rate training 19

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Measuring heart rate with your OH1 19

Start a training session 19

Start a training session as an independent training device 20

Start a training session with a Polar wrist unit 20

Start a training session with Polar Beat 21

Polar Flow App 22

Training data 22

Image sharing 22

Start using the Flow app 23

Polar Flow Web Service 23

Feed 24

Explore 24

Diary 24

Progress 24

Community 25

Programs 25

Syncing 26

Sync with Flow mobile App 26

Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync 27

Battery 29

Charging OH1 battery 29

Caring for your OH1 30

Keep your OH1 clean 30

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Take good care of the optical heart rate sensor 31

Storing 31

Service 31

Precautions 32

Interference during training 32

Minimizing risks when training 32

Technical specification 34

OH1 34

Polar FlowSync Software 35

Polar Flow mobile application compatibility 36

Water resistance of Polar products 36

Limited international Polar guarantee 38

Disclaimer 40

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Polar OH1 User Manual

This user manual helps you get started with your new OH1. For OH1 video

tutorials and FAQs, go to support.polar.com/en/OH1.

Introduction

Congratulations on your new Polar OH1! The Polar OH1 is an optical heart

rate sensor that is worn around your forearm or upper arm. It can be used as

an independent training device that records and stores data or as a heart

rate sensor with a Polar wrist unit. When used as a heart rate sensor, the

OH1 sends the heart rate data to your Polar wrist unit.

OH1 is compatible with Polar wrist units using Bluetooth technology as well

as with Polar Beat app. It can also be used with Polar Club, Polar GoFit and

Polar Team app. In addition, it's compatible with iOS and Android devices that

support the standard Bluetooth Heart Rate Profile.

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Get connected to the Polar ecosystem and get

the most out of your OH1

Get the Polar Flow app from the App Store®or Google PlayTM. Sync your OH1

with the Flow app after training, and get an instant overview and feedback of

your training results and performance.

Sync your training data to the Polar Flow web service with the FlowSync

software on your computer or via Flow app. In the web service you can plan

your training, track your achievements, get guidance and see detailed

analysis of your training results. Let all your friends know about your

achievements, find fellow exercisers and get motivation from your social

training communities. Find all this at flow.polar.com.

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Setting up your OH1

We recommend that you charge the battery before you start using your OH1.

If the battery is completely empty, it may take a moment for the charging to

start. See Batteries for detailed information on charging the battery.

Note that when your OH1 battery has enough power it will advertise itself to all

compatible receivers nearby.

CHOOSE ONE OPTION FOR SETUP

A. Wired computer setup is quicker and you can charge your OH1 at the same

time, but you need a computer available. This method requires an internet

connection.

B. Mobile setup is convenient if you don't have access to a computer with a

USB port, but it might take longer. This method requires an internet

connection.

Fill in all the physical details required for accurate training data at once, and get

the latest firmware for your OH1.

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Option A: Set up with your computer via FlowSync

1Place the sensor into the USB

adapter with the lens facing up

so that the contacts on the

sensor and the USB adapter

meet (picture 1).

2Plug the USB adapter into

your computer USB port

(picture 2), and go to

flow.polar.com/start and install

Polar FlowSync data transfer

software to your computer.

3Sign in with your Polar

account or create a new one.

We’ll walk you through the sign-

up and setup within the web

service.

During the setup you'll be asked to

set where you wear your product

and fill in your physical settings. It

is important to set these correctly

to receive the most accurate data.

After the setup is done, you’re

ready to go. Have fun!

Option B: Set up with your mobile device via Flow app

Polar OH1 connects to the Polar Flow mobile app wirelessly via Bluetooth, so

remember to have Bluetooth turned on in your mobile device.

Check the Polar Flow app compatibility at support.polar.com.

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1Download the Polar Flow app onto your mobile device.

2Turn Bluetooth® on, and open Flow app on your mobile device.

3Turn OH1 on by pressing the button until the LED is switched on, Flow

app then prompts you to start pairing. Accept the pairing request and fol-

low the on-screen instructions.

During the setup you'll be asked to set where you wear your product and fill

in your physical settings. It is important to set these correctly to receive the

most accurate data.

After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun!

Button functions and LEDs

OH1 has one button that has different functions depending on the situation

of use, and how long it is pressed. The LED on the device indicates different

modes. See below what functions the button has in different modes, and

what the different colored LEDs mean.

Quick Instructions Inside Armband Holder

The following markings are visible inside the sensor holder in the armband.

The markings explain the OH1 basic button functions.

1X = ON (Set power ON: Short button press)

2X = REC (Set training recording ON - Use as an independent training device:

Press button twice when OH1 is on)

1X LONG - OFF (Set power OFF: Long button press)

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Button Functions

Set power ON: Short button press

Set training recording ON

(Use as an independent train-

ing device):

Set power OFF: Long button press

Press button twice when OH1

is on

LED Guide

DURING CHARGING

Charging: Yellow LEDblinks slowly

Battery full: Green LEDcontinuously on

AFTER SETTING POWER ON

Battery status normal: Green LED blinks five times

Battery status low: Red LED blinks five times

WHEN USED AS A SENSOR

Heart rate not detected: White LED blinks once every

two seconds

Heart rate detected: Green LED blinks once every

two seconds

WHEN USED AS AN INDEPENDENT TRAINING DEVICE

Training recording set on but

first time use not done:

Red LEDblinks three times

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Heart rate not detected: White LEDblinks quickly

twice

Heart rate detected: Green LEDblinks quickly

twice

Battery low: Green and Red LED alternate

every other second

Battery critical: Red LED blinks quickly

DURING FITNESS TEST

Heart rate not detected: White LEDblinks once every

two seconds

Heart rate detected: Purple LEDblinks once every

two seconds

OTHER

Connecting, Syncing or Pair-

ing:

Searching or waiting for con-

firmation:

Updating firmware: Blue LEDcontinuously on

Error: Red LEDcontinuously on

Blue LED blinks

Blue LED blinks quickly

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Wearing your OH1

When measuring heart rate from your forearm or upper arm

To measure heart rate accurately, you need to wear the OH1 snugly on your

forearm or upper arm, not on your wrist.

1Place the sensor into the armband holder with the lens facing up.

2Wear the armband so that the sensor is on the underside of the armband

firmly against your skin.

3Wear the OH1 around your forearm or upper arm.

The sensor must be in firm skin contact, but not too tight to prevent blood

flow. For most accurate heart rate measurement, we advise you to wear your

OH1 for a few minutes prior to starting the heart rate measurement.

Pairing

Pair a mobile device with your OH1

If you've done the setup for your OH1 with a mobile device as described in

chapter "Setting up your OH1" on page10, your OH1 has already been paired

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with your mobile device.

If you did the setup with a computer, and would like to use your OH1 with

Polar Flow app you need to perform one training session with OH1 as an

independent training device before it can be paired with Flow app. See

detailed instructions below.

Before pairing make sure:

• You have a Polar account and Flow app.

• Your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight

mode is not turned on.

• You have performed at least one training session with OH1 as an inde-

pendent training device. For details, see "Start a training session" on

page19

Once all the criteria above is met:

1Sign in to Flow app with your Polar account.

2On OH1, press the button until the LED is switched on, and release. OH1

is now on.

3Flow app automatically prompts you to pair your OH1 with it if it is within

Bluetooth range.

Your OH1 syncs with the Flow app automatically if your phone is within the

Bluetooth range. When your OH1 syncs with Flow app, your training data is also

synced automatically via an internet connection to the Flow web service.

Pair OH1 with a Polar wrist unit

On OH1, press the button until the LEDis switched on, and release. OH1 is

now on.

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Check the user manual of your Polar wrist unit at support.polar.com for

specific pairing instructions.

Pair OH1 with Polar Beat

1Download Polar Beat onto your mobile device from the App Store®or

Google PlayTM.

2Make sure your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane

mode/flight mode is not turned on.

3On your mobile device, open Polar Beat and sign in with your Polar

account, which you have created when setting up your OH1 or create a

new account if you don't have one.

4On OH1, press the button until the LED is switched on, and release. OH1

is now on.

5On Beat, go to Settings > HR sensor and tap Pair next to your OH1

under Found sensor.

Updating the firmware

You can update the firmware of your OH1 yourself to keep it up to date. You'll

be notified via Flow when a new version is available. Firmware updates are

performed to improve the functionality of your OH1. They can include

improvements to existing features, completely new features or bug fixes. We

recommend that you update the firmware of your OH1 every time a new

version is available.

You won't lose any data due to the firmware update. Before the update begins,

the data from your OH1 is synced to the Flow web service.

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With mobile device or tablet

You can update the firmware with your mobile device if you're using the Polar

Flow mobile app to sync your training and activity data. The app will let you

know if there's an update available and will guide you through it. We

recommend that you plug the OH1 into a power source before starting the

update to ensure flawless update operation.

The wireless firmware update may take up to 20 minutes, depending on your

connection.

With computer

Whenever a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when

you connect the OH1 to your computer. The firmware updates are

downloaded via FlowSync.

To update the firmware:

1Place the sensor into the USB adapter with the lens facing up so that the

contacts on the sensor and the USB adapter meet.

2Plug the USB adapter into your computer USB port.

3FlowSync starts syncing your data.

4After syncing, you are asked to update the firmware.

5Choose Yes. New firmware is installed (this may take up to 10 minutes).

Please wait until the firmware update has been finalized before you detach

the OH1 from your computer.

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Heart rate training

Although there are many subjective clues as to how your body is doing during

exercise (perceived exertion, breathing rate, physical sensations), none of

them are as reliable as measuring heart rate. It is objective and affected by

both internal and external factors—meaning that you will have a dependable

measure of your physical state.

Measuring heart rate with your OH1

To measure heart rate accurately you need to wear your OH1 snugly around

your forearm or upper arm. The sensor must be in constant touch with your

skin, but the armband should not be too tight to prevent blood flow. For most

accurate heart rate measurement, we advise you to wear your OH1 for a few

minutes prior to starting the heart rate measurement.

If you have tattoos avoid placing the sensor right on them it as it may prevent

accurate readings.

Also it's a good idea to warm up the skin if your hands and skin get cold

easily. Get the blood going before starting your session!

For detailed instructions on wearing OH1, see "Wearing your OH1" on page15

Start a training session

Wear the OH1 around your forearm or upper arm, for details see "Wearing

your OH1" on page15

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Start a training session as an independent training device

Before using OH1 as an independent training device, it needs to be

registered and linked to a Polar Flow account. For details, see "Setting up

your OH1" on page10.

1Switch OH1 on by pressing the button until the LED is switched on and

release.

2OH1 is now on, press the button shortly twice to switch recording on.

3When your heart rate is detected, the green LED will blink rapidly, and

you can start your session.

After your training session, you can stop the recording by pressing the

button until the LED is switched off. Then sync your training session to the

Flow app and web service to view the details of your session. See "Syncing" on

page26 for more information.

When used as an independent training device training sessions are stored

under the Other indoor Sport Profile. The memory capacity is up to 200

hours of training.

Start a training session with a Polar wrist unit

Before starting, make sure the OH1 is paired with your Polar wrist unit. For

details see "Pairing" on page15

1Switch OH1 on by pressing the button until the LEDis switched on and

release.

2OH1 is now on, and can be used as a heart rate sensor with a Polar wrist

unit.

3When your heart rate is detected, the green LED blinks once every two

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seconds.

4Start the session from your Polar wrist unit.

After your training session, you can stop the recording from your Polar wrist

unit. Then sync your training session to the Flow app and web service to view

the details of your session. See "Syncing" on page26 for more information.

Note that the Polar Fitness Test and Orthostatic Test available on certain

Polar wrist units and bike computers cannot be performed with Polar OH1.

When using OH1 with a Polar wrist unit your training session may in some

cases be shown twice in Polar Flow web service and app. This is can happen if

the OH1 recording is accidentally switched on when starting your session.

The duplicate session can be deleted in the Flow web service and app.

Start a training session with Polar Beat

Before starting, make sure the OH1 is paired with Polar Beat. For details see

"Pairing" on page15

1Switch OH1 on by pressing the button until the LED is switched on and

release.

2OH1 is now on, and can be used as a heart rate sensor with Polar Beat.

3When your heart rate is detected, the green LED blinks once every two

seconds.

4Start the session from Polar Beat.

After your training session, you can stop the recording by tapping the stop

button in Polar Beat.

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Polar Flow App

In the Polar Flow mobile app, you can see an instant visual interpretation of

your training data.

Training data

With the Polar Flow app, you can easily access the information of your past

and planned training sessions.

Get a quick overview of your training, and analyze every detail of your

performance right away. See weekly summaries of your training in the

training diary. You can also share the highlights of you training with your

friends with the image sharing function.

Image sharing

With Flow app's image sharing function you can share images with your

training data on them to most common social media channels, like Facebook

and Instagram, with your training data on them. You can either share an

existing photo or take a new one and customize it with your training data. If

you had GPS recording on during your training session, you can also share a

snapshot of your training route.

To see a video, click on the following link:

Polar Flow app | Sharing training results with a photo

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Start using the Flow app

You can "Setting up your OH1" on page10 using a mobile device and Flow

app.

To start using the Flow app, download it from the App Store®or Google

PlayTMonto your mobile device. Flow App for iOS is compatible with iPhone

4S (or later) and needs Apple’s iOS 7.0 (or later). Polar Flow mobile app for

Android is compatible with devices running Android 4.3 or later. For support

and more information about using Polar Flow app, go to

support.polar.com/en/support/Flow_app.

Before taking a new mobile device (smartphone, tablet) into use, it has to be

paired with your OH1. See "Pairing" on page15 for more details.

Your OH1 syncs your training data to the Flow app automatically after your

session. If your phone has an internet connection, your activity and training

data are also synced automatically to the Flow web service. Flow app is the

easiest way to sync your training data from your OH1 with the web service.

For information on syncing, see "Syncing" on page26.

For more information and instructions on Flow app features, visit Polar Flow

app product support page.

Polar Flow Web Service

In the Polar Flow web service, you can plan and analyze your training in detail

and learn more about your performance. You can also share the highlights of

you training with your friends in the Flow community, sign up for your club's

classes and get a personalized training program for a running event.

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The Polar Flow web service also shows your daily activity goal completion

percentage and the details of your activity, and helps you understand how

your daily habits and choices affect your well-being.

You can "Setting up your OH1" on page10 with your computer at

flow.polar.com/start. There you are guided to download and install the

FlowSync software for syncing data between your OH1 and the web service,

and to create a user account for the web service. If you did the setup using a

mobile device and Flow app, you can log into the Flow web service with the

credentials you created in the setup.

Feed

In Feed you can see what you and your friends have been up to lately. Check

out the latest training sessions and activity summaries, share your best

achievements, comment and like your friends' activities.

Explore

In Explore you can browse the map and see other users' shared training

sessions with route information. You can also relive other people’s routes

and see where the highlights happened.

To see a video, click on the following link:

Polar Flow web service | Explore

Diary

In Diary you can see your daily activity, sleep, planned training sessions

(training targets), as well as review past training results.

Progress

In Progress you can follow your development with reports.

Training reports are a handy way to follow your progress in training over

longer periods. In week, month and year reports you can choose the sport for

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the report. In custom period, you can choose both the period and the sport.

Choose the time period and sport for report from the drop-down lists, and

press the wheel icon to choose what data you want to view in the report

graph.

With the help of the activity reports, you can follow the long-term trend of

your daily activity. You can choose to view either daily, weekly or monthly

reports. In the activity report you can also see your best days regarding daily

activity, steps, calories and sleep from your chosen time period.

The Running Index report is a tool to help you monitor your long term

Running Index development, and estimate your success in running 10K or a

half marathon for example.

Community

In the Flow Groups, Clubs and Events you can find fellow exercisers who

train for the same event or in the same health club as you do. Or you can

create your own group for the people you want to train with. You can share

your exercises and training tips, comment other members’ training results

and be part of the Polar Community. In Flow Clubs you can view class

schedules and sign up for classes. Join in and get motivation from your social

training communities!

To see a video, click on the following link:

Polar Flow Events

Programs

The Polar Running Program is tailored for your goal, based on Polar heart

rate zones, taking your personal attributes and training background into

account. The program is intelligent, it adapts along the way based on your

development. The Polar Running Programs are available for 5 k, 10 k, half

marathon and marathon events, and consist of two to five running exercises

per week depending on the program. It’s super simple!

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For support and more information about using the Flow web service, go to,

support.polar.com/en/support/flow.

Syncing

You can transfer data from your OH1 to the Polar Flow app wirelessly via the

Bluetooth connection. Or, you can sync your OH1 with the Polar Flow web

service by using a USB port and the FlowSync software. To be able to sync

data between your OH1 and the Flow app you need to have a Polar account. If

you want to sync data from your OH1 directly to the web service, in addition

to a Polar account, you need the FlowSync software. If you've set up your

OH1, you have created a Polar account. If you set up your OH1 using a

computer, you have the FlowSync software on your computer.

Remember to sync and keep your data up-to-date between your OH1, the web

service and the mobile app wherever you are.

Sync with Flow mobile App

Before syncing make sure:

• You have a Polar account and Flow app.

• Your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight

mode is not turned on.

• You have paired your OH1 with your mobile. For more information, see

"Pairing" on page15.

Sync your data:

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1Sign in to Flow app with your Polar account.

2On OH1, press the button until the LED is switched on, and release. OH1

is now on.

3Your OH1 syncs with Flow app automatically if your phone is within

Bluetooth range.

Your OH1 syncs with the Flow app automatically after you finish a training

session if your phone is within the Bluetooth range. When your OH1 syncs with the

Flow app, your training data is also synced automatically via an internet connection

to the Flow web service.

For support and more information about using the Polar Flow app, go to

support.polar.com/en/support/Flow_app.

Sync With Flow Web Service Via FlowSync

To sync data with the Flow web service you need the FlowSync software. Go to

flow.polar.com/start, and download and install it before trying to sync.

1Place the sensor into the USB adapter with the lens facing up so that the

contacts on the sensor and USB adapter meet.

2Plug the USB adapter into a computer USB port. Make sure FlowSync soft-

ware is running.

3The FlowSync window opens on your computer, and the syncing starts.

4Completed is displayed when you are done.

Every time you plug in your OH1 to your computer, the Polar FlowSync

software will transfer your data to the Polar Flow web service and sync any

settings you may have changed. If the syncing does not automatically start,

start FlowSync from the desktop icon (Windows) or from the applications

folder (Mac OS X). Every time a firmware update is available, FlowSync will

notify you, and request you to install it.

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If you change settings in the Flow web service while your OH1 is plugged into

your computer, press the synchronize button on FlowSync to transfer to the settings

to your OH1.

For support and more information about using the Flow web service, go to

support.polar.com/en/support/flow.

For support and more information about using FlowSync software, go to

support.polar.com/en/support/FlowSync.

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Battery

At the end of the working life of the product Polar encourages you to

minimize possible effects of waste on the environment and human health by

following local waste disposal regulations and, where possible, utilizing

separate collection of electronic devices. Do not dispose of this product as

unsorted municipal waste.

Charging OH1 battery

The OH1 has an internal, rechargeable battery. Rechargeable batteries have a

limited number of charge cycles. You can charge and discharge the battery

over 300 times before a notable decrease in its capacity. The number of

charge cycles also varies according to use and operating conditions.

Do not charge the battery in temperatures under 0 °C/+32 °F or over +40

°C/+104 °F or when the charging contacts are wet.

Use the USB adapter included in the product set to charge it via the USB port

on your computer. You can also charge the battery via a wall outlet. When

charging via a wall outlet, use a USB power adapter (not included in the

product set). If you use a USB power adapter, make sure that the adapter is

marked with "output 5Vdc" and that it provides a minimum of 500mA. Only

use an adequately safety approved USB power adapter (marked with "LPS",

"Limited Power Supply" or "UL listed").

Before charging, make sure there’s no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the OH1 or

OH1 USB adapter connectors. Gently wipe off any dirt and blow off the dust. Do not

use any sharp tools for cleaning to avoid scratching.

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To charge with your computer, just plug

your OH1 to your computer, and at the

same time, you can have it synced it with

FlowSync.

1Place the sensor into the USB

adapter with the lens facing up so

that the contacts on the sensor and

USB adapter meet (picture 1).

2Plug the USB adapter into a

computer USB port or USB power wall

outlet (picture 2).

Caring for your OH1

Like any electronic device, the Polar OH1 should be kept clean and treated

with care. The instructions below will help you fulfill the guarantee

obligations, keep the device in peak condition and avoid any issues in

charging or syncing.

Keep your OH1 clean

Wipe any dirt or mud off OH1 after each training session with a soft towel.

Keep the OH1 and OH1 USB adapter charging contacts clean to ensure

smooth charging and syncing.

Before charging, make sure there’s no moisture, hair, dust or dirt on the OH1

or OH1 USB adapter charging contacts. Gently wipe off any dirt and blow off

any dust. Do not use any sharp tools for cleaning to avoid scratching.

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Keep the OH1 contacts clean to protect it from oxidation and other possible

damage caused by dirt and salt water (e.g. sweat or sea water). Do not

charge the OH1 when the charging contacts are wet or sweaty.

TAKE GOOD CARE OF THE OPTICAL HEART RATE SENSOR

Keep the optical sensor area clean and scratch-free. However, small

scratches should not affect the performance of optical heart rate

measurement.

Storing

Keep your training device in a cool and dry place. Do not keep it in a damp

environment, in non-breathable material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) nor

with conductive material (a wet towel). Do not expose the training device to

direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car. It is

recommended to store the training device partially or fully charged. The

battery slowly loses its charge when it is stored. If you are going to store the

training device for several months, it is recommended to recharge it after a

few months. This will prolong the battery lifetime.

Do not leave the device in extreme cold (below –10 °C/14 °F) and heat

(above 50 °C/120 °F) or under direct sunlight.

Service

During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you

have service done by an authorized Polar Service Center only. The warranty

does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not

authorized by Polar Electro. For further information, see Limited International

Polar Guarantee.

For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit

support.polar.com and country-specific websites.

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Precautions

The Polar OH1 is designed to measure heart rate. No other use is intended or

implied.

The training device should not be used for obtaining environmental

measurements that require professional or industrial precision.

We recommend that once in a while you wash the device and the armband to

avoid any skin problems from a dirty armband.

Interference during training

Electromagnetic Interference and Training Equipment

Disturbance may occur near electrical devices. Also WLAN base stations may

cause interference when training with the training device. To avoid erratic

reading or misbehavior, move away from possible sources of disturbance.

Training equipment with electronic or electrical components such as LED

displays, motors and electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals.

If the training device still does not work with the training equipment, it may

be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement. For further

information, see www.polar.com/support.

Minimizing risks when training

Training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program,

it is recommended that you answer the following questions concerning your

health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, we recommend

that you consult a doctor before starting any training program.

• Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years?

• Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol?

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• Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?

• Do you have a history of breathing problems?

• Do you have symptoms of any disease?

• Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?

• Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device?

• Do you smoke?

• Are you pregnant?

Note that in addition to training intensity, medications for heart conditions,

blood pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as

some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect heart rate.

It is important to be sensitive to your body’s responses during training. If you

feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when training, it is

recommended that you stop the training or continue at a lighter

intensity.

Note! If you are using a pacemaker, you can use Polar products. In theory

interference to pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible.

In practice no reports exist to suggest anyone ever having experienced

interference. We cannot however issue an official guarantee on our products’

suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices due to the variety

of devices available. If you have any doubts, or if you experience any unusual

sensations while using Polar products, please consult your physician or

contact the implanted electronic device manufacturer to determine safety in

your case.

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If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or

if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product, check the listed

materials in Technical Specifications.

The combined impact of moisture and intense abrasion may cause color to come

off the heart rate sensor’s surface, possibly staining clothes. If you use perfume,

suntan/sunscreen lotion or insect repellent on your skin, you must ensure that it

does not come into contact with the training device or the heart rate sensor. Please

avoid clothing with colors that might transfer onto the training device (especially

training devices with light/bright colors) when worn together.

This product is not a toy. Do not allow children or pets to play with this

product. This product contains small components that can be a choking

hazard.

Technical specification

OH1

Operating time: Up to 12 hours of con-

tinuous training

Battery type: 45 mAh Li-pol rechargeable

battery

Memory capacity: Up to 200 hours training

Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to

122 °F

OH1 sensor materials: ABS, ABS+GF, PMMA, SUS 316

(Stainless steel)

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Armband materials: SUS 304 (Stainless steel) PA

coated, Polyester elastane

(inside: chloroprene rubber),

Polyester, PA

USB adapter materials: PC+ABS, SUS 301 (Stainless

steel) Gold plated

Water resistance: 30 m (suitable for bathing

and swimming)

Uses wireless Bluetooth® technology.

Polar FlowSync Software

To use FlowSync software you need a computer with Microsoft Windows or

Mac OS X operating system with an internet connection and a free USB port.

FlowSync is compatible with the following operating systems:

Computer operating system 32-bit 64-bit

Windows XP X

Windows 7 X X

Windows 8 X X

Windows 8.1 X X

Windows 10 X X

Mac OS X 10.6 X X

Mac OS X 10.7 X

Mac OS X 10.8 X

Mac OS X 10.9 X

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Computer operating system 32-bit 64-bit

Mac OS X 10.10 X

Mac OS X 10.11 X

Mac OS X 10.12 X

Polar Flow mobile application compatibility

• iPhone 4S or later

• Android 4.3 or later

Water resistance of Polar products

In the watch industry, water resistance is generally indicated as meters, which

means the static water pressure of that depth. Polar uses this same

indication system. Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to

International Standard ISO 22810 or IEC60529. Every Polar device that has

water resistance indication is tested before the delivery to stand water

pressure.

Polar products are divided into four different categories according to their

water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water

resistance category, and compare it to the chart below. Please note that

these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other

manufacturers.

When performing any underwater activity, the dynamic pressure generated

by moving in water is greater than the static pressure. This means that

moving the product under water subjects it to a greater pressure than if the

product were stationary.

Marking on

Wash

Bathing

Skin

SCUBA

Water resistant

the back of

splashes,

and swim-

diving

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diving

characteristics

the product sweat,

ming with

(with

Water res-

istant IPX7

Water res-

istant IPX8

raindrops

etc.

OK - - - Do not wash with

OK OK - - Minimum for

snorkel

(no air

tanks)

air

tanks)

a pressure

washer.

Protected

against splashes,

raindrops etc.

Reference stand-

ard: IEC60529.

bathing and swim-

ming.

Reference stand-

Water res-

istant

Water res-

istant

20/30/50

meters

Suitable for

swimming

Water res-

istant 100

meters

ard: IEC60529.

OK OK - - Minimum for

bathing and swim-

ming.

Reference stand-

ard: ISO22810.

OK OK OK - For frequent use

in water but not

SCUBA diving.

Reference stand-

ard: ISO22810.

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Limited international Polar guarantee

• 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.

• This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc.

for consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada.

This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for

consumers who have purchased this product in other countries.

• Polar Electro Oy/Polar Electro Inc. guarantees the original con-

sumer/purchaser of this device that the product will be free from defects

in material or workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase.

• The receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase!

• The guarantee does not cover the battery, normal wear and tear, dam-

age due to misuse, abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the pre-

cautions; improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked, broken or

scratched cases/displays, armband, elastic strap and Polar apparel.

• The guarantee does not cover any damage/s, losses, costs or expenses,

direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or

related to the product.

• Items purchased second hand are not covered by the two (2) year war-

ranty, unless otherwise stipulated by local law.

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• During the guarantee period, the product will be either repaired or

replaced at any of the authorized Polar Service Centers regardless of the

country of purchase.

Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to countries where the

product has been initially marketed.

This product is compliant with Directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU. The

relevant Declaration of Conformity and other regulatory information for each

product are available at www.polar.com/en/regulatory_information.

The radio equipment operates 2.402 - 2.480 GHz ISM frequency band(s) and

2.0 mW maximum power.

This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar products are

electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2012/19/EU of the

European Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic

equipment (WEEE) and batteries and accumulators used in products are in

the scope of Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the

Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste

batteries and accumulators. These products and batteries/accumulators

inside Polar products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries.

Polar encourages you to minimize possible effects of waste on the

environment and human health also outside the European Union by following

local waste disposal regulations and, where possible, utilize separate

collection of electronic devices for products, and battery and accumulator

collection for batteries and accumulators.

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Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy, Professorintie 5, FI-90440 KEMPELE, Tel

[phone], Fax [phone], www.polar.com.

Polar Electro Oy is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company.

© 2017 Polar Electro Oy, FI-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 in this user manual or in the package of this product

are trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. The names and logos marked with a ®

symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered

trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. Windows is a registered trademark of

Microsoft Corporation and Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. The

Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Polar Electro Oy is under

license.

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 war-

ranties 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

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special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material or the

products described herein.

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