Polar TEMPO User Manual

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Polar Tempo

Heart Rate Monitor

User's manual

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Contents

How does Polar Tempo work .................................................. 5

Polar Tempo parts ....................................................

Polar Tempo symbols ...............................................

Getting going ...........................................................

Start the heart rate measurement ........................................... 7

Functions during heart rate measurement .............................. 8

See your heart rate ...................................................

Check elapsed exercising time ................................

Reset exercising time ...............................................

Stop the heart rate measurement ........................................... 9

Exercising with your Polar Heart Rate Monitor ..................... 10

Intensity of exercise ...............................................

Frequency of training .............................................

Type of activity .......................................................

Structure of an exercise session ............................

References .............................................................

Developing a personal exercise program ............................ 16

Classify yourself by level of activity ........................

Determine your exercise goals ..............................

Examples of exercise recommendations ...............

Care and maintenance ......................................................... 20

Taking care .............................................................

Batteries .................................................................

Precautions ........................................................................... 22

In a water environment ...........................................

Interference ............................................................

Frequently asked questions .................................................. 24

Technical specifications ........................................................ 26

Polar books and accessories ............................................... 27

Service .................................................................................. 28

Check list ................................................................

Sending instructions ...............................................

Polar’s service procedure .......................................

Limited Polar warranty .......................................................... 30

Disclaimer ............................................................................. 31

Notes ..................................................................................... 32

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CONGRATULATIONS
on purchasing the Polar Tempo Heart Rate
Monitor. We are proud to assist you in achieving
your personal fitness goals.

This guide will provide you with the basic
information on how to exercise with your
Polar Heart Rate Monitor and how to get
the maximum benefit from its functions.

Thank you for choosing Polar.

How Does

Polar Tempo

Work

POLAR TEMPO PARTS

Your Polar Tempo consists of three parts:

1. Polar T31™ Transmitter

• Grooved electrode areas

VISUAL CUES TO READ THIS GUIDE

Indicates important issues. Please, pay attention!

Indicates a useful tip. It is good to know
these things.

See also.

IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!

• Adjust the strap length snug enough and wet the
Polar Transmitter electrodes to ensure flawless
heart rate measurement.

• Do not bend or stretch the transmitter.

• Wash and dry your transmitter regularly after use;
never store it wet.

• Keep the Polar Heart Rate Monitor out of extreme
cold and heat.

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2. Elastic strap

3. Polar Tempo wrist receiver

POLAR TEMPO SYMBOLS

The flashing heart: Ongoing heart rate measurement.
The heart symbol flashes at the pace of your heart.

Elapsed exercise time. The symbol runs during heart
rate measurement.

The middle spot appears after 30 minutes of exercise
time which is a recommended daily exercise quota.

The total exercise time in hours and minutes.
The heart rate measurement has been stopped.

The total exercise time in hours and minutes.
The exercise has lasted more than 30 minutes
if the middle spot is displayed.

Heart rate measurement is off.

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GETTING GOING

1. Attach the Polar Transmitter

to the elastic strap.

Start

the Heart Rate

Measurement

2. Adjust the strap length

to fit snugly and comfortably.
Secure the strap around your
chest, below the chest
muscles. Lock the buckle.

3. Raise the transmitter a little

off your chest and wet the

grooved electrode areas
on the back of it. It is

important that the electrodes
are wet during exercise.

4. Check that the wet electrode

areas are firmly against your
skin and the Polar logo is in
a central upright position.

5. Wear the wrist receiver as you would wear an ordinary watch.

Alternatively, if you go biking, you may attach the wrist receiver
to a Polar Bike Mount™.

Polar Books and Accessories

Keep the wrist receiver within the transmission range
(1 metre/3 feet).

It is recommended that you wear the transmitter
against your bare skin to ensure flawless operation.
However, if you wish to wear the transmitter over a
shirt, moisten the shirt well under the electrodes.

1. Wear the Polar Transmitter and the Polar Tempo wrist

receiver as described in the chapter Getting going.
Remember to wet the electrodes of the transmitter.

2. Bring the face of the wrist receiver up to your chest near the
transmitter’s Polar logo.

The elapsing exercise time symbol starts running.
The exercise time appears in the display.

3. Bring the wrist receiver away from your chest.

A flashing heart appears in the heart shaped frame
in 5 seconds.
Your heart rate (in beats per minute) appears
in the display.

4. You are ready to start your workout with
Polar Tempo!

If you wish to wear a watch at
the same time when exercising
with Polar Tempo,
it is recommended that you
wear the Polar wrist receiver
and your watch on different
wrists to avoid interference.

Start the heart rate

measurement by

the Heart Touch

- no buttons,

only touch and go.

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Functions during

Heart Rate

Measurement

SEE YOUR HEART RATE

1. Bring the face of the wrist receiver up to your chest near the
transmitter’s Polar logo.

2. Hold the wrist receiver in this position 15 seconds.

After about 10 seconds, the exercise time starts
flashing for 5 seconds.
The exercise time will be reset to 0:00.
When you move the wrist receiver further away from
the transmitter the exercise time starts running again
from 0:00.

You can see your heart rate in beats per
minute. A flashing heart symbol indicates
an ongoing heart rate measurement.
The inner heart symbol flashes at the
pace of your heart.

CHECK ELAPSED EXERCISING TIME

1. Bring the face of the wrist receiver up to your chest near
the transmitter’s Polar logo

2. Hold the wrist receiver in this position for 2 seconds.

The elapsed exercise time will be displayed
for 5 seconds.

In the beginning of your exercise,
when it has lasted less than 10
minutes, the exercise time is
displayed in minutes and
seconds.

When you have exercised more
than 10 minutes, the elapsed time
is displayed in hours and minutes.

RESET EXERCISING TIME

Check that there are no other people with heart rate
monitors, motor driven exercise equipment, mobile phones,
televisions etc. within 1,5 metre/5 feet or high voltage
power lines nearby you. This kind of electric device may
transmit signals which interfere with the reset.

A flashing elapsed time is a pre-warning that you are
soon about to reset it. If you bring the wrist receiver
further from the transmitter during the flashing, the
elapsed time will not be reset.

Stop the Heart Rate

Measurement

Remove the transmitter from your chest.

1. The exercise time and its symbol will
continue running a 1-minute-check
to ensure the heart rate
measurement has been
stopped.

2. Polar Tempo subtracts the
1-minute-check time from the
elapsed time.

3. The total exercise time
(in hours and minutes) is
displayed for 9 minutes.

4. The wrist receiver turns itself
automatically into the OFF mode
after 9 minutes.

After exercising, to preserve the electrodes and battery life:

1. Wash the transmitter carefully with a mild soap water solution.

2. Rinse it with pure water.

3. Dry the transmitter carefully.

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Exercising with Your

Polar Heart Rate

Monitor

Regular exercise helps you to sustain and improve your health
and fitness, as well as feel better. Exercising also has other
great benefits. You can reduce stress, learn to know your
body’s reactions and optimise your training time. Whether you
are about to start a regular exercise program or you already
do sports training, a Polar Heart Rate Monitor will help you to
achieve your personal fitness goals in less time, and with
greater safety.

The effect of your exercise program depends on four factors:

• Intensity of exercise

• Duration of exercise

• Frequency of exercise

• Type of activity

INTENSITY OF EXERCISE

Heart rate is proved to be an excellent indicator of exercise
intensity. Heart rate tells you the exertion level of your body
during physical or mental loading. With the Polar Heart Rate
Monitor you are able to follow the intensity of your exercise
easily, keep yourself in the right heart rate Target Zone and
stay motivated as you see the improvement.

When a person’s cardiovascular condition improves, his heart
rate stays in a lower level than before when doing similar
exercise in a similar time period. Changes in the heart’s
beating rate can be followed with a Polar Heart Rate Monitor
wirelessly, continuously and ECG accurately.

Define your exercise intensity according to your target
(e.g. weight loss = lower intensity and higher duration).
When you exercise within the defined Target Zone, you
ensure the right intensity of your workout.

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Any physical activity that increases heart rate above the resting
heart rate may provide health benefits. It is recommended

that all people should accumulate at least 30
minutes of endurance-type physical activity every
day, including climbing stairs, brisk walking etc. But only

greater increments above resting heart rate are associated
with both health and fitness benefits.

Resting heart rate is the heart rate after a person has rested,
either sitting or lied down, for 5 - 15 minutes, breathing deeply
and relaxing muscles.

If you are a beginner, sedentary or overweight, a recommended
target is to exercise at light or light to moderate intensity. At
this target, the exercise is easy-paced and causes only slight
breathlessness and sweating.

If you aim for improved fitness or exercise for competitive
reasons, your exercise intensity is moderate or heavy paced,
and it causes clear breathlessness and sweating.

Target zones are typically calculated using the person’s
maximum heart rate as a reference. The most reliable way to
determine your individual Target Zone is to have your
maximum heart rate measured at an exercise stress test. For
more information on an exercise stress test, consult your
physiologist or doctor.

However, according to ACSM (American College of Sports
Medicine) most people can estimate their maximum heart rate
by the formula:

220 - Age = Maximum Heart Rate

For example a 35-year old person’s Maximum Heart Rate
would be:
220 - 35 = 185 beats per minute.

The following Target Heart Rate Zone Chart helps you find the
right Target Zone for your needs. The percentages for the
Target Zones are counted from the maximum heart rate
(measured or predicted).

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Upper Limit

Lower Limit

Upper Limit

Lower Limit

Example 2

Example 1

Bpm

Age

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65

Measured HR

max

190 185 18 0 17 5 170 165 16 0 15 5

Measured HRmax

Bpm

190 185 180 175 170 165 160 155 150

Polar Target Heart Rate Zone Chart

Heavy Intensity 85-100%

Moderate Intensity 70-85%

Light to Moderate Intensity 60-70%

Light Intensity 50-60%

Age

20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70

How to find your Target Zone ?

If you have had your maximum heart rate measured,
use the upper axis for measured HR
the precise values for your Target Zone. In case you do
not know your exact maximum heart rate, use the lower
axis for age.

. This gives you

max

See the examples above:

Example 1: A person, whose maximum heart rate has been
measured at an exercise stress test. His HR
his goal is to exercise for health at Light to Moderate Intensity.

is 170 bpm and

max

The Target Zone limits are 102 - 119 bpm.

1. Locate one of the four intensity targets, which would be
most suitable for you. Each target is shaded differently.

2. Locate your age on the down axis or your measured
maximum heart rate on the upper axis.

3. Read up from your age / read down from your measured
maximum heart rate to the target you chose.

4. Draw a straight line from the upper edge of the target to the
left and you will find the upper limit of your Target Zone.

5. Then draw another straight line from the lower edge of the
target to the left and you will find the lower limit for your
Target Zone.

6. You have now found your Target Zone. As you exercise,
make sure that your heart rate stays within the Target Zone
(between the lower and the upper limit) to get the maximum
benefit from your workout.

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Example 2: A person, who does not know his HR
years old and his goal is to improve fitness at Moderate

max.

He is 35

Intensity. The Target Zone limits are 130 - 157 bpm.

FREQUENCY OF TRAINING

It is recommended that you exercise 3-5 times a week. You
can improve your performance by increasing the frequency of
training. Remember to let your body recover properly between
the training sessions.

TYPE OF ACTIVITY

Select activities that you enjoy and vary your exercise modes.
Recommended activities are all activities which use large muscle
groups. To build a solid base for your aerobic conditioning,
choose continuous activities such as jogging, running, walking,
swimming, bicycling, rowing and cross-country skiing.

To improve your muscular endurance and strength as well as
flexibility, resistance training can play an important part.

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It is vital in helping to build lean muscle mass and increase
cardiovascular exercise benefits. Other intermittent activities
such as tennis or aerobics can also be recommended.

STRUCTURE OF AN EXERCISE SESSION

Begin each workout slowly and give your body a chance to
warm up for at least 5 minutes so that your heart rate is below
the selected Target Zone. Gradually increase the intensity of
your exercise until you are in your Target Zone.

Remain in your Target Zone for the desired time. After that,
gradually reduce the intensity of your exercise and let your
heart rate fall below the Target Zone with a 5 minute cool­down period. Remember to stretch your muscles after the
exercise session.

As an example of an exercise session for a 35-year-old
person with ‘Improved Fitness’ as the target, please see the
following chart.

Heart Rate/Beats Per Minute

150

TARGET

ZONE

130

REFERENCES

American College of Sports Medicine. Position Stand. The
Recommended Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing
and Maintaining Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Fitness in
Healthy Adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc 22: 265-274, 1990.

American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM’s Guidelines for
Exercise Testing and Prescription. Williams & Wilkins, 1995.

Jackson, A.S., Blair, S.N., Mahar, M.T., Wier, L.T., Ross, R.M. and
Stuteville, J.E. Prediction of functional aerobic capacity without
exercise testing. Med Sci Sports Exerc 22: 863-870, 1990.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity
and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta, GA: U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion, 1996, 147.

Warm

Resting

up

5-10 min 5-10 min

Target Zone

20-60 min

Minutes of exercise

cool

down

Resting

It is recommended by ACSM that the exercise session would
last 20-60 minutes in the aerobic zone.

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Developing
a Personal

Exercise Program

Which alternative best describes your general activity level
for the previous month?

A beginner who does not participate regularly in
programmed recreational sports or heavy physical activity.

❏ Avoid walking or exertion whenever possible.

Before beginning, you should ask yourself two key questions:

• How much time do I spend today participating in
physical activity?

• What are my goals?

The following steps help you answer the two key questions, get
the most out of your Polar Heart Rate Monitor, and achieve
your personal exercise goals.

CLASSIFY YOURSELF BY LEVEL OF ACTIVITY

You may have a clear understanding of your present physical
condition. In this case you can move to the next step to
specify your goals. You can also define the amount of your
physical activity by answering the questionnaire which is
modified from the “Code for Physical Activity” developed by
NASA/Johnson Space Center (Jackson et al. 1990).

The questionnaire is an easy and quick way to define weather
you are a beginner, a moderate exerciser, an active exerciser
or a serious exerciser. It is recommended to review the
questionnaire every 1-2 months and revise if the amount of
your physical activity has changed.

❏ Walk for pleasure, routinely use stairs, occasionally exercise

sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or perspiration.

A moderate exerciser who participates regularly in
recreation or work requiring modest physical activity, such as
golf, gymnastics or yard work.

❏ 10 to 60 min. a week

❏ Over one hour a week

An active exerciser who participates regularly in heavy
physical exercise such as jogging, swimming, cycling or
engages in vigorous aerobic activity type exercise such as
tennis.

❏ Run less than 1 mile a week or spend less than 30 min.

a week in comparable physical activity.

❏ Run 1 to 5 miles a week or spend 30 to 60 min. a week

in comparable physical activity.

A serious exerciser who participates in a regimented
workout program consisting of heavy physical exercise.

❏ Run 5 to 10 miles a week or spend 1 to 3 hours a week

in comparable physical activity.

❏ Run over 10 miles a week or spend over 3 hours a week

in comparable physical activity.

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DETERMINE YOUR EXERCISE GOALS

Recommendations for an active exerciser:

It is easier to stay motivated when you determine your reason
for exercising and establish a goal. That is why you should
determine your personal exercise goal very clearly. Your goal
may be one of these:

• Get used to regular physical exercise

• Lose or maintain weight

• Maintain or improve health

• Maintain or improve fitness

• Compete with yourself

• Achieve competitive results

EXAMPLES OF EXERCISE RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendation for a beginner:

Goal Duration in Times Intensity

Target Zone a week

Improve 15-40 min. 2-4 Light
fitness at a time

1 Light to moderate

Recommendations for a moderate exerciser:

Goal Duration in Times Intensity

Target Zone a week

Maintain 20-40 min. 2-4 Light to moderate
fitness at a time

1 Moderate

Improve 30-60 min. 2-4 Light to moderate
fitness at a time
and
lose weight 1 Moderate

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

Exercise may include some risk, especially for
those who have been sedentary. To minimise 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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BATTERIES

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 -10

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C/14 OF) and heat (above 50 OC/122 OF).

POLAR TRANSMITTER
The estimated average battery life of the Polar Transmitter is
2500 hours of use. Contact your distributor or dealer for a
transmitter replacement.
Service for detailed instructions.

Polar recycles used transmitters.

POLAR TEMPO RECEIVER
The estimated average battery life of the Polar Tempo wrist
receiver is 1 year in normal use (2h/day, 7 days a week).
However, because the battery is inserted at the factory, the
actual life of your first battery once in your possession may be
less than the estimated battery life.

Do not open the Polar wrist receiver yourself. To ensure the
water resistance properties and the use of qualified
components, the wrist receiver battery should be replaced
only by a person authorised by Polar Electro Oy. At the same
time a full periodic check of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor will
be done.
Service for detailed instructions.

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

• Do not dry the transmitter in any other way than with a
towel. Hard-handed handling may damage the electrodes.

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Precautions

If you stay in close proximity to a source of electromagnetic
interference for longer than one minute, the heart rate
measurement may stop and time registration will be
interrupted. In this case go further from the source of
interference and restart the measurement. Before restarting,
note the elapsed time in the display, because the time
registration will restart from 0:00.

POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR

IN A WATER ENVIRONMENT

Polar Tempo receiver is water resistant to 20 metres. To
maintain the water resistance, it is strongly recommended to
have all service done by an authorised Polar service personnel.

Heart rate measurement in a water environment is technically
demanding for the following reasons:

• Pool water with a high chlorine content and seawater may
be very conductive and the electrodes of Polar Transmitter
may get short circuited and ECG signals cannot be
detected by the transmitter unit.

• Jumping into the water or strenuous muscle movement
during competitive swimming may cause water resistance
that shifts the transmitter on the body to a location where it
is not possible to pick up ECG signal.

• The ECG signal strength varies depending on the individual’s
tissue composition and the percentage of people who have
problems in heart rate measuring is considerably higher in a
water environment than in other use.

POLAR HEART RATE MONITOR AND INTERFERENCE

ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE
Disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines, traffic
lights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or
trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor
driven exercise equipment, cellular phones or when you walk
through electric security gates.

CROSSTALK
The non-coded Polar wrist receiver picks up transmitter
signals within 1 metre/3 feet. Therefore, when you are using
your Polar Heart Rate Monitor, make sure no other transmitter
is within that range. Signals from more than one transmitter
picked up simultaneously can cause an incorrect readout.

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Several pieces of exercise equipment with electronic or
electrical components such as LED displays, motors and
electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals. To try to
tackle these problems, relocate the Polar wrist receiver as
follows:

1. Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the
exercise equipment as you would normally.

2. Move the wrist receiver around until you find an area in
which it displays no stray reading or flashing of the heart
symbol. Interference is often worst right in front of the
display panel of the equipment, while the left or right side of
the display is relatively free of disturbance.

3. Put the transmitter back on the chest and keep the wrist
receiver in this interference free area.

4. If the Polar Heart Rate Monitor still does not work with the
exercise equipment, that piece of equipment may be
electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement.

Notice for persons with pacemakers

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.

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Frequently

Asked Questions

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF ...

... 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

... THE DISPLAY IS BLANK OR FADING?
Have the batteries checked. Service

... THERE IS NO HEART RATE READING?

1. Check that the elastic strap is snug enough.

2. Check that the electrodes of the transmitter are
moistened and that you are wearing it as instructed.

3. Check that you have kept the transmitter clean.

Care and maintenance

4. Check that there are no sources of electromagnetic
radiation in the close vicinity of the Polar wrist receiver,
such as TV sets, cellular phones, CRT monitors etc.

Precautions

5. Have you had a cardiac event which may have altered your
ECG waveform? In this case consult your physician.

...HEART SYMBOL FLASHES IRREGULARLY?

1. Check that your Polar wrist receiver is inside the
transmission range and not further that 1 metre/3 feet from
the Polar Transmitter you are wearing.

2. Check that the elastic strap has not become loose during
exercise.

3. Make sure that the electrodes of the transmitter are moistened.

4. Make sure that there is no other heart rate transmitter within
the reception range (1 metre/3 feet).

Precautions/Crosstalk

5. Cardiac arrhythmia may cause irregular readings. In this
case consult your physician.

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

We recommend having all service done by an authorised
Polar service personnel. This is especially necessary to
ensure the warranty remains valid and is not affected by
incorrect repair procedures done by an unauthorised agent.
Polar Service will test your wrist receiver for water resistance
after battery replacement and make a full periodic check of
the complete Polar Heart Rate Monitor. Care and
maintenance/Batteries and Service.

Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after an
unauthorised service.

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Technical

Polar Books and

Specifications

Polar Heart Rate Monitor is 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 heart beats per minute (bpm).

POLAR TRANSMITTER

Battery type: Built-in Lithium Cell
Battery life: Average 2500 hours of use
Operating temperature: -10

POLAR WRIST RECEIVER

Battery type: CR 2032
Battery life: Average 1 year (2h/day, 7 days/week)
Operating temperature: -10
Accuracy of heart
rate measurement:

Water resistance: to 20 metres

O

C to +50 OC / 14 OF to 122 OF

O

C to +50OC / 14 OF to 122 OF

+

+

1% or

1 beats per minute,

-

-

whichever larger, definition applies
to steady state conditions

Accessories

POLAR BOOKS AND BOOKLETS:

Roy Benson, MPE ............................. Precision Running

Dr. Matthew Brick .............................. Precision Multi-Sport

Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D. ................... Precision Cycling

Neil Craig .......................................... Scientific Heart Rate Training

Sally Edwards ................................... The Heart Rate Monitor Book

Mark Fenton and Dave McGovern ..... Precision Walking

Ute Haas, M.Sc., Tarja Suomi, M.Sc.

and Dr. Raija Laukkanen, Ph.D. ......... Precision Aerobics

Dr. Peter J.G.M. Janssen ................... Training, Lactate, Pulse Rate

Dr. Katriina Kukkonen-Harjula, MD

and Dr. Raija Laukkanen, Ph.D. ......... Precision Weight Management

Dr. Raija Laukkanen, Ph.D. ................ Research Index

Yvonne Lin ........................................ Precision Sports Aerobics

Dr. James M. Rippe........................... Target Your Fitness and

Weight Management Goals

Dr. James M. Rippe........................... The Polar Fat Free and

Fit Forever Program

POLAR ACCESSORIES

• Polar Bike Mount for all bikes and Polar Heart Rate Monitors

• Elastic straps of different lengths

• Extra transmitter for other family members

• Polar Heart Bra for women

POLAR HEART RATE MONITORS

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Several models of heart rate monitors by Polar are readily
available for different needs of measuring the physical activity.

Ask your local dealer or

distributor for more details.

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Service

Polar Service will help you get the most out of your Polar Heart
Rate Monitor. Should your Polar Heart Rate Monitor need
service, please follow the instructions below.

CHECK LIST

Before you return your Polar Heart Rate Monitor for service,
please check the following:

1. IS THE TRANSMITTER BEING WORN CORRECTLY?
The Polar logo should be right side up and the transmitter
flat against the skin. The elastic strap should be adjusted
for a snug and comfortable fit.

2. ARE THE ELECTRODES MOIST ON THE TRANSMITTER?
It is important that the electrodes are wet during the heart
rate measurement. If water does not ensure the flawless
transmission, you can use moisturising cream instead.

3. IS THE TRANSMITTER CLEAN?
Regular washing with mild soap and water solution and
thorough dry afterwards will ensure good conductivity.

4. ARE YOU HAVING DISTURBANCES CAUSED BY OTHER
PEOPLE WITH HEART RATE MONITORS OR MOTOR
DRIVEN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT?

Precautions / Polar Heart Rate Monitor and
Interference for more details.

SENDING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pack the product carefully to avoid damage.

2. Include all parts of the Polar Heart Rate Monitor. A full
periodic check will be done on the whole product.

3. Include proof of purchase (a receipt or its photocopy) if the
product is under warranty.

4. Include a detailed description of the problem. Indicate if the
receiver battery should be replaced. Use the return sheet of
the Customer Care Charter.

5. Include your name, return address and daytime telephone
number.

6. Ship postage prepaid to your dealer or distributor.
For contact information, see the Customer Care Charter.

POLAR’S SERVICE PROCEDURE

Any service is recommended to be done by an authorised
Polar service personnel. Our standard test and check
procedure will be performed on all Polar Heart Rate Monitors.
The test includes the following elements:

POLAR TRANSMITTER

1. Visual inspection

2. Check of the transmission range

3. Check of electrode conductivity

4. Cleaning of electrodes if necessary

POLAR WRIST RECEIVER

1. Visual inspection

2. Check of battery voltage

3. Re-assembly, including seal renewal if necessary

4. Water resistance test

5. Operational test

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Limited

Polar Warranty

• Polar Electro Oy warrants to the original consumer/
purchaser of this heart rate monitor that the product will be
free from defects in material or workmanship for one year
from the date of purchase. Please keep the receipt

which is your proof of purchase!

• Warranty does not cover receiver battery, damage due to
misuse, abuse, accidents or negligence of the precautions;
improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked or broken
cases.

• Warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage
caused by service not authorised by Polar Electro Oy.

• During the warranty period the product will be either repaired
or replaced at an authorised service centre free of charge.

• This warranty does not affect the consumer's statutory
rights under applicable national or state laws in force, or
the consumer's rights

Polar Electro Oy, FIN-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 logotype is a registered trademark and Polar Tempo is a trademark

Copyright © 1998, 2001

Polar Electro Oy.

of Polar Electro Oy.

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 Oy makes no representations or warranties with
respect to this manual or with respect to the products
described herein. Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any
damages, direct or incidental, consequential or special,
arising out of, or related to, the use of this material or the
products described herein.

This CE marking shows compliance of this product with Directive 93/42/EEC.

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, FR 92.09150, GB 2258587,
HK 306/1996, SG 9592117-7, US 5486818, FI 96380, US 5611346,

FI 68734, DE 3439238, GB 2149514, HK 812/1989, US 4625733,

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FI 100924. Other patents pending.

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CONGRATULATIONS
on purchasing the Polar Tempo Heart Rate
Monitor. We are proud to assist you in achieving
your personal fitness goals.

This guide will provide you with the basic
information on how to exercise with your
Polar Heart Rate Monitor and how to get
the maximum benefit from its functions.

Thank you for choosing Polar.

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IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER!

• Adjust the strap length snug enough and wet the
Polar Transmitter electrodes to ensure flawless
heart rate measurement.

• Do not bend or stretch the transmitter.

• Wash and dry your transmitter regularly after use;
never store it wet.

• Keep the Polar Heart Rate Monitor out of extreme

cold and heat.