Polar Electro H1 User manual

Manufactured by
Polar Electro Oy
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FI-90440 KEMPELE
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17944755.00 GEN A xx/2012
Polar Soft Strap
Polar H1/H2/H3
Heart Rate Sensor
User Manual
Gebrauchsanleitung
Manuel d’Utilisation
Manuale d’uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Manual del Usuario
Manual do utilizador
Brugervejledning
Käyttöohje
Brukerveiledning
Bruksanvisning
スタート・ガイド

B3
B1
A1
A2
B2
B4

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This user manual contains instructions for Polar
Soft strap, and Polar H1, H2 and H3 heart rate
sensors. The model of your heart rate sensor is
printed on the connector.
The latest version of this user manual can be
downloaded at www.polar.fi/support. For video
tutorials, go to
www.polar.fi/support/video_tutorials.
Please follow the pictures on the front and back
covers.
Heart Rate Sensor Parts
1. The plastic electrode areas on the reverse
side of the strap detect heart rate. Picture
A1.
2. The connector sends the heart rate signal
to the training computer. Picture A2.
Polar heart rate sensors enable training in a
group without interference from other heart rate
sensors.
Wear the Heart Rate Sensor
1. Moisten the electrode area of the strap.
Picture B1.
2. Attach the connector to the strap. Picture
B2.
3. Tie the strap around your chest, just below
the chest muscles, and attach the hook to
the other end of the strap. Picture B3.
4. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but
comfortably.
5. Check that the moist electrode areas are
firmly against your skin and that the Polar
logo of the connector is in a central and
upright position. Picture B4.
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Detach the connector from the strap and rinse
the strap under running water after every use.
Sweat and moisture may keep the electrodes
wet and the heart rate sensor activated. This
will reduce the battery life.
See detailed washing instructions in the Caring
for Your Heart Rate Sensor section.
Using a New Heart Rate Sensor
When you purchase a new Polar H2 or Polar H3
heart rate sensor, it has to be paired with the
training computer in order to measure your
heart rate. See your Polar training computer's
user manual for instructions on how to take the
heart rate sensor into use.
Using Your Heart Rate Sensor in Water
Polar H1 and Polar H2 heart rate sensors can
be used in water activities with training
computers that use magnetic data transmission.
Please notice that sea and pool water are very
conductive, and electrodes may short-circuit,
preventing ECG signals from being detected by
the heart rate sensor.
When using a bathing suit, the best
performance is achieved by wearing the heart
rate sensor underneath it.
Polar H3 heart rate sensor is water resistant
but will not measure heart rate in water due
to its 2.4 GHz (W.I.N.D.) transmission
frequency.
Caring for Your Heart Rate Sensor
The heart rate sensor is a high-tech instrument
that should be handled with care. Follow the
caring instructions to ensure reliable
measurement and to maximize the life span of
the heart rate sensor. The following instructions
will help you fulfill guarantee obligations.
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Connector: Detach the connector from the strap
after every use and dry the connector with a soft
towel. Clean the connector with a mild soap and
water solution when needed. Never use alcohol
or any abrasive material (eg. steel wool or
cleaning chemicals).
Strap: Rinse the strap under running water after
every use and hang to dry. Clean the strap
gently with a mild soap and water solution when
needed. Do not use moisturizing soaps, because
they can leave residue on the strap. Do not
soak, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not
stretch the strap or bend the electrode areas
sharply.
Dry and store the strap and the connector
separately, to maximize the heart rate sensor
battery lifetime. Keep the heart rate sensor in
a cool and dry place. Do not store the heart rate
sensor wet in non-breathing material, such as a
sports bag, to prevent snap oxidation. Do not
expose the heart rate sensor to direct sunlight
for extended periods.
Never put the strap or the connector in a
washing machine or dryer!
Service
During the two-year guarantee/warranty period
we recommend that you have service, other than
battery replacement, 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
contact information and all Polar Service Center
addresses, visit www.polar.fi/support and
country specific websites.
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Changing Battery
All connectors have user changeable batteries.
To change the battery yourself, follow the
instructions below, and see the markings on the
connector and picture C on the front cover of
this user manual.
1. Lever the battery cover open by using the
bracket on the strap. Picture C1.
2. Remove the old battery from the battery
cover with a suitable sized small ridgid
stick or bar, such as a toothpick. A
non-metal tool is preferable. Be careful not
to damage the battery cover. Picture C2.
3. Insert a new battery (CR 2025) inside the
cover with the negative (-) side outwards.
Picture C3.
4. Align the ledge on the battery cover with
the slot on the connector and press the
battery cover back into its place. You
should hear a snap. Picture C4.
When changing the battery, make sure the
sealing ring is not damaged, in which case you
should replace it with a new one to ensure the
water resistance of the connector.
You can purchase the sealing ring/battery kits at
well-equipped Polar retailers and authorized
Polar Services. In the USA and Canada, the
additional sealing rings are available at
authorized Polar Service Centers. In the USA
the sealing ring/battery kits are also available at
www.shoppolar.com.
Keep batteries away from children. If
swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Batteries should be properly disposed of
according to local regulations.
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Precautions
For allergy information, see the listed materials
in Technical Specifications. Avoid skin
reactions by wearing the heart rate sensor over a
shirt, moistened under the electrodes.
The combined impact of moisture and intense
abrasion may cause a black color to come off
the heart rate sensor’s surface, possibly
staining light-colored clothes. If you use
perfume or insect repellent on your skin, you
must ensure that it does not come into
contact with the heart rate sensor.
Technical Specifications
Battery type CR 2025
Battery sealing ring O-ring 20.0 x 0.90
Material Silicone
Polar H1 battery life 1500 h
Polar H2 battery life 800 h
Polar H3 battery life 1600 h
Operating
temperature
14 °F to 122 °F / -10
°C to +50 °C
Connector material ABS
Strap material 38% Polyamide, 29%
Polyurethane, 20%
Elastane, 13%
Polyester
The Polar heart rate sensors apply the following
patented technology, among others:
• OwnCode®coded transmission
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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 consumer/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, damage due to misuse, abuse,
accidents or non-compliance with the precautions;
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 warranty, unless otherwise
stipulated by local law.
• 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.
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This product is compliant with the Directives
93/42/EEC and 1999/5/EC. The relevant Declaration of
Conformity is available at www.polar.fi/support/.
Regulatory information is available at
www.polar.fi/support.
This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar
products are electronic devices and are in the scope of
Directive 2002/96/EC 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.
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against electric shocks.
Copyright © 2012 Polar Electro Oy, FI-90440
KEMPELE.
Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2008 certified
company.
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 registered
trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.
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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 H1, H2 and H3 heart rate sensors are covered by
the following patent documents: FI23471, US
D492999SS, EU0046107-002, EU0046107-003.
Polar H1 and H2 are also covered by the following
patent documents: FI96380, EP0665947,
US5611346, JP3568954, FI115084, EP1543769,
US7418237. Other patents pending.
www.polar.fi
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