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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 14
O
F/ -10
O
C) and heat (above 122
O
F/ 50
O
C).
• Do not expose the Polar Heart Rate Monitor to direct
sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car.
• Don’t dry the transmitter in any other way than with a towel.
Hard-handed handling may damage the electrodes.
Recommendations for an active exerciser:
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, on page 28.
Exercise may include some risk, especially for
those who have been sedentary. To minimize 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.
Tempo manual USA 179120.A 1.10.1998, 11:2418-19
