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... 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
... 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.
Frequently
Asked Questions
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF ...
... 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.
Tempo man/GBR/C 27.12.2000, 14:5424-25