Polar H1 Soft Strap Heart Rate Sensor User Manual
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This user manual contains instructions for Polar Soft strap, and Polar H1 and H2 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.com/support. For video tutorials, go to www.polar.com/support/video_tutorials. Please follow the pictures on the front and back covers.
Heart Rate Sensor Parts
- The plastic electrode areas on the reverse side of the strap detect heart rate. Picture A1.
- 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.
- Heart rate sensors with Polar specific magnetic data transmission technology, e.g. Polar H1 and H2, can be used with compatible gym equipment.
Wear the Heart Rate Sensor
- Moisten the electrode areas of the strap. Picture B1.
- Attach the connector to the strap. Picture B2.
- Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. Picture B3.
- Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably
- 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.
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 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. - 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. - 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. Check the label on your strap to see if it is machine washable. Never put the strap or the connector in a 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.com/support and country specific websites.
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 pictures on the back cover of this user manual.
- Lever the battery cover open by using the clip on the strap. Picture C1.
- 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.
- Insert a new battery (CR 2025) inside the cover with the negative (-) side facing up. Picture C3.
- Align the ledge on the battery cover with the slot on the connector and press the battery cover back into 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.
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of batteries according to the instructions.
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
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 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.
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