Polar a5 Heart Rate Monitor User Manual
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1. How to Stop 1 Press OK to stop the stopwatch QUIT and paused stopwatch Press appear Measurement is paused once P gt Exercise is no longer recorded 2 Press Up or Down button to exit the Exercise mode The receiver shows the Time of day display within 5 minutes if you forget to quit the heart rate measurement mode when you stopped the stopwatch and removed the transmitter from your chest Functions During Exercise 1 Press Signal Light to turn the light on 2 Press and hold Signal Light to turn the zone alarm sound on or off 3 Check the time of day by bringing the wrist receiver up to the Polar logo on the transmitter 4 Scroll up to select what values you want to view in the upper row of the display during exercise Heart rate in the target zone is displayed a as absolute heart rate or b as a of maximum heart rate according to your lower row selection 2 Fitness bullets For every 10 minutes in TZ a i appears Calorie expenditure The calorie calculation starts when your heart rate reaches 100 bpm 5 Scroll down to select what you want to view in the lower row of the display 1 Heart rate in beats After Exercising 1 Carefully wash the transmitter with a mild soap and water solution 2 Rinse it with pure water 3 Dry the transmitter carefully with a soft towel per minute n 9 Heart rate as a of your 4 maximum heart rate2. 10 Exercise time nna ib Time of day 6 You can pause the stopwatch by pressing OK Repressing OK will restart the stopwatch After restart you will see heart rate in the lower row 4 Keep the wrist receiver clean and wipe off any moisture Store the heart rate monitor in a clean and dry place Dirt impairs the elasticity and functioning of the transmitter Sweat and moisture can keep the electrodes wet and the transmitter activated which shortens battery life The combined impact of moisture and intense i abrasion may cause a black color which might e stain light colored clothes especially to come off the transmitter s surface How to Recall File Stored in Memory Time of day Press Up ijaitz display Press OK gt aati gt Press Up Matai Press Up While in the Time of day display mode press Up or Down until FILE is displayed Press OK 3 Scroll up or down to recall the exercise information EXE TIME Total exercise time AVERAGE HR Average heart rate of the exercise IN ZONE Time spent in target zone KCAL Calories expended during the exercise BMI Body mass index W INDEX Walkindex the result of the walking test The most convenient way to determine whether a person is overweight is to use the Body Mass Index BMI The body mass index does not describe the amount of fat tissue but merely serves as a means for comparing adult persons in terms of overweight or underweight gt
3. ALARM ON or OFF blinks Select alarm on or off Press OK If you set the alarm on set the alarm time In 12h time mode select AM PM press OK Hours blink on the display use Up or Down button to select the correct hour press OK Minutes blink on the display use Up or Down button to select the correct minutes Press OK Time TIME is displayed Press Up or Down button to select 12 h or 24 h time display Press OK In 12 h time mode select AM PM with Up or Down button press OK TIME and blinking hours are displayed Use Up or Down button to select correct time press OK TIME and blinking minutes are displayed Use Up or Down button to select correct time press OK Date MONTH and blinking month are displayed Use Up or Down button to select the correct month Press OK DAY and the blinking day of the month are displayed Use Up or Down button to select the correct day Press OK YEAR and the blinking number are displayed Use Up or Down button to select the correct year Press OK press and hold OK to return to the Time of day display 24h time display sequence DAY gt MONTH gt YEAR Your target heart rate zone is a range between the lower and upper heart rate limits expressed as percentages of your maximum heart rate HRmax When your heart beats at 50 60 of your HRmax you are in the light intensity zone This includes easy exercises like daily activities and light chores The light intensity zone d
4. FI 4157 DE 20008883 1 FR 0006778 WO 97 33512 GB 2326240 Other patents pending D Medical Sciences 23 Kuopio 1993 Disclaimer e 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 Manufactured by Polar Electro O Professorintie FIN 90440 KEMPELE Tel 358 8 520 2100 Fax 358 8 520 2300 www polar fi Distributed in the USA by Polar Electro Inc 370 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 2050 U S A 1 800 227 1314 www polarusa com Distributed in Canada by Polar Electro Canada c o Lanco Logistics Inc 4330 Joseph Dubreuil Lachine Quebec CANADA H8T 3C4 1 888 918 5043 USA and Canada www polarusa com Other countries www polar fi
5. Total time Age range for Time range for Self Walk Test Birthday year range 900 1999 7 Walkindex and Fitness Categories VO2max ml kg min WOMEN Very poor fair Age years Very poor Poor Fair Average Good Very good Excellent Hosta a oa health 20 24 lt 27 27 31 32 36 37 41 42 46 47 51 gt 51 25 29 lt 26 26 30 31 35 36 40 41 44 45 49 gt 49 Average 30 34 lt 25 25 29 30 33 34 37 38 42 43 46 gt 46 Maintain current exercise 35 39 lt 24 24 27 28 31 32 35 36 40 41 44 gt 44 habits to ensure good 40 44 lt 22 22 25 26 29 30 33 34 37 38 41 gt 41 health Exercise increase is 45 49 lt 21 21 23 24 27 28 31 32 35 36 38 gt 38 recommended for fitness 50 54 lt 19 19 22 23 25 26 29 30 32 33 36 gt 36 improvement 55 59 lt 18 18 20 21 23 24 27 28 30 31 33 gt 33 60 65 lt 16 16 18 19 21 22 24 25 27 28 30 gt 30 Good exellent Maintain current exercise MEN habits for good health and fitness Age years Very poor Poor Fair Average Good Very good Excellent References 20 24 lt 32 32 37 38 43 44 50 51 56 57 62 gt 62 e Shvartz E Reibold RC Aerobic fitness 25 29 lt 31 31 35 36 42 43 48 49 53 54 59 gt 59 norte for masane temalas adede 30 34 lt 29 29 34 35 40 41 45 46 51 52 56 gt 56 A 1990 _ i i i 35 39 lt 28 28 32 33 38 39 43 44 48 4
6. following questions for health status checking If the answer is yes to any of the questions we recommend to consult a doctor before starting an exercise program Have you not exercised for the past 5 years Do you have high blood pressure Do you have high blood cholesterol Do you have symptoms of any disease Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication Do you have a history of breathing problems Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment Do you use a pacemaker or another implanted electronic device Do you smoke Are you pregnant Note that in addition to exercise intensity medications for heart blood pressure psyche asthma breathing etc as well as some energy drinks alcohol and nicotine can affect heart rate It is important to be sensitive to your body s reactions during exercise If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising it is recommended to stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity Notice to persons with pacemakers defibrillator or other implanted electronic device 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 If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with the skin or if you suspect an aller
7. 9 54 gt 54 e Guide for The UKK Institute 2 km 40 44 lt 26 26 31 32 35 36 41 42 46 47 51 gt 51 Walking Test UKK Institute 1993 45 49 lt 25 25 29 30 34 35 39 40 43 44 48 gt 48 e Laukkanen R Development and 50 54 lt 24 24 27 28 32 33 36 37 41 42 46 gt 46 O e HR nae See assessing maximal aerobic power o 55 59 lt 22 22 26 27 30 31 34 35 39 40 43 gt 43 adults in field conditions Doctoral 60 65 lt 21 21 24 25 28 29 32 33 36 37 40 gt 40 thesis Kuopio University Publications Limited Polar International Guarantee This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc for the consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countries Polar Electro Inc Polar Electro Oy guarantees to the original consumer purchaser of this product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase Please keep the receipt or International Guarantee Card which is your proof of purchase The guarantee does not cover the battery damage due to misuse abuse accidents or non compliance with the precautions improper maintenance commercial use cracked or broken cases Guarantee does not cover any damage s losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidential consequential or specia
8. Heart Rate Monitor User Manual USA GBR 179335 USA GBR D How to Put Your Heart Rate Monitor On Functions and Modes of Polar A5 How to Start and Stop Functions During Exercise After Exercising How to Recall File Stored in Memory Settings Target Heart Rate Zone Self Walk Test by Polar and UKK Institute Resetting Minimizing Possible Risks in Exercising with Heart Rate Monitor Technical Specifications Limited Polar International Guarantee slojst fe ofo o e gt el Disclaimer The Polar A5 wrist receiver displays your heart rate during exercise The transmitter detects your heart rate it to the wrist receiver ae The elastic strap holds the transmitter in the correct position transmitter Check that you are not near other people with heart rate monitors or any source of electromagnetic disturbance How to Put Your Heart Rate Monitor On continuously and transmits Keep the wrist receiver within 3 feet 1 meter of your 3 Lift the transmitter off your chest and moisten the two grooved electrode areas on the back Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably Secure the strap around your chest just below the chest muscles and buckle it kal Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and the Polar logo is in a central upright position Functions and Modes of Polar A5 Moves to the following mode or i
9. Light button s disappears from the display You can interrupt the test anytime during the test by pressing OK Technical Specifications All Polar heart rate monitors are 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 heartbeats per minute bpm Polar Transmitter Battery type Built in Lithium Cell Battery life Average 2500 hours of use Operating temperature 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C Material Polyurethane Waterproof Elastic Strap Buckle material Polyurethane Fabric material Nylon polyester and natural rubber including a small amount of latex Wrist Receiver Battery type CR 2032 Battery life Average 1 year 2h day 7 days week Operating temperature 14 F to 122 F 10 C to 50 C Water resistance to 100 feet 30 meters OK button can be pressed in water Wrist strap Polyurethane Wrist strap buckle Polyoxymethylene Back cover Stainless steel complying with the EU Directive 94 27 EU and its amendment 1999 C 205 05 on the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin Accuracy of heart rate measurement 1 or 1 bpm whichever larger definition applies to steady state conditions Default settings Time of da Alarm cloc Zone alarm AGE uu esses Upper Limit Lower Limit Limit values Chronometer Heart rate limi
10. Press Up CENI BMI Interpretation lt 18 5 Underweight 18 5 24 9 Normal weight 25 0 29 9 Overweight gt 30 0 Obesity Reference World Health Organization Obesity preventing and managing the global epidemic Report of a WHO Consultation on Obesity Geneva World Health Organization 1998 The BMI value does not distinguish between muscular and fat tissue Thus a weight lifter may have a BMI value which indicates obesity although the person only has large muscles and little fat tissue Settings Time of gt Pressand u Press Up day display release Up until Press OK UN gt Press Up HLN gt Press Up CULU gt Press Up CYNE LBS INCH or KG CM Settings step by step 1 To set the units Start from the Time of day display Press Up or Down until display changes to SETTING Press OK UNITS SET is displayed Press OK again Use Up or Down button to select Ibs inch or kg cm Press OK to accept 2 To set your personal data Press Up to advance USER SET is displayed Press OK WEIGHT is displayed Target Heart Rate Zone WEIGHT HR or HR ALARM OFF ON HEIGHT HI LIMIT Alarm time TIME SEX LOW LIMIT BIRTHDAY DATE 2 1 WEIGHT setting weight With the number blinking use Up or Down button to set your weight Press OK to accept HEIGHT is displayed 2 2 HEIGHT setting height Following weight acceptance display changes to HEIGHT With number blinking use Up or Down butto
11. different information while the heart rate monitor is measuring heart rate Exercise recording e Shows the data recorded during the exercise e Set different values unit measurement weight height time user data target heart rate limits watch functions alarm time date Walk Test mode e Based on 1 24 miles 2 km brisk walk e Measures cardiorespiratory fitness How to Start and Stop How to Set up Your New Polar A5 Receiver 1 Press any of the four buttons twice to activate the receiver Unit is displayed LBS INCH is flashing 2 Once awakened the receiver will guide you through the necessary settings Scroll up or down to set the right values Press OK to lock your selection Set the following Measuring units Ibs inch or kg cm 12h or 24h time mode Time of day Date Weight Height Sex Birthday After setting your birthday your target heart rate zone based on your age is automatically calculated After the settings are complete the receiver automatically goes to the Time of day display You can cancel the setting by pressing and holding OK but you can not start measuring the heart rate before you have completed the settings How to Start 1 In the Time of day display press OK Your heart rate appears in a few seconds 2 Press OK again The stopwatch starts running and you can start exercising The exercise data will only be stored if you have turned the stopwatch on
12. elivers some health benefits Push on to 60 70 of your HRmax and you are in the light to moderate intensity zone This is good for improving health fitness and for weight loss It also improves endurance At 70 85 of your HRmax you have moved into the moderate to heavy intensity zone This is harder work but effective for strengthening aerobic fitness and endurance especially for people exercising more regularly You can set your target limits in beats per minute or as percentages of your maximum heart rate The percentage limits can not be set if you have not set your birthday When you set your birthday the receiver automatically calculates the limits which are 65 85 of your estimated maximum heart rate 220 age For an accurate measure of your maximum and exercise heart rates visit your doctor for an exercise stress test Resetting Resetting clears the settings which return to the default values If there are no reactions to any buttons reset the receiver Press Reset button with a pen tip Display becomes full of digits Press any of the four buttons once If you don t press any button after resetting within one minute the wrist receiver goes to the battery saving mode Wake up by pressing any of the buttons twice Self Walk Test by Polar and UKK Institute is based on 1 24 miles 2 km brisk walk on a hard even surface The test especially measures cardiorespiratory fitness The result of t
13. gic reaction due to using the product check the listed materials in the Technical Specifications chapter To avoid any skin reaction risk with the transmitter wear it over a shirt However moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation Carrying out the Test 1 On the Time of day display scroll up or down until WALKTEST is displayed Press OK The receiver guides you through the necessary settings unless you have done them earlier Press OK to start the 5 minute warm up At the end of the warm up you will hear an alarm sound In case you already warmed up you can skip the warm up by pressing OK 3 When START is displayed after the warm up start the test by pressing OK The heart rate appears on the display in few seconds Walk exactly 1 24 miles 2 km on a hard even surface road or track as fast as you can and at an even pace If your heart rate decreases under the lower limit WALK FASTER appears and the receiver begins beeping Increase the walking speed Press OK at the end of the test Your WalkIndex its interpretation and the date are displayed Fitness category compares your WalkIndex with respect to others in the same age group 20 65 years The latest WalkIndex is automatically updated to the file after the test Press OK to return to the Time of day display 8 Stretch out after the test If you do not want to have the sound signal on during the test press and hold Signal
14. he test WalkIndex is based on age body mass index walking time and your heart rate at the end of the walk It tells how fit you are compared to others your age and gender WalkIndex corresponds to VO2max ml kg min The test has been designed for healthy persons between the ages of 20 and 65 It does not give dependable results for people outside this age range or for those who are highly fit The Self Walk Test has been designed to be performed after a supervised test in order to get the most reliable result Anyone who participates in this test does so at his or her own risk Check your suitability to be tested by answering the following questions yes FR 1 Do you have a heart defect or suffer OO from heart disease 2 Are your joints sore inflamed or swollen OJO Do you experience tightness burning OIO sensations or pressure in your chest when you walk 4 Do you feel faint or dizzy when you walk OJO 5 Do you feel excessively tired OJO 6 Are you on medication OJO If you answered no to all of the above questions you can perform the Self Walk Test safely If you answered one or more questions with yes consult your doctor before carrying out the test Minimizing Possible Risks in Exercising with Heart Rate Monitor Exercise may include some risk especially for those who have been sedentary Before starting a regular exercise program you are recommended to answer to the
15. l arising out of or related to the product During the guarantee period the product will be either repaired or replaced at an authorized service center free of charge 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 CE marking shows compliance of this product with usr Directive 93 42 EEC Copyright 2001 2002 2003 Polar Electro Oy 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 Electro Oy The names and logos marked with a symbol in this user s manual or in the package of this product are trademarks 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 This product is protected by one or several of the following patents FI 88223 DE 4215549 FR 92 06120 GB 2257523 HK 11371996 SG 9591671 4 US 5491474 Fl 88972 DE 9219139 8 FR 92 09150 GB 2258587 HK 306 1996 SG 9592117 7 US 5486818 FI 96380 US 5611346 EP 665947 DE 69414362 FI 68734 DE 3439238 GB 2149514 HK 812 1989 US 4625733 FI 100924 FI 100452 US 5840039 FI 4150 DE 20008882 3 FR 0006504 FI 4069 US 6272365 FR 9907823 GB 2339833 DE 29910633 FI 104463 US 6183422
16. n to select feet Press OK to accept With number blinking use Up or Down button to select inches Press OK to accept SEX is displayed 2 3 SEX setting gender Following height acceptance display changes to SEX MALE or FEMALE blinks Use Up or Down button to make your selection and press OK BIRTHDAY MONTH is displayed 2 4 BIRTHDAY setting your date of birth Use Up or Down button to select the correct month Press OK Use Up or Down button to select the correct day Press OK Use Up or Down button to select the correct year Press OK USER SET is displayed 24h time display sequence 3 LIMITS setting target heart rate zone limits USER SET is displayed Press Up to advance LIMITS SET is displayed Press OK With HR or HR blinking use Up or Down to select whether you want to set the limits in beats per minute or as a percentage of a maximum heart rate Press OK to accept HI LIMIT is displayed Use Up or Down button to determine the upper limit Press OK LO LIMIT is displayed Self Walk Test by Polar and UKK Institute DAY gt MONTH gt YEAR Use Up or Down button to determine the lower limit the lower limit cannot be set above the upper limit Press OK LIMITS SET is displayed 4 WATCH time and day determination Alarm Use Up button to advance from LIMITS display to WATCH SET press OK or in the Time of day display press and hold Signal Light button gt WATCH SET
17. ncreases the selected value If reset settings will return to the default values Returns to the previous mode or decreases the selected value Heart Touch function Bring the wrist receiver up to the Polar logo on the transmitter during exercise and you can check the time of day Signal Light Alarm on or off Backlight on Starts measuring heart rate Starts and stops the stopwatch Enters the displayed mode Locks in your selection How to operate the set buttons e To move forward or back use Up or Time of day display Press Up Down button Press OK gt Press Up e To choose the value to begin adjusting press OK It will begin blinking e Press Up or Down button to adjust the value The digits run faster if you press iy am gt Press Up and hold the button e Wherever you are in the settings you can return to the Time of day display by pressing and holding OK Time of day display mode e Starting point for all functions e Shows date and time Press and hold OK to return to the Time of day display wherever you are in the Settings or File recalling cycle When the alarm is turned on the symbol i appears on the Time of day display When the alarm comes on it will sound for one minute or you can turn it off by pressing any of the four buttons Exercise recording mode e Inthe Exercise mode you measure your heart rate and record your exercise information in a file e You can view
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