Frequently Asked Questions - Polar Electro Polar Tempo User Manual

If you stay in close proximity to a source of electromagnetic
interference for longer than one minute, the heart rate
measurement may stop and time registration will be
interrupted. In this case go further from the source of
interference and restart the measurement. Before restarting,
note the elapsed time in the display, because the time
registration will restart from 0:00.
CROSSTALK
The non-coded Polar wrist receiver picks up transmitter
signals within 3 feet/1 meter. Therefore, when you are using
your Polar Heart Rate Monitor, make sure no other transmitter
is within that range. Signals from more than one transmitter
picked up simultaneously can cause an incorrect readout.
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Several pieces of exercise equipment with electronic or
electrical components such as LED displays, motors and
electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals. To try to
tackle these problems, relocate the Polar wrist receiver as
follows:
1. Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the
exercise equipment as you would normally.
2. Move the wrist receiver around until you find an area in
which it displays no stray reading or flashing of the heart
symbol. Interference is often worst right in front of the
display panel of the equipment, while the left or right side of
the display is relatively free of disturbance.
3. Put the transmitter back on the chest and keep the wrist
receiver in this interference free area.
4. If the Polar Heart Rate Monitor still does not work with the
exercise equipment, that piece of equipment may be
electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement.
Notice for persons with pacemakers
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.
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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, page 19.
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, page 21.
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 3 feet / 1 meter 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 (3 feet / 1 meter).
Precautions/Crosstalk, page 22.
5. Cardiac arrhythmia may cause irregular readings. In this
case consult your physician.
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