POLAR Wearlink+ Heart Rate Sensor with Bluetooth User Manual

POLAR WEARLINK®+ HEART RATE SENSOR WITH BLUETOOTH®
User Manual

Polar WearLink® heart rate sensor with Bluetooth®

This user manual contains instructions for Polar WearLink®heart rate sensor with Bluetooth. Visit www.polar.com for a list of compatible applications.
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.
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Please follow the pictures on the front cover.

Heart Rate Sensor Parts

1. The plastic electrode areas on the reverse side of the strap detect heart rate. Picture A 1.
2. The connector sends the heart rate signal to the receiving device. Picture A2.
   WearLink heart rate sensors enable training in a group without interference from other heart rate sensors.

Wear the Heart Rate Sensor

1. Moisten the electrode areas of the strap. Picture Bl.
2. Attach the connector to the strap. Picture B2.
3.  Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably.
4. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. Picture B3.
5. 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.
See detailed washing instructions in the Caring for Your Heart Rate Sensor section.

Getting Started

When using the Polar WearLink heart rate sensor with Bluetooth® for the first time, you need to pair the heart rate sensor with your receiving device. For more information on enabling the heart rate sensor and starting the application, consult separate user instructions supplied by the application manufacturer.

 In case the application asks for a PIN code, please enter 0000. The PIN code is printed also on the back of the connector.
To ensure sufficient transmission range from your heart rate sensor to the receiving device, keep the receiving device as close as possible to the heart rate sensor. A good place is in a pocket, fixed on the belt, or in a small bag on the side. Do not wear the receiving device on your back (for example, in a back pocket or backpack).

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 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!

Batteries

All WearLink connectors have user changeable batteries. To change the battery yourself, follow the instructions below, and see the markings on the connector and picture C on the front cover of this user manual.

1.  Using a coin, open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise to OPEN.
2. Insert the battery (CR 2025) inside the cover with the positive (+) side against the cover. Make sure the sealing ring is in the groove to ensure water resistance.
3. Press the cover back into the connector.
4. Use the coin to turn the cover clockwise to CLOSE.
   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.
Battery kits with sealing rings are available at Polar retailers and authorized Polar Service Centers. In the USA and Canada, sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service  Centers only.
Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. Batteries should be disposed of in compliance with local regulations.

Service

During the warranty period, service the product at an authorized Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not cover damage caused by unauthorized service. See Limited  International Polar Guarantee.

Precautions

For allergy information, see the listed materials in Technical Specifications. Avoid skin reactions by wearing the heart rate sensor over a shirt, moistening 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.

Using Your Heart Rate Sensor in a Water Environment
Polar WearLink heart rate sensor with Bluetooth® is water-resistant but does not measure heart rate in water.

Technical Specifications

Battery type: CR 2025
Battery sealing ring: O-ring 20.0 x 1.0 Material FPM
WearLink with Bluetooth ® battery life: 150 hours of use
Operating temperature: 32 °F to 122 °F/ 0 °C +50°C
Connector material: Polyamide
Strap material: 38% Polyamide, 29%
Polyurethane, 20% Elastane, 13% Polyester
Compatibility: Polar WearLink heart rate sensor with Bluetooth® is not compatible with Polar training computers.
When the heart rate sensor is worn directly on the skin, underneath clothing, the operating temperature is 14 °F to 122 °F / -10 °C to +50 °C.

Guarantee and Disclaimer

• 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 nternational guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for consumers who have purchased this product in other countries.
• Polar Electro Oy/Polar Electro Inc. guarantees the original consumer/purchaser of this device that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase.
• The receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase!
• The guarantee does not cover the battery, normal wear, and tear, damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents, or non-compliance with the precautions; improper maintenance,  commercial use, cracked, broken, or scratched cases/displays, armband, elastic strap, and Polar apparel.
• The guarantee does not cover any damage/s, losses, costs, or expenses, direct, indirect, or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the product.
• Items purchased second-hand is not covered by the two (2) year warranty unless otherwise stipulated by local law.
• During the guarantee period, the product will be either repaired or replaced at any of the authorized Polar Service Centers regardless of the country of purchase.
  Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to countries where the product has been initially marketed.

This product is compliant with the Directives 93/42/EEC, 1999/5/EC, and 2011/65/EU. The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www.support.polar.com/declaration_of_conformity.html.
Regulatory information is available at www.polar.com/support.
Compliance Statement Canada Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada (IC) regulatory information

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry  Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and  (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

FCC regulatory information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try  to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
   This product emits radiofrequency energy, but the radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. This equipment complies with  FCC RF radiation exposure limits forth for an uncontrolled environment. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna during normal operation is minimized.

This crossed-out wheeled bin marking shows that Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the  Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries and accumulators used in products are in the scope of Directive 2006/66/EC of the European  Parliament and of the Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators. These products and batteries/accumulators inside Polar products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries.

This marking shows that the product is protected against electric shocks.

Bluetooth QD ID: B014698 Copyright 2013 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland.
Polar Electro Oy is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company.

Disclaimer

Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy disclaims any and all liabilities related to or arising from third parties products or services, which use the data generated by a Polar product.  Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy disclaims any and all liabilities related to or arising from the functioning/malfunctioning of third party product or service, its interoperability with a Polar product, the safety of a third party product or service as well as any other liabilities related to or arising from a third- party product or service. Polar  Electro Inc/Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any data transfer fees or any other fees which might be due to or related to the use of this Polar product.

This product is protected by the incorporeal rights of Polar Electro Oy as defined by the following documents:
FI110915, US7324841, EP1362829, FI23471, US D492783S, US D492784S, US D492999S, EU00046107-0001, EU00046107-0002, EU00046107-0003, FI96380, US5611346, EP0665947, JP3568954, FI115084, US7418237, EP1543769. Other patents pending. www.polar.com

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Polar Electro Oy
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FIN-90440 KEMPELE
Tel +358 8 5202 100
Fax +358 8 5202 300
www.polar.com

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