Polar Electro A1 User Manual

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How to Put Your Heart Rate Monitor On
The elastic strap
holds the transmitter
in the correct position.
The Polar A1™
wrist receiver
displays your heart
rate during exercise.
The Polar transmitter
detects your heart rate
and transmits it to the
wrist receiver.
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.
4. Keep the wrist receiver clean and wipe off
any moisture.
5. 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
abrasion may cause a black color to come off
the transmitter's surface, which might stain
light-colored clothes.
You can stop the file recall by pressing
the button.
If you want to recall your file later, press and
hold the button when OFF is displayed.
After that the
wrist receiver
turns off.
The average heart
rate and the total
exercise time are
shown twice.
Exercise Time Indicator
1 block = 10 minutes exercise, 6 blocks = 1 h
After one hour, when all the blocks are black,
the cycle starts again.
3.
Stopwatch begins to run.
Your heart rate appears
in 5 seconds. Heart rate
symbol flashes to the
beat of your heart.
To check your exercise time,
bring the wrist receiver near
the Polar logo on the
transmitter. Your elapsed
exercise time will appear
for three seconds.
4.
Keep the wrist receiver
within 3 feet of your
transmitter. Check that
you are not near other
people with heart rate
monitors or any source
of electromagnetic
disturbance.
1.
Press to start.
2.
Press to stop.
1.
2.
File recalling
(steps 2-4)
is scrolling
automatically.
Average
heart rate
(3 sec.)
3.
Total exercise time
(3 sec.)
4.
OFF-display
5.
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How to Put Your Heart Rate Monitor On
How to Start
How to Stop and Recall File
After Exercising
Target Heart Rate Zone
When Battery Runs Out
Minimizing Possible Risks in Exercising
with Heart Rate Monitor
Technical Specifications
Limited Polar International Guarantee
Disclaimer
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How to Start
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How to Stop and Recall File
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After Exercising
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4.
Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap.
1.
Adjust the strap length to fit snugly
and comfortably. Secure the strap around
your chest, just below the chest muscles,
and buckle it.
2.
Lift the transmitter off your chest and
moisten the two grooved electrode
areas on the back.
3.
Check that the wet electrode areas are
firmly against your skin and the Polar logo
is in a central, upright position.
4.

Polar Electro A1 Specifications

General

Brand	Polar Electro
Model	A1
Category	Heart Rate Monitor
Language	English

Summary

How to Put Your Heart Rate Monitor On

Attach Transmitter to Elastic Strap

Securely attach the transmitter to the elastic chest strap for accurate heart rate monitoring.

Adjust Strap and Position Transmitter

Fit the elastic strap snugly around the chest, below the chest muscles, ensuring proper electrode contact.

Moisten Transmitter Electrodes

Moisten the transmitter's electrode areas to ensure good skin contact for reliable signal transmission.

Check Transmitter Electrode Contact

Verify that the wet electrode areas are firmly against the skin and the Polar logo is upright.

How to Start Exercise

Maintain Receiver and Transmitter Proximity

Keep the wrist receiver within 3 feet of the transmitter and avoid interference for optimal performance.

Start Heart Rate Measurement

Press the button to start the stopwatch; heart rate appears within 5 seconds with a flashing symbol.

Check Elapsed Exercise Time

Bring the wrist receiver near the transmitter's Polar logo to display elapsed exercise time.

How to Stop and Recall File

Stop Exercise Recording

Press the button once to stop the exercise recording and initiate file recall.

Review Workout Data

Automatically scrolls through average heart rate and total exercise time for review.

Recall Past Workout Files

Press and hold the button when OFF is displayed to recall saved exercise files later.

After Exercising Care

Clean the Transmitter

Wash the transmitter with mild soap and water, rinse, and dry carefully with a soft towel.

Maintain Wrist Receiver

Keep the wrist receiver clean and dry, storing the monitor in a clean, dry place to preserve function.

Target Heart Rate Zone

Calculate Maximum Heart Rate

Estimate maximum heart rate (HRmax) using the formula: HRmax = 220 - age.

Define Light Intensity Zone

Target zone between 50-60% of HRmax for easy exercise like daily activities.

Define Light to Moderate Zone

Target zone between 60-70% of HRmax for improving health, fitness, and weight loss.

Define Moderate to Heavy Zone

Target zone between 70-85% of HRmax for strengthening aerobic fitness and endurance.

When Battery Runs Out

Battery Replacement Procedure

Detailed steps for replacing the wrist receiver battery, including opening, spring handling, and reassembly.

Reset Receiver After Battery Change

Reset the receiver by pressing the reset spring against the golden pad for 1 second after battery replacement.

Verify Sealing Ring and Function

Ensure the sealing ring is intact and properly seated, then test the unit's functioning after reassembly.

Minimizing Possible Risks

Health Consultation Recommendation

Consult a doctor before starting an exercise program if you have pre-existing health conditions or sedentary lifestyle.

Medication and Substance Effects

Be aware that medications, energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine can affect heart rate during exercise.

Body Sensitivity and Pain

Listen to your body; stop or reduce intensity if experiencing unexpected pain or excessive fatigue.

Pacemaker and Electronic Device Precautions

Persons with pacemakers use the monitor at their own risk; consult a doctor for an exercise test before use.

Technical Specifications

Limited Polar International Guarantee

Disclaimer