Like any electronic device, the Polar training computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come.
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.
Check the label on your strap to see if it is machine washable. Never put the strap or the connector in a dryer!
Training computer and sensors: Keep your training computer and sensors clean. To maintain the water resistance, do not wash the training computer or the sensors with a pressure washer. Clean them with a mild soap and water solution and rinse them with clean water. Do not immerse them in water. Dry them carefully with a soft towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals.
Keep your training computer and sensors in a cool and dry place. Do not keep them in a damp environment, in non-breathable material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) nor with conductive material (a wet towel). The training computer and heart rate sensor are water resistant, and can be used in water activities. Other compatible sensors are water resistant, and can be used in rainy weather. Do not expose the training computer to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount.
Avoid hard hits to the training computer and the sensors, as these may damage the sensor units.
During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you have service 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.
The FT60 training computer and the Polar H1 heart rate sensor both have a user changeable battery. To change the battery yourself, please follow the instructions carefully as instructed in chapter Change Batteries Yourself.
Prior to changing the batteries, please note the following:
The low battery indicator is displayed when only 10-15% of the battery capacity is left.
Excessive use of the backlight drains the battery more rapidly.
The backlight and sound are automatically turned off when the low battery indicator is displayed. Any alarms set prior to the appearance of the low battery indicator will remain active.
In cold conditions, the low battery indicator may appear, but will disappear when the temperature rises.
Change Batteries Yourself
When changing the battery, make sure the sealing ring is not damaged, in which case you should replace it with a new one. 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 the batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Batteries should be properly disposed of according to local regulations.
When handling a new, fully charged battery, avoid clasp-like contact, i.e. simultaneous from both sides, with metal or electrically conducting tools, like tweezers. This may short-circuit the battery causing it to discharge more rapidly. Typically, short circuiting does not damage the battery, but it may decrease the capacity and lifetime of the battery.
Changing Training Computer Battery
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Changing Polar H1/H2/H3 Heart Rate Sensor Battery
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The Polar training computer shows your performance indicators. It indicates the level of physiological strain and intensity during your training session. No other use is intended or implied.
Minimizing Risks When Training
Training may include some risk. Before beginning a regular training program, answer the following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions, consult a physician before starting any training program.
Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years?
Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol?
Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication?
Do you have a history of breathing problems?
Do you have symptoms of any disease?
Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment?
Do you use a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device?
Do you smoke?
Are you pregnant?
In addition to exercise intensity, medications for heart conditions, blood pressure, psychological conditions, asthma, breathing, etc., as well as some energy drinks, alcohol, and nicotine may also affect heart rate.
It is important to be sensitive to your body’s responses during exercise. If you feel unexpected pain or excessive fatigue when exercising, it is recommended that you stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity.
Note! If you are using a pacemaker, you can use Polar training computers. In theory interference to pacemaker caused by Polar products should not be possible. In practice no reports exist to suggest anyone ever having experienced interference. We cannot however issue an official guarantee on our products' suitability with all pacemakers or other implanted devices due to the variety of devices available. If you have any doubts, or if you experience any unusual sensations while using Polar products, please consult your physician or contact the implanted electronic device manufacturer to determine safety in your case.
If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you suspect an allergic reaction due to using the product, check the listed materials in Technical Specifications. To avoid any skin reaction to the heart rate sensor, wear it over a shirt, but moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation.
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 training computer or the heart rate sensor.
Training equipment with electronic components may cause interfering stray signals. To tackle these problems, try the following:
Remove the heart rate sensor from your chest and use the training equipment as you would normally.
Move the training computer around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not flash 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.
Put the heart rate sensor back on your chest and keep the training computer in this interference-free area as much as possible.
If the FT60 still does not work, the piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement.
Polar FT60 may be worn when swimming. To maintain water resistance, do not press buttons under water. For more information, visit http://www.polar.com/support. Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are divided into three categories according to their water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category, and compare it to the chart below. Please note that these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers.
Marking on case back | Water resistant characteristics |
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Water resistant | Protected against wash splashes, sweat, raindrops etc. Not suitable for swimming. |
Water resistant 30 m/50 m | Suitable for bathing and swimming |
Water resistant 100 m | Suitable for swimming and snorkeling (without air tanks) |
If you don't know where you are in the menu, press and hold until the time of day is displayed.
If there are no reactions to any buttons or the training computer displays unusual readings, reset the training computer by pressing four buttons (UP, DOWN, BACK and LIGHT) simultaneously for four seconds. All other settings but time and date are saved.
If the heart rate reading becomes erratic, extremely high or shows nil (00), make sure that there are no other heart rate sensors within 1 m/3 ft and that the strap/the textile electrodes fit snugly and are wet, clean and undamaged.
If the heart rate measurement does not work with the sports apparel, try measuring using the strap. If it works, the problem is most probably in the apparel. Please contact the apparel retailer/manufacturer.
Strong electromagnetic signals can cause erratic readings. Electromagnetic disturbances may occur near high-voltage power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor driven training equipment, cellular phones, or at electric security gates. To avoid erratic readings, move away from possible sources of disturbance.
If the abnormal reading continues despite moving away from the source of disturbance, slow down and check your pulse manually. If you feel it corresponds to the high reading on the display, you may be experiencing cardiac arrhythmia. Most cases of arrhythmia are not serious, but consult your doctor nevertheless.
A cardiac event may have altered your ECG waveform. In this case, consult your physician.
If heart rate measurement fails despite the actions mentioned previously, the battery of your heart rate sensor may be empty.
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| Battery type | CR2025 |
| Battery life | Average 1 year (1 h/day, 7 days/week exercise) |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F |
Wrist strap material | Silicone (white model) / Polyurethane (other models) |
Back cover and wrist strap buckle | Stainless steel complying with the EU Directive 94/27/EU and amendment 1999/C 205/05 on the release of nickel from products intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin. |
Watch accuracy | Better than ± 0.5 seconds/day at 25 °C / 77 °F temperature. |
Accuracy of heart rate measurement | ± 1% or ± 1 bpm, whichever larger, definition applies to steady state conditions. |
Heart Rate Sensor
| Battery type | CR 2025 |
| Battery life (Polar WearLink) | Average 700 hours of use |
Battery life (Polar H1) | Average 1500 hours of use |
| Battery cap sealing ring (Polar WearLink) | O-ring 20.0 x 1.0 Material FPM |
Battery cap sealing ring (Polar H1) | O-ring 20.0 x 0.90 Material Silicone |
Operating temperature | -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F |
Connector material (Polar WearLink) | Polyamide |
Connector material (Polar H1) | ABS |
Strap material (Polar WearLink) | 35% Polyester, 35% Polyamide, 30% Polyurethane |
Strap material (Polar Soft strap) | 38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20% Elastane, 13% Polyester |
Limit values
| Chronometer | 23 h 59 min 59 s |
| Heart rate | 15 - 240 bpm |
| Total time | 0 - 9999 h 59 min 59 s |
Total calories | 0 - 999999 kcal/Cal |
Total exercise count | 65 535 |
Year of birth | 1921 - 2020 |
Maximum speed with a GPS sensor | 199.9 km/h |
Maximum speed with footpod | 29.5 km/h |
Polar FlowLink and Polar WebSync 2.1 (or newer)
| System Requirements: | PC MS Windows (7/XP/Vista), 32 bit, Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 |
Intel Mac OS X 10.5 or newer |
The Polar FT60 training computer applies the following patented technologies, among others:
OwnZone® assessment for determining personal target heart rate limits for the day
OwnCode® coded transmission
OwnIndex® technology for fitness test
OwnCal® personal calorie calculation
FlowLink® data transfer
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.
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 are 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.
Copyright © 2013 Polar Electro Oy, FI-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 in this user 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 manual or in the package of this product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation and Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2008 certified company.
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.
Polar Electro Oy n’a approué aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quelle qu’en soit la nature. Tout changement ou toute modification peuvent annuler le droit d’utilisation de l’appareil par l’utilisateur.
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.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Class B digital device notice
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, RSS-Gen and RSS-210.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, CNR-Gen et CNR-210 du Canada.
USA
Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifi cations could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This product emits radio frequency 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.
Disclaimer
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.
This product is covered by the following patent documents: US 5486818, US6277080, US6537227, US6540686, US20090156944, US7324841, US7076291, US6104947, US5611346, US D492999SS. Other patents pending.
Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy, Professorintie 5, FI-90440 KEMPELE.
Tel +358 8 5202 100, Fax +358 8 5202 300, www.polar.com
EN 2.0 09/2013
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