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l OwnIndex® technology for Fitness test.
WATER RESISTANCE
Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International IEC 60529 IPX7 (1m, 30min, 20ºC).
Products are divided into four different categories according to 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
Water resistant IPX7
Not suitable for bathing or swimming.
Protected against wash splashes and
raindrops. Do not wash with a pressure
washer.
Water resistant
Not suitable for swimming. Protected
against wash splashes, sweat, rain-
drops etc. Do not wash with a pressure
washer.
Water resistant 30 m/50 m Suitable for bathing and swimming
Water resistant 100 m
Suitable for swimming and snorkeling
(without air tanks)
BATTERIES
The Polar V800 has an internal, rechargeable battery. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge
cycles. You can charge and discharge the battery over 300 times before a notable decrease in its capacity.
The number of charge cycles also varies according to use and operating conditions. Do not charge the V800
battery when it is wet.
At the end of the working life of the product Polar encourages you to minimize possible effects of waste on the
environment and human health by following local waste disposal regulations and, where possible, utilizing
separate collection of electronic devices. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
The Polar H7 heart rate sensor has a user changeable battery. To change the battery yourself, please follow
the instructions carefully as instructed in See "Changing Heart Rate Sensor Battery" on page 91
The batteries for the speed sensor Bluetooth Smart® , and cadence sensor Bluetooth Smart® cannot be
replaced. Polar has designed the sensors to be sealed in order to maximize mechanical longevity and
reliability. The sensors have long-life batteries inside. To purchase a new sensor contact your authorized
Polar Service Center or retailer.
For battery information of the Polar stride sensor Bluetooth Smart®, consult the user manual for the product in
question.