Getting Started Guide

Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281. Products are

divided into three different 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 Wash splashes,

sweat,

raindrops etc.

Bathing

and

swimming

Skin

diving

with

snorkel

(no air

tanks)

SCUBA

diving

(with air

tanks)

Water

resistant

characteristics

Water resistant

Splashes,

raindrops etc.

Water resistant 50m

x x

Minimum for

bathing and

swimming*.

Water resistant 100m

x x x

For frequent

use in water

but not SCUBA

diving.

*These characteristics also apply to Polar WearLink 31 and Polar WearLink W.I.N.D. transmitters marked

Water resistant 30m.

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