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7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Like any electronic device, your Polar cycling computer
should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help
you to fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for
many years to come.
Taking Care of Your Cycling Computer
• The cycling computer and speed and
are water resistant, so you can use them in the rain.
To maintain the water resistance, do not wash the cycling
computer or the speed or
cadence
pressure washer or sink them under water.
• Store your cycling computer and transmitter in a cool
and dry place. Do not store them in a damp environment,
in non-breathable material (such as a plastic bag or a
sports bag) or with conductive material such as a wet
towel. Sweat and moisture can keep the transmitter
electrodes wet and the transmitter activated, shortening
battery life.
• Keep your cycling computer clean. Clean it and speed and
cadence
sensors with a mild soap and water solution and
in the end 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.
• The operating temperatures of cycling computer and
speed and
cadence
sensors are -10 °C to +50 °C / +14 °F
to +122 °F.
• Avoid hard hits to the speed and
damage the sensors.
To change the cycling computer battery, you need a small
screwdriver, coin and battery
(CR 2032).
1. Using a coin that sits tight into
1.
the back cover groove, open
the battery cover by pressing
slightly and unscrewing counter
clockwise.
2. Remove the battery cover. The
battery is attached to the cover,
which should be carefully lifted
2.
using a screwdriver. Remove the
battery and replace with a new
one. Be careful not to damage
the threads of the back cover.
3. Place the negative (-) side of the battery against the
cycling computer and the positive (+) side against the
cover.
4. The sealing ring of the battery cover is also attached to
the cover. Only replace the sealing ring if it is damaged.
Before closing the battery cover, make sure that the
cover's sealing ring is undamaged and it is placed
correctly in its groove.
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• Do not expose the cycling computer to direct sunlight
for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car or
mounted on the bike mount.
Service
During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we
cadence
sensors
recommend that you service the product at an authorized
Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not cover
damage or consequential damage caused by service not
sensors with a
authorized by Polar Electro.
Speed and
Contact your authorized Polar Service Center for a
replacement speed and
Cycling Computer Battery
We recommend that you have the battery replaced by an
authorized Polar Service Center. Avoid opening the sealed
battery cover, but if you choose to change the battery
yourself, follow the instructions on the next page.
Note: In order to ensure the maximum lifespan of the battery cover,
open it only when you need to change the battery.
•
The low battery indicator and LowBatt. is displayed when
10-15% of the cycling computer battery capacity is left. The
backlight and cycling computer sounds are automatically
deactivated when
• Excessive use of the backlight drains the cycling computer's
battery more rapidly.
• In cold conditions the low battery indicator may appear, but the
cadence
as these may
indicator disappears when you return to warmer temperature.
5. Put the battery cover in its place and close it by screwing
the cover clockwise with a coin. Make sure that the cover
is closed properly!
Note:
• If used according to the manufacture's instructions, the battery's
sealing ring will last for the cycling computer's operating life.
However, if the sealing ring is damaged we recommend that you
contact a Polar Service Center. Replacement sealing rings are
only available from an authorized Polar Service Center only.
• After a battery change re-enter time and date settings in Basic
Settings. For further information, see page 8.
• Keep the batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a
doctor immediately.
• Batteries should be disposed of properly according to local
regulations.
Taking Care of Your WearLink Transmitter
Detach the connector from the strap when not in use. If you
use insect repellent on your skin, you must ensure that it
does not come into contact with the transmitter.
WearLink Connector
• Clean the connector regularly after use with a mild soap
and water solution.
• Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel
wool or cleaning chemicals on any part of the transmitter.
• Do not dry the connector in any other way than with a
towel. Mishandling may damage it.
• Never put the connector in a washing machine or a drier!
Cadence
Sensors Battery
cadence
sensors.
is displayed.
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