Changing Batteries
The FT40 and the WearLink
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.
• Before battery change, transfer all data from
your FT40 to polarpersonaltrainer.com to
avoid data loss. For more information see
Transfer Data.
• 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.
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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.
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