Caring Of Your Product; Service; Changing Batteries; Precautions - Polar Electro RS800 User Manual

Polar RS800 User Manual

Caring of Your Product

Like any electronic device, the Polar running computer should be treated with care. The suggestions
below will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come.
Detach the transmitter connector from the strap after use. Clean the connector with a mild soap and
water solution. Dry it with a towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel wool or cleaning
chemicals).
Rinse the transmitter strap with water after every use. If you use the strap more than three times a
week, wash it at least once every three weeks in a washing machine at 40°C / 104°F. Use a washing
pouch. Do not soak, and use neither detergent with bleach nor fabric softener. Do not dry-clean or
bleach the strap.
Wash the strap before long–term storage, and always after use in pool water with high chlorine content.
Do not spin-dry or iron the strap. Never put the connector in a washing machine or a drier! Dry and
store the strap and the connector separately.
Keep your running computer, transmitter, foot pod and stride sensor 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). Do not immerse the foot pod or stride sensor in water. Do not expose
to direct sunlight for extended periods.
Operating temperatures are -10 °C to +50 °C / +14 °F to +122 °F.

Service

During the two-year guarantee/warranty period, we 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 authorized by Polar Electro. For further information, see Limited International
Polar Guarantee.

Changing Batteries

To change the batteries of the running computer, transmitter, and stride sensor* yourself, carefully
follow the instructions in Install Stride Sensor Battery. All batteries are changed the same way.
If you would prefer Polar to replace the battery, contact an authorized Polar Service Center. The
Service will test the sensor after replacing the battery.
Excessive use of the backlight drains the running computer's battery more rapidly. In cold conditions,
the low battery indicator may appear, and disappear again when you return to a warmer environment.
To ensure the maximum lifespan of the battery cover, open it only when changing battery. When
changing the battery, make sure the sealing ring is not damaged, in which case you should replace it
with a new one. Battery kits with sealing rings are available at well-equipped Polar retailers and
authorized Polar Service Centers. In the USA and Canada, sealing rings are available at authorized
Polar Service Centers only.
Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. Batteries should be
properly disposed of according to local regulations.
*Optional s3 stride sensor W.I.N.D. required.

Precautions

Interference During Exercise

Electromagnetic Interference and Exercise Equipment
Disturbance 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 exercise
equipment, cellular phones, or when you walk through electric security gates. Microwave ovens,
computers and WLAN base stations may also cause interference. To avoid erratic readings, move away
from possible sources of disturbance.
Exercise equipment with electronic or electrical components such as LED displays, motors and
electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals. To solve these problems, try the following:
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