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9. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Care and Maintenance
Like any electronic device, the Polar cycling computer should be treated with care. The suggestions below
will help you fulfill guarantee obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come.
Caring of Your Product
Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use.
Dry the connector with a soft towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel wool or cleaning
chemicals).
Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40ºC/104ºF or at least after every fifth use. This ensures
reliable measurement and maximizes the life span of the transmitter. Use a washing pouch. Do not soak,
spin-dry, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not use detergent with bleach or fabric softener. Never put
the transmitter connector in the washing machine or drier!
Dry and store the strap and connector separately, to maximize the transmitter battery lifetime. Wash the
strap in a washing machine before long-term storage and always after use in pool water with high chlorine
content.
Keep your cycling computer, transmitter and sensors 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). The cycling computer, transmitter and sensors are water resistant, and can be used in rainy
weather. To maintain the water resistance, do not wash the cycling computer or the sensors with a
pressure washer or sink them under water. Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods such as
by leaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount.
Keep your cycling computer clean. Clean the cycling computer and sensors with a mild soap and water
solution and 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.
Avoid hard hits to the cycling computer, speed and cadence sensors, as these may damage the sensor
units.
Service
During the two-year guarantee/warranty period we recommend that you have service done by an authorized Polar Service
Center only. The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar
Electro.
For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www.polar.fi/support and country
specific websites.
Register your Polar product at http://register.polar.fi/ to ensure we can keep improving our products and
services to better meet your needs.
The username for your Polar Account is always your email address. The same username and password are valid for
Polar product registration, polarpersonaltrainer.com, Polar discussion forum and Newsletter registration.
Changing Batteries
The CS500 cycling computer and the WearLink transmitter W.I.N.D. both have a user changeable battery.
To change the battery yourself, please follow the instructions carefully as instructed in chapter Changing
Cycling Computer Battery.
The batteries for the speed and cadence sensors cannot be replaced. Polar has designed speed and
cadence 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 instructions on how to change the battery for the Power Output Sensor W.I.N.D., consult the Power
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