Important Information; Caring For Your Product; Service; Changing Batteries - Polar Electro RCX5 User Manual

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13. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Caring for Your Product

Like any electronic device, the Polar training 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 connector from the strap after every use and dry the connector with a soft towel. Clean the connector
Connector:
with a mild soap and water solution when needed. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (eg. steel wool or cleaning
chemicals).
Rinse the strap under running water after every use and hang to dry. Clean the strap gently with a mild soap and
Strap:
water solution when needed. Do not use moisturizing soaps, because they can leave residue on the strap. Do not soak, iron,
dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not stretch the strap or bend the electrode areas sharply.
Check the label on your strap to see if it is machine washable. Never put the strap or the connector in a dryer!
Training computer and sensors: Keep your training computer and sensors clean. To maintain the water
resistance, do not wash the training computer or the sensors with a pressure washer. Clean them 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.
Keep your training computer 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 training computer and heart rate sensor are water resistant, and can be used in water
activities. Other compatible sensors are water resistant, and can be used in rainy weather. Do not expose
the training computer to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car or mounted on
the bike mount.
Avoid hard hits to the training computer and the sensors, as these may damage the sensor units.
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 have service, other than battery
replacement, 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 further information, see
Limited International Polar Guarantee (page 59)
For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses, visit www.polar.com/support
[http://www.polar.com/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 same user credentials are also valid, when registering for polarpersonaltrainer.com, Polar Newsletter and
Discuss Forums.

Changing Batteries

The RCX5 training computer and the WearLink
changeable battery. To change the battery yourself, please follow the instructions carefully as instructed in
chapter Change Batteries Yourself.
The batteries for the speed and cadence sensors cannot be replaced. Polar has designed speed and
cadence sensors to be sealed in order to maximise 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 information on how to change the battery for the Polar s3+ stride sensor, Polar G5 GPS sensor or Polar
G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D., consult the user manual for the product in question.
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