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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 transmitter connector from the strap after every use. Rinse the strap under running water. 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 dryer!
Dry and store the strap and the transmitter 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 training 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 training computer and transmitter 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.
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.
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 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 ? )
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 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
®
+ Hybrid transmitter both have a user 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
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