Polar RS100 Care and Maintenance, Taking Care of Your Running Computer, Service

6. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Like any electronic device, your 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.

Taking Care of Your Running Computer

•Store your wrist unit and transmitter in a cool and dry place. Do not store them in a damp environment, in non-breathable material (such as a plastic bag or a sports bag) or with conductive material such as a wet towel. Sweat and moisture can keep the transmitter electrodes wet and the transmitter activated, shortening battery life.

•Keep your unit clean. Clean it with a mild soap and water solution. Dry it carefully with a soft towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals.

•The operating temperatures are -10 °C to +50 °C / +14 °F to +122 °F.

•Do not expose the running computer to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car.

•Do not bend or stretch the transmitter. This may damage the electrodes.

•Do not dry the transmitter in any other way than with a towel. Mishandling may damage the electrodes.

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.

Transmitter Battery

Contact your authorized Polar Service Center for a replacement transmitter. Polar recycles used transmitters. See your Customer Care and Registration Card for detailed instructions.

Wrist Unit Battery

The estimated average battery life of the wrist unit is two years in normal use (1h/day, 7 days/week). Excessive use of

the backlight drains the wrist unit’s battery more rapidly. The low battery indicator is displayed when 10-15% of the wrist unit battery capacity is left and the battery should be replaced. Do not open the wrist unit yourself. To ensure water resistance properties and the use of qualified components, the wrist unit battery should be replaced by an authorized Polar Service Center only. At the same time, a full periodic check of the running computer will be done.

Note:

•The backlight and wrist unit sounds are automatically deactivated when is displayed. However, the Watch Alarm sound works once,

if you have activated the Watch Alarm before the symbol appears. The Alarm symbol will also disappear from the display.

•In cold conditions the low battery indicator may appear, but the indicator disappears when you return to a normal temperature.

•Water resistance cannot be guaranteed after unauthorized service.

•After a battery change re-enter time and date settings in Basic Settings. For further information, see page 8.

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