Polar FT60 user manual Important Information, Caring for Your Product, Service, Changing Batteries

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6. 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.

Connector: Detach the connector from the strap after every use and dry the connector with a soft towel. Clean the connector with a mild soap and water solution when needed. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (eg. steel wool or cleaning chemicals).

Strap: Rinse the strap under running water after every use and hang to dry. Clean the strap gently with a mild soap and 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.

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.com/support and country specific websites.

Changing Batteries

The FT60 training computer and the Polar H1 heart rate sensor both have a user changeable battery. To change the battery yourself, please follow the instructions carefully as instructed in chapter Change Batteries Yourself.

Prior to changing the batteries, please note the following:

•The low battery indicator is displayed when only 10-15% of the battery capacity is left.

•Excessive use of the backlight drains the battery more rapidly.

•The backlight and sound are automatically turned off when the low battery indicator is displayed. Any alarms set prior to the appearance of the low battery indicator will remain active.

•In cold conditions, the low battery indicator may appear, but will disappear when the temperature rises.

Change Batteries Yourself

When changing the battery, make sure the sealing ring is not damaged, in which case you should replace it with a new one. You can purchase the sealing ring/battery kits at well-equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services. In the USA and Canada, the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service Centers. In the USA the sealing ring/battery kits are also available at www.shoppolar.com.

Keep the batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.

Batteries should be properly disposed of according to local regulations.

When handling a new, fully charged battery, avoid clasp-like contact, i.e. simultaneous from both sides, with metal or electrically conducting tools, like tweezers. This may short-circuit the battery causing it to discharge more rapidly. Typically, short circuiting does not damage the battery, but it may decrease the capacity and lifetime of the battery.

Changing Training Computer Battery

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