Polar RCX5 manual Change Batteries Yourself, English

Batteries

The RCX5 training computer and the Polar H2 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.

If you train in cold conditions (-20 °C to -10 °C / -4 °F to 14 °F ) we recommend that you wear the training computer under the sleeve of your jacket, directly on your skin.

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. Go to www.polar.com to find your own country's shoppolar online store.

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.

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