POLAR FT1 - Manual (Page 13)

5. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Caring for Your Product
Like any electronic device, the 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.
Training computer and heart rate sensor: Keep in a cool and dry place. Do not store in a damp
environment, in non-breathable material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) or with conductive material (a wet
towel). Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods. Clean with a mild soap and water solution,
dry with towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel wool or cleaning chemicals). Do not bend
or stretch the transmitter. This may damage the electrodes. Do not press the button of your training
computer under running water.
Elastic Strap: Rinse with water after every use. Wash after swimming. If used regularly, wash at least once
every three weeks in a washing machine at 40°C / 104°F. Use a washing pouch. Do not soak, and use
neither detergent with bleach nor fabric softener. Do not dry-clean, spin-dry or iron.
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.
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 username for your Polar Account is always your email address. The same username and password are valid for Polar product registration,
polarpersonaltrainer.com, Polar discussion forum and newsletter registration.
Changing Batteries
Training Computer Battery
Do not open the training computer yourself. We recommend that you have the battery replaced by an
authorized Polar Service Center. They test your Polar FT1/FT2 for water resistance after battery
replacement and make a full periodic check. Please note the following:
• The low battery indicator is displayed when 10-15% of the battery capacity is left.
• Excessive use of the back light drains the battery more rapidly.
• In cold conditions, the low battery indicator may appear, but will disappear when the temperature rises.
• The back light and sound are automatically turned off when the low battery indicator is displayed.
Transmitter Battery
If you suspect that the transmitter battery has discharged, contact your authorized Polar Service Center for
a replacement transmitter.
Precautions
The Polar training computer shows your performance indicators. Polar training computer is designed to
indicate the level of physiological strain and recovery during and after exercise session. No other use is
intended or implied.
The Polar training computer should not be used for obtaining environmental measurements that require
professional or industrial precision.
Minimizing risks when exercising
Exercise may include some risk. Before beginning a regular exercise program, it is recommended that you
answer the following questions concerning your health status. If you answer yes to any of these questions,
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