Precautions: important – CycleOps PowerTap User Manual
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Precautions: Important
• Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician.
• Keep your eyes on the road. Do not become overly engaged with the PowerTap display.
We recommend familiarizing yourself with computer functions while stationary.
• The computer, receiver, and hub are water resistant, not
water proof. Avoid sustained water
contact and do not deliberately place the
PowerTap or its components
in water
or under high-
pressure sprays. Therefore caution should be used when riding in rain. Following such rides,
special precautions should be taken including removing the PowerTap plastic twist cap and
allowing the hub to air dry.
• Wash off dirt
with a cloth soaked in a weak mixture of neutral detergent and water
and wipe
excess water off with a dry cloth
Avoid spraying the unit directly with solvent mixture. Do not
use thinner or other solvents to clean parts as they may dissolve the plastic console casings.
•
If you are not familiar with bike maintenance please contact a professional bicycle mechanic
before servicing. The power measuring components of the PowerTap are highly complex and
should only be serviced by Saris Cycling Group.
• The plastic cover on the hub should be removed only when replacing batteries or when
allowing the unit to dry after submersion in water. Repeated disassembly may compromise the
effectiveness of the O-ring seals. O-rings should be inspected and replaced if necessary when
ever the battery cover is removed. Use a light coating of grease when reinstalling the battery
cap on the O-rings.
•
During the course of repair do not remove the torque tube. There are no serviceable parts
inside. Special tools are required for reassembly and calibration. If problems are suspected
contact Saris Cycling Group directly at 800-783-7257 (001 608 274 6550).
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