POLAR FT7 - Manual (Page 14)

6. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
Caring for Your FT7 Training Computer
Training computer: Clean with a mild soap and water solution, dry with towel. Do not press buttons under
water. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel wool or cleaning chemicals). 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)
nor with conductive material (a wet towel). Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods.
Washing Instructions for WearLink+ Transmitter
WearLink+ transmitter: Detach the transmitter connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running
water after every use. Dry the connector with a soft towel. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (steel
wool or cleaning chemicals).
Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40ºC/104ºF or at least after every fifth use. This ensures
reliable measurement and maximizes the life span of the transmitter. Use a washing pouch. Do not soak,
spin-dry, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not use detergent with bleach or fabric softener. Never put
the transmitter connector in the washing machine or drier!
Dry and store the strap and the transmitter connector separately to maximize the transmitter battery
lifetime. Wash the strap in a washing machine before long-term storage and always after use in pool water
with high chlorine content.
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.
Changing Batteries
The FT7 and WearLink+ both have a user changeable battery. To change the battery yourself, please follow
the instructions carefully.
Please note the following:
• The low battery indicator is displayed when 10-15% of the battery capacity is left.
• Excessive use of the backlight drains the battery more rapidly.
• In cold conditions, the low battery indicator may appear, but will disappear when the temperature rises.
• 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.
To change the battery 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 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 disposed of properly according to local regulations.
When handling a new, fully charged battery, avoid clasp-like contact, i.e. simultaneously from both sides,
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