Polar Electro RCX3, Getting Started Manual

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9. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Care and Maintenance
Follow the caring instructions to ensure reliable
measurement and to maximize the life span of
the electrode base and the heart rate sensor.
The following instructions will help you fulfill
the guarantee obligations.
Heart rate sensor: Detach the heart rate sensor
from the belt after every use and dry it with a
soft towel. Clean the heart rate sensor with a
mild soap and water solution when needed.
Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (e.g.
steel wool or cleaning chemicals).
Electrode base: Rinse the electrode base under
running water after every use and hang to dry.
Clean the electrode pads gently with a mild
soap and water solution when needed. Do not
use moisturizing soaps, because they can leave
residue on the electrodes. Do not soak, iron, dry
clean or bleach the electrode base. Do not
stretch or bend the electrode areas sharply.
Dry and store the electrode base and the heart
rate sensor separately to maximize the heart
rate sensor battery lifetime. Keep the heart rate
sensor in a cool and dry place. To prevent snap
oxidation, do not store the heart rate sensor wet
in non-breathing material, such as a sports bag.
Do not expose the heart rate sensor to direct
sunlight for extended periods.
G5 GPS sensor: Clean G5 with a mild soap and
water solution. Dry it with a towel. Never use
alcohol or abrasive materials (steel wool or
cleaning chemicals). Never put G5 in a washing
machine or drier.
Due to the textile nature of the armband, its life
time may not reach the life time of G5. Follow
the instructions carefully to maximize the life
time. Wash the armband only when necessary.
Hand wash only. Do not use detergent with
bleach or fabric softener. Do not dry-clean. Do
not spin-dry or iron.
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