POLAR S510 - Manual (Page 42)

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G. CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
Your Polar heart rate monitor is a high-tech instrument of
superior design and workmanship and should be treated with
care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill the warranty
obligations and enjoy this product for many years to come.
Taking care of your Polar heart rate monitor
•
Wash the transmitter regularly after use with a mild soap and water
solution. Dry it carefully after washing with soft towel.
• Never store the transmitter wet. Sweat and moisture can keep its electrodes
wet and the transmitter activated, which shortens the battery life.
• Store your Polar heart rate monitor in a cool and dry place. Do not store
it in any kind of non-breathing material, such as a plastic bag or a sports
bag if it is wet.
• Do not bend or stretch the transmitter. This may damage the electrodes.
• Do not dry the transmitter in any other way than with a towel. Hard-
handed handling may damage the electrodes.
• Keep your Polar heart rate monitor out of extreme cold and heat. The
operating temperature is -10 ºC to 50 ºC/ 14 ºF to 122 ºF.
• Do not expose the Polar heart rate monitor to direct sunlight for
extended periods, such as by leaving it in a car.
• Do not immerse the speed sensor in water.
• Avoid hard hits to the speed sensor as these may cause damage.
For various fitness classes we recommend the following:
1
2
3
4
6
7
5
1-3 Increase exercise
for health
benefits and
fitness
improvement.
4 To ensure good health,
maintain current exercise
habits. For fitness
improvement an increase in
exercise is recommended.
5-7 Maintain
current exercise
habits for good
health and
fitness.
Top athletes typically score OwnIndex values above 70 (men) and 60
(women). As high values as 95 can be reached by Olympic level athletes.
OwnIndex is highest in sports that involve large muscle groups such as
cross-country skiing and cycling.
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