Although it doesn’t happen very often, since the batteries in a Polar FT60 heart rate monitor watch are rechargeable, at some point you may need to change them. No matter how rarely you face this type of situation, the important thing is that you can do it yourself and not spend more on professional assistance.
Here are the necessary steps you need to follow when you want to change batteries in a safe and correct way:
1. First, place the heart rate monitor on a flat, smooth surface with the bottom facing you. Generally, the batteries in a Polar FT60 are located behind the screen, therefore the monitor should be facing downwards.
2. Open the monitor clock with a coin. If you look closely, the watch has a slot on the back to put a coin in, although you can very well use a small screwdriver to pry open the back of the watch. When you are opening it, make sure that you are using the arrows that indicate the correct opening direction.
3. Take out the batteries. You can easily do this by tapping the heart monitor against your palm, because tapping will help loosen the batteries. After you remove the batteries, you can write down the exact number of batteries your monitor clock uses, or you can show them to the clerk to make sure you are buying the correct type.
4. Put the new batteries inside. Once you have the correct batteries, make sure you insert them respecting the plus and minus signs that are located both in the area where the batteries should go and on the batteries, otherwise the watch will not open. After installing the batteries, replace the protective cap and use a coin or small screwdriver to lock the monitor clock.
Following these four simple steps will ensure that you do not cause any damage to the Polar FT60 heart rate monitor.