manbearpig Posted September 9, 2010 Share Bzz, ok my watch tells me battery is going. Name, phone numbers of Polar guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastapouch Posted September 9, 2010 Share where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted September 9, 2010 Share You could take it to a Polar dealer and they send it away for you.It does take up to 10 working days though (from Cape Town). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spat Posted September 9, 2010 Share Sucks that there is no one in Cape Town that can do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iron Posted September 9, 2010 Share IHF are the agents , they in Midrand, 011 805 1028 . or as said above take to your local bike shop ( if they are polar agents ) and they can send it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VincentBikes Posted September 9, 2010 Share 011-8051028 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted September 9, 2010 Share Here is Polar in Midrand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wil6 Posted September 9, 2010 Share Mine also went and it cost me R250 to send it away and I had it back within 3 working days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Posted September 9, 2010 Share Thank you everyone, a mine of information you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach7-7 Posted September 9, 2010 Share My old Polar F55 also gave that message! The rear cover is attached by four very tiny screws. I used a jewellers screwdriver and very carefully removed the rear cover. Fitted 1 x CR2032 button cell, replaced rear cover inspecting rubber seal for any dust/hairs and good as new.  Perhaps when you send it away to Polar they will do an additional pressure test... but I do not swim with mine so this is not an issue. On my RS800CX PTE, the battery can be replaced by the user by using a coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Lizard Posted September 10, 2010 Share Just be carefull that you do not overtighten those 4 screws- I did and had to get a new unit R1900 later  That's why I rather send it away and let them do it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agter os Posted September 10, 2010 Share Why not change it yourself? Takes an ordinary watch battery. I changed mine (as well as the heart strap) with noooooo problems! (And, I stay in Midrand - you have to make an appoinment if you need it urgently) To be without it for 10 days, and regarding the mail lately .... you're chancing it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton - theCOW Posted September 10, 2010 Share The battery isn't std on all the models, i had to hunt for the right battery for the 720i to do it myself. So no 2032, as it is lipped etc, but i don't swim with mine, i also know it's got a slight crack in the casing, it's been fine riding in the rain, but i if i'm running and get rained on (hockey) then the thing mists up, go figure! Polar will change the seals tho and if there's a leak post service, i'm sure they fulfill any damages etc, something to consider? Sportsmans Warehouse is an agent so if you don't wanna use your LBS, Sportsmans are generally everywhere, can't comment on whether they'll loose your watch tho & how efficient they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kates Posted September 13, 2010 Share Generally Polar quotes a week to do it, but its normally done within 4 or 5 days. If you're in Joburg, the Sweat Shop in Dunkeld normally gets it back by Thursday of each week, with no charge to send it in. You're looking at R100 to change the battery. Otherwise speak to Polar directly- you need an appointment though but then they'll probably do it whilst you wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeps Posted September 13, 2010 Share Took an HRM watch to IHF last week (had made an appointment), left after 15minutes with a new battery and cost just 100ZA ronds ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted September 13, 2010 Share Sucks that there is no one in Cape Town that can do this.Indeed. One of my pet gripes with Polar SA. Here in Holland I have a local watch shop that is authorised by Polar to change batteries on watches and sensors. I drop it off and pick it up an hour later. Perfect for an espresso stop. Polar SA should really do something like that in Cape Town. Way overdue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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