# Regular Strap Maintenance

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Never use alcohol or chemical cleaning agents on the chest strap.
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<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden></th><th data-hidden><select></select></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Do not stretch or bend the chest strap</strong><br></p><p>Avoid excessive stretching and bending of the chest strap at sharp angles, especially the rubber parts with electrodes.</p></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://2699567387-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWFE1am6YItgF4mow5bWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-ed8a42a29b0cf4d2300ef201da51f251e0708cde%2Fmaintenance_step1.png?alt=media">maintenance_step1.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Store the strap and sensor separately</strong><br><br>Dry and store the strap and sensor separately.<br>After each measurement, disconnect at least one electrode from the chest strap to prolong battery life.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://2699567387-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWFE1am6YItgF4mow5bWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-9e67d1ea00d21abe578bfee19db5dfcddb92f5a8%2Fmaintenance_step2.png?alt=media">maintenance_step2.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Cleaning the sensor</strong></p><p>Dry the sensor with a soft towel after the measurement. If necessary, you can clean the sensor connector with a mild soapy solution.</p></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://2699567387-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWFE1am6YItgF4mow5bWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-f442ca221334d161b487dc84cb7c301bbb4b0410%2Fmaintenance_step3.png?alt=media">maintenance_step3.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rinse the chest strap after measurement</strong><br><br>After each use, disconnect the sensor from the chest strap and rinse the strap with running water.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://2699567387-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWFE1am6YItgF4mow5bWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5e256cbdc8e30670b87781965882b01f7db3e11a%2Fmaintenance_step4.png?alt=media">maintenance_step4.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Disconnect the sensor before cleaning</strong></p><p>Always disconnect the sensor from the chest strap before cleaning.</p></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://2699567387-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWFE1am6YItgF4mow5bWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e0b2ee33c51eb2263a3111c5082dd866fd20736d%2Fmaintenance_step5.png?alt=media">maintenance_step5.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Follow the instructions on the label</strong><br><br>Follow the instructions on the label on the chest strap when cleaning it.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td><a href="https://2699567387-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWFE1am6YItgF4mow5bWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8ea49b460384ecc416bafa03c04ec7708b0cb2da%2Fmaintenance_step6.png?alt=media">maintenance_step6.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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How to care for the strap
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If your chest strap is heavily soiled, follow the instructions on [heavily-soiled-strap](https://manual.kardi.ai/en/maintenance-and-troubleshooting/chest-strap-maintenance/heavily-soiled-strap "mention").
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**Need help?**\
Contact Kardi Ai customer support\
☎️ [**+420 779 998 100**](tel:+420779998100)\
✉️ [**support@kardi.ai**](mailto:support@kardi.ai)
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