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How to Use the Heart Rate Monitor
The unique heart rate monitor is specially designed for
accuracy, comfort, and durability. To get the best per-
formance from the heart rate monitor, please read the
instructions below.
HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR
The heart rate monitor consists of two components:
the chest strap and the sensor unit. Follow the steps
below to put on the heart rate monitor.
Refer to the inset drawing above. Insert the tab
on one end of the chest strap through one end of
the sensor unit as shown. Make sure to press the
end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the
chest strap.
Wrap the
heart rate
monitor
around
your chest.
Attach the
other end
of the chest
strap to the sensor unit as described above.
Adjust the length of the chest strap, if necessary.
The heart rate monitor should be under your
clothing, against your skin, and as high under the
pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable.
Make sure that the logo is facing forward and is
right-side-up.
Pull the
sensor unit
away from
your body
a few
inches and
locate the
two elec-
trode areas on the inner side. Using a saline solu-
tion such as saliva or contact lens solution, wet
both electrode areas. Return the sensor unit to a
position against your chest.
HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLESHOOTING
If the heart rate monitor does not function properly,
or if the displayed heart rate is excessively high or
low, try the troubleshooting steps below.
• Make sure that the heart rate monitor is under your
clothing, against your skin, and as high under the
pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Note:
If the heart rate monitor does not function when posi-
tioned as described, try moving it slightly lower or
higher on your chest.
• Make sure that the logo on the sensor unit is facing
forward and is right-side-up.
• Each time you use the heart rate monitor, use saline
solution such as saliva or contact lens solution to wet
the two electrode areas on the sensor unit (see the
drawing below). If heart rate readings do not appear
until you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.
• As you walk or run on the treadmill, make sure that
you are near the center of the walking belt and within
arm’s length of the console. For the console to dis-
play heart rate readings, the user must be within
arm’s length of the console.
• The heart rate monitor is designed to work with peo-
ple who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate read-
ing problems may be caused by medical conditions
such as premature ventricular contractions (pvcs),
tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.
• The operation of the heart rate monitor can be af-
fected by magnetic interference caused by high
power lines or other sources. If it is suspected that
magnetic interference may be causing a problem,
try relocating the treadmill.
• If the heart rate monitor still does not function prop-
erly, test the heart rate monitor in the following way:
Hold the heart
rate monitor
and place your
thumbs over
the electrode
areas as
shown.
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2
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Chest Strap
Sensor Unit
Tab
Buckle
Logo
Electrode Areas
Sensor
Unit
Electrode Areas
