Instructions / Assembly

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HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE CONTROL
PROGRAM
1. Turn on the console.
See HOW TO ACTIVATE THE CONSOLE on
page 15.
2. Wear a Polar-compatible chest heart rate
monitor.
For the most accurate heart rate readings, it is rec-
ommended that you wear a Polar-compatible chest
heart rate monitor when using the heart rate control
(HRC) program.
You can also hold the handgrip heart rate monitor
during the heart rate control program.
3. Select the heart rate control program.
To select the heart rate control program, press the
HRC button. Then, press the Enter button.
4. Select the desired heart rate target.
The heart rate control program has several heart
rate targets, which are percentages of your maxi-
mum heart rate.
Note: Your maximum heart rate is estimated by
subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you
are 30 years old, your estimated maximum heart
rate is 190 beats per minute (220 – 30 = 190).
Therefore, if you are 30 years old, a target heart
rate setting of 60 percent is equal to 114 beats per
minute (60 percent of 190 is 114). To determine
a target heart rate that is suitable for you, con-
sult your physician or a physician-recommended
source.
Press the Level increase and decrease buttons
until the desired heart rate target appears in the
matrix. Then, press the Enter button.
5. Enter your age.
The words ENTER AGE will scroll across the lower
displays. Press the numbered buttons to enter your
age. If necessary, press the Clear button to cancel
your entry. When your age is entered, press the
Enter button.
6. Enter a program time.
The words ENTER TIME will scroll across the lower
displays. Press the numbered buttons to enter the
desired program time. If necessary, press the Clear
button to cancel your entry. When the program time
is entered, press the Enter button. The program will
then begin.
7. Begin exercising.
The program is divided into segments. During
the program, the profile in the matrix will show
your progress. The flashing segment of the profile
represents the current segment of the program.
The height of the flashing segment indicates the
resistance level for the current segment.
During the program, the console will regularly
compare your actual heart rate with the heart rate
target.
To k ee p y ou ac tu a l he a rt ra te ne ar th e h ea r t ra t e
target, the console will automatically adjust the
resistance of the pedals. The console may also
prompt you to increase your pedaling speed.
When an upward pointing arrow appears in the
matrix, increase your pedaling speed.
IMPORTANT: The heart rate target is intended
only to provide motivation. Make sure to exer-
cise at an intensity that is comfortable for you.