User's Manual

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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. 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 that it is right-side-up.
Pull the
sensor unit
away from
your body
a few
inches and
locate the
two electrode areas on the inner side. Using a
saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solu-
tion, 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 you are wearing the heart rate moni-
tor exactly as described at the left. Note: If the heart
rate monitor does not function when positioned as
described, move it slightly lower or higher on your
chest.
• 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 work out on your exercise equipment, make
sure that you are within arm’s length of the console.
For the console to display 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 your exercise equipment.
• 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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Chest Strap
Sensor Unit
Tab
Buckle
Electrode Areas
Sensor
Unit
Electrode Areas
Logo