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HEART RATE MONITORING
4.1 Contact Heart Rate System
This machine has a built-in contact heart rate system that allows you to verify your heart rate during a workout without wearing a
heart rate chest strap. By holding the contact bars on the handlebars, you will see your current pulse on screen.
(To get a reading, make sure your hands are not too moist (sweaty) when you touch the contact bars.)
Possible problems with the contact heart rate reading system.
Please refer to the following table for troubleshooting tips for the contact heart rate reading system. This machine uses an ECG
(electrocardiogram) circuit board with metal plates connected by conductor wires. The circuit board is built into the machine.
Troubleshooting Checklist—Table 2
PROBLEM
LIKELY CAUSE
SOLUTION
• No reading
• Hands not in contact with metal plates long enough
• Defective ECG circuit board
• Conductor wires not properly connected
• Wait 5 to 10 seconds for a good reading
• Change ECG circuit board
• Check connections
• Erratic readings
• Hands not in contact with metal plates long enough
• Defective ECG circuit board
• Fluorescent (neon) lights to close to console
• Interference from other signals
• Do not move hands
• Change ECG circuit board
• Move machine
• Turn power off or Move machine
4.2 Heart Rate Chest Strap
The BODYGUARD® Fitness E230X / E250X / E390X is designed for use with the heart rate chest strap. The chest strap allows
the computer to monitor your heart rate or beats per minute. This value is displayed on the computer screen and should only be
used as a guide in helping you achieve your personal fitness goals.
If the strap is not used, no heart rate reading will be displayed onscreen. It is important to consult a physician before starting an
exercise program or using a heart rate chest strap with exercise equipment.
CAUTION
– We recommend that you read this instruction manual carefully before you begin using this machine. Use of this
equipment by persons with heart or other medical problems may result in serious injury. It is recommended that you consult a
physician before using this machine. It is also recommend that you periodically consult your physician as you continue to use this
equipment. Immediately cease exercise if you feel dizzy, faint, or short of breath. Use of this equipment in a manner other than
as prescribed in this instruction manual may result in serious injury.
In order to help you choose an effective exercise program and determine your recommended Target heart rate training zone, find
your age on the heart rate chart at the beginning of the manual and check the target heart rate zone for the various intensity
levels. These levels include the Fat Burning, Healthy Heart, and Aerobic Training zones.
TIP
—You should moisten the back of the heart rate chest strap from time to time to make sure it transmits a signal. Use a few
drops of water to moisten the strap and place it directly on your skin. The strap will not work properly if worn over your clothes.
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