The Contact Heart Rate System can be used in place of the wireless chest strap to perform any of the following functions:
• Monitor your Time in Zone
• Control most HRC programs
• Helps you maintain your Target Heart Rate
To use the Contact Heart Rate Grips:
1. Press
ENTER
to switch to a screen that displays Pulse.
2. Grab on to the pulse grip portion of the center handrail.
3. As soon as you put your hands on the grips a heart graphic will beat on the display. This indicates that the system has
been activated.
4. The heart graphic will “beat” briefly and then display your heart rate. Your heart rate will be continuously monitored while
your hands remain on the grips.
NOTE:
If you are wearing the wireless chest strap, the Contact Heart Rate system will override the wireless signal
while your hands are on the bar. Once you release the bar, the treadmill then defaults back to the wireless chest strap
signal.
NOTE:
You do not have to be viewing the Heart Rate Status screen for the Contact Heart Rate system or wireless
chest strap to function.
The HRC programs will continue to make speed and elevation adjustments to keep you at your target heart rate while your
hands remain on the contact heart rate grips. If you remove your hands the HRC programs will not make any speed or
elevation changes until you place your hands on the CHR grips again.
The CHR system is designed to be used at walking speeds. A natural running motion involves using your arms to maintain
balance. Since contact heart rate systems require your arms to remain stationary, we recommend using the system only at
speeds of less than 4 mph (6.4 km/h) or the fastest speed at which you are comfortable walking.
Contact Heart Rate Monitor
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