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Heart Rate Monitoring Devices
Pulse Hand Grips (Standard)
The 985VG comes standard with stainless steel pulse handgrips. To activate, gently grasp both
handgrips to obtain a heart rate reading. Hold on to the hand grip for a few seconds until the
computer is able to calculate your pulse and get a steady reading. Once you let go of the hand grips
the computer will need to recalculate your pulse.
Note: It is recommended to wear a chest strap for the Heart Rate control programs, as it is more
accurate and will constantly transmit a signal to the computer. If you wear a chest strap and use the
steel pulse hand grips at the same time, please note the console will take the measurement of the
chest strap over the hand pulse.
Operating Tips:
If you are not getting a consistent reading while using the hand pulse option, we recommend the
following suggestions:
• Make sure that the palms of the hands are touching the contact area of each hand pulse grip.
• Maintain an even pressure on the grips.
• Do not hold the hand pulse grips too tightly.
• In some cases dampening your palms may help the sensors register a more stable heart rate.
Chest Strap (Optional)
The 985VG is equipped with a built-in wireless 5k receiver for your heart rate monitoring transmitter.
Please contact your dealer to purchase a compatible 5k chest strap transmitter, if you would like to
use more wireless heart rate features.
To get an accurate reading using these devices, you will need to be within three feet of the console,
and a minimum of four feet from others using a heart rate monitoring device.
The receiver of the wireless ECG system is built into the console unit.
How to Wear Your Sensor/ Transmitter:
(1) Buckle one end of the chest strap onto the transmitter.
(2) Adjust the band length so that the fit is snug, but not too tight.
(3) Buckle the other end of the chest strap onto the transmitter
(4) Center the transmitter on your chest below the pectoral muscle (breasts).
(5) Stretch the transmitter away from your chest and moisten the conductive electrode strips located
next to the buckles with water.
Note: The transmitter is on automatically when it is being worn. It is off when it is not connected to
your body; however, as moisture may activate the transmitter, thoroughly dry the transmitter after
every use to prolong battery life.
