Nautilus E514c, Assembly Manual

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Distance 

The Distance display shows the distance count (miles or km) in the workout. 
 

Note:

   To change the measurement units to English Imperial or metric, refer to the “Console Setup Mode” section in this 

manual.

Watt / Level 

The WATT display field shows the power that you are producing at the current resistance level (1 horsepower = 746 watts) for 
6 seconds, and then the current resistance LEVEL (1–16) for 6 seconds.

Calories

The Calories display field shows the estimated calories that you have burned during the exercise.

Pulse (Heart Rate)

The Pulse display shows the heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) from the heart rate monitor.

Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, 
become short of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated 
or measured by the machine’s computer for reference purposes only.

Remote Heart Rate Monitor

Monitoring your Heart Rate is one of the best procedures to control the intensity of your exercise. Contact Heart Rate (CHR) 
sensors are installed to send your heart rate signals to the Console. The Console can also read telemetry HR signals from a 
Heart Rate Chest Strap Transmitter that operates in the 4.5kHz - 5.5kHz range.

Note:

   The heart rate chest strap must be an uncoded heart rate strap from Polar Electro or an uncoded POLAR

®

 compat-

ible model. (Coded POLAR

®

 heart rate straps such as POLAR

®

 OwnCode

®

 chest straps will not work with this equip-

ment.) 

If you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, consult your doctor before using a wireless chest strap or 
other telemetric heart rate monitor.

Contact Heart Rate Sensors

Contact Heart Rate (CHR) sensors send your heart rate signals to the Console. The CHR sensors are the stainless steel parts 
of the Handlebars. To use, put your hands comfortably around the sensors. Be sure that your hands touch both the top and 
the bottom of the sensors. Hold firm, but not too tight or loose. Both hands must make contact with the sensors for the Con-
sole to detect a pulse. After the Console detects four stable pulse signals, your initial pulse rate will be shown.

Once the Console has your initial heart rate, do not move or shift your hands for 10 to 15 seconds. The Console will now 
validate the heart rate. Many factors influence the ability of the sensors to detect your heart rate signal:

•  Movement of the upper body muscles (including arms) produces an electrical signal (muscle artifact) that can interfere with 

pulse detection. Slight hand movement while in contact with the sensors can also produce interference.

•  Calluses and hand lotion may act as an insulating layer to reduce the signal strength.
•  Some Electrocardiogram (EKG) signals generated by individuals are not strong enough to be detected by the sensors.
•  The proximity of other electronic machines can generate interference. 

CHR detection may be limited to walking or slow jogging due to the extreme muscle artifacts and hand motion generated by 
a comfortable running style. If your heart rate signal ever seems erratic after validation, wipe off your hands and the sensors 
and try again.