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To get the best performance from the chest pulse sen-
sor, please read the instructions below.
HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
The chest pulse sensor consists of two components:
the chest strap and the sensor unit. Follow the steps
below to put on the chest pulse sensor.
1. See the inset drawing above. Insert the tab on
one end of the chest strap through one end of the
sensor unit as shown. Then, press the end of the
sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap.
2. Wrap the
chest pulse
sensor
around your
chest. Attach
the free end
of the chest
strap to the
sensor unit as described above. Adjust the length
of the chest strap, if necessary. The chest pulse
sensor 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 is right-side-up.
3. Pull the sen-
sor 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 solution, wet both electrode areas.
Return the sensor unit to a position against your
chest.
CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING
If the chest pulse sensor does not function proper-
ly, or if the displayed heart rate is excessively high
or low, try the steps below.
•
Make sure that the chest pulse sensor is worn
exactly as described in step 2 at the left. If the
chest pulse sensor does not function when posi-
tioned as described, move it slightly lower or high-
er on your chest.
•
Each time you use the chest pulse sensor, use
saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solu-
tion to wet the two electrode areas on the sensor
unit (see the drawing in step 3 at the left). If heart
rate readings do not appear until you begin per-
spiring, re-wet the electrode areas.
•
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 chest pulse sensor is designed to work with
people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate
reading problems may be caused by medical con-
ditions such as premature ventricular contractions
(pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.
•
The operation of the chest pulse sensor can be
affected 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 chest pulse sensor still does not function
properly, test the chest pulse sensor in the follow-
ing way:
Hold the
chest pulse
sensor and
place your
thumbs over
the electrode
areas as
shown.
Chest Strap
Sensor Unit
Tab
Buckle
Electrode Areas
Sensor
Unit
Electrode Areas
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
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