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Using a Heart Rate Transmitter
How to wear your wireless chest strap transmitter:
1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts.
2. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain
comfortable.
3. Position the transmitter with the Spirit logo centered in the middle of your body facing
away from your chest (some people must position the transmitter slightly left of center).
Attach the final end of the elastic strap by inserting the round end and, using the locking
parts, secure the transmitter and strap around your chest.
4. Position the transmitter immediately below the pectoral muscles.
5. Sweat is the best conductor to measure very minute heart beat electrical signals.
However, plain water can also be used to pre-wet the electrodes (2 black square areas on
the reverse side of the belt and either side of transmitter). It’s also recommended that you
wear the transmitter strap a few minutes before your work out. Some users, because of
body chemistry, have a more difficult time in achieving a strong, steady signal at the
beginning. After “warming up”, this problem lessens. As noted, wearing clothing over the
transmitter/strap doesn’t affect performance.
6. Your workout must be within range - distance between transmitter/receiver – to achieve
a strong steady signal. The length of range may vary somewhat but generally stay close
enough to the console to maintain good, strong, reliable readings. Wearing the transmitter
immediately against bare skin assures you of proper operation. If you wish, you may wear
the transmitter over a shirt. To do so, moisten the areas of the shirt that the electrodes will
rest upon.
Note: The transmitter is automatically activated when it detects activity from the user’s heart. Additionally, it
automatically deactivates when it does not receive any activity. Although the transmitter is water resistant,
moisture can have the effect of creating false signals, so you should take precautions to completely dry the
transmitter after use to prolong battery life (estimated transmitter battery life is 2500 hours). The replacement
battery is Panasonic CR2032.
Erratic Operation:
Caution!
Do not use this elliptical for Heart Rate Control unless a steady, solid
Actual Heart Rate value is being displayed. High, wild, random numbers being
displayed indicate a problem.
Areas to look for interference which may cause erratic heart rate:
(1) Microwave ovens, T.V.’s, small appliances, etc.
(2) Fluorescent lights.
(3) Some household security systems.
(4) Perimeter fence for a pet.
(5) Some people have problems with the transmitter picking up a signal from their skin. If
you have problems try wearing the transmitter upside down. Normally the transmitter will
be oriented so the Spirit logo is right side up.
(6) If you continue to experience problems contact your dealer.
Target HR
This program allows you to set a target heart rate and the machine will automatically adjust
the work load to safely reach the target and maintain that target.
Use the Up/Down keys to select the Target HR program and press Mode. The display will
show a number and the age icon at top will be blinking. Use the Up/Down keys to adjust
the age and press Mode. The display will now show a blinking percent number or the
letters THR.
