HOW to USE the Heart Rate Monitor

HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR

Before you use the heart rate monitor, please read all instructions on this page and the following page.

	The heart rate
	monitor consists of	Chest Strap
	two components:	Chest Strap
	the chest strap and
	the sensor unit.
	Refer to the draw-
	ing below to attach
	the chest strap to
	the sensor unit.
	Insert the tab on
	one end of the
	chest strap through	Sensor Unit
	one end of the sen-	Sensor Unit
	one end of the sen-
	sor unit. Press the	Tab
	end of the sensor	Tab
	unit under the
	buckle on the chest
	strap. The tab
	should be almost	Sensor Buckle
	flush with the front	Sensor Buckle
	flush with the front	Unit
	of the sensor unit.

Next, wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest and attach the other end of the chest strap to the sensor unit. Adjust the length of the chest strap, if necessary.

The heart rate mon- itor should be under

your clothing, tight against your skin, and as high under

the pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that the logo on the sensor unit is facing forward and is right-side-up.

Pull the sensor unit away from your body a few inches and locate the two electrode areas on the inner side. The electrode areas are the areas covered by shallow ridges. Using saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution, wet both electrode areas. Return the sensor unit to a position against your chest.

HEART RATE MONITOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE

¥Thoroughly dry the heart rate monitor after each use. The heart rate monitor is activated when the electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate monitor is put on; the heart rate monitor shuts off when it is removed and the electrode areas are dried. If the heart rate monitor is not dried after each use, it may remain activated longer than necessary, draining the battery prematurely.

¥Store the heart rate monitor in a warm, dry place. Do not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag or other container that may trap moisture.

¥Do not expose the heart rate monitor to direct sunlight for extended periods of time

¥Do not expose the heart rate monitor to tempera- tures above 122¡ Fahrenheit (50¡ Celsius) or below 14¡ Fahrenheit (-10¡ Celsius).

¥Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit when using or storing the heart rate monitor.

¥Clean the sensor unit periodically using a damp cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The chest strap may be hand washed and air dried.

HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING

The instructions on the following pages explain how the heart rate monitor is used with the console. If the letters ÒPLSÓ appear in the PULSE display or if the displayed heart rate is excessively high or low, try the steps below.

¥Make sure that the heart rate monitor is under your clothing, tight against your skin, and as high under the pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. In addition, make sure that the logo on the sensor unit is facing forward and is right-side-up. Note: If the heart rate monitor does not function when positioned as described, try moving it slightly lower or higher on your chest.

¥Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution to wet the two electrode areas on the sensor unit. If heart rate readings do not appear until you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.