6.3TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM SENSORS
If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, check the following:
•Dry moist hands to prevent slipping.
•Apply hands to all four sensors, two in each hand.
•Grasp the sensors firmly.
•Apply constant pressure around the sensors.
•Clean the sensors with a damp cloth.
6.4TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY
•Repeat the electrode wetting procedure. See Section 3.2, titled How to Use the Optional Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap. The electrodes must be wet to pick up and transmit accu- rate heart rate readings.
•Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin.
•Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water.
•Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet (one meter) of the heart rate receiver.
•The chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop functioning. If the chest strap transmitter battery is depleted, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH
When exercising with the optional heart rate chest strap, the user may come within range of electromagnetic signals strong enough to cause abnormally elevated heart rate readings. Possible sources of such signals include
•Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power lines and motor driven exercise equipment.
•Another heart rate transmitter within three feet (one meter) may also cause abnormal heart rate readings.
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