NordicTrack NTC89021 HOW to USE the Chest Pulse Sensor, HOW to PUT on the Chest Pulse Sensor

HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR

To get the best performance from the chest pulse sen- sor, please read the instructions below.

wet both electrode areas. Return the sensor unit to a position against your chest.

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.

Chest Strap

Tab

	Sensor Unit	Sensor	Buckle
		Unit
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	Logo
	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.

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 positioned as described, move it slightly lower or higher 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 perspir- ing, 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 condi- tions 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 prop- erly, test the chest pulse sensor in the following way:

3	Pull the
	sensor unit	Electrode Areas
	away from
	your body
	a few inch-
	es and
	locate the
	two elec-
	trode areas on the inner side. Using a saline
	solution such as saliva or contact lens solution,

Hold the chest pulse sensor and place your thumbs over the electrode areas as shown.

Electrode Areas

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