Bodyguard E350 Elliptical Possible Chest Strap Heart Rate Problems, Troubleshooting Check List

Possible Chest Strap Heart Rate Problems

In order to properly diagnose the chest strap compatibility, please follow the procedures to deter- mine possible problems. All Bodyguard® machines use the Cardiosport heart rate system. The chest strap is an option on all machines and can be purchased from a Bodyguard® Dealer or from Cardiosport. If you are having some problems with the reception, please use the following trou- bleshooting check list.

Troubleshooting Check List

Table 3

PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		SOLUTION
•	No signal.	• Dead battery in strap.		•	Change battery.
		• Electrodes are not wet.		• Put saliva on electrodes.
		•	Using wrong strap	•	Use Cardiosport.
			(such as: Polar).
•	Weak signal.	•	Weak battery.	•	Change battery.
		• Electrodes are not wet		• Put saliva on electrodes.
			enough.
		• Strap is not tight enough.		•	Put on tighter.
		• Too much body fat.		•	No solution.
		• Chest size too small or too big.		•	Position strap accordingly.
		• Receiver has a problem.		• Verify signal in Diagnostics,
					see Heart Rate Test section.
•	Erratic signal.	•	Using wrong strap	•	Use Cardiosport.
			(such as: Polar).
		• Interference with other signals.		• Use only the exercise machine
					to verify.
		• Electrodes are not wet enough.		• Put saliva on electrodes.

The above table should help properly diagnose the problem. There are also misconceptions that the signal is immediate. The chest strap electrodes need to be moistened in order to send a strong signal. Radio and neon light interferences can also reduce the strength of the signal.

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