Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensor
Warning
After removing the battery from the sensor, dispose of it properly. Be sure to keep it out of the reach of small children. If through some accident it is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
Replace the battery.
Battery life: approx. 2 years (if used for 1 hour per day)
* The battery life shown in this manual is not definitive and it var- ies depending on the use environment.
Caution: • The
• The battery cover seal is critical for maintaining its watertight capacity. Check the battery cover for proper fit and positioning closing.
When the factory loaded battery has worn out, replace it with a new one according to the following instruction:
1.Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter with a coin.
2.Remove the battery and insert a new lithium battery (CR2032). Insert as shown in the picture, so that the + side is visible.
3.Close the battery cover tightly.
Replace the electrode belt.
The electrode belt will deteriorate after a long time of use. If there are cracks in the outer surface, or if measurement errors occur, follow the procedure below to change the electrode belt.
1.Loosen the 4 screws at the back of the transmitter.
2.Remove the spacers. Separate the transmitter from the electrode belt.
3.Wipe any dirt off of the two conducting parts of the transmitter, then insert it into a new electrode belt.
Caution: If there is dirt on the conducting parts, the heart rate sensor fail to detect the heart rate.
4.Fit the spacers on the right and left sides of the transmitter, and securely tighten the 4 screws.
Reference: When replacing the electrode belt, also check the transmitter’s battery life.
Battery cover
Lithium battery (CR2032)
Screws
Spacers
Spacers
Electrode belt
Transmitter
Conducting
part
Conducting part
Maintenance of the chest-belt heart rate sensor
For daily maintenance of the sensor:
•If the
•The attachment belt will become particularly soaked with sweat. This can be unhygienic if left as is. Clean the belt with a neutral detergent.
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