HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
To get the best performance from the chest pulse sen- sor, please read the instructions below.
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.
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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
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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
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 posi- tioned as described, move it slightly lower or high- er 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 per- spiring,
•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 con- ditions 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 properly, test the chest pulse sensor in the follow- ing way:
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Hold the chest pulse sensor and place your thumbs over the electrode areas as shown.
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