Life Fitness 8975101 REV B-2 owner manual Getting Started, Heart Rate Telemetry Chest Strap

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2GETTING STARTED

2.1THE HEART RATE TELEMETRY CHEST STRAP

The console is equipped with a wireless heart rate monitoring system in which electrodes, pressed against the skin, transfer heart rate signals from the user to the console. The electrodes are inside the chest strap (A) that the user wears during the workout. The transmitter strap delivers an optimal heart rate reading when the electrodes are in direct contact with bare skin. However it functions properly through a thin layer of wet clothing. The electrodes are two grooved sur- faces on the underside of the strap, and must remain wet to accurately transmit the electrical impulses of the heart back to the receiver. To use, first moisten the electrodes. Then, secure the strap as high under the chest muscles as possible. The strap should be snug, but comfortable enough to allow for normal breathing. Electrodes must be wet to work proper- ly. If it becomes necessary to re-moisten, grasp the center of the strap, pull it away from your chest to expose the elec- trodes, and moisten. See diagram below for correct positioning of the strap.

Note:Using the wireless heart rate telemetry chest strap will provide more accurate heart rate readings than the hand pulse sensors.

Note: To ensure the highest performance, use the wireless chest strap that was provided with the product.

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2.2CONTACT HEART RATE

When using Contact Heart Rate make certain to grasp sensors firmly and keep hands still. If heart rate seems substan- tially higher or lower than expected, remove hands from sensors until heart rate disappears. Dry hands and grasp sen- sors again until heart rate seems accurate. If this does not work you may need to slow the machine to get an accurate reading. On treadmills we recommend, for safety and accurate heart rate readings, that the user stand on the siderails when attempting to monitor heart rate with contact electrodes.

Note: The contact heart rate system may be less or more accurate with different individuals.

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Contents GO Console Page International Offices Corporate HeadquartersPage Table of Contents Life Fitness GO Console Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions for Household USE Getting Started Heart Rate Telemetry Chest StrapContact Heart Rate Heart Rate Zone Training Age Theoretical Maximum 65% 80%Fat Burn Cardio GO Console Overview 12 13 15 16 Level / Incline Display HOW to USE the GO ConsoleDifficulty Brake Level Incline Level CT / Bikes TreadmillsSpeed Display Time DisplayMessage Center Distance DisplayCalorie Display Target Heart Rate DisplayWorkout Profile Display Row Maximum Heart RateSettings Button Workout Profile Indicator ArrowLevel Meter User Profiles ButtonRace Mode Button Reset ButtonNavigation Button Enter / Start ButtonWorkout Overviews WORKOUTS, MODES, and SettingsHOW to USE the Workouts Enter Sports Training Workout Experienced FitHeart Rate Interval Workout Experienced Fit Heart Rate Hill Workout Experienced FitHOW to USE Custom Workouts Extreme Heart Rate Workout Advanced AthleteGoal Workouts All levels Row Target Heart Rate HOW to USE the User Profiles HOW to USE Race ModeLow Incline treadmill only HOW to USE the Settings Menu Safety ModeLubricating the Walking Belt Preventive Maintenance Tips Service and Product MaintenanceProblem Cause / Solution TroubleshootingHOW to Obtain Product Service Specifications Warranty Information Go ConsoleLabor Changes in Warranty not Authorized