Bodyguard T700 manual Possible Chest Strap Heart Rate Problems, Troubleshooting Check List Table

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Possible Chest Strap Heart Rate Problems

All Bodyguard® machines are compatible with the Polar wireless heart rate system. This includes a chest strap and a receiver. The receiver is an integral part of the machine and it is hidden inside. The chest strap is an option on all machines and can be purchased from Bodyguard® Polar. If you are having some problems with the reception, please use the following troubleshooting check list.

Troubleshooting Check List – Table 1

PROBLEM		POSSIBLE CAUSE		SOLUTION
•	No signal.	•	Dead battery in strap.	•	Change battery.
		• Electrodes are not wet.		• Put water on electrodes.
		•	Using wrong strap.	•	Use Polar.
		•	Weak battery.	•	Change battery.
•	Weak signal.	• Electrodes are not wet enough.		• Put water on electrodes.
		• 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.
		•	Using wrong strap.	•	Use Polar.
•	Erratic signal.	• Interference with other signals.		• Move the machine away from
					potential interference sources.
		• Electrodes are not wet enough.		• Put water on electrodes.

The above table should help properly diagnose the problem. There is 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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