6.2PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product.
Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product.
ITEM | WEEKLY | MONTHLY | ANNUALLY |
Display Console | C | I |
|
Console Mounting Bolts |
| I |
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Accessory Tray | C | I |
|
Frame | C |
| I |
Plastic Covers | C | I |
|
Pedals and Straps | C | I |
|
KEY: C=Clean; I=Inspect |
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6.3TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY
•Repeat the electrode moistening procedure. See Section 3.2, titled Heart Rate Monitoring for details. The electrodes must remain wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate eadings.
•Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin.
•Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water.
•Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet, or one meter, of the heart rate receiver.
•The chest strap is
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH
If the chest strap is worn near sources of electromagnetic signals, these signals may be strong enough to affect heart rate readings. Possible sources include:
•Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power lines and motor driven exercise equipment.
•Another heart rate transmitter within three feet, or one meter, may also cause abnormal heart rate readings.
6.4TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFEPULSE SYSTEM SENSORS
If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following:
•Dry moist hands to prevent slipping.
•Apply hands to both sensors, one in each hand.
•Grasp the sensors firmly.
•Apply constant pressure around the sensors.
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