'HOLYTO'USE THE PULSE'SENSOR8"
The uniqueheadband-stTle pulse sensorIs specta ly
designedfor greater accuracy, comfod, and durability.
To get the best performance from the pulse sen-
sor, please read the f611owing Instructions.
HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADBAND
Forthe pulsesensor to function properly, the head-
bandshould fit snuglyaround your head,without being
uncomfortable.
Toa_ust the
headband,in-
sedthe ad-
justmenttab
throughone
ofthe holes
inthe head-
band.Note:
Each time
you exer-
cise, theheadband may expand slightly during the
first few minutes of use. It may be necessary to
readjust the headband periodically.
HOW TO PUT ONTHE PULSE SENSOR
Rub yourforehead bdefly to stimulate circulation. Put
onthe headband as shown below,with the sensor win-
dow centered on your forehead. Make sure that there
isno hair between the sensorwindow and your fore°
head. Attach the clothes clip to your collar. The clothes
clipwill reduce the movement ofthe pulse sensor wire,
helpingto ensure accurate pulse readings.
Sensor
Window
Clothes
L/
IMPORTANT: To avoid static build-up that may
damage the console, wear the pulse sensor only
while you are on the treadmill.
GUIDELINES FOR ACCURATE PULSE READINGS
The instructions on page 12 explain how the pulse
sensoris used with the console (see PULSE
DISPLAY). For the best results,remember the follow-
ingimpodant guidelines:
1. Before putting on the headband, rub your forehead
brieflyto stimulate circulation.
2. Make sure that the headband t'dssnugly, without
beinguncomfortable. If the headband is too loose or
tight,your pulse may notbe detected.
.The headbandmust beworn with the sensor win-
dowcentered onyour forehead. Make sure that
there is no hair between the sensor window and
yourfo_'ehead.Make-up appliedto the forehead
may interfere with pulse readings.Note: If the pulse
sensordoes notdetect your pulse when the sensor
windowis centered on yourforehead, try positioning
thesensor window aboveyour dght or left eyebrow.
Dependingon the shape ofyour forehead, itmay be
easier to detect your pulse from a differentposition.
4. Make sure that the pulse sensor wire is fully
pluggedinto the jack onthe console.
5.Because yourpulse constantlychanges, the pulse
sensorwill sample your pulse everyfew seconds.
When you first put on the pulse sensor, it may take
upto ten seconds for an accurate pulseto beshown.
6. Avoid excessive head movement during exercise.
7. The sensorwindow should be cleaned weekly when
the treadmillis usedregularly. Moisten acotton swab
withwater, and carefully wipe the sensor window.
HOW TO SOLVE COMMON PULSE PROBLEMS
1. Ifyou are weadng the pulse sensor and the NO
PULSE DETECTED indicator lights,refer to guide-
I_nes2,3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above.
.
3.
If the pulseshown inthe PULSE display seems ex-
cessivelyhigh or low, refer to guideline 5.
If error code "E5" appears in the PULSIE display,
referto guidelines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,and 7.
4. Ifthe letters =PLS" appear In the PULSE display,
referto guidelines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
CLEANING THE PULSE SENSOR AND HEADBAND
Remove the headband from the pulse sensor.Wipe
the pulse sensorwith adamp cloth; never Immerse
the pulse sensor In water. Hand wash the headband
inmild detergent, gently wdng it out, and let itair dry.