Technical Specifications of Heart Rate Control:
The protocol for the Heart Rate Control program is:
Range of Actual Heart Rate | Change in Incline | Time Between Changes |
11 to 20 Beats Below Target | Increase by 1% | 15 Seconds |
6 to 10 Beats Below Target | Increase by 1% | 30 Seconds |
3 to 5 Beats Below Target | Increase by .5% | 30 Seconds |
2 Beats + Target Heart Rate | No Change | Not Applicable |
3+ Beats Above Target | Decrease by 1% | 15 Seconds |
Note: Your Actual Heart Rate must be within 20 beats of the Target Heart Rate before the machine will begin to control the incline.
If the machine reaches the maximum incline setting and your heart rate has not reached the Target Heart Rate, the treadmill will prompt you to increase your speed using an audible tone and flashing light bar on the display. If the machine declines to 0% and your heart rate continues to exceed the Target Heart Rate, the treadmill will prompt you to decrease your speed.
Note: Do not increase your speed if you do not feel comfortable. Use the DOWNt key to decrease your Target Heart Rate.
Erratic Operation:
Caution! Do not use this treadmill for Heart Rate Control unless a steady, solid Actual Heart Rate value is being displayed. High, wild, random numbers being displayed indicate a problem.
If the treadmill is unable to receive a signal from the transmitter or if it detects an error, the center dot matrix window will display “0” (no flashing heart) and the treadmill’s incline will reset to 0%.
A small computer light (dot) on the right hand display window will indicate a signal is being received.
Note: This light should flash in exact rhythm of your heart beat (pulse). A steady or erratic light indicates interference from an outside source.
Areas to look for on interference:
(1)Treadmill not properly grounded - A must!
(2)Microwave ovens, T.V.’s, small appliances, etc.
(3)Fluorescent lights.
(4)Some household security systems.
(5)Perimeter fence for a pet.
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