Spirit XT175, XT2751 Using a Heart Rate Transmitter

XT175 / XT275

How to wear your wireless chest strap transmitter:

1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts.

2. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain

comfortable.

3. Position the transmitter with the POLAR logo centered in the middle of your body facing

away from your chest (some people must position the transmitter slightly left of center). Attach

the final end of the elastic strap by inserting the round end and, using the locking parts, secure

the transmitter and strap around your chest.

4. Position the transmitter immediately below the pectoral muscles.

5. Sweat is the best conductor to measure very minute heart beat electrical signals. However,

plain water can also be used to pre-wet the electrodes (2 black square areas on the reverse

side of the belt and either side of transmitter). Its also recommended that you wear the

transmitter strap a few minutes before your work out. Some users, because of body chemistry,

have a more difficult time in achieving a strong, steady signal at the beginning. After warming

up, this problem lessens. As noted, wearing clothing over the transmitter/strap doesnt affect

performance.

6. Your workout must be within range - distance between transmitter/receiver  to achieve a

strong steady signal. The length of range may vary somewhat but generally stay close enough

to the console to maintain good, strong, reliable readings. Wearing the transmitter immediately

against bare skin assures you of proper operation. If you wish, you may wear the transmitter

over a shirt. To do so, moisten the areas of the shirt that the electrodes will rest upon.

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.

Areas to look for on interference:

(1) Treadmill not properly grounded -A must!

(2) Microwave ovens, T.V., small appliances, etc.

(3) Fluorescent lights.

(4) Some household security systems.

(5) Perimeter fence for a pet.

(6) The antenna that picks up your heart rate is very sensitive. If there is an outside noise source,

turning the whole machine 90 degrees may de-tune the interference.

(7) If you continue to experience problems contact your dealer.

WARNING!

DO NOT USE THE HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM IF YOUR HEART RATE IS NOT

REGISTERING PROPERLY ON THE TREADMILL’S DISPLAY!

All Spirit treadmills that are factory equipped with a Heart Rate Control system have many

distinct features both in the Heart Rate Control program and during heart rate monitoring. This

section will give you a more detailed background to use your treadmill in the most effective

manner.

Using a Heart Rate Transmitter