•I have a blank screen or missing digits?
-This can be an indication of mechanical shock damage,
a dead battery or possibly moisture damage. If this occurs, you could first try a Global Reset (see
below) otherwise send it in for service. Repairs should only be done by Acumen or an authorized
Acumen service center.
*Global Reset -If your monitor should ever get stuck or act erratically due to dropping it, static shock
or some other unforeseen reason, this feature will allow you to reset the unit and return all settings
back to their internal defaults. To perform this function press and hold all 3 buttons at once.
Caution:
THIS WILL CLEAR EVERYTHING! including all of your personal settings.
•My heart rate readings act strange while in my car or on an airplane?
-Though the Basix
is
designed with high integrity interference elimination circuitry, extremely excessive electrical or magnetic
fields like those in a vehicle (or on board an aircraft) can cause disturbances in the heart rate readings.
When your monitor detects too much interference such as this, it will usually display ”00” or ”- -” and
eventually turn its heart rate circuit off. The ” ” indicator tells you if the heart rate circuit is on. In
most cases holding the watch within a foot of the front of the chest belt will allow your watch to recieve
the signal and display your heart rate accurately.
My Fitness Index Reads Zero or Low-
This feature tracks how quickly your heart rate comes down within one minute’s time. If your rate
remains the same, increases, or only decreases by a very small amount within that time, it will produce
a zero (or a low) reading. To insure a more accurate measurement, it is important to activate this feature
at the correct time. If you activate it too soon, such as before you have finishing your exercise, there’s
a good chance that your heart rate could stay high or increase within that time. If you activate it too
late, your heart rate may have already reached it’s resting level and therefor could be higher or nearly
or same within that time,(which would also produce a zero or low reading). For best results, activate
the Fitness Index recording as soon as you stop your activity and try to completely relax during the
countdown recording.
Taking Care Of Your Basix
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Your Acumen Heart Rate Monitor was built with a commitment to quality and dependability. To extend
the life of your monitor and keep it operating at its peak, please read your instructions carefully and
keep the following tips in mind:
Care & Maintenance
•To maximize the life of your heart monitor it is important that you keep all of its components clean
and always dry off any moisture before putting it away. For cleaning, use only mild soap and water.
Be careful to never use abrasive cleansers or chemicals as they will cause permanent damage.
•For safekeeping, always store your monitor in its original box and in a safe, mild and dry location.
Be sure not to expose it to extreme temperatures such as, leaving it in direct sunlight or in a hot or
freezing cold car for extended periods of time.
General Precautions
•Although your Heart Rate Monitor is water resistant, be sure not to operate its buttons under water
as pressure can cause them to leak.
•The transmitter will automatically shut itself off once you have disconnected it from your chest. However,
it is important to thoroughly dry it off after every use, since moisture on the electrodes can cause it to
remain on longer.
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