Axiom 606, Owner'S Manual

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Troubleshooting
What if the heart rate reading is erratic or totally absent?
1. Make sure the chest strap is sufficiently tight. The strap
should be positioned and tightened so that the electrodes
are flat against your skin. Adjust the strap side to side or
slightly up or down until the strap is positioned properly,
and the electrodes make solid contact with your skin.
2. Make sure the electrode strips are sufficiently moist.
Moisture enables the electrodes to make proper
electrical contact. Moisten the electrode strips with
water, saliva or Axiom Heartbeat Signal Enhancer
(item # 40-0579). If you are wearing the transmitter strap
over a shirt, make sure the shirt is moistened to provide
adequate electrical contact for the electrodes.
Accumulated sweat or dirt on the electrode strips may
impair electrical contact. Make sure the electrode strips
are clean.
3. Make sure you have activated the heart rate function with
a long press (press and hold) of the Mode button in any
main screen.
4. Make sure the transmitter battery is installed properly and
fully charged.
What if the heart rate reading becomes extremely high?
Electromagnetic signals from outside sources may cause