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Table of Contents
1. Features ................................................................................................................ 4
2. Identifying Parts and Adjustment Mechanisms ................................................ 5
3. Making Adjustments ........................................................................................... 6
• Rotating the Seat ................................................................................................ 6
• Adjusting the Distance between the Seat and the Footplates ........................... 6
• Adjusting the Arm Lengths ................................................................................ 7
• Easy-on Instructions ........................................................................................... 7
• Easy-size Instructions ......................................................................................... 8
• Easy-off Instructions ........................................................................................... 8
4. Operating the BioStep 2 ...................................................................................... 9
• Basic Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 9
• Clinical Considerations ....................................................................................... 9
• Powering Up the BioStep 2 ............................................................................... 10
• Exploring the Display Panel .............................................................................. 11
Changing the Resistance Level ....................................................................... 11
Setting the Exercise Duration Timer ............................................................... 11
Changing the Weight ...................................................................................... 11
Scrolling Through the Fitness Measurements ................................................ 12
Clearing Display Settings ................................................................................ 12
• Pausing and Resuming Operation .................................................................... 12
• Shutting Down the Display ............................................................................... 12
• Configuring the BioStep 2 ................................................................................ 13
5. Monitoring the Heart Rate ................................................................................ 14
• Using the Handgrips ......................................................................................... 14
• Using a Polar compatible wireless Chest Strap ................................................ 14
• Determining the Target Heart Rate Using the Chart ........................................ 14
6. Explaining Mets, Calories and Watts ................................................................ 16
• What are METs (Metabolic Equivalents)? ........................................................... 16
METs and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation .................................................... 16
• What are Exercise Calories? .............................................................................. 17
Relationship of Calories Burned to Oxygen
Consumption and METs .................................................................................. 18
• What are Watts? ................................................................................................ 18
7. Installation ......................................................................................................... 19
• Site Requirements ............................................................................................ 19
• Charging the Internal Battery ........................................................................... 19
8. Maintenance and Service ................................................................................... 24
• Daily Maintenance ............................................................................................ 24
• Annual Maintenance ......................................................................................... 24
• Diagnostic Mode ............................................................................................... 24
9. Specifications ..................................................................................................... 25
10. Electromagnetic Compatibility ......................................................................... 26
11. Replacement Parts ............................................................................................. 27
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