BIKES – OWNER’S MANUAL
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4. HEART RATE MONITORING
4.1. CONTACT HEART RATE SYSTEM
The bike has a built-in Contact Heart Rate System that allows users to check their heart rate without requiring a chest strap.
By holding the contact heart rate bars on the handlebars, the user will see their pulse displayed on screen. The screen will
display the heart rate 5 to 10 seconds after the hands first touch the contact bars.
NOTE
– In order for the Contact Heart Rate System to work properly, the palms must not be too moist or too dry.
Possible Contact Heart Rate Problems
In order to properly diagnose any problem with the Contact Heart Rate System, please refer to the following procedures.
This machine uses a hand ECG (Electrocardiogram) printed circuit board along with wires and a set of metal plates. The
hand ECG board is an integral part of the machine and is hidden inside the handlebars.
Table 1 – Troubleshooting checklist about the contact heart rate system
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
• No reading
• Hands not in contact with the metal plates long enough
• Conductor’s wires are not connected properly
• Defective ECG circuit board
• Wait 5-10 seconds before a reading
• Check wiring
• Change ECG circuit board
• Erratic reading
• Hands may be moving too much on the plates
• Fluorescent (neon) lights too close to console
• Defective ECG circuit board
• Interference with other signals
• Do not move your hands
• Move the treadmill
• Change ECG circuit board
• Disable interfering equipment
4.2. HEART RATE CHEST STRAP
The Bodyguard
Fitness Heart Rate Control System inside every bike has been specifically designed for use with a heart rate
chest strap. The chest strap enables the computer to monitor the heart rate or beats per minute (BPM). This value is
displayed on the computer screen and should only be used as a guide in helping achieve personal fitness goals. If the chest
strap is not used, no heart rate reading will be displayed on-screen. It is important to consult a physician before starting an
exercise program or using a heart rate chest strap.
CAUTION –
We recommend that users read the instruction manual carefully before beginning using the equipment. Use of
this equipment by persons with heart or other medical problems may result in serious injury. It is recommended that users
consult a physician before starting an exercise program and follow up periodically as use continues. Users should cease
exercising immediately if they feel dizzy, faint, or short of breath. Use of this equipment in a manner other than that
prescribed in this instruction manual may result in serious injury.
In order to help choose an effective exercise program and determine the recommended heart rate zone, see the
Know your
heart rate
section at page 8 to identify the heart rate zone based on different levels of intensity according to your age.
TIP –
The back of the heart rate chest strap should be moistened from time to time to improve the signals transmission. Use
a few drops of water to moisten the strap and place it directly on the skin. The strap will not work properly if worn over
clothes.
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