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Possible Chest Strap Reading Problems
All Bodyguard
Fitness machines are compatible with non-coded Cardiosport or Polar wireless heart rate monitor systems.
Each system comprises a chest strap and a receiver. The receiver is built into the machine. Chest straps are available at all
Bodyguard
Fitness authorized dealers and the Bodyguard Customer Service Department (888-407-3784). If you are having
problems with signal reception, consult the troubleshooting checklist below.
Table 2 - Troubleshooting checklist about the heart rate chest strap
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
• No signal
• Dry electrodes
• Dead battery in strap
• HR Receiver problem
• Moisten electrodes with water
• Change battery
• Use DIAGNOSTICS Menu to check signal (See Heart Rate
Test at section 5.4)
• Weak signal
• Electrodes not wet enough
• Poor skin contact
• Too much body fat
• Weak battery
• HR Receiver problem
• Moisten electrodes with water
• Adjust chest strap accordingly
• No solution
• Change battery
• Use DIAGNOSTICS Menu to check signal (See Heart Rate
Test at section 5.4)
• Erratic signal
• Electrodes not wet enough
• Interference from other signals
• HR Receiver problem
• Moisten electrodes with water
• Move machine away from potentials sources of interference
• Use DIAGNOSTICS Menu to check signal (See Heart Rate
Test at section 5.4)
The above table should help properly diagnose a wireless heart rate receiver problem. Note that a strong signal is only
transmitted if the electrodes are moistened and good skin contact is maintained. Interference from radios and neon lights
can also reduce the strength of the signal and cause intermittent or erratic readings.
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