Heart rate
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Check the function of the heart rate measurement (see chapter 5.2). As you
know, heart rate measurement requires the POLAR sender and chest band (use
the POLAR sender kit as described in Chapter 7.6).
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Check the function of the heart rate measurement by grasping the hand heart
rate electrodes with both hands. The heart rate value is displayed (only on
CARDIO LINE 400 HOME). If no heart rate value is displayed, wet your palms
and check again.
Other functions
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Make sure that the seat can be adjusted easily.
7.4
Heart rate measurement
For optimal training results, we recommend controlled training by heart rate
measurement. In this regard, the POLAR sender allows for constant displaying and
monitoring of the heart rate.
7.4.1
POLAR-Gurt und POLAR-Sender
Wet the electrodes (the two rippled rectangular areas on the bottom side) carefully
before use. To provide optimal skin contact, you may use a contact gel as it is used in
ECG measurements. Adjust the length of the band to have a close but comfortable fit
against the skin underneath the chest muscle. The band should not loosen during
exercise. Please also make sure that the belt is fastened with the correct side up - the
POLAR logo needs to be readable correctly when looking at it. You should also make
sure that the two band electrodes are not buckled.
A pulse measurement is only possible if the chest band fits correctly. Otherwise, the
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