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6.2 P
REVENTATIVE
M
AINTENANCE
S
CHEDULE
Follow the schedule below to ensure proper operation of the product.
ITEM
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
BI-ANNUALLY
ANNUALLY
Display Console
C
I
Console Mounting Bolts
I
Accessory trays
C
I
Frame
C
I
Plastic Covers
C
I
Pedals and Straps C I
KEY: C=Clean; I=Inspect
6.3
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
T
HE
H
EART
R
ATE
C
HEST
S
TRAP
H
EART
R
ATE
R
EADING
I
S
E
RRATIC
O
R
A
BSENT
E
NTIRELY
•
Repeat the electrode wetting procedure. See Section 3.2, titled How to Use the Heart Rate Monitor Chest
Strap. The electrodes must be wet to pick up and transmit accurate heart rate readings.
•
Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin.
•
Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water.
•
Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet (one meter) of the heart rate receiver.
•
The chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop functioning. If the chest strap transmitter battery
is depleted, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services for instructions on how to have the chest strap
replaced. See the following section for information on contacting Life Fitness Support Services.
H
EART
R
ATE
R
EADING
I
S
E
RRATIC
O
R
E
XTREMELY
H
IGH
When exercising with the heart rate chest strap, the user may come within range of electromagnetic signals strong
enough to cause abnormally elevated heart rate readings. Possible sources of such signals include:
•
Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power lines, and other motor
driven equipment.
•
Another heart rate transmitter within three feet (one meter) may also cause abnormal heart rate readings.
6.4
T
ROUBLESHOOTING THE
L
IFEPULSE
S
YSTEM
S
ENSORS
If the heart rate reading is erratic or missing, do the following:
•
Dry moist hands to prevent slipping.
•
Apply hands to both sensors, one in each hand.
•
Grasp the sensors firmly.
•
Apply constant pressure around the sensors.
