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HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR
The chest heart rate monitor consists of two compo-
nents: the chest strap and the sensor. Insert the tab on
one end of the chest strap into the hole in one end of
the sensor, as shown in the inset drawing. Press the
end of the sensor under the buckle on the chest strap.
The tab should be flush with the front of the sensor.
Next, wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest
and attach the other end of the chest strap to the sen-
sor. Adjust the length of the chest strap, if necessary.
The heart rate monitor should be under your clothes,
tight against your skin, and as high under the pectoral
muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that
the logo on the sensor is facing forward and is right-
side-up.
Pull the sensor away from your body a few inches and
locate the two electrode areas on the inner side (the
electrode areas are covered by shallow ridges). Using
saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution,
wet both electrode areas. Then, return the sensor to a
position against your chest.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Thoroughly dry the heart rate monitor after each
use. The heart rate monitor is activated when the
electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate moni-
tor is put on; the heart rate monitor shuts off when it
is removed and the electrode areas are dried. If the
heart rate monitor is not dried after each use, it may
remain activated longer than necessary, draining the
battery prematurely.
• Store the heart rate monitor in a warm, dry place.
Do not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag
or other container that may trap moisture.
• Do not expose the heart rate monitor to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time; do not expose
it to temperatures above 122° F (50° C) or below 14°
F (-10° C).
• Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor when
using or storing the heart rate monitor.
• Clean the sensor using a damp cloth—never use al-
cohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The chest strap may
be hand washed and air dried.
Chest Strap
Tabs
Sensor
Tab
Sensor Buckle
HOW TO USE THE CHEST HEART RATE MONITOR
