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H E A R T R A T E F E A T U R E S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S
Before using the Octane Fitness
LX8000 with HeartLogic
™
Intelligence, read and follow these instructions:
Contact Heart Rate Grips
• Clean the contact heart rate grips periodically to remove sweat and oils. Use a damp cloth with a mild
detergent. Do not spray the hand grips directly with water or a cleaner; this could cause an electrical
short.
• When holding the grips,
grasp each contact heart rate grip so the contact sensor portion of the grip rests
in the palm of your hand. Grip the contact sensors firmly, and keep your hands steady and in place.
Wireless Chest Strap
• Exercisers may use any Polar™-compatible (coded or non-coded) wireless heart rate transmitter with the
Octane Fitness LX8000.
•
Do not allow users to use the chest strap if they have a cardiac pacemaker or are taking
prescription medication
. Medication or electrical impulses from the cardiac pacemaker can cause
inaccurate heart rate readings.
• Please take care in handling the equipment as it is extremely sensitive.
• Do not bend the strips inside the chest strap as it can cause the strap to lose its conductivity.
• Handle the heart rate transmitter (chest strap) with care. Dropping the transmitter might cause damage
and this could void the warranty.
• If the receiver (console) tries to process several signals simultaneously, an incorrect heart rate reading
could result. In a commercial setting, space the products at least 24” apart. This will prevent cross-talk,
where the chest strap signal from a user on one machine can be received and displayed on the console of
another machine.
• Do not place the chest strap near devices that generate large magnetic fields. Television sets, electric
motors, radios, and high voltage power lines can affect the transmitter’s performance. These items can
interfere with the heart rate signal that is being transmitted to the receiver, possibly affecting the heart
rate readings that appear on the electronic console.
• Do not immerse the transmitter in water. However, some moisture is necessary for the transmitter to
function properly. Perspiration is usually sufficient, but you may need to moisten the electrodes with a
small amount of water. The electrodes are on the side of the transmitter that sits against your skin.
• The wireless chest strap has a battery which may need to be replaced from time to time. A faulty battery
or worn electrodes may cause inaccurate readings. The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the side of the
transmitter that sits against your skin.
• To purchase wireless transmitter straps, contact your dealer or Octane Fitness sales representative.
Some individuals are unable to use the heart rate feature because they do not have the proper body chemistry
to provide accurate readings. If you experience difficulties in using the contact heart rate grips or a wireless
chest strap, contact your dealer or Octane Fitness Customer Service at 1.888.OCTANE4.
WARNING
!
The heart rate monitoring features of this product are for information only and are
not
to be used
as a measure of heart functioning or heart health. In a heart rate controlled program, the exerciser can use the
Level controls to reduce the resistance level at any time.
Each exerciser is responsible for monitoring how
he or she feels and adjusting the level of effort accordingly.
If at any time during exercise a user experience
chest pains, nausea, dizziness, or shortness of breath, he or she should stop exercising immediately and consult
a physician before starting again.
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