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HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
Before you use the chest pulse sensor, please read all
instructions on this page.
The chest pulse
sensor consists of
two components:
the chest strap and
the sensor unit.
If the chest strap is
not connected to
the sensor unit,
refer to drawing 2.
Insert one of the
tabs on the chest
strap through one
end of the sensor
unit. Make sure to
press the end of the
sensor unit under
the buckle on the
chest strap—the
tab should be al-
most flush with the
sensor unit.
Next, wrap the chest
pulse sensor around
your chest and at-
tach the other end of
the chest strap to
the sensor unit.
Adjust the length of
the chest strap, if
necessary.
The chest pulse
sensor should be
under your clothing,
tight against your skin, and as high under the pectoral
muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that
the logo on the sensor unit is facing forward and is
right-side-up.
Pull the sensor unit away from your body a few inches
and locate the two electrode areas on the inner side.
The electrode areas are the areas covered by shallow
ridges. Using saline solution such as saliva or contact
lens solution, wet both electrode areas. Return the
sensor unit to a position against your chest.
CHEST PULSE SENSOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Thoroughly dry the chest pulse sensor after each
use. The chest pulse sensor is activated when the
electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate
monitor is put on; the chest pulse sensor shuts off
when it is removed and the electrode areas are
dried. If the chest pulse sensor is not dried after
each use, it may remain activated longer than nec-
essary, draining the battery prematurely.
• Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm, dry place.
Do not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag
or other container that may trap moisture.
• Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to tempera-
tures above 122° Fahrenheit (50° Celsius) or below
14° Fahrenheit (-10° Celsius).
• Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit
when using or storing the chest pulse sensor.
• Clean the sensor unit periodically using a damp
cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals.
The chest strap may be hand washed and air dried.
CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING
The instructions on the following pages explain how
the chest pulse sensor is used with the console. If
the letters “PLS” appear in the Calories/Watts/Pulse
display or if the displayed heart rate is excessively
high or low, try the steps below.
• Make sure that the chest pulse sensor is under your
clothing, tight against your skin, and as high under
the pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. In
addition, make sure that the logo on the sensor unit
is facing forward and is right-side-up. Note: If the
chest pulse sensor does not function when posi-
tioned as described, try moving it slightly lower or
higher on your chest.
• Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens
solution to wet the two electrode areas on the
sensor unit. If heart rate readings do not appear until
you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.
• As you walk or run on the treadmill, position your-
self near the centre of the walking belt. For the
console to display heart rate readings, the user
must be within arm’s length of the console.
Chest Strap
Sensor Unit
Tab
Buckle
Sensor
Unit
1
2
HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR
