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HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR
Before you use the heart rate monitor, please read all
instructions on this page and the following page.
The heart rate mon-
itor consists of two
components: the
chest strap and the
sensor unit.
See drawing 2 and
attach the chest
strap to the sensor
unit. Insert one of
the tabs on the
chest strap through
one end of the sen-
sor unit. Make sure
to press the end of
the sensor unit
under the buckle on
the chest strap—
the tab should be
almost flush with
the sensor unit.
Next, wrap the heart
rate monitor 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 heart rate moni-
tor should be under
your clothing, tight
against your skin, and as high under the pectoral mus-
cles 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.
HEART RATE MONITOR 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
monitor 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 the heart rate monitor 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 heart rate monitor.
• 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.
HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLESHOOTING
The instructions on the following pages explain
how the heart rate monitor is used with the console.
If the letters “PLS” appear in the PULSE display or if
the displayed heart rate is excessively high or low,
try the steps below.
• Make sure that you are wearing the heart rate moni-
tor exactly as described at the left. If the heart rate
monitor does not function properly when positioned
as described, move 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 center of the walking belt.
For the
console to display heart rate readings, the user
must be within arm’s length of the console.
H
OW TO
U
SE THE
H
EART
R
ATE
M
ONITOR
Chest Strap
Sensor Unit
Tab
Buckle
Sensor
Unit
1
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