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CONNECTION OF ELECTRODE PATCHES and LEADS
The attachment or placement of the electrode patches is the single MOST important step to obtain consistent and
accurate pulse reading. Refer to the images below.
1. Saddle the horse and leave the girth loose.
2. Apply a good coating of EKG gel to each electrode and the area of contact on the horse. You may use ALOE Gel,
Saltwater. DO NOT use any product with lanolin or oil based lubricants (Vaseline or KY jelly). You may want to
wet the horse with a sponge in the contact area. Dry connections will cause bad readings. It is recommended to
make the connection site wet with water.
3. Install the electrodes as follows:
a. Place the (white 26” wire) electrode under the saddle pad. Position it 3 inches below the centerline and 6
inches behind the left or right shoulder. The electrode position is under the saddle bars just in back of the
fork. The best location is under the stirrup hanger. Keep it out of the pocket where the saddle may place
undue weight on the electrode or shoulder motion may cause movement.
b. Route the black electrode on the black coil lead down the opposite side of the saddle. Place the electrode
just behind the elbow at the area where you would use a stethoscope but on the opposite side.
4. Wrap the Velcro band around the girth. Place the electrode patch on this band to prevent the electrode from
moving. This band will permit the use of any type of girth. Neoprene may slide too much.
5. Place this black coil wire at the edge of the saddle pad to keep the wire out of harm's way. If the black coil wire is
too tight, just pull on the coiled lead section to make it longer - that will take out some of the coiled tension.
6. Place the transmitter in the pouch. Secure the pouch with clips to any set of D-rings at the front of the saddle.
Transmitter range is about 4 feet.
7. Tighten the girth. The girth must be secure. A loose girth will cause bad (or no) readings due to electrode
movement.
8. Start the monitor.
*At Right: The strip transmitter in the clip on pouch, attached to the front of the saddle D-rings.
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