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VISION FITNESS HEART RATE MONITOR PARTS

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ongratulations on choosing a VISION FITNESS Heart Rate

Monitor. You’ve taken an important step in developing and
sustaining your exercise program!

Your VISION FITNESS Heart Rate Monitor is a motivation
tool that can be used with almost any aerobic activity to
help you achieve your personal fitness goals. Regular 
aerobic exercise can improve the quality of your life.

The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise
habit. Your new VISION FITNESS Heart Rate Monitor will
help you by providing ECG accurate feedback on your
exercise intensity that will allow you to modify your workout
to achieve the maximum benefit. This Owner’s Guide 
provides you with the basic information you need on using
a Heart Rate Monitor. For more detailed information, see
the Further Reading materials section in this Owner’s Guide.

Thank you for choosing VISION FITNESS!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS!

Adjust the strap length tight enough, and wet the 
electrodes to ensure proper function. 

Never twist or bend the electrodes. 

Do not push the buttons on the wrist monitor under 
water. Rinse with water and dry the transmitter after 
each use; never store wet.

Avoid placing the monitor in direct sunlight for long 
periods of time. 

Do not use in extreme hot or cold temperatures.

WARNING: NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE

This Heart Rate Monitor is not a medical device, but a useful tool for 

monitoring the intensity of your workouts by displaying your heart rate.

VISION FITNESS makes no claims of guaranteed health or fitness 

benefits from the use of this product. Always consult your physician 

before beginning any exercise program. 

Elastic Strap

VF•I  

Wrist Monitor

VF•II  

Wrist Monitor

VF•III  

Wrist Monitor

Transmitter Strap

Summary of Contents for VF-I

Page 1: ...V I S I O N F I T N E S S G u i d e O w n e r s H E A R T R AT E M O N I T O R S VF I VF II VF III...

Page 2: ...YOUR TARGET ZONE 14 PART 3 TARGET ZONE INFORMATION MAXIMUM HEART RATE FORMULA 16 TARGET ZONE CHART 17 PART 4 FUNCTIONS DURING USE VIEWING YOUR HEART RATE 18 ILLUMINATE THE DISPLAY 18 TARGET ZONE ALARM...

Page 3: ...need on using a Heart Rate Monitor For more detailed information see the Further Reading materials section in this Owner s Guide Thank you for choosing VISION FITNESS IMPORTANT REMINDERS Adjust the st...

Page 4: ...e wrist monitor within range of the chest transmitter 30 inches MONITOR MODELS AND THEIR BUTTON FUNCTIONS VF I HEART RATE MONITOR This no button model is the ultimate in simplicity simply wear the tra...

Page 5: ...lay SET Button Choose your settings Store your selections getting started P A R T 1 5 STOPWATCH use the stopwatch see your heart rate reading AVERAGE HEART RATE see your average heart rate see your he...

Page 6: ...HEART RATE see your average heart rate see your heart rate reading SETTING THE TIME VF II HEART RATE MONITOR Press MODE to select Time Press and hold MODE to begin 12H or 24H will flash Press STOPWAT...

Page 7: ...tes will flash Press START STOP to adjust Press MODE to lock the selection the seconds will flash Press START STOP to adjust Press and hold SET to lock the settings and exit SETTING THE DATE VF II HEA...

Page 8: ...Month will flash Press START STOP to adjust Press MODE to lock the selection the Date will flash Press START STOP to adjust Press SET to lock the settings and exit USING THE STOPWATCH VF II HEART RAT...

Page 9: ...watch Press and hold START STOP to reset the Stopwatch Your average heart rate will also reset to 0 when the Stopwatch is reset SETTING YOUR TARGET ZONE VF II HEART RATE MONITOR Press MODE to select S...

Page 10: ...tor if you have a pacemaker without first consulting your physician Below are some general guidelines for your reference TARGET HEART RATE ZONE The American Heart Association recommends the following...

Page 11: ...estimated ages VF III VF III HEART RATE MONITORS When MODE is pressed you can see your heart rate in beats per minute A flashing heart symbol indicates a heart rate measurement when a VISION FITNESS...

Page 12: ...ve the upper limit or below the lower limit of your Target Zone see Page 17 to determine your Target Zone 2105 123 AVG HR EXERCISE BASICS Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program S...

Page 13: ...EXERCISE GUIDELINES HOW OFTEN The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise at least 3 or 4 days per week to maintain cardiovascular fitness If you have other goals such as weight or fa...

Page 14: ...for best weight loss results HOW HARD How hard you workout is also determined by your goals Regardless of your long term goals always begin a new exercise program at a low intensity Aerobic exercise d...

Page 15: ...he components Monitor failure due to incorrectly replacement of the batteries is not covered under the warranty terms BATTERY REPLACEMENT SERVICE If you live in the US you can return both the monitor...

Page 16: ...nsmitters for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of original purchase against defects in workmanship and materials EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty applies only to the original owner and is n...

Page 17: ...NOTES NOTES...

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Page 19: ...Lake Mills WI 53551 toll free 1 800 335 4348 phone 1 920 648 4090 fax 1 920 648 3373 www visionfitness com 2000 Vision Fitness All Rights Reserved VF I VF II and VF III are Trademarks of Vision Fitnes...

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