User guide Activio Fitness System
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When the battery starts to run down, the range of the band gradually decreases. The
system gives no warning. The participant experiences the problem as the heart rate
indicator simply giving no results, since the heart rate data from the participant does
not reach the receiver. First, test if this may be due to other problems; see the section
on troubleshooting.
The belt can easily be damaged if it is handled incorrectly.
Heart rate chest belt troubleshooting
If the chest belt is not functioning as it should, check the following:
Is the chest belt correctly placed on the chest? The entire belt should have solid
and snug contact directly against the skin, with the Activio logo right side up
and facing outward.
If a chest belt does not function, test it on another person. If it still does not
function, take another chest belt and test it on the same person.
Try moistening the electrodes; this improves contact with the skin
If a person has a lot of chest hair, this may lead to poor contact. In such cases, a
special gel (silica gel/electrode gel, available at pharmacies and sport shops)
can be lightly applied to the band in order to improve contact. Thoroughly clean
off the gel after the training session, both out of consideration for the next user
and because the gel may worsen the function of the chest belt if it dries on the
belt.
Are the electrodes dirty or do they look worn?
Has the belt been used close to 1,000 hours? If so, the battery may need to be
replaced. If the chest belt has been stored in a damp environment, this may
have prevented the chest belt from turning off properly, causing the battery to
be drained more quickly.
