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treadmill just begins to move forward. Let’s say you pressed the red arrow 5 times; on the fifth
time the belt began to move forward. There are 5 presses that define a range over which the
treadmill does not move. You want to leave the creep adjustment in the middle of this range.
To arrive at this position for this example, the green arrow is pressed 3 times.
The same procedure is followed if the treadmill is creeping forward. In this case, the green
arrow is pressed to arrest the movement and establish the range over which the belt does not
move. The red arrow is used to return to the middle of this range.
Operation of the Optional Accessories
Heart Rate Monitor
The Anti-Gravity Treadmill display is designed to receive a user’s heart rate in conjunction with
the use of a Polar® (Chest Strap) Heart Rate Monitor (Polar is a registered trademark of Polar
Electro, Inc. Lake Success, NY.) In order for the screen to correctly display a user’s heart rate,
the receiver within the display must obtain a stable heart rate signal from the Polar transmitter.
The Polar Heart Rate System consists of three main elements: 1) the sensor/transmitter, 2) the
chest band/strap, and 3) the receiver within the Anti-Gravity Treadmill display.
1.
Sensor/Transmitter
: The Sensor/Transmitter is worn just below the chest and at the top
of the abdomen, directly on bare skin (not over clothing.) The transmitter should be
centered below the pectoral muscles. Once the strap is secured, pull it away from the
chest by stretching the band, and moisten the conductive electrode strips with plain
water. The transmitter operates automatically while you are wearing it. It does not
operate while it is disconnected from your body. However, as moisture may activate the
Transmitter and salt buildup from sweat can be a problem, rinse the belt with water and
wipe it dry after use. The chest band is washable. After you have detached the
transmitter, wash the band in warm water, using mild soap, and rinse thoroughly in clean
water. Never scrub the transmitter surfaces.
2.
Receiver
: You must be within two and a half feet of the receiver in order for the signal to
be received. Please take note that your transmitter may fluctuate erratically if you are too
close to other Polar equipment. Maintain at least a three-foot distance between other
Polar units. Erratic heart rate reception may occur if the Polar Monitor is too close in
proximity to strong sources of electromagnetic radiation, such as television sets,
personal computers, electric motors, and some other types of fitness equipment. Only
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