TREADMILLS – OWNER’S MANUAL
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4. HEART RATE MONITORING
4.1. CONTACT HEART RATE SYSTEM
The treadmill has a built-in Contact Heart Rate System that allows you to check your heart rate without requiring a chest
strap. By holding the contact bars on the front handlebar of the treadmill, you will see your pulse displayed on screen. The
screen will display your heart rate 5 to 10 seconds after you put your hands on the contact bars.
NOTE
– In order for the Contact Heart Rate System to work properly, your palms must not be too moist or too dry.
Possible Contact Heart Rate Problems
In order to properly diagnose any problem with the Contact Heart Rate System, please refer to the following procedures.
This machine uses a hand ECG (Electrocardiogram) printed circuit board along with wires and a set of metal plates. The
hand ECG board is an integral part of the machine and is hidden inside.
Table 1 – Troubleshooting checklist about the contact heart rate system
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
• No reading
• Hands not in contact with the metal plates long enough
• Defective ECG circuit board
• Conductors wires are not connected properly
• Wait 5-10 seconds before a reading
• Change ECG circuit board
• Check wiring
• Erratic reading
• Hands may be moving too much on the plates
• Defective ECG circuit board
• Fluorescent (neon) lights too close to console
• Interference with other signals
• Do not move your hands
• Change ECG circuit board
• Move the treadmill
4.2. HEART RATE CHEST STRAP
The Bodyguard
Fitness Heart Rate Control System inside every T240S-T240P-T240C-T300-T460XC-T500 treadmill has
been specifically designed for use with the heart rate chest strap. The chest strap enables the computer to monitor your
heart rate or beats per minute (BPM). This value is displayed on the computer screen and should only be used as a guide in
helping you achieve your personal fitness goals. If the chest strap is not used, no heart rate reading will be displayed on-
screen. It is important to consult a physician before starting an exercise program or using a heart rate chest strap.
CAUTION –
We recommend that you read this instruction manual carefully before you begin using this machine. Use of this
equipment by persons with heart or other medical problems may result in serious injury. It is recommended that you consult
a physician before using this machine. Consult your physician before using this equipment and periodically as you continue
to use it. Cease exercising immediately if you feel dizzy, faint, or short of breath. Use of this equipment in a manner other
than that prescribed in this instruction manual may result on serious injury.
In order to help you choose an effective exercise program and determine your recommended heart rate zone, see the
Know
your heart rate
section at page 6 to identify the heart rate zone based on different levels of intensity according to your age.
TIP –
You should moisten the back of the heart rate chest strap from time to time to make sure it transmits a signal. Use a
few drops of water to moisten the strap and place it directly on your skin. The strap will not work properly if worn over your
clothes.
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