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Possible Chest Strap Heart Rate Problems and Solutions
All Bodyguard
®
machines are compatible with the POLAR WIRELESS HEART RATE SYSTEM. This includes a chest strap and
a receiver. The receiver is an integral part of the machine and is hidden inside. Additional chest strap can be purchased from
your Bodyguard
®.
dealer. If you are having problems with the reception, please use the following troubleshooting check list.
Table 2
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
• No Signal
• Dead battery in strap.
• Electrodes are not wet.
• Using wrong strap.
• Change the belt.
• Put water on electrodes.
• Use Polar compatible.
• Weak Signal
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are not wet enough.
• Strap is not tight enough.
• Too much body fat.
• Chest size too small or too big.
• Receiver has a problem.
• Change the belt.
• Put water on electrodes
• Put on tighter.
• No solution.
• Position strap accordingly.
• Verify signal in Diagnostics, see Heart Rate Test section.
• Erratic Signal
• Using wrong strap.
• Interference with other signals.
• Electrodes are not wet enough.
• Use Polar compatible.
•Move the machine away from potential interference
sources.
• Put water on electrodes.
The above table should help you properly diagnose the problem. Also, there is a misconception that the signal is immediate. The
chest strap electrodes need to be moistened in order to send a strong signal. Radio and neon light interferences can also reduce
the length of the signal.