Using a Heart Rate Transmitter
How to wear your wireless chest strap transmitter:
1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts.
2. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to remain comfortable.
3. Position the transmitter with the Spirit logo centered in the middle of your body facing away from your
chest (some people must position the transmitter slightly left of center). Attach the final end of the elastic
strap by inserting the round end and, using the locking parts, secure the transmitter and strap around your
chest.
4. Position the transmitter immediately below the pectoral muscles.
5. Sweat is the best conductor to measure very minute heart beat electrical signals. However, plain water can
also be used to pre-wet the electrodes (2 black square areas on the reverse side of the belt and either side of
transmitter). It’s also recommended that you wear the transmitter strap a few minutes before your work out.
Some users, because of body chemistry, have a more difficult time in achieving a strong, steady signal at the
beginning. After “warming up”, this problem lessens. As noted, wearing clothing over the transmitter/strap
doesn’t affect performance.
6. Your workout must be within range - distance between transmitter/receiver – to achieve a strong steady
signal. The length of range may vary somewhat but generally stay close enough to the console to maintain
good, strong, reliable readings. Wearing the transmitter immediately against bare skin assures you of proper
operation. If you wish, you may wear the transmitter over a shirt. To do so, moisten the areas of the shirt that
the electrodes will rest upon.
Note: The transmitter is automatically activated when it detects activity from the user’s heart. Additionally, it
automatically deactivates when it does not receive any activity. Although the transmitter is water resistant,
moisture can have the effect of creating false signals, so you should take precautions to completely dry the
transmitter after use to prolong battery life (estimated transmitter battery life is 2500 hours). The replacement
battery is Panasonic CR2032.
Erratic Operation:
Caution!
Do not use this elliptical for Heart Rate Control unless a steady, solid Actual Heart Rate value
is being displayed. High, wild, random numbers being displayed indicate a problem.
Areas to look for interference which may cause erratic heart rate:
(1) Microwave ovens, T.V.’s, small appliances, etc.
(2) Fluorescent lights.
(3) Some household security systems.
(4) Perimeter fence for a pet.
(5) Some people have problems with the transmitter picking up a signal from their skin. If you have problems
try wearing the transmitter upside down. Normally the transmitter will be oriented so the Spirit logo is right
side up.
(6) If you continue to experience problems contact your dealer.
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