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USING
HEART RATE TRANSMITTER
(Optional)
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 centred 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 heartbeat 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 the transmitter). It's also
recommended that you wear the transmitter strap a few minutes before your workout. Some users,
because of body chemistry, have a more difficult time 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 - the distance between transmitter/receiver – to achieve a
strong, steady signal. The length of the 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). If your chest strap has a replaceable battery, the
replacement battery is Panasonic CR2032.
ERRATIC OPERATION
Caution! Do not use this elliptical for Heart Rate programs 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. Elliptical is not properly grounded.
2.. Microwave ovens, TV's, small appliances, etc.
3. Fluorescent lights.
4. Some household security systems.
5. Electric fence for a pet.
6. Some people have problems with the transmitter picking up a signal from their skin. If you have
problems try wearing the transmitter upside down.
7. The antenna that picks up your heart rate is very sensitive. If there is an outside noise source,
turning the whole machine 90 degrees may de-tune the interference.
8. Another Individual wearing a transmitter within 3' of your machine's console.
If you continue to experience problems contact your dealer.
