NordicTrack Cxt1400 Uk Manual - Page 10

HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING The chest pulse sensor consists of two components- the chest strap and the sensor unit. Follow the instructions below to put on the chest pulse sensor. If the chest pulse sensor does not function properly, or if the displayed heart rate is excessively high or low, try the troubleshooting steps below. Chest Strap • Make sure that you are wearing the chest pulse sensor as described at the left. If the chest pulse sensor does not function when positioned as described, move it slightly lower or higher on your chest. Tab Sensor Unit Buckle Sensor Unit See the inset drawing above. Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap through the hole in one end of the sensor unit. Then, press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap. Wrap the chest pulse sen- sor around your chest, and attach the free Logo end of the chest strap to the sen- sor unit as described above. Adjust the length of the chest strap, if neces- sary. The chest pulse sensor should be under your clothing, against your skin, and as high under the pec- toral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that the logo is right-side-up and facing forward. Next, pull the sensor unit away from your Electrode Areas body a few inch- es and locate the two elec- trode areas on the inner side. Using a saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution, wet both electrode areas. Return the sensor unit to a position against your chest. • Each time you use the chest pulse sensor, use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution to wet the two electrode areas on the sensor unit (see the drawing below). If heart rate readings do not appear until you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas. • Make sure that you are within arm's length of the console. • If you wear the chest pulse sensor and hold the handgrip pulse sensor at the same time, the console will not display your heart rate accurately. • The chest pulse sensor is designed to work with people who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate reading problems may be caused by medical conditions such as premature ventricular contractions (pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia. • The operation of the chest pulse sensor can be affected by magnetic interference caused by high power lines or other sources. If it is suspected that magnetic interference may be causing a problem, try relocating your exercise equipment. • If the chest pulse sensor still does not function properly, test the chest pulse sensor in the following way: Hold the chest pulse sensor Electrode Areas and place your thumbs over the electrode areas as shown. Next, hold the chest pulse sensor near the console. While holding one thumb stationary, begin tapping the other thumb against the electrode area at a rate of about one tap per second. Check the heart rate reading on the console. 10