ProForm 785 Treadmill English Manual - Page 8

• As you walk or run on the treadmill, position yourself near the center of the walking belt. For the console to display heart rate readings, the user must be within arms length of the console. • 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 the treadmill. • The CR 2032 battery may need to be replaced. Locate the battery cover on the back of the sensor unit. Insert a coin into the slot in the cover, turn the cover counterclockwise, and remove it. Remove the old battery and insert a new CR 2032 battery, making sure that the battery is turned so the writing is on top. Make sure that the rubber gasket is in place in the sensor unit. Replace the battery cover and turn it clockwise to close it. O CR 2032 Battery Rubber Gasket HOW TO USE THE HAND PULSE SENSOR The convenient hand pulse sensor allows you to HAND PULSE SENSOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING measure your heart rate without wearing the chest pulse sensor. You can measure your heart rate before • Make sure to stand on the foot rails and avoid moving you begin exercising, during your workout, and again your hands while measuring your heart rate. when you finish. Excessive movement may interfere with heart rate readings. If the hand pulse sensor is not used To use the hand pulse sensor, the console must be correctly, three dashes (- - -) will appear repeatedly turned on (see HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on in the CALS./FAT CALS./PULSE display but your page 11.) In addition, the walking belt must be moving or the TIME/PACE display must be flashing (see step heart rate will not be shown. 5 on page 12). • Do not hold the metal contacts too tightly; doing so may interfere with heart rate readings. Next, stand on the foot rails and • For the most accurate heart rate reading, wait for place your hands on the metal contacts. Your palms Metal Contacts , about 15 seconds. • For optimal performance of the hand pulse sensor, must be resting on the upper keep the metal contacts clean. The contacts can be cleaned with a soft cloth-never use alcohol, contacts, and abrasives, or chemicals. your fingers must be touching the lower contacts- avoid moving your hands while measuring your heart rate. After a moment, three dashes (- - -) will appear in the CALS./FAT CALS./ PULSE display and your heart rate will be shown. For the most accurate heart rate reading, continue to hold the contacts for about 15 seconds. 8