HealthRider 225p Instruction Manual - Page 10

HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR The chest pulse sensor consists of two components: the chest strap and the sensor unit (see the drawing below). Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap into one end of the sensor unit, as shown in the inset drawing. Press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap. The tab should be flush with the front of the sensor unit. Tabs Chest Strap Tab dried. If the chest pulse sensor is not dried after each use, it may remain activated longer than necessary, draining the battery prematurely. • Store the chest pulse sensor in a warm, dry place. Do not store the chest pulse sensor in a plastic bag or other container that may trap moisture. • Do not expose the chest pulse sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods of time; do not expose it to temperatures above 50° C (122° F) or below -10° C (14° F). • Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit when using or storing the chest pulse sensor. • Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth-never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The chest strap may be hand washed and air dried. Sensor Unit Sensor Unit Buckle Next, wrap the chest pulse sensor around your chest and attach the other end of the chest strap to the sensor unit. Adjust the length of the chest strap, if necessary. The chest pulse sensor should be under your clothes, tight against your skin, and as high under the pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that the logo on the sensor unit is facing forward and is right-side-up. Pull the sensor unit away from your body a few inches and locate the two electrode areas on the inner side (the electrode areas are covered by shallow ridges). Using saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution, wet both electrode areas. Return the sensor unit to a position against your chest. CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING The instructions on the following pages explain how the chest pulse sensor is used with the console. If the chest pulse sensor does not function properly, try the steps below. • Make sure that you are wearing the chest pulse sensor as described at the left. Note: If the chest pulse sensor does not function when positioned as described, move it slightly lower or higher. • Use saline solution such as saliva or contact lens solution to wet the two electrode areas on the sensor unit. If heart rate readings do not appear until you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas. • As you walk or run on the treadmill, position yourself near the centre of the walking belt. For the console to display heart rate readings, the user must be within arm's 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. CHEST PULSE SENSOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Thoroughly dry the chest pulse sensor after each use. The chest pulse sensor is activated when the electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate monitor is put on; the chest pulse sensor shuts off when it is removed and the electrode areas are • 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 this is a problem, try relocating the treadmill. • The CR2032 battery may need to be replaced (see page 16). 10 On/Reset Button If there is a thin sheet of clear plastic on the console, remove it. CAUTION: Before operating the console, read the following precautions. • Do not stand on the walking belt when turning on the power. • Always wear the clip (see the drawing above) whilst using the treadmill. When the key is removed, the walking belt will stop. • Adjust the speed in small increments. • To reduce the possibility of electric shock, keep the console dry. Avoid spilling liquids on it and use only a sealable water bottle. STEP-BY-STEP CONSOLE OPERATION Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged in (see page 9). Next, Clip step onto the foot rails of the treadmill. Find the clip attached to the key, and slide the clip onto the waistband of your clothes. Insert the key into the console. Test the clip by carefully taking a few steps backward until the key is pulled from the console. If the key is not pulled from the console, adjust the position of the clip as needed. Note: The console can display distance and speed in either kilometres or miles. (See HOW TO SELECT KILOMETRES AND MILES on page 12.) 1 Insert the key fully into the console. Inserting the key will not turn on the dis- plays. The displays will turn on when the Key On/Reset button is pressed or when the walking belt is started. Note: If you just in- stalled batteries, the displays will already be on. 2 Reset the speed control and start the walking belt. Slide the speed control down to the Reset position. Note: Each time the walking belt is stopped, the speed control must be moved to the Reset position before the walking belt can be restarted. After you have moved the speed control to the Reset position, slowly slide the speed control upward until the walking belt begins to move at slow speed. Carefully step onto the walking belt and begin exercising. Change the speed of the walking belt as desired by sliding the speed control. To stop the walking belt, step onto the foot rails and slide the speed control to the Reset position. During the first few minutes that you use the treadmill, inspect the alignment of the walking belt, and align it if necessary (see page 16). 11