HealthRider 990 S Instruction Manual - Page 8

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 steps 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 1 See the inset drawing above. Insert the tab on one end of the chest strap through one end of the sensor unit. Press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strap. 2 Wrap the chest pulse sensor around Logo your chest. Attach the free end of the chest strap to the sensor unit as described above. Adjust the length of the chest strap, if necessary. The chest pulse sensor should be under your clothes, against your skin, and as high under the pectoral mus- cles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that the logo is right-side-up and facing forward. 3 Pull the sensor unit away from Electrode Areas your 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. 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. • 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. Whilst 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. 8 HOW TO USE PROGRAMS DIRECTLY FROM OUR WEB SITE Our Web site at www.iFIT.com allows you to play iFIT.com audio and video programs directly from the internet. To use programs from our Web site, the elliptical crosstrainer must be connected to your home computer. See HOW TO CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER on page 19. In addition, you must have an internet connection and an internet service provider. A list of specific system requirements will be found on our Web site. Follow the steps below to use a program from our Web site. 1 Turn on the console. See step 1 on page 13. 2 Select the iFIT.com mode. Each time the console is turned on, the manual mode will be selected. To select the iFIT.com mode, press the iFIT.com button. The indicator near the button will light and the letters IF will appear in the upper right corner of the display. 3 Go to your computer and start an internet connection. 4 Start your Web browser, if necessary, and go to our Web site at www.iFIT.com. 5 Follow the desired links on our Web site to select a program. 6 Follow the on-line instructions to start the program. When you start the program, an on-screen countdown will begin. 7 Return to the elliptical crosstrainer and begin pedalling. When the on-screen countdown ends, the program will begin. The program will function in almost the same way as a preset program (see step 3 on page 14). However, an electronic "chirping" sound will alert you when the resistance and/or the pace setting is about to change. 8 Follow your progress with the feedback modes. See step 4 on page 13. 9 Measure your heart rate if desired. See step 5 on page 13. 10 When you are finished exercising, the console will automatically turn off. See step 6 on page 13. 21