NordicTrack Cx 1600 Elliptical English Manual - Page 12

HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR To get the best performance from the chest pulse sensor, please read the instructions below. HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR 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. such as saliva or contact lens solution, wet both electrode areas. Then, return the sensor unit to a position against your chest. CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING If the chest pulse sensor does not function properly, or if the displayed heart rate is excessively high or low, try the steps below. Chest Strap Tab Sensor Unit Sensor Unit Buckle • Make sure that the chest pulse sensor is worn exactly 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. • 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. If heart rate readings do not appear until you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode areas. 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 as shown. • Make sure that you are within armʼs length of the console. For the console to display heart rate readings, the user must be within armʼs length of the console. Wrap the chest pulse sensor around your Logo 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 clothing, against your skin, and as high under the pectoral mus- cles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that the logo 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. Using a saline solution Electrode Areas • 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 and place your thumbs over the electrode areas as shown. Electrode Areas 12