ProForm 490 Le Elliptical English Manual - Page 17

5. Measure your heart rate if desired. 6. Turn on the fan if desired. If there are sheets of plastic on the metal con- Contacts tacts on the handgrip pulse sensor, remove the plastic. In addition, make sure that your hands are clean. To measure your heart rate, hold the handgrip pulse sensor with your palms resting against the metal contacts. Avoid moving your hands or gripping the con- tacts tightly. The fan has high, low, and auto speed settings; while the auto mode is selected, the speed of the fan will automatically increase or decrease as you increase or decrease your pedaling speed. Press the Fan button repeatedly to select a fan speed or to turn off the fan. Note: If the pedals do not move for about thirty seconds, the fan will turn off automatically. Pivot the thumb tab on the right side of the fan to adjust the fan angle. Thumb Tab When your pulse is detected, a heart-shaped symbol will flash in the display each time your heart beats and then your heart rate will be shown. For the most accurate heart rate reading, hold the contacts for at least 15 seconds. If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your hands are positioned as described. Be careful not to move your hands excessively or to squeeze the metal contacts tightly. For optimal performance, clean the metal contacts using a soft cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to clean the contacts. 7. When you are finished exercising, the console will turn off automatically. If the pedals do not move for several seconds, a series of tones will sound and the console will pause. If the pedals do not move for about five minutes, the console will turn off and the displays will be reset. 17