Reebok Acd3 English Manual - Page 7

HOW TO USE THE HEART RATE MONITOR HOW TO PUT ON THE HEART RATE MONITOR HEART RATE MONITOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE Before you use the heart rate monitor, please read all instructions on this page and the following page. The heart rate monitor consists of two 1 components: the chest strap and the sensor unit. Chest Strap ¥ Thoroughly dry the heart rate monitor after each use. The heart rate monitor is activated when the electrode areas are wetted and the heart rate monitor is put on; the heart rate monitor shuts off when it is removed and the electrode areas are dried. If the heart rate monitor is not dried after each use, it may remain activated longer than necessary, draining the battery prematurely. Refer to drawing 2 and attach the chest strap to the sensor unit. Insert one of the tabs on the chest strap through one end of the sensor unit. Make sure to press the end of the sensor unit under the buckle on the chest strapÑthe tab should be almost flush with the sensor unit. Sensor Unit 2 Tab Sensor Buckle Unit Next, wrap the heart rate monitor 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 heart rate monitor should be under your clothing, 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 rightside-up. ¥ Store the heart rate monitor in a warm, dry place. Do not store the heart rate monitor in a plastic bag or other container that may trap moisture. ¥ Do not expose the heart rate monitor to direct sunlight for extended periods of time ¥ Do not expose the heart rate monitor to temperatures above 122¡ Fahrenheit (50¡ Celsius) or below 14¡ Fahrenheit (-10¡ Celsius). ¥ Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit when using or storing the heart rate monitor. ¥ Clean the sensor unit periodically using a damp cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. The chest strap may be hand washed and air dried. HEART RATE MONITOR TROUBLE-SHOOTING The instructions in the following sections of this manual explain how the heart rate monitor is used with the console. If the letters ÒPLSÓ appear in the PULSE display or if the displayed heart rate is excessively high or low, try the steps below. ¥ Make sure that the heart rate monitor is under your clothing, tight against your skin, and as high under the pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. In addition, make sure that the logo on the sensor unit is facing forward and is right-side-up. Note: If the heart rate monitor does not function when positioned as described, try moving it slightly lower or higher on your chest. 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 the areas 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. ¥ 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 center of the walking belt. For the console to display heart rate readings, the user must be within armÕs length of the console. 7