Reebok Rl 1500 Elliptical User Manual - Page 12

HOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR The chest pulse sensor has two components: a chest strap and a 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. pulse sensor shuts off when it is removed and the electrode areas are dried. If the chest pulse sensor is not dried after each use, the battery may be drained 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 or to temperatures above 122° F (50° C) or below 14° F (-10° C). Chest Strap • Do not excessively bend or stretch the sensor unit when using or storing the chest pulse sensor. Tab • Clean the sensor unit using a damp cloth-never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals. Hand wash and air dry the chest pulse sensor. Sensor Unit Sensor Buckle Unit Next, wrap the chest pulse sensor around your chest and attach the other end of the Logo chest strap to the sen- sor 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 mus- cles 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. CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Dry the chest pulse sensor after each use. The chest pulse sensor is activated when you wet the electrode areas and put on the chest pulse sensor; the chest TROUBLESHOOTING If the chest pulse sensor does not function properly, try the suggestions 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 on 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. • Position yourself near the console. For the console to display heart rate readings, the user must be within armʼs 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 this is a problem, try relocating the elliptical. 12