Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike Owner's Manual - Page 19

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Problem Check Solution No display/partial diplay/unit will not turn Check electrical (wall) outlet on Make sure unit is plugged into a functioning wall outlet. Check connection at front (recumbent) or Connection should be secure and rear (upright) of unit undamaged. Replace adapter or connection at unit if either are damaged. Check data cable integrity All wires in cable should be intact. If any are visibly crimped or cut, replace cable. Check data cable connections/orientation Insure cable is connected securely and oriented properly. Small latch on connector should line up and snap into place. Check console display for damage Check for visual sign that console display is cracked or otherwise damaged. Replace Console if damaged. Console Display If Console only has partial display and all connections are fine, replace the Console. If the above steps do not resolve the problem, contact Customer Care for further assistance. Unit operates but Contact HR not displayed HR cable connection at Console Insure cable is connected securely to Console. HR cable box connection (recumbent only) Insure cables from handlebars and cable to Console are secure and undamaged. Some models may require the seat back be raised to access cable box. Sensor grip Insure hands are centered on HR sensors. Hands must be kept still with relatively equal pressure applied to each side. Dry or calloused hands Sensors may have difficulty with dried out or calloused hands. A conductive electrode cream such as "Signa Crème" or "Buh-Bump" can help make better conduct. These are available on the web or at medical or some larger fitness stores. Handlebars If tests reveal no other issues, Handlebars should be replaced. Unit operates but Telemetric (if equipped) Chest Strap HR not displayed Strap should be "Polar" compatible. Make sure strap is directly against skin and contact area is moist. Interference Try moving unit away from sources of interference (TV, Microwave, etc). If interference is eliminated and HR still does not function, replace strap and Console. 19

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Troubleshooting
Problem
Check
Solution
Check electrical (wall) outlet
Make sure unit is plugged into a
functioning wall outlet.
Check connection at front (recumbent) or
rear (upright) of unit
Connection should be secure and
undamaged. Replace adapter or
connection at unit if either are damaged.
Check data cable integrity
All wires in cable should be intact. If any
are visibly crimped or cut, replace cable.
Check data cable
connections/orientation
Insure cable is connected securely
and oriented properly. Small latch on
connector should line up and snap into
place.
Check console display for damage
Check for visual sign that console display
is cracked or otherwise damaged.
Replace Console if damaged.
Console Display
If Console only has partial display and
all connections are fine, replace the
Console.
No display/partial diplay/unit will not turn
on
If the above steps do not resolve the
problem, contact Customer Care for
further assistance.
HR cable connection at Console
Insure cable is connected securely to
Console.
HR cable box connection (recumbent
only)
Insure cables from handlebars and cable
to Console are secure and undamaged.
Some models may require the seat back
be raised to access cable box.
Sensor grip
Insure hands are centered on HR
sensors. Hands must be kept still with
relatively equal pressure applied to each
side.
Dry or calloused hands
Sensors may have difficulty with dried
out or calloused hands. A conductive
electrode cream such as "Signa Crème"
or "Buh-Bump" can help make better
conduct. These are available on the
web or at medical or some larger fitness
stores.
Unit operates but Contact HR not
displayed
Handlebars
If tests reveal no other issues, Handlebars
should be replaced.
Chest Strap
Strap should be "Polar" compatible. Make
sure strap is directly against skin and
contact area is moist.
Unit operates but Telemetric (if equipped)
HR not displayed
Interference
Try moving unit away from sources of
interference (TV, Microwave, etc). If
interference is eliminated and HR still
does not function, replace strap and
Console.
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