Nautilus U10 Owner's And Assembly Manual

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Heart Rate MonitoringHeart rate monitoring helps users monitor their levels of exertion by displaying their heart rateduring exercise. There are two methods of monitoring heart rate on the U10 and R10Commercial Bikes:• Contact Heart Rate - heart rate can be checked at any time during a workout by using thestainless steel sensors built into the ergobar handgrips. The sensors detect the heart beatsignal and display it on the touchscreen console.• Telemetry Heart Rate - a transmitter belt worn across the chest transmits the heart beat to areceiver in the console. The heart beat signal is displayed on the console.Contact Heart Rate (CHR)CHR signals are acquired only during contact between your hands and the stainless steelsensors in the handgrips. Place your hands around the handgrips so that your hands touch boththe top and bottom sensors. After initial contact, the receiver requires a valid heart beat signalwithin ten to fifteen seconds. During validation, the receiver will not recognize a telemetry signal.The console will display a “beating” heart icon and the heart rate value in beats per minute.If during the exercise the heart rate value becomes erratic, it may be helpful to remove yourhands from the sensors and begin again. The CHR system’s ability to detect a heart beat signalis influenced by: movement of the upper body which may produce an electrical signal (muscleartifact) that will interfere with the heart beat signal detected by the sensors; movement of thehands while they are in contact with the sensors producing interference; calluses and hand lotionacting as an insulating layer to reduce the signal strength. Some individuals may not generatea heart beat signal strong enough to be detected by the sensors; these individuals should optfor Telemetry Heart Rate monitoring.Telemetry Heart RateThe Telemetry function is activated as soon as you step within range of the receiver whilewearing the transmitter belt across your chest. Two electrodes on the underside of the beltsense the heart beat signal and transmit it to the receiver. After initial contact, the receiverrequires four valid heart beat signals lasting four seconds in order to lock on telemetry forthe duration of the workout. The console will display a “beating” heart icon and the heart ratevalue in beats per minute.Wet the two electrodes before putting on the transmitter belt. Secure the belt as high under thepectoral muscles as is comfortable. The belt should fit snugly while allowing for normal breathing.If your heart rate is not being displayed: move closer to the console; tighten the belt around yourchest; adjust the belt higher or lower on your chest; remoisten the electrodes; or test the belton a machine that has previously displayed the heart rate.11