NordicTrack Cx 1600 Elliptical Manual

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12To get the best performance from the chest pulse sen-sor, please read the instructions below.HOW TO PUT ON THE CHEST PULSE SENSORThe chest pulse sensor consists of two components:the chest strap and the sensor unit. Follow the stepsbelow to put on the chest pulse sensor.See the inset drawing above. Insert the tab on oneend of the chest strap through the hole in one end ofthe sensor unit as shown.Wrap the chestpulse sensoraround yourchest. Attach thefree end of thechest strap to thesensor unit asdescribed above.Adjust the length of the chest strap, if necessary. Thechest pulse sensor should be under your clothing,against your skin, and as high under the pectoral mus-cles or breasts as is comfortable. Make sure that thelogo is facing forward and is right-side-up.Pull the sensorunit away fromyour body a fewinches and locatethe two electrodeareas on theinner side. Usinga saline solutionsuch as saliva or contact lens solution, wet both elec-trode areas. Then, return the sensor unit to a positionagainst your chest.CHEST PULSE SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTINGIf the chest pulse sensor does not function prop-erly, or if the displayed heart rate is excessivelyhigh or low, try the steps below.• Make sure that the chest pulse sensor is worn ex-actly as described at the left. If the chest pulse sen-sor does not function when positioned as described,move it slightly lower or higher on your chest.• Each time you use the chest pulse sensor, usesaline solution such as saliva or contact lens solutionto wet the two electrode areas on the sensor unit. Ifheart rate readings do not appear until you beginperspiring, re-wet the electrode areas.• Make sure that you are within armʼs length of theconsole. For the console to display heart ratereadings, the user must be within armʼs length ofthe console.• The chest pulse sensor is designed to work withpeople who have normal heart rhythms. Heart ratereading problems may be caused by medical condi-tions such as premature ventricular contractions(pvcs), tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.• The operation of the chest pulse sensor can be af-fected by magnetic interference caused by highpower lines or other sources. If it is suspected thatmagnetic interference may be causing a problem, tryrelocating your exercise equipment.• If the chest pulse sensor still does not function prop-erly, test the chest pulse sensor in the following way:Hold the chestpulse sensorand place yourthumbs overthe electrodeareas asshown.Chest StrapSensor UnitTabBuckleElectrode AreasSensorUnitElectrode AreasLogoHOW TO USE THE CHEST PULSE SENSOR