Bowflex MAX Trainer M7i Owner's/Assembly Manual page 27

Chest Strap
Using the heart rate transmitter chest strap lets you monitor your heart rate at any time during your workout.
Consult a physician before you start an exercise program. Stop exercising if you feel pain or tightness in your chest, become short
of breath, or feel faint. Contact your doctor before you use the machine again. Use the values calculated or measured by the
machine's computer for reference purposes only.
The heart rate transmitter is attached to a chest strap to keep your hands free during your workout. To put on your chest strap:
buckle it.
2. Lift the transmitter off your chest and moisten the two Grooved Electrode Areas on the back.
Always remove the transmitter before you clean the chest strap. Clean the chest strap regularly with mild soap and water, and thoroughly dry it.
Residual sweat and moisture may keep the transmitter active and drain the battery in the transmitter. Dry and wipe clean the transmitter after each
use.
Note: Do not use abrasives or chemicals such as steel wool or alcohol when you clean the chest strap, as they can damage the electrodes
permanently.
making contact with your skin. You may need to lightly wet the contact areas. If no signal appears or you need further assistance, contact your local
distributor.
Before discarding a chest strap, remove the battery. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations and/or at approved recycling
centers.
Heart Rate Calculations
than by using an age related formula.
trained runners may have readings of 40 BPM or lower.
you maintain your target heart rate, the more fat your body will burn.
27
Assembly / Owner's Manual