Contact Heart Rate Monitoring.39; Polar Heart Rate Monitoring.39 - Star Trac 4500 Owner's Manual

Contact Heart Rate Monitoring
lSelected Models]
If your treadmill is equipped with contact rings, you may automatically check your heart rate. Just
follow these steps:
2. Grasp the stainless steel contact rings. You do not have to squeeze tightly. SEEKING HR will
be displayed. After about 20 seconds, your heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) will be
displayed in the Alphanumeric Display continuously. Contact heart rate may not give accurate
BPM when exercising over 4.0 mph.
again, or release the handlebars, if you wish to remove your heart rate from the
display.
Polar Heart Rate Monitoring
(Selected Models]
If your treadmill is equipped with Polar wireless heart rate chest strap reception capability, you
may automatically check your heart rate. Just follow these steps:
1. Before beginning your workout, or during a pause, moisten the back of the transmitter on the
chest strap (not included). Place the strap snugly around your chest with the transmitter resting
directly over your sternum.
2. Press SEEKING HR will be displayed. After about 20 seconds, your heart rate in
beats per minute (BPM) will be displayed in the Alphanumeric Display continuously.
3. Press again, or remove the chest strap, if you wish to remove your heart rate from the
display.
NOTE:
The performance of the transmitter may be affected by body types, body oils, metal in
clothing, and outside electrical interference. Always be sure that the transmitter and skin are in
good contact. Avoid operating other electrical equipment near your treadmill when you use the
chest strap.
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