Remote Heart Rate Monitor - Schwinn 245 Owner's Manual

Watt / Level
The WATT display field shows the power that you are producing at the current resistance level (1 horsepower = 746
watts) for 6 seconds, and then the current resistance LEVEL (1–16) for 6 seconds.
Time / Interval
The TIME display field shows the time count of the workout for 6 seconds, and then the current INTERVAL segment of
the workout for 6 seconds.
If the workout has a preset time, the time display starts at the preset value and counts down to zero. If no preset time is
set up for the current workout program, the display value starts at zero and counts forward until the end of the workout.
Maximum time is 99:59. The time display shows the total time count for the workout.
Pulse (Heart Rate)
The Pulse display shows the heart rate in beats per minute (BPM) from the heart rate monitor.
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.

Remote Heart Rate Monitor

Monitoring your Heart Rate is one of the best procedures to control the intensity of your exercise. Contact Heart Rate
(CHR) sensors are installed to send your heart rate signals to the Console. The Console can also read telemetry HR
signals from a Heart Rate Chest Strap Transmitter that operates in the 4.5kHz - 5.5kHz range.
Note: The heart rate chest strap must be an uncoded heart rate strap from Polar Electro or an uncoded POLAR
compatible model. (Coded POLAR
with this equipment.)
If you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, consult your doctor before using a wireless chest
strap or other telemetric heart rate monitor.
Contact Heart Rate Sensors
Contact Heart Rate (CHR) sensors send your heart rate signals to the Console. The CHR sensors are the stainless steel
parts of the Handlebars. To use, put your hands comfortably around the sensors. Be sure that your hands touch both the
top and the bottom of the sensors. Hold firm, but not too tight or loose. Both hands must make contact with the sensors
for the Console to detect a pulse. After the Console detects four stable pulse signals, your initial pulse rate will be shown.
Once the Console has your initial heart rate, do not move or shift your hands for 10 to 15 seconds. The Console will now
validate the heart rate. Many factors influence the ability of the sensors to detect your heart rate signal:
• Movement of the upper body muscles (including arms) produces an electrical signal (muscle artifact) that can interfere
with pulse detection. Slight hand movement while in contact with the sensors can also produce interference.
• Calluses and hand lotion may act as an insulating layer to reduce the signal strength.
• Some Electrocardiogram (EKG) signals generated by individuals are not strong enough to be detected by the sensors.
• The proximity of other electronic machines can generate interference.
CHR detection may be limited due to the extreme muscle artifacts and hand motion generated by a comfortable exercise
style. If your heart rate signal ever seems erratic after validation, wipe off your hands and the sensors and try again.
Heart Rate Calculations
Your maximum heart rate usually decreases from 220 Beats Per Minute (BPM) in childhood to approximately 160 BPM by
age 60. This fall in heart rate is usually linear, decreasing by approximately one BPM for each year. There is no indication
that training influences the decrease in maximum heart rate. Individuals of the same age could have different maximum
heart rates. It is more accurate to find this value by getting a stress test than by using an age related formula.
heart rate straps such as POLAR
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OwnCode chest straps will not work
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