NordicTrack Elite 12.7 User Manual page 19

5. Measure your heart rate if desired.
To use the chest heart rate monitor, see page
12. To use the handgrip heart rate monitor, fol-
low the instructions below. IMPORTANT: If you
use both heart rate monitors at the same time,
the console will not display your heart rate
accurately.
If there are sheets
of plastic on the
metal contacts
on the handgrip
heart rate monitor,
remove the plas-
tic. To measure
your heart rate,
hold the handgrip
heart rate monitor
with your palms
resting against the
contacts. Avoid
moving your
hands or gripping
the contacts tightly.
When your pulse is detected, your heart rate
will be shown. For the most accurate heart
rate reading, hold the contacts for at least 15
seconds.
If the display does not show your heart rate, make
sure that your hands are positioned as described.
Contacts
Be careful not to move your hands excessively or
to squeeze the contacts tightly. For optimal perfor-
mance, clean the contacts using a soft cloth; never
use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to clean
the contacts.
6. Turn on the fan if desired.
The fan has several speed settings,
including an auto mode. While the
auto mode is selected, the speed of
the fan will automatically increase
or decrease as your pedaling speed
and/or your power output in watts
increases or decreases. Press the
fan increase and decrease buttons repeatedly to
select a fan speed or to turn off the fan.
Note: If the pedals are not moved for a while when
the main menu is selected, the fan will turn off
automatically.
7. When you are finished exercising, unplug the
power cord.
When you are finished exercising, press the power
switch to the off position and unplug the power
cord. IMPORTANT: If you do not do this, the
electrical components of the elliptical may wear
prematurely.
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