Wearing The Heart Rate Transmitter Strap - Pro SCIO 3.3 Manual

WEARING THE HEART RATE TRANSMITTER BELT -
PRO SCIO 4.1
To ensure a proper heart rate display, the chest transmitter
must be moistened and properly adjusted. Wet the elec-
trodes (located to the right and left of the main transmitter
case) with saliva or ECG conductive gel. Do not use water,
moisturizing creams or suntan oil, as these are insulators
and may interfere with the heart rate signal. Snap the
plastic tabs at the end of the elastic belt into the holes
at the end of the transmitter, and adjust the strap so that
the transmitter fits tightly below the pectoral muscles, as
shown in the drawing.
Users with significant chest hair may have a problem
obtaining contact between the transmitter electrodes and their skin, resulting in poor
performance. It may be necessary for these individuals to shave the area of their chest
beneath the transmitter.
In dry and cold climates it may take a few minutes of use for the electrodes to soften,
and a layer of perspiration to form between the contact and the skin for good performance.
Moistening the electrodes with saliva or ECG conductive gel can speed up this process.
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