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If you use the Precor Heart Rate Option, the M9.45 software automatically adjusts the rest or work
intervals if your heart rate is above or below the recommended zones for your age. You can see, by
the blinking segment on the Smart Rate" display, that the software tries to maintain your heart rate
at the lower end (55% of maximum heart rate) while in the "rest" intervals and attempts to keep it
at 70% of maximum heart rate while in the "work" intervals.
Important: You can work out without the chest strap transmitter if you have previously completed
the weight loss program. The M9.45 software reinstates the rest and work intervals from memory.
However, If you are not wearing the chest strap and
do
change the speed or incline settings, the
treadmill resets any changes and returns to the preset levels at the beginning of the next rest or
work interval.
Correcting Inconsistent Heart Rate Readings
If your fitness score or category is inconsistent with previous tests or your "perceived" level of
fitness, take the test again. Be sure that the heart rate being displayed correlates to your "normal"
heart rate during exertion. If the heart rate becomes erratic, stop the test, and take the following
steps:
1.
Make sure that the electrodes on the chest strap are moist and placed properly against your
skin. Check to be sure that the strap is comfortably tight around your chest and centered in
the middle of your chest. Refer to Diagram 14 in the section titled,
Wearing the Chest Strap
Transmitter.
2.
Be sure that you are within 3 feet of the electronic console and facing toward it. Allow a few
seconds for the receiver to display your heart rate on the electronic console's display.
3.
Make sure that the treadmill is turned ON and the magnetic safety key is secure.
If you have taken the steps above and still get erratic readings, you may need to replace the chest
strap transmitter or its battery. Refer to the section titled,
Changing the Battery in the Chest Strap.
Troubleshooting Heart Rate Error Messages
While you are performing the Fitness Test, situations can arise that cause certain messages to
scroll across the M9.45 display. These messages indicate that a problem has occurred and briefly
explain what to do to correct the situation.
Several messages have a variety of solutions. These solutions, along with their error messages (in
quotes), are presented below. You can remedy most situations by finding the message that
appears on your display and following the instructions beneath the message.
Note: The following messages (in quotes) scroll across the display once.
Message: "INCOMPLETE HEART RATE SIGNAL—"PLEASE CONSULT MANUAL FOR HELP"
Description: The M9.45 electronics are having difficulty acknowledging the signal from the heart
rate receiver. The Fitness Test will not work without a heart rate signal so it is important to resolve
this situation.
Solution: Follow the steps in the section above titled,
Correcting Inconsistent Heart Hate Readings.
Message: TEST INCOMPLETE—YOU MUST NOT STOP"
"PLEASE RETAKE TEST AT A LATER TIME"
Description: If the software senses that you paused during the Fitness Test, this message appears
and you will not receive a fitness score for this particular session.
Solution: Do not stop or pause during the Fitness Test and keep a steady and smooth pace while
taking the Fitness Test. Hie Fitness Test requires a continuous workout to produce an accurate
fitness score. If you need to retake the test, you must rest awhile or the test will be invalid.
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