How To Use The Pulse Sensor - ProForm 725 TL User Manual

HOW TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR
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The unique headband-style pulse sensor is specially
designed for greater accuracy, comfort, and durability.
-To get the beat performance from the pulse sen-
sor, please read the foUowing instructions.
: HOW TO ADJUST THEHEADBAND
For the pulse sensor to function propedy, the heed-
band should fit snugly around your head, without being
uncomfortable.
To adjust _
headband, in-
sert the
ad-
justment
tab
through one
of the holes
in _e head-
band. Note:
Each-tlme
you exer-
cise, the headband may expand slightly during the
first few minutes of use. It may be necessary to
readjust the headband periodically.
HOW TO PUT ON THE PULSE SENSOR
Rub your forehead bdefly to stimulate cimulation.'Put
on the headband as shown below; with the sensor win-
dow centered on your forehead. Make sure that there
is no hair between the sensor window and your fore-
head. Attach the clothes clip to your collar. The clothes
clip will reduce the .movement Of the pulse sensor wire,
helping to ensure accurate pulse readings.
Sensor-:
Window
Cloth_s:
./
IMPORTANT: To avoid static build-up that may
damage the console, wear the pulse sensor only
while.you are on the treadmill.
GUIDELINES FOR ACCURATE PULSE READINGS
The instructionson page 12 explain how the pulse
sensor is used with the console (see PULSE
DISPLAY). For the best results, remember the follow-
inclimportant guidelines:
1. Before putting on the headband, rub your forehead
bdeflv to stimulate circulation.
: 2. Make sure that the headband fits snugly, without.
being uncomfortable. If the headband is too loose or
too tight, your pulse may not be detected.
3. The headband must be worn with the sensor win-
dow centered on your forehead. Make sure that
there is no hair between the sensor windowand
your forehead. Make-up applied to the forehead
may interfere ..with pulse reedings.. Note: If the pulse
•sensor does not detect you_ pulse when the sensbr
window is centered on your forehead, try positidning
the sensor window above your dght or left eyebrow,
Depending on the shape of your forehead, it may be
easier to detect your oulse fmm'a different position.
4. Make sure that the pulse sensor wire is fully
plugged into the jack on the console.
5. Because your pulse constantly changes, the pulse
sensor will sample your pulse every few seconds:
When you first put on the pulse sensor, it may take
up to ten seconds for an accurate pulse to be shown.
6. Avoid excessive head movement dudng exemise.
7. The sensor window should be cleaned weekly when
the treadmill is used regularly. Moisten a cotton swab
•with water, and carefully wipe the sensor window.
HOW TO SOLVE COMMON PULSE PROBLEMS
1. If you are weadng the pulse sensor and the NO
:'- PULSE DETECTED indicator lights; refer-!o-_uide-
. lines 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 above.
2; If the pulse shown in the PULSE display seems ex-
cessivelyhlgh or low, refer t0:_01deline 5;
3. If error code "E5" appears in the PULSE display,
refer to guidelines 2, 3; 4, 5, 6, and 7
4. If the letters =PLS" appear in the PULSE display,
refer to guidelinea 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
CLEANING THE PULSE SENSOR AND HEADBAND
Remove the headband from the pulse sensor. Wipe
the pulse sensor with a damp cloth; never immerse
the pulse sensor in water. Hand wash the headband
in mild detergent, gently wdng it out, and let it air dry.