Breaking In The Equipment; Verifying That The Heart Rate Display Is Operational - Precor P80 Operating And Maintaining

Installing the Console

Breaking In the Equipment

Precor equipment does not require an actual break-in period.
However, moving components such as belts, gears, and
bearings can settle while the equipment is being stored or
shipped. This can cause the equipment to operate with a
small amount of roughness or noise when it starts up for the
first time.
The equipment usually returns to smooth operation after a
day or two of normal use. If it does not, contact your dealer
for assistance. For more information, refer to Obtaining
Service.
Verifying That the Heart Rate Display
Is Operational
To verify that the heart rate display is operational:
1.
2. Grasp both touch-sensitive handlebars.
3. Look at the HEART RATE display. After a few seconds, a
4. If a number does not appear in the HEART RATE display,
Begin exercising on the equipment.
Note: The heart rate is read within ten seconds. During
that time, the heart on the display flashes. You must
maintain contact with both metal plates on each
handlebar to ensure an accurate reading.
number appears indicating your heart rate.
perform the following checks:
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Verify that the cable connection is properly
connected.
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Repeat the test with a different person. Although the
heart rate display is generally highly accurate, it may
not work properly for a few individuals.
Note: If you use wireless heart rate monitoring, repeat
this test using a chest strap or a wireless pulse simulator
instead of grasping the touch-sensitive handlebars.
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