Octane Fitness Q45 Operation Manual page 6

H e a r t r a t e
s a f e t y G u i d e l i n e s
Before using the Octane Fitness Q45e or Q45ce with HeartLogic
instructions:
• Do not use the chest strap if you have a cardiac pacemaker or you are taking prescription
medication. Medication or electrical impulses from the cardiac pacemaker can cause inaccurate heart
rate readings.
• Some individuals are unable to use the heart rate feature because they do not have the proper body
chemistry to provide accurate readings.
• Please take care in handling the equipment as it is extremely sensitive.
• Do not bend the strips inside the chest strap as it can cause the strap to lose its conductivity.
• Handle the Octane Fitness heart rate transmitter (chest strap) with care. Dropping the transmitter might cause
damage and this could void the warranty.
• If the receiver (console) tries to process several signals simultaneously, an incorrect heart rate reading could
result. Only use one chest strap at a time in the range of the receiver. Other transmitters should be at least
five feet away from the receiver on your unit.
• Do not use the chest strap near devices that generate large magnetic fields. Television sets, electric
motors, radios, and high voltage power lines can affect the transmitter's performance. These items can
interfere with the heart rate signal that is being transmitted to the receiver, possibly affecting the heart
rate readings that appear on the electronic console.
• Do not immerse the transmitter in water. However, some moisture is necessary for the transmitter to
function properly. Perspiration is usually sufficient, but you may need to moisten the electrodes with a
small amount of water. The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the side of the transmitter that sits against
your skin.
• The chest strap has a battery which may need to be replaced from time to time. A faulty battery or
worn electrodes may cause inaccurate readings. The electrodes are the ribbed portion on the side of the
transmitter that sits against your skin.

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