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the monorail using a 7/16" wrench and an allen
wrench. The seat can then be slid off the rear of
the monorail. Use a 9/16" wrench and an allen
wrench to loosen and tighten the bottom rollers.
PERFORMANCE MONITOR (PM3)
• Symptom:
The PM3 is off and won't come on.
Possible Cause:
Batteries are dead or the
PM3's processor is stopped.
Remedy
: Remove one of the batteries for 30
minutes and then reinstall the battery. If this does not
work, please try a pair of fresh batteries. Please note
that you may have lost onboard data such as time,
date, memory and language but you will not lose any
of your LogCard data.
• Symptom:
The PM3 monitor comes on and the
buttons function but the monitor information does not
change when you begin to row.
Possible Cause:
Damaged or disconnected
cable.
Remedy
: Check to be sure the cable connecting
the PM3 to the Model D is plugged in and is not
damaged.
• Symptom:
any other problem with PM3.
Remedy
: Visit the PM3 Troubleshooting area on the
Concept2 website at concept2.com/PM3/trouble or
call us toll-free at 1.800.245.5676.
Schematics for all parts of the Indoor Rower
and detailed instructions for repair and/or
replacement of parts are available. See concept2.
com under Service and Use for downloadable
instructions.
In the event you may have questions or
prolems, or if further troubleshooting assistance
is needed, please call Concept2 toll free at
1.800.245.5676 in the USA and Canada or email
rowing@concept2.com.
PM3 HEART RATE FUNCTIONS
Symptom:
• The heart rate reading is erratic or is
totally absent.
NOTE: Occasionally the Heart Rate Monitor will pick
up bad data for a number of reasons. When the PM3
recognizes bad data, the display will go blank rather
than show the bad data. It will take 5 seconds or longer
to reestablish and display accurate readings.
Possible Cause #1
and electrodes.
Remedy 1:
Wet the electrodes. The electrodes
must be wet to pick up accurate heart rate readings.
Remedy 2:
Make sure the transmitter is centered
with electrodes flat against your skin, as high under the
pectoral muscles as is comfortable.
Remedy 3:
Wash your belt transmitter with mild
soap and water, if you have not been doing so regularly.
Possible Cause # 2
transmitter.
Remedy:
Make sure your Receiver is within the
proper range to receive transmission (1 meter/3 feet
from your chest belt).
Possible Cause # 3:
Remedy:
Check the connection on the bottom of
the PM3 where the receiver cable plugs in. Check the
connection between the cable and the receiver.
Possible Cause # 4
Remedy
: If you are exercising within range of
strong electromagnetic signals the heart rate readings
may elevate to abnormal levels. Common sources of
electromagnetic signals are televisions, computers,
cars, TV antennas, high voltage power lines and motor
driven exercise equipment.
Possible Cause # 5
one Belt Transmitter within the transmission range
(1 meter/3 feet) may also cause incorrect readings.
Remedy
: Check your surroundings and move away
from the source of interference if possible.
NOTE: Two Indoor Rowers with heart rate hardware
must be at least 4 feet (1.22 meters) apart to avoid
interference.
: Poor contact between skin
: Receiver too far away from
Bad cable connections.
: Outside interference.
: Signals from more than
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