Using A Heart Rate Transmitter - Spirit XT485 Owner's Manual

USING HEART RATE TRANSMITTER
How to wear your wireless chest strap transmitter:
1. Attach the transmitter to the elastic strap using the locking parts.
2. Adjust the strap as tightly as possible as long as the strap is not too tight to
remain comfortable.
3. Position the transmitter with the logo centered in the middle of your torso
facing away from your chest (some people must position the transmitter
slightly left of center). Attach the final end of the elastic strap by inserting
the round end and, using the locking parts, secure the transmitter and strap
around your chest.
4. Position the transmitter directly below the pectoral muscles.
5. Sweat is the best conductor to measure very minute heart beat electrical signals.
However, plain water can also be used to pre-wet the electrodes (2 ribbed oval areas on the reverse
side of the belt and both sides of the transmitter). It's also recommended that you wear the transmitter
strap a few minutes before your work out. Some users, because of body chemistry, have a more difficult
time in achieving a strong, steady signal at the beginning. After "warming up", this problem lessens. As
noted, wearing clothing over the transmitter/strap doesn't affect performance.
6. Your workout must be within range - distance between transmitter/receiver – to achieve a strong steady
signal. The length of range may vary somewhat but generally stay close enough to the console to
maintain good, strong, reliable readings. Wearing the transmitter directly on bare skin assures you of
proper operation. If you wish, you may wear the transmitter over a shirt. To do so, wet the areas of the
shirt that the electrodes will rest upon.
Note: The transmitter is automatically activated when it detects activity from the user's heart. Additionally, it
automatically deactivates when it does not receive any activity. Although the transmitter is water resistant,
moisture can have the effect of creating false signals, so you should take precautions to completely dry the
transmitter after use to prolong battery life (estimated transmitter battery life is 2500 hours). The replacement
battery is Panasonic CR2032.
ERRATIC OPERATION
Caution! Do not use this treadmill for Heart Rate programs unless a steady, solid Actual
Heart Rate value is being displayed. High, wild, random numbers being displayed
indicate a problem.
Areas to look for interference which may cause erratic heart rate:
1. Treadmill not properly grounded - Proper grounding is a must!
2. Microwave ovens, TV's, small appliances, etc.
3. Fluorescent lights.
4. Some household security systems.
5. Perimeter fence for a pet.
6. Some people have problems with the transmitter picking up a signal from their skin. If you have
problems try wearing the transmitter upside down. Normally the transmitter will be oriented so the
logo is right side up.
7. The antenna that picks up your heart rate is very sensitive. If there is an outside noise source,
turning the whole machine 90 degrees may de-tune the interference.
8. Another Individual wearing a transmitter within 3' of your machine's console.
If you continue to experience problems contact your dealer.
Customer Service 1-888-707-1880
Email: customerservice@pincoffs.ca
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