HOW TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR
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The unique headband-style pulse sensor isspecially
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 thead-
justmenttab
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
clipwill reduce the .movement Ofthe 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 isused with the console (see PULSE
DISPLAY). For the best results, remember the follow-
inclimportantguidelines:
1. Before putting on the headband, rub your forehead
bdeflvto stimulate circulation.
:2. Make sure that the headband fitssnugly, without.
being uncomfortable. Ifthe headband istoo 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 isno hair between the sensor windowand
your forehead. Make-up applied tothe forehead
may interfere ..withpulse 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, itmay 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 constantlychanges, the pulse
sensorwill sample your pulse every few seconds:
When you first put on the pulse sensor, itmay 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 treadmillis used regularly.Moisten a cottonswab
•with water, and carefully wipe the sensor window.
HOW TO SOLVE COMMON PULSE PROBLEMS
1. Ifyou are weadng the pulse sensor and the NO
:'- PULSE DETECTED indicator lights; refer-!o-_uide-
. lines2, 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. Iferror code "E5" appears in the PULSE display,
refer to guidelines 2, 3; 4, 5, 6, and 7
4. Ifthe 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 milddetergent, gently wdng itout, and let itair dry.
