Heart Rate Monitor

clothing, against your skin, and as high under the

pectoral muscles or breasts as is comfortable. Note:

If the heart rate monitor does not function when posi-

tioned as described, try moving it slightly lower or

higher on your chest.

R26; Make sure that the logo on the sensor unit is facing

forwards and is right-side-up.

R26; Each time you use the heart rate monitor, use saline

solution such as saliva or contact lens solution to wet

the two electrode areas on the sensor unit (see the

drawing above). If heart rate readings do not appear

until you begin perspiring, re-wet the electrode

areas.

R26; As you walk on the hiker, make sure that you are

near the center of the walking belt and within arm's

length of the console. For the console to display

heart rate readings, the user must be within arm's

length of the console.

R26; The heart rate monitor is designed to work with peo-

ple who have normal heart rhythms. Heart rate read-

ing problems may be caused by medical conditions

such as premature ventricular contractions (pvcs),

tachycardia bursts, and arrhythmia.

R26; The operation of the heart rate monitor can be af-

fected by magnetic interference caused by high

power lines or other sources. If it is suspected that

magnetic interference may be causing a problem,

try relocating the hiker