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Possible Chest Strap Heart Rate Problems
In order to properly diagnose the chest strap compatibility, please follow the procedures to deter-
mine possible problems. All Bodyguard
®
machines use the Cardiosport heart rate system. The
chest strap is an option on all machines and can be purchased from a Bodyguard
®
Dealer or from
Cardiosport. If you are having some problems with the reception, please use the following trou-
bleshooting check list.
Troubleshooting Check List
Table 3
The above table should help properly diagnose the problem. There are also misconceptions that
the signal is immediate. The chest strap electrodes need to be moistened in order to send a strong
signal. Radio and neon light interferences can also reduce the strength of the signal.
PROBLEM
• No signal.
• Weak signal.
• Erratic signal.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Dead battery in strap.
• Electrodes are not wet.
• Using wrong strap
(such as: Polar).
• Weak battery.
• Electrodes are not wet
enough.
• Strap is not tight enough.
• Too much body fat.
• Chest size too small or too big.
• Receiver has a problem.
• Using wrong strap
(such as: Polar).
• Interference with other signals.
• Electrodes are not wet enough.
SOLUTION
• Change battery.
• Put saliva on electrodes.
• Use Cardiosport.
• Change battery.
• Put saliva on electrodes.
• Put on tighter.
• No solution.
• Position strap accordingly.
• Verify signal in Diagnostics,
see Heart Rate Test section.
• Use Cardiosport.
• Use only the exercise machine
to verify.
• Put saliva on electrodes.