Bodyguard T360 Treadmill User Manual


 
Possible Chest Strap Heart Rate Problems
All Bodyguard
®
machines are compatible with the Polar wireless heart rate system. This includes a chest strap and a
receiver. The receiver is an integral part of the machine and it is hidden inside. The chest strap is an option on all machines
and can be purchased from Bodyguard
®
Polar. If you are having some problems with the reception, please use the following
troubleshooting check list.
Troubleshooting Check List – Table 1
The above table should help properly diagnose the problem. There is 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.
Possible Contact Heart Rate Problems
In order to properly diagnose any problem with the conctact heart rate system, please refer to the following procedures.
This machine uses a hand ECG (Electrocardiogram) printed circuit board along with wires and a set of metal plates. The hand
ECG board is an integral part of the machine and is hidden inside.
Troubleshooting Check List – Table 2
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PROBLEM
No signal.
Weak signal.
Erratic signal.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Dead battery in strap.
Electrodes are not wet.
Using wrong strap.
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.
Interference with other signals.
Electrodes are not wet enough.
SOLUTION
Change battery.
Put water on electrodes.
Use Polar.
Change battery.
Put water on electrodes.
Put on tighter.
No solution.
Position strap accordingly.
Verify signal in Diagnostics,
see Heart Rate Test section.
Use Polar.
Move the machine away from
potential interference sources.
Put water on electrodes.
PROBLEM
No reading
Erratic reading
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Hands have not been in contact
with the metal plates long enough
Defective hand contact board
Wires are not connected properly
Hands may move too much on the plates
Defective board hand contact board
Strong neon lights too close to console
Interference with other signals
SOLUTION
Wait for 15-20 seconds before
a reading
Change ECG board
Verify Wiring
Do not move your hands
Change board
Move the climber
Use only this machine to verify