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6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP
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EART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR ABSENT ENTIRELY
• Repeat the electrode wetting procedure. See section 3.2 titled Heart Rate Monitoring. The electrodes must be wet to pick up
and transmit accurate heart rate readings.
• Make sure the electrodes are flat against the skin.
• Wash the belt transmitter regularly with mild soap and water.
• Make sure the chest strap transmitter is within three feet (91 centimeters) of the heart rate receiver.
• The Polar heart rate chest strap is battery operated and will eventually stop functioning. If the chest strap transmitter
battery is depleted, contact Life Fitness Customer Support Services at 1-800-351-3737 for instructions on how to
have the chest strap replaced.
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC OR EXTREMELY HIGH
When exercising with the Polar heart rate chest strap, the user may come within range of electromagnetic signals strong
enough to cause abnormally elevated heart rate readings. Possible sources of such signals include
• Television sets and/or antennas, cell phones, computers, cars, high voltage power lines and motor driven exercise equipment.
• Another heart rate transmitter within three feet (91 centimeters) may also cause abnormal heart rate readings.
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