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6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING THE POLAR HEART RATE CHEST STRAP
HEART RATE READING IS ERRATIC, ABNORMALLY ELEVATED, OR ABSENT ENTIRELY
Malfunction
Heart rate reading is erratic or
absent entirely
Abnormally elevated heart rate
readings
Probable Cause
Belt transmitter electrodes are not
wet enough to pick up accurate
heart rate readings.
Belt transmitter electrodes are not
laying flat against the skin.
Belt transmitter needs cleaning.
Belt transmitter is not within 3 feet
(one meter) of the heart rate
receiver.
Chest strap battery is depleted.
Electromagnetic interference from
television sets and/or antennas.
Electromagnetic interference from
cell phones.
Electromagnetic interference from
computers.
Electromagnetic interference from
cars.
Electromagnetic interference from
high voltage power lines.
Electromagnetic interference from
motor driven exercise equipment.
Electromagnetic interference from
another heart rate transmitter with-
in three feet (one meter).
Corrective Action
Wet the belt transmitter elec-
trodes (see section 3.2).
Ensure the belt transmitter elec-
trodes are laying flat against the
skin (see section 3.2).
Wash the belt transmitter with
mild soap and water.
Make sure the chest strap trans-
mitter is within three feet (one
meter) of the heart rate receiver.
Contact Life Fitness Customer
Support Services* for instructions
on how to have the chest strap
replaced.
Move the treadmill a few inches
away from the probable cause, or
move the probable cause a few
inches away from the treadmill,
until the heart rate readings are
accurate.