Horizon Fitness PARAGON 7E Manuel D'instructions page 7

USING THE HEART RATE FUNCTION
Your treadmill could be equipped with either heart rate pulse grips or a thumb pulse sensor. To find out what your model has,
refer to the beginning of the ASSEMBLY section of your OWNER'S MANUAL.
The heart rate function on this product is not a medical device. While heart rate grips or a thumb pulse sensor can provide
a relative estimation of your actual heart rate, they should not be relied on when accurate readings are necessary. Some
people, including those in a cardiac rehab program, may benefit from using an alternate heart rate monitoring system like
a chest or wrist strap. Various factors, including movement of the user, may affect the accuracy of your heart rate reading.
The heart rate reading is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general. Please consult your
physician.
PULSE GRIPS
Place the palm of your hands directly on the grip pulse handlebars. Both hands must grip the bars for your heart rate to
register. It takes 5 consecutive heart beats (15-20 seconds) for your heart rate to register. When gripping the pulse handlebars,
do not grip tightly. Holding the grips tightly may elevate your blood pressure. Keep a loose, cupping hold. You may experience
an erratic readout if consistently holding the grip pulse handlebars. Make sure to clean the pulse sensors to ensure proper
contact can be maintained.
THUMB PULSE
Place and hold your thumb LIGHTLY over the thumb sensor. The sensor may not work properly if you press too hard. The
sensor window should be completely covered by your finger. Wait for a few seconds, and your heart rate will show in the heart
rate window. The thumb sensor can also read a pulse from your index finger.
CAUTION
Always stand still on side rails when measuring your heart rate. Checking your heart rate while in motion will cause
inaccurate readings. Do not press excessively hard on the sensor as this may cause damage.
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WIRELESS HEART RATE RECEIVER
(applies to models with telemetric heart rate only)
Some treadmills also include a built-in wireless heart rate receiver. When used in conjunction with a wireless chest
transmitter, your heart rate can be transmitted wirelessly to the treadmill and displayed on the console. Your treadmill may or
may not include a wireless chest transmitter.
Prior to wearing the wireless chest transmitter on your chest, moisten the two rubber electrodes with water. Center the chest
strap just below the breast or pectoral muscles, directly over your sternum, with the logo facing out. NOTE: The chest strap
must be tight and properly placed to receive an accurate and consistent readout. If the chest strap is too loose, or positioned
improperly, you may receive an erratic or inconsistent heart rate readout.
BACKSIDE OF CHEST TRANSMITTER
APPLY MOISTURE HERE
WARNING
Heart rate monitoring systems may be inaccurate. Over exercise may result in serious injury or death.
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